Ted 2

Mark Wahlberg and the irrepressible Seth MacFarlane return for a sequel

"...predictably, Morgan Freeman. But before that, enter John’s emergent love interest, fledgling attorney Samantha (a very game Seyfried). Armed..."

June 26, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Harmontown, Pop. 1337

Harmonverse highlights from Friday's live podcast taping

"...the camaraderie they find among other “nerds full of love” that Harmon brings together...."

Oct. 26, 2014 Screens Post by Fernie Martinez

Little Shop of Horrors

This year's Zilker Summer Musical swaps the Swiss Alps for Skid Row, but it's as hugely entertaining as ever

"...I love watching Austinites flock to Zilker Park, laden with colorful..."

July 26, 2013 Arts Review by Jillian Owens

Shaolin

In this rousing film, a compassionate Buddhist philosophy underpins what might have been just another Hong Kong period piece about power-mad warlords and their blood-spattered brinkmanship.

"...on display here to satisfy even the maddest shaolin monkey. Former member of the Seven Little Fortunes, Corey Yuen..."

Sept. 9, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Black Swan

Darren Aronofsky and Natalie Portman whip things into a baroque frenzy in this crazed hybrid of drama and horror set amid a ballet corps.

"...– the sweet, virginal White Swan, who awaits a true-love kiss from a prince, and her evil twin, the..."

Dec. 10, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Kung Fu Panda

Jack Black's animated Po may be an animated panda bear, but deep down, he’s really just a nerd with a pop-culture obsession.

"...trading cards, leaking insider information about geopolitical subtext in Cloverfield – fanboy culture finally has a movie hero to..."

June 6, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Night at the Museum

Amid crummy sight gags and predictable physical comedy, sputtering scenes, and the stale and watered-down Stiller in another nonsense story, Night at the Museum is at best a rotation of backdrops for a parade of visual effects.

"...of low-cut sweaters. Still, they'll probably show the most love for a pugnacious Rooney – looking rather waxen and..."

Dec. 22, 2006 Movie Review by Shawn Badgley

The Last Shall Be First

New Year's Eve becomes a cultural extravaganza with First Night Austin

"...Church, 200 E. Eighth. Story of Mumba the troublemaker monkey told through dance, drumming, and puppetry. 3-3:30pm..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

I Heart Huckabees

An existential comedy, to be sure, but in the end this movie quite happily tips toward being and everythingness.

"...would have confused Russell’s ickily subversive debut, Spanking the Monkey, and his brilliant Three Kings with a case of..."

Oct. 8, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Freda & the Firedogs Reviewed

"...& the Firedogs(Plug)Supernatural Family BandLubbock Lights (Akashic)The Contenders(Gadfly)Greezy Wheels"Finding Happiness"/"Monkey in the Church" (Tana)..."

Dec. 13, 2002 Music Review by Margaret Moser

Monkeybone

"...Whoopi Goldberg, Rose Mcgowan, Bridget Fonda and Brendan Fraser. Monkeybone's premise -- an artist thrust into the midst of..."

Feb. 23, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Buzz Mill Coffee Set to Open a Third Location

Plus related Infinite Monkey Theorem and top secret barbecue news

"...like-minded folks collaborating to have tremendous impact on our beloved city,” a Buzz Mill rep explained. “[We’ll] offer plenty..."

Dec. 21, 2018 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Food Issue Extra Helpings: Reading Between the Lines

The weight of a family cookbook

"...When my dad and grandpa asked for granny's famous Monkey Bread, they must have always judged it as a..."

Feb. 18, 2014 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Austin-Area Confections Make National Top 25 List

Round Rock Donuts come in at #2, Gourdough's at #12

"...Bakery (106 W. Liberty) in Round Rock, known and beloved simply as Round Rock Donuts. This 80-year old Central..."

Dec. 3, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

The Boxer Rebellion Gets Yang'd But Good

Graphic Novelist Gene Luen Yang brings his newest work to Austin

"...boy is too much – you'd think he's the Monkey God or something!" It was infused into everyday life..."

Sept. 23, 2013 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Luv Doc: Hoarders!

Ever find a half-eaten Hot Pocket in the crack of your sofa?

"...feel about it. That will only ruin the special love that you have for each other. The only thing..."

July 13, 2012 Column by The Luv Doc

Kid Congo Powers & the Pink Monkey Birds

SXSW showcase reviews

"...Kid Congo Powers & the Pink Monkey BirdsEmo's Jr., March 18..."

March 27, 2009 Music Review by Greg Beets

Totally Giftee Things

"...the skyscraperish draftsman Tony Millionaire, because 1) Who doesn't love Sock Monkey, and 2) The man was kind enough..."

Dec. 11, 2007 Design Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Fun Fun Fun Fest Preview

The Greatest Cowboy Movie Never Made

"...Paralytic Tonight Dublin Tomorrow pairs up with LP The Monkey Puzzle in hearkening back to first wave Britpop, the..."

Nov. 2, 2007 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

After a Fashion

It's a veritable monkey jungle this week: first Stephen goes ape, and then finds himself on South Beach ... sort of. Ahh ahh ee ee!

"...of laboratory research. The event also promoted the Texas Monkey Project, an art show currently up at Progress Coffee..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Food-o-file

Primates in Progress; plus, Texas chefs in the media and Texas barbecue across the Atlantic

"...Real Progress My quest for information about the Texas Monkey Project Art Show and Sale prompted me to check..."

Aug. 5, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Wednesday Picks

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...these Austin expats. – Michael ChamyTHIS MICROWAVE WORLD10pm, Chuggin' Monkey Recently signed to Tight Spot Records, Austin's This Microwave..."

March 11, 2005 Music Feature

TV Eye

If it's November, it must be Christmas

"...role that is largely unnecessary. And then there's the monkey. Got to love the monkey. The Wool Cap premieres..."

Nov. 19, 2004 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

After a Fashion

Is Stephen your style avatar or Eddie Izzard? Who was that man behind the shades at the Texas Film Hall of Fame?

"...begin to tell a story of how great a love can be ..." Christina Ricci is divine – smart,..."

March 19, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

Stephen goes shopping with a friend to get ready for all the big to-do’s on the social horizon. Hide your credit cards.

"...the way, there was plenty of time for a lovely lunch at Zin American Bistro (1601 W. 38th, entrance..."

March 12, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

ACL Fest Interviews

"...With Welcome to the Monkey House (Capitol), Portland, Ore.-based quartet the Dandy Warhols, specialists..."

Sept. 19, 2003 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood will get back to the restaurant news and advisories next week; for now, she just has to tell you about Timothy Taylor's debut novel, which has quite the culinary theme its own self.

"...serves up "honest, coherent Blood cooking" in the ill-fated Monkey's Paw Bistro with his uncompromising sous chef Jules Capelli...."

Aug. 30, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

2001 Austin Film Festival Schedule

"...America So Beautiful* (9:30pm)DobieCow Monkey* (7pm)..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Screens Feature

2001 Austin Film Festival Schedule

"...America So Beautiful* (9:30pm)DobieCow Monkey* (7pm)..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Screens Feature

Click on This

"...Collaborative Web site about love and heartbreak in which the unfolding drama is a..."

March 19, 1999 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

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