Man on a Mission: Richard Garriott's Road to the Stars

This film is a behind-the-scenes document of Richard Garriott's quest to be the first second-generation astronaut in space and the actual journey.

"...A self-made gaming mogul with a flair for theatricality buys..."

Jan. 20, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Hallo, Spaceboy! 'Richard Garriott: Man on a Mission' Returns to Earth

Local doc with stellar ambitions opens at Alamo

"...It's been quite the interminable space opera, distribution-wise, for Austin-based Beef and Pie Productions'..."

Jan. 19, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Man on a Mission

Professor, Collector, Leader Gil Cárdenas

"...Real collectors never ask "Where am I going to hang..."

Aug. 18, 1995 Arts Feature

Man on a Ledge

This semi-functional thriller tingles but never terrifies.

"...Directed by: Asger Leth. Starring: Sam Worthington, Elizabeth Banks, Jamie Bell, Anthony..."

Jan. 27, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Austin @ Large: Max on a Mission

Will Austin's turbulent climate produce a perfect storm for Max Nofziger's mayoral campaign?

"...Among the ironies of the season: Max Nofziger, the Voice..."

March 7, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

A Guy on a Mission

QTV will give Austinites another chance to experience Quentin Tarantino as a passionate educator.

"...Everyone thinks they've got a handle on who this guy,..."

Aug. 17, 2001 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Letters at 3AM: To Sit on a Park Bench

The park bench is a fine and honorable place to end up

"...Every generation is like a ship casting off under sealed orders,..."

April 4, 2014 Column by Michael Ventura

PBS Doc Man on Fire Recounts a Modern Martyrdom

UT filmmakers find the story behind a Texas minister who set himself on fire

"...On a hot June day in 2014, the Reverend Charles..."

Dec. 14, 2018 Screens Feature by Britt Hayes

A Mission To Communicate

Austin ISD's new multicultural, multitasking outreach director has a big job ahead: telling the district's story and getting the district to listen to the response

"...For a young man, the Austin Independent School District's Director of..."

Nov. 11, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bee Tree Farm’s Owner Shares Life on a Busy Goat Dairy Farm

One woman’s farm and education mission

"...We headed straight for the barn – for the goats –..."

April 17, 2020 Food Feature by Zelly Martin

Public Citizen Tom “Smitty” Smith Looks Back on a Life Well Lived

The man in the white hat's relentless hard work and willed optimism

"...The appearance of Public Citizen Execu­tive Director Tom Smith at the..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Trusting Your Gut: Texas Film Awards Honoree Michael de Luca on a Life in Cinema

From New Line to Warners, the exec discusses his career

"...The only person surprised that Michael de Luca is being honored..."

March 2, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A First-Class Seat to Stargazing

Austin's Beef & Pie Productions shines a light on Richard Garriott's space travel in Man on a Mission

"...Richard Garriott, the wealthy and revered founder of Austin-based gaming..."

Aug. 7, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Holy Man

"...Directed by: Stephen Herek. Starring: Eddie Murphy, Jeff Goldblum, Kelly Preston, Robert Loggia, Jon..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

One in a Crowd: Crazy Carl and His Man-Boobs

Giving a film away costs money

"...Filmmaking ain't cheap, but neither is finding an audience. But..."

Nov. 14, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Own a Piece of Richard Garriott's World

Space and gaming pioneer is auctioning off 500-plus items

"...If you've ever wondered what sort of bizarre and totally awesome things a..."

Sept. 12, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Anatomy of a Gay Bashing, Part 1

The story of the Christmas night gay bashing

"...Bobby Beltran and a friend were attacked on Christmas night in..."

Dec. 30, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo

Doc on the men behind the astronauts

"...Directed by: David Fairhead...."

April 14, 2017 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Solo: A Star Wars Story

Should you have a bad feeling about this stand-alone Star Wars?

"...Directed by: Ron Howard. Starring: Alden Ehrenreich, Joonas Suotamo, Woody Harrelson, Emilia..."

May 25, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Requiem for a Sane Man

Exalting comic maverick Bill Hicks on the 10th anniversary of his passing

"..."To me, the comic is the guy who says 'Wait a minute' as the consensus forms. He's the..."

March 12, 2004 Arts Feature by Steve Birmingham

Twitter Has a Heyday With Shia LeBeouf

Some highlights from the dissection of 'HowardCantour.com'

"...Poor Shia LeBeouf. Today the Transformers star has seemingly set out..."

Dec. 17, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Smoke Shop Queer

A day in the life of Getty, the smoke shop fop.

"...'Tis true. A juggled Getty schedule includes purveying lil' cancer sticks to..."

Sept. 4, 2007 Qmmunity Post by Kate Getty

A Potpourri of Pages

On the Bookshelf

"...Detailed to the point of obsession, The Highwaymen: Warriors of..."

Nov. 21, 1997 Books Review

A Few Words With Steelers Rookie RB Baron Batch

On James Harrison, Haiti, and more

"...To tell you about Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Baron Batch, I have..."

Dec. 19, 2011 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Standing Next to a Mountain

Examining the 3-CD Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble box set.

"...Having had the Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble box..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Eddie Stout Is a One-Man Historical Blues Society

On the eve of his Eastside Kings Festival the Dialtone Records founder remains doggedly preservationist

"...Young Eddie Stout wanted a record label of his own...."

Sept. 8, 2017 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Maker Faire: Mission Accomplished

This year's Maker Faire was exhausting, but the inspiration was boundless

"...Walking into Maker Faire has the potential to cause immediate..."

Oct. 20, 2008 Design Post by Sarah Jean Billeiter

That Obscure Stretch of a Master's Filmography

Cine las Americas presents Luis Buñuel en México

"...Few would deny Spanish-born filmmaker Luis Buñuel his place in the pantheon of..."

Nov. 19, 2010 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Song of Life on Death Row

How Dead Man Walking came to be an opera -- and to be produced in Austin before almost every other city in the world -- reveals the great risks and rewards in developing new works for the modern operatic stage.

"...The space is small and austere: fluorescent bulbs and walls of..."

Jan. 10, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Man Among Monsters: Elijah Wood on No Man of God

Finding the heart of the man who hunted serial killers

"...There are many films about serial killer Ted Bundy. No Man..."

Aug. 28, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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