Natural Selection

This locally shot black comedy examines the bizarre feedback loop that exists among celebrity psychopaths, the increasingly tabloidized mainstream news media, and, not least, our own bad selves.

"...Directed by: Mark Bristol. Starring: David Carradine, Michael Bowen, Darren Burrows, Joe..."

Feb. 4, 2000 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Survival of the Fittest?

The unlikely story behind the Austin-based black comedy, Natural Selection.

"...Festival directors Marsha Milam and Barbara Morgan, directed by Mark Bristol, and written by B.J. Burrow and Allen Odom,..."

Feb. 4, 2000 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Converge and Captivate

Bringing gaming, film, music, and mobile tech together

"...Other presenters include Mark Bristol – who lives in the overlapping space of..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

SXSW Music Review: Idles

The youngest, angriest, motorik-punk band on the planet

"...the conference arrives from the historical maritime headquarters of Bristol, England, and could be the grandsons of that city’s..."

March 16, 2018 SXSW Post by Tim Stegall

Feast Your Eyes on This

SXSW Film Conference announces panels with an eye toward the visual arts

"...be more memorable, and work effectively throughout the overall marketing campaign. This is particularly important when a film has..."

Nov. 17, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Playing Around

Reports From Interactive Panels on Gaming

"...hard thing to debate, considering its unpredictability, as panelists Mark Bristol, David Cook, Aaron de Orive, and Austin Grossman..."

March 16, 2007 Screens Feature by Carson Barker

Primary Colors

Shades of the Travis County Elections

"...Democratic nomination, giving Henson even more reason for his trademark cynicism. "When the only race with any excitement is..."

March 13, 1998 News Feature

Field Guide Festival Finalizes Saturday Symposium Programming

Inaugural fest to explore local food systems

"...announced today for the Oct. 29 event include Tavel Bristol-Joseph (Canje), Philip Speer (Comedor), Joi Chevalier (The Cook's Nook),..."

Oct. 20, 2021 Food Post by Kimberley Jones

With the Music Lineup Rolling Out, South by Southwest 2022 Finally Feels Real

Maxo Kream, Monaleo, W.I.T.C.H., and Vitreous Humor highlight drop

"...(San Francisco CA) Ezra Furman (Chicago IL) Family Jools (Bristol UK-ENGLAND) Fearing (Oakland CA) Flossing (Brooklyin NY) Flower (New..."

Oct. 20, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

AC Date Night: Emmer & Rye and Geraldine's

Temperatures rising on Rainey Street

"...of Emmer & Rye pastry chef and partner Tavel Bristol-Joseph's desserts, each seemed distinctly unique from the next. The..."

Dec. 11, 2015 Food Column by Adrienne Whitehorse

Reel Women Presents Real Stories

"...which to end. Rijker is a woman making her mark in the predominantly male-dominated world of boxing -- without..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Living, Breathing Americana

Steve James: Sustaining Traditions, Not Reviving Them

"...James' repertoire both live and on record is a remarkable testament to this fortunate fact, as are many of..."

Oct. 4, 1996 Music Feature by Brian Berger

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...in between the season's heavy hitters there lurks a remarkably diverse selection of movie fare...."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

House District 50 Run Off Hit by Cold

Travis County announces change to voting locations

"...to complete the unexpired term of former state rep Mark Strama who stepped down last year to run Google..."

Jan. 28, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Showcases

All the SXSW showcases that fit

"...supergroup Society's Ills (Mike Watt, Dez Cadena, and Dave Markey). Version 2.0 features Andrew W.K. and J. Mascis, among..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Texas Book Festival Lineup Revealed

Attendees include Junot Díaz, Cheryl Strayed, and... Tony Danza?

"...the Crosshairs of Education Reform) Douglas Brinkley (Cronkite) George Bristol (On Politics and Parks) Peter Brown (Creepy Carrots)** Shana..."

Sept. 12, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Mayor's Race Contribution & Expenditure Reports

"...$1,000; land surveyor Carmelo Macias, Macias & Associates, $500; Mark Stanford of Stanford Construction, $250...."

April 25, 1997 News Feature

Thursday Picks & Sleepers

SXSW Thursday handicapping by the blurb

"...Americana twist to psychedelic rock that channels the Dead, Mark Knopfler, and even Springsteen. The sextet's third LP, last..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

Stranger Than Paradise

Tucked up in the Catskill Mountains, All Tomorrow's Parties stages a music festival for its own

"...sides of the pond for its hospitality and two trademark features: selecting seminal artists to curate the lineups and,..."

Sept. 10, 2010 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Heaven up Here

27 reason to further investigate the UK roster of bands at SXSW 2006

"...to the odd birdsong and inscrutable little doodles that mark the entrance to their Web portal. Pass the, uh,..."

Feb. 24, 2006 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...has penned number one hits for Vince Gill and Mark Chestnutt. Lauderdale is from the old school of songwriting,..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Two Turntables and a Microphone

Austin's DJ Culture

"...entrance into the scene, Mayo has already made her mark with a series of high-visibility party dates and her..."

May 29, 1998 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Austin Restaurants for Special Occasions

Want some ambience to go with your food? No problem.

"...co-owner of Barley Swine, Odd Duck, and Sour Duck Market – is up there with the best. His acclaimed..."

June 14, 2022 Food Post

Faster Than Sound: Music Venues React to Stage 5

New city recommendations halt shows at many venues ahead of New Year's Eve

"...McGarrigle, who owns Sahara Lounge with his mother Eileen Bristol, felt the announcement "made it pretty clear" the venue..."

Jan. 8, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Celebrate the Apollo 11 Moon Landing With These Texas Road Trips

Houston and other Texas sites celebrate the golden anniversary of the first lunar landing

"...Space City moniker this summer, hatching more ways to mark Apollo 11's golden anniversary than you can shake a..."

May 17, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Live Music to See This Weekend

Your handbook for a happy Friday and Saturday

"...he helps ATX’s ranking soul queen Miss Lavelle White mark 88 with fellow R&B vet Bobby Patterson, while Monday..."

July 7, 2017 Music Post by The Music Staff

SXSW Music: Mega Third List

L7, the Cult, Loretta Lynn and 556 more added to the Fest

"...Callmekat (Copenhagen, Denmark)..."

Jan. 12, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Band Announcement, Part III

1,500 of some 2,000 showcasing acts now vetted

"...Lisa Alma (Copenhagen, Denmark)..."

Jan. 7, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Wednesday Picks

"...words breathe out from artist Beth Tacular's accordion as Mark Paulson's violin cries on 2007's Hymns for a Dark..."

March 7, 2008 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Saturday

"...Stevens MOONLIGHT TOWERS8pm, Karma Lounge Named for the local landmarks, Austin's Moonlight Towers is a straight-up insomnia- and alcohol-fueled..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

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