LBJ Library at 50: An Interview With Mark A. Lawrence

The Library's current director takes a historian's view

"...Mark A. Lawrence barely had a moment to enjoy being..."

Aug. 26, 2021 Arts Post by Robert Faires

LBJ Library at 50: An Interview With Mark Updegrove

The Library's director from 2009 to 2017 on LBJ's evolving legacy

"...Mark Updegrove came into the job of LBJ Presidential Library..."

Aug. 26, 2021 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Once Upon a Time in Austin

The films, the filmmakers, the crews, the making of a scene

"...Film's local economic impact has been in the hundreds of millions..."

March 12, 2004 Screens Feature by Louis Black

The Far Out Is Having a Moment

Scrappy South Austin venue is building a major presence in the city’s live music ecosystem

"..."It's got the vibe, and it's got the capacity. That's what matters."..."

May 13, 2022 Music Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Code Maroon: Texas A&M Disarms Mississippi State

Contemplating the thin line between violence and condoned aggression

"...Last Thursday afternoon, Texas A&M officials issued a Code Maroon..."

Nov. 5, 2012 Sports Post by Emily Bevan

A Way They'll Never Be

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Aug. 6, 1999 Column by Michael Ventura

'American Fiesta': Big Apple in a Fiestaware bowl

That buzz last summer about an off-Broadway run for Steven Tomlinson's American Fiesta? Consider it confirmed: The show opens in New York on April 26.

"...Well, this is turning into a remarkable season for politically oriented one-man shows by Austin writers..."

March 23, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

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Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Rock and a Hard Place

Exploring the elusiveness of fame and the ethics of the mash-up in 24 Beats per Second

"...To the list of great and enduring mysteries of the world, from the disappearance..."

March 13, 2009 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Huckleberry Minh: A Walk Through Dreamland

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May 28, 1999 Books Review

The LBJ Presidential Library at 50

For five decades, the LBJ Library & Museum has been not only keeping history but also making history

"...You won't see it rendered on any emblematic skyline of Austin. It doesn't show up on..."

Aug. 27, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Perspectives on the LBJ Library From the Directors

Three of the LBJ Library's directors offer their unique views on the institution

"...Mark A. Lawrence (2019-present): ..."

Aug. 27, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Range Life

"...The holiday weekend reminded me of a trio of albums I’ve..."

July 8, 2008 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

House at the End of the Street

This scary-house movie starring Jennifer Lawrence is a strictly middling nonshocker.

"...Directed by: Mark Tonderai. Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Max Thieriot, Elisabeth Shue, Gil..."

Sept. 28, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Smart People

Smart people, dumb choices: It's true for both the characters and the filmmakers in this acerbic comedy that stars Dennis Quaid, Sarah Jessica Parker, Thomas Haden Church, and Ellen Page.

"...Directed by: Noam Murro. Starring: Dennis Quaid, Sarah Jessica Parker, Thomas Haden..."

April 11, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Black Knight

"...Directed by: Gil Junger. Starring: Martin Lawrence, Tom Wilkinson, Greg Cooper, Vincent Regan, Marsha..."

Nov. 23, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

No Hard Feelings

Refreshing sex comedy lets Jennifer Lawrence show her raunchy side

"...Directed by: Gene Stupnitsky. Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Andrew Barth Feldman, Laura Benanti and Matthew..."

June 23, 2023 Movie Review by Alejandra Martinez

What's the Worst That Could Happen?

"...Directed by: Sam Weisman. Starring: Larry Miller, Bernie Mac, Glenne Headly, Nora..."

June 1, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Darling Companion

Diane Keaton leads a wonderful cast in this so-so story about a lost dog and its unmoored people.

"...Directed by: Lawrence Kasdan. Starring: Diane Keaton, Kevin Kline, Dianne Wiest, Richard..."

May 18, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Wyatt Earp

"...Directed by: Lawrence Kasdan. Starring: Kevin Costner, Dennis Quaid, Gene Hackman, Linden..."

July 1, 1994 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...The Texas State Capitol is currently playing host to an impeachment..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Big Momma's House 2

It's a shame to again witness Martin Lawrence squander his considerable comic talents under a fat suit and fake breasts in this shoddy sequel.

"...Directed by: John Whitesell. Starring: Martin Lawrence, Nia Long, Emily Procter, Zachary Levi, Mark..."

Feb. 3, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Titanic

James Cameron's epic and romantic fantasy of the ocean tragedy

"...Directed by: James Cameron. Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy..."

Dec. 19, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Texas Book Festival Announces Full Lineup

From R.L. Stine to Reza Aslan, 225-plus converge on the Capitol

"...Texas Book Festival authors, friends, and coordinators gathered at The..."

Sept. 10, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

Mercury Rising

"...Directed by: Harold Becker. Starring: Bruce Willis, Alec Baldwin, Miko Hughes, Chi..."

April 10, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Exceeding Themselves

Lawrence Wright's Thirteen Days in September tells how Carter, Sadat, and Begin made an impossible peace

"...The incessant stream of reports about rocket attacks, airstrikes, invasions, and..."

Oct. 24, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Out-of-Towners

"...Directed by: Sam Weisman. Starring: Goldie Hawn, Steve Martin, John Cleese and..."

April 2, 1999 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Texas Book Festival 2016: The Full List

TBF hosts Don DeLillo, Thomas Dolby, Emma Cline, 277 more

"...Readers and fans of the literary, you might want to..."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...To live in Texas is to take "hometown heroes" to a whole new..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

One Night With the King

Despite a title that makes it sound like a tell-all about a one-night-stand with Elvis Presley, this movie is actually about the Jewish heroine, Queen Esther.

"...Directed by: Michael O. Sajbel. Starring: Tiffany Dupont, Luke Goss, John Rhys-Davies,..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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