Theatre in the Round (Rock)

Penfold Theatre makes its entrance up north – where it's always wanted to be

"...companies spring from the fertile soil of our creative capital, most of them launching with the same dream: to..."

Aug. 6, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Believing the Children

In 1992, Fran and Danny Keller were convicted of multiple counts of child sexual abuse at their Oak Hill day care center and sent to prison for 48 years. It's likely they were innocent. Indeed, it's very likely that no crime ever occurred – except an absurd and overzealous prosecution

"...When the little girl on the witness stand said, "No, it didn't..."

March 27, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Our Bodies, Our Selves

An unusual convergence of dramas dealing with women and disabilities prompts a conversation among four actors about what playwrights are trying to say through characters who are disabled, and how actors approach playing a disability.

"...the skin of an arm. Away goes the belly. It's the climax of Terry Galloway's play Lardo Weeping, and..."

March 22, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Fantastic and Utterly Disreputable History of the Bevy of Sin Known as Guy Town

Before downtown Austin had the Warehouse District, it had the Whorehouse District: a notorious neighborhood of brothels and fandango houses called Guy Town.

"...It's Friday, and you're going to get tanked in sophisticated..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Features Feature by Ian Quigley

Justin G. Dyck Would Do Anything for Jackson

Christmas romance movie maker delivers this year's chilliest horror

"...Any niche can be very inward-looking. It's as true for horror as any other genre, so..."

Dec. 30, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Mark Duplass Is a Creep

Found footage gets arty on Netflix

"...the busiest man to emerge from the Austin film community? "Er, I don't know," he said. "I never thought..."

July 14, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fracture

This legal thriller pits two brilliant actors against each other in a sustained battle of wills that has enough sizzle to keep us rapt even when the storyline sags.

"...Directed by: Gregory Hoblit. Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Ryan Gosling, David Strathairn, Rosamund Pike,..."

April 20, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin-Made Comedy Sends Shakey Graves in Search of Beer and Meaning

The party never ends at The Get Together

"...aka Austin musician Shakey Graves, is sending out the invite with The Get Together, the new comedy-drama about one..."

May 7, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

AFF Interview: Michael Lovan Draws All the Right Cards in Murder Bury Win

Board game dark comedy rolls the dice on laughs.

"...new dark comedy from Michael Lovan, is something different: It's a movie about board games...."

Oct. 22, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest: A Double Barrel Blast of Begos

Director brings Bliss and VFW to fest

"...legend Takashi Miike, and American psychotronic revivalist Joe Begos. "It's pretty crazy," Begos said...."

Sept. 19, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crash Course

Cabs try to survive in the era of Uber

"...13, Dave Passmore is speaking to 150 taxicab drivers with his mind set on survival...."

Aug. 7, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Burlesque the Hallowed Dead Days

Shopping for Halloween and Dia de los Muertos with Shelby Mine

"...Halloween, hands-down the best holiday. It's a month-long excuse to eat candy, watch scary movies..."

Oct. 31, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Sittin' on a Red Hot Stove

A Q&A with Charles Sanders, Jr. of Kool & Together

"...From the unlikely Texas town of Victoria, Kool & Together – led by brothers Tyrone, Joe, and Charles Sanders,..."

Oct. 6, 2011 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Arms on Brazos

As it nears completion of an extended 'Great Streets' rehab project, has Austin learned any lessons?

"...construction, Brazos Street is scheduled to reopen in September. With that long-delayed conclusion, Brazos becomes the latest beneficiary of..."

Aug. 5, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Making It Alone

"..."Making It Alone"..."

July 21, 2006 Arts Review by Salvador Castillo

Two Generations, One Art

Like twins who have grown up apart and are finally reunited, writer-performer Terry Galloway and the Austin theatre company Rude Mechanicals are creative soulmates who have at last discovered their kinship through their collaboration on Galloway's dark comedy In the House of the Moles.

"...Any physical resemblance between writer-performer Terry Galloway and her "sisters" in the Rude Mechanicals..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Man Trouble

"...no way any review would keep me from seeing it. Keep that in mind, because I wouldn't deny anyone..."

July 24, 1992 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

The Best Things We Saw at Austin Psych Fest 2023

Toro y Moi, Automatic, and more highlight homegrown festival’s return

"...of an outdoor Texas musical gathering doesn’t just take tenacity, it may actually require a few years off...."

May 1, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Marketplace Art Gallery's Open Studio

In the Marketpace Art Gallery, four women have created a studio where they can develop as artists together

"...you're in an antiquing state of mind. During one visit, my wife and I stumbled on a $60 painting..."

March 17, 2017 Arts Feature by Sam Anderson-Ramos

Culinary Ladies of the Eighties: Valerie & Stephanie Schuster

Upper Crust Bakery is a sister act

"...Austinites Valerie and Stephanie Schuster were raised by a good..."

July 15, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Schieffer's House

Ranking Texas Democratic Reps come out for gubernatorial candidate

"...Tom Schieffer in the Speaker's office, and, even though it's a little blurry, it's a doozy...."

Aug. 26, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Holiday Dessert Contest Winners Recipes Revealed

Two winners of Faraday's Holiday Dessert Contest share their winning recipes

"...The recent Holiday Dessert Recipe Contest at Faraday's Kitchen Store (1501 RR 620 North, 266-5666) attracted more than..."

Dec. 1, 2008 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Six-String Samurai

"...clammy-lipped CPR from Kevin Costner is going to bring it back. But with the feral genius of a comics-steeped..."

Sept. 18, 1998 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Kaitlin Armstrong Defense Team: Police "Concocted a Misogynistic and Fictitious Story"

Attorneys seek prompt hearing on motions to quash evidence

"...The case police have built against Austin yoga instructor Kaitlin Armstrong in the murder of a young, rising star..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Tiki Tatsu-ya Raises the Bar to Islander Heaven

The Aikawa Brothers debut a worldclass venue of storied wonders

"...“They’ve done it. Son of a bitch. They’ve really done it!”..."

Oct. 4, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Under the Skin: Brandon Cronenberg on Possessor Uncut

Behind the flesh of the bodyswap hitman horror

"...When Possessor Uncut slipped into cinemas last month, it seemed like Brandon Cronenberg may have released his films..."

Nov. 6, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

On the Basis of Sex

RBG biopic focuses on a single case, but blurs the details

"...Directed by: Mimi Leder. Starring: Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux, Chris Mulkey, Sam Waterston..."

Jan. 4, 2019 Movie Review by Danielle White

Public Notice: Ted Gordon Believes

Is it too late to fix the AISD bond package?

"..."I believe in AISD. And I believe in quality education. And I believe in equity. And I believe..."

June 23, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Fantastic Fest Review: Sadako vs. Kayako

Japanese supernatural heavyweights come out swinging

"...vs. Jason, they're usually a monstrous hybrid that consumes its creator. Not so with Sadako vs. Kayako, finally mashing..."

Sept. 28, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Next Up at SXSW: Madisen Ward & the Mama Bear

Mother and son play it by ear

"...moniker Madisen Ward & the Mama Bear. The Kansas City twosome made its television debut a couple of weeks..."

March 6, 2015 Music Post by William Harries Graham

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