Music of the Mill

Luis Rodriguez's insider knowledge of East L.A. gang life has produced several well-received books of poetry, prose, and nonfiction. With his new novel, he shifts to a broader, but no less gritty, examination of labor culture and activism within the walls of the Nazareth Steel Mill.

"...by Luis J. Rodriguez..."

June 17, 2005 Books Review by Belinda Acosta

Council Member Jimmy Flannigan Harassed by Opponent’s Biker Friends

Confrontation between D6 CM and Wind Therapy Freedom Riders CEO caught on tape

"...Wind Therapy Freedom Riders approached, looking for a confrontation. Luis Rodriguez, CEO of the WTFers, opened Flannigan's door and..."

Nov. 27, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD Officers, Proud Boys, and Candidates Don’t Mix

WTF are they doing?

"...demonstration denouncing Adler and City Council, when WTFer CEO Luis Rod­ri­guez asked police detailed to the event to pose..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Local Bestsellers

Local bestsellers are based on recent sales at Austin bookstores selected to reflect varied reading interests.

"...4. La Llaman America by Luis Rodriguez..."

June 23, 2000 Books Column

With Unrest a Possibility, Has APD Learned Its Lessons?

Law and disorder

"...affairs is investigating. In a Facebook post, WTF CEO Luis Rodriguez said the Proud Boys members were not invited..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Traffic

"...Ferrer, Erika Christensen, James Brolin, Benjamin Bratt, Steven Bauer, Luis Guzman, Dennis Quaid, Tomas Milian, Jacob Vargas, Don Cheadle,..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Nothing Like the Holidays

This Christmas-themed movie centers on a family gathering in Chicago's Humboldt Park, a predominantly Puerto Rican section of the city.

"...Starring: Alfred Molina, Elizabeth Peña, Freddy Rodríguez, John Leguizamo, Luis Guzmán, Jay Hernandez, Melonie Diaz, Vanessa Ferlito and Debra..."

Dec. 19, 2008 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Rally Listings 2008

Your calendar for some wheelie great events

"...STAND-UP COMEDY Featuring Steve Trevino, Nick Guerra, Luis Rodriguez, and more. June 12-14...."

June 13, 2008 Features Feature by Angela Armstrong

Basic Decorum

John McCain has a nice singing voice.

"...President Asif Ali Zardari, or Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero?..."

Oct. 11, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

La Vida de los Muertos

"...Members (l-r) Alejandra Gonzalez, Adrian Prado, Espi Rivadeneira, Adam Rodriguez, and Aaron Saenz, with Jessica von Schramm on the..."

Oct. 10, 2018 Photo Gallery

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...DESPERADOD: Robert Rodriguez; with Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Joaquim de Almeida, Cheech..."

Sept. 1, 1995 News Feature

2017 Payne Theatre Award Nominees

E.A. Poe musical Nevermore leads the way with 11 noms

"...Director Luis Armando Ordaz Gutiérrez, El Paraíso de los Maniquís Susan..."

Sept. 20, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...of the wrong people. Cast List: Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Hugh Grant, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, Chloe..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Cine Joven Sin Fronteras

Teaching technology, telenovela, and how to straddle two countries and two cultures with a camera

"...Paul Galvan. Also helping out is the invaluable Luna Rodriguez, whose extensive background in film and television production in..."

Aug. 8, 2008 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...Tyson's COSMOS was already on our radar, but Robert Rodriguez's From Dusk Till Dawn series is coming too, as..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

'My Wicked Twisted Sense of Love'

A busted valentine of a show with five artists rendering the signals of wracked romance

"...by Anthony Romero, Laura Ann Meyers, Katri Walker, Gabriela Rodriguez, and Luis Carlos Hurtado: a quintessence of creative souls..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Record Reviews

Barbarito Torres

"...Havana Cafe (Havana Caliente/Atlantic) PEDRO LUIS FERRER..."

July 9, 1999 Music Review

Cine Las Americas Returns

A hemisphere of new films, plus SXSW fave What We Leave Behind

"...Estación Catorce D: Diana Cardozo Mexico/Uruguay, 87 min. Seven-year-old Luis is shocked: He has seen his neighbors get murdered..."

June 7, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Further Reflections

"...Boaz Yakin; Exec prod: Laurence Bender, Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez; Prod: Michael Murphey, Meir Teper, Gianni Nunnari; Ed: Bob..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Jr., Wendell Holmes, Barbara Gonzales, Suzanne Castallos, Jaime Tirelli, Luis Guzman, Paul Calderon. (This review is re-published from the..."

Oct. 6, 1995 News Feature

Pete Rodriguez

"...Austin trumpeter Pete Rodriguez here pays tribute to his late father, renowned singer..."

June 5, 2015 Music Review by Jay Trachtenberg

Out of Left Field

Tim Walker looks at this abysmal year in Texas baseball.

"...-- came on July 24, when all-world catcher Ivan Rodriguez broke his hand while trying to throw out a..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Sports Feature by Tim Walker

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Hail Mary Director: Rosemary Rodriguez, Producer: Karina Miller, Screenwriter: Knate Lee A young Belizean..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Enjambre

Pachanga Fest preview

"...includes many border crossings. The quintet's brotherly core of Luis Humberto Navejas, Rafael Navejas, and Julián Navejas was born..."

May 15, 2015 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Undocumented, Unafraid

Balancing fear and power in the wake of ICE arrests

"...Trejo's mother, a native of San Luis, Mexico, has lived in the U.S. for two decades..."

March 10, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Naked City

"...in Tom DeLay's coffin on Tuesday – Democrat Ciro Rodriguez won the run-off in the special election for that..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature

Film News

Paranoia runs deep-fried; plus, 'Elvis and Annabelle,' Troublemaker's future, and more

"...also is reported to include Greg Kinnear, Wilmer Valderrama, Luis Guzmán, Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke, and Catalina Sandino Moreno.Signing..."

April 21, 2006 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Lege Notes

Odds and ends from the 79th

"...4Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, and Sen. Eliot Shapleigh, D-El Paso, continue to..."

April 1, 2005 News Column

Vengo

"...Directed by: Tony Gatlif. Starring: Fernando Guerrereo Rebollo, Juan Luis Corrientes, Bobote, Antonio Perez Dechent, Orestes Villasan Rodriguez and..."

Dec. 7, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Guide to Austin Classical Music

The virtuosi who know the score and make beautiful music happen here

"...ensemble's performances, whether it's singing Spanish music by Tomás Luis de Victoria, English music by Thomas Tallis, or German..."

April 26, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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