Austin-Made Romantic Horror The Carnivores Questions What It Is to Lose Control

Love bites in Caleb Johnson's strange examination of relationships

"...short phrase may be the most intriguing words in literature, and sometimes you wonder when ever after begins. Austin..."

April 9, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Barry Jenkins and Nicholas Britell Were in a Quar-Pod Together

Filmmaker & composer pals talk creative collaboration at SXSW Online

"...It’s easy to admire the transportive work of filmmaker Barry..."

March 16, 2021 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

It Chapter Two

Back to Derry as the Losers Club takes on Pennywise again

"...You’ve got to hand it to director Andy Muschietti. Adapting any Stephen King novel..."

Sept. 6, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Institution Theater's Fuck, It's Hot

The Austin-oriented sketch show has its rough spots, but it delivers lots of laughs as a cooling balm in the dog days

"...the Wayne's World years (I know, I know), but with SNL's 2010 offerings currently streaming, I'm feeling much more..."

Aug. 19, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

How Diverge Came Together

Director James Morrison on films and filmmakers that influenced him

"...Morrison first had the idea for sci-fi drama Diverge, it literally came to him in a dream. However, it..."

Aug. 15, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sister Jessica Explains It All for You

The Girls' Guide to Rocking shows us the secret handshake

"...– fail to save rock & roll as planned, it won't be for lack of instruction manuals...."

Nov. 16, 2009 Books Post by Cindy Widner

Kick It Off

Keith Richards never bought a Ricky Nelson album, only James Burton's LPs

"...James Burton is a god among guitar players. Born in Dubberly, La., in 1939, he grew..."

April 4, 2008 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Faster Than Sound: Alexalone, All Together

Soft-spoken guitarist details world-building Polyvinyl debut – with help from bandmates

"...the rain may prevent all members of Alexalone from making it to our interview about upcoming album Alexaloneworld, because,..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Paxton Says It's Over; Nate Paul Begs to Differ

Letter blasting Paxton's mishandling of Paul's complaint suggests a lawsuit in the A.G.'s future

"...would like us to believe that his messy mix-up with Austin property mogul Nate Paul is old news. The..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Spit it

Pick Up the Mic skews hip-hop expectations

"...good ones are so niched, such thin slices of reality – like gay hip-hop...."

March 17, 2006 Features Feature by Kate Getty

Asking for It

'Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic'

"...fashioned this year's funniest and most audacious comedy offering with her musical/sketch/stand-up concert film Jesus Is Magic. Razor-witted for..."

Dec. 9, 2005 Screens Feature by Steve Birmingham

Are You Local? Crit Group Reunion Redefines What it Means to be an Austin Artist

Two-part retrospective exhibition brings local creatives together, and to the main gallery

"...Austin, not to pejoratively imply that their work was suited to the local level, as opposed to a national..."

Nov. 19, 2021 Arts Feature by Vivie Behrens

Austin's Reluctant Bedroom Pop Idol Dayglow on Making Music That Matters

"It's crazy suddenly having so much weight put onto what I say and do now."

"...Sloan Struble never thought making music in his bedroom would lead to late-night television..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Music Feature by Alyssa Quiles

It’s Baker Center, Not Baker Homes

What’s 25% of zero? To the Alamo Drafthouse, still zero.

"...though the zoning application on which the deal hinges hit a snag at the Planning Commission a few weeks..."

March 23, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Perry Gonna Make it Rain

Governor picks prayer over investment in firefighters

"...This straight from the "How is it we are not making this up?" files: Gov. Rick..."

April 22, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Bend It, Stretch It

Unseen Worlds re-discovers Carl Stone's 1983 classic

"...avant-garde reissue label, Unseen Worlds, unearthed Carl Stone’s 1983 composition Woo Lae Oak, a droning, 54-minute suite of string..."

March 3, 2008 Music Post by Austin Powell

Making a Front Porch for the City

As he was completing the final design for the Austin Museum of Art's long-awaited downtown facility, architect Richard Gluckman took time to discuss the project, his approach to architecture, and what it means to design buildings for a boomtown.

"...years ago, the Austin Museum of Art selected an architect to design the museum's permanent downtown facility. The choice..."

Oct. 27, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Family That Films Together: Robert, Racer, and Rebel Rodriguez on Hypnotic

The moviemaking dynasty proves the value of working from home

"...enfant terrible of '90s indie cinema. But as he sits on the sound stage at Troublemaker, the studio he..."

May 13, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

4,000 Volunteers Make It Personal With Public Lands on It’s My Park Day

Austin Parks Foundation’s largest citywide volunteer effort tackles 110 park projects

"...Not even a cold, cloudy day with some rain prevented Austinites from waking up early to..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Sofia Tafich

Will Texas Patch Up TABC Before It Bursts?

If ever an agency needed to be scorched by the state’s Sunset Act, it’s the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Com­mis­sion

"...by the liquid fire of the state's Sunset Act, it's the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Com­mis­sion. For not just years..."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

GAyCL: Making Austin the Queer Music Capital of the World

The alternative showcase provides the queer answer to ACL

"...As Austinites prep for the second weekend of that music festival..."

Oct. 12, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Doing It Their Own Way at Whisler's

Owner Scranton Twohey lets his staff take the lead

"...Twohey decided to open his own place and run it his own unique way. That's what has attracted some..."

March 26, 2014 Food Post by Gracie Salem

Page Two: The Ways Sisyphus Had It Easy

Consequences of perception

"...Won't even say what it is I've got"..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Column by Louis Black

Page Two: Making Their Marks

Austin loses two legends in one week

"...Let your soul and spirit fly into the mystic..."

July 2, 2010 Column by Louis Black

It's Alive!

The unassuming, 42-year-old Bill Jones is Austin's premier garage-kit model maker, and that Godzilla leering down at you from the corner of the room is only 1 / 500th scale. Lucky you.

"...Austinite Bill Jones lives in a house full of monsters...."

Oct. 27, 2000 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Verde Report: Already an All-Star, Sebastián Driussi Is Making His Case for More

A special player is having a special season, and he’s doing it in Austin’s backyard

"...player is having a special season, and he's doing it in Austin's backyard. Q2 Stadium has fully caught on,..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Downtown Puzzle: It Ain’t Solved Yet

Can the mayor make the pieces fit together?

"...Although it only hit the headlines this fall, the "Puzzle" –..."

Dec. 29, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Pay It Forward with Daniel Curtis on Thursday, Aug. 8

Annual benefit features live music, hot food, and cool drinks

"...After local hospitality professional Daniel Curtis experienced a serious spinal cord injury..."

Aug. 5, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Longhorn Football Season Is a Sitcom in the Making

Watching tape, both football and funny

"...week watching tape. My TiVo was chock-full of new sitcoms to evaluate. Let’s put them to the tape and..."

Oct. 9, 2009 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

SXSW Film Review: We Like It Like That

Do the boogaloo

"...musical movement: Take the music your parents like, combine it with the music they don't, add a healthy dose..."

March 20, 2015 SXSW Post by Dan Gentile

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