A Dangerous Man

At 18, Billy Joe Wardlow took a man’s life. Nearly 30 years later, the state still wants his.

"...Mark Robertson remembers when Wardlow was the new guy on..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Trolls World Tour

Too many notes make for a flat CG-animated sequel

"...Directed by: Walt Dohrn and David P. Smith...."

April 10, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Bow Down and Pay Up for J.R. “Bob” Dobbs and the Church of the SubGenius

The power of slack compels you in this SXSW documentary

"...said the Reverend Ivan Stang (aka Douglass St. Clair Smith), who literally clipped it from a yellowing book of..."

March 8, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival 2017: The Full List

Dan Rather, Jeffrey Eugenides, the Bush sisters, and 291 more

"...Will Save Your Life Freddie J. Bitsoie, P. Allen Smith, & Nicole Taylor – America: The Cookbook Mark Bittman..."

Sept. 12, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

FBI Thwarts Plan for Local Man’s Mass Shooting

Steve Boehle busted for illegal possession of firearms, lying about past convictions

"...criminal complaint signed April 13 by U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Lane. Steven Thomas Boehle was arrested for providing false..."

April 21, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Austin Film Festival Full Slate

Marquee names include Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Patton Oswalt

"...Against Us: Written by Alastair Siddons, directed by Adam Smith..."

Sept. 14, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Huntsman: Winter's War

Modernized fairy tale is a wan follow-up

"...Charlize Theron, Sope Dirisu, Nick Frost, Rob Brydon, Sheridan Smith, Alexandra Roach and Sam Claflin...."

April 22, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Page Two: Mysteries Unraveled

Part two of Louis Black's interview with novelist John Irving

"...married for years to my old friend Mary Ellen Mark, the photographer who died last May...."

Nov. 13, 2015 Column by Louis Black

Q&A: Mike Watt

Econo-jamming bass man headlines an alternate ACL

"...at the Continental Club back when Terry Pearson and Mark Pratt ran it. Mark later ran Liberty Lunch and..."

Oct. 1, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

90 Minutes in Heaven

Faith-based film taken from bestseller is directed by Michael Polish

"...Fred Dalton Thompson, Marshall Bell, Dwight Yoakam, Michael W. Smith, Jason Kennedy, David Clyde Carr and Catherine Carlen...."

Sept. 11, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Thursday Picks & Sleepers

SXSW Thursday handicapping by the blurb

"...Ridding himself of the shock quality, the Los Angeles wordsmith stares into the mirror with advanced nuance on his..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

Fun Fun Fun Fest 2014 Saturday Listings

FFF Saturday by the blurb

"...stage Part fucked-up Jesus & Mary Chain, part beyond-wasted Mark E. Smith, and all ragged-ass squatter in rock &..."

Nov. 7, 2014 Music Feature

SXSW Midnighters Bring the Fear

"Exists", "13 Sins" and "The Guest" kick down the door

"...for the seminal The Blair Witch Project, and to mark that film's 15th anniversary he's returning to a very..."

Feb. 5, 2014 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines

With only transportation left on the special session agenda, the 2014 race begins

"...either threw it away or they left." – Jordan Smith Mark Strama Resignation Update..."

July 19, 2013 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Five Things Baymageddon Taught Me

No pain, some gain from last weekend's Michael Bay marathon

"...2: Those trademark Bay shots? They're real. And they look like military..."

April 28, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

‘Doctor Who’ Watch

7.2: 'Dinosaurs on a Spaceship'

"...– the Doctor accidentally scoops up Rory’s dad, Brian (Mark Williams), for the ride, too...."

Sept. 9, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

TFPF Awards Filmmaker Grants

AFS' funding arm awards $121,000 to Texas filmmakers

"...STAY WITH ME
Andrew Irvine & Mark Smoot
When Vaughn invites his closest friends to a cabin..."

Aug. 29, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Courting Change

Travis County needs a new civil and family courthouse – and a new way of doing business

"...Operations Alicia Perez and then-Human Resources Director Linda Moore Smith boiled over into a full-blown war, ending in lawsuits..."

May 4, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

'The NFL Beat': Mock Draft

The 'Chronicle' gets Draft-y with a li'l help from friends

"...addressed their defensive line presence via Mario Williams and Mark Anderson, the focus here shifts to offensive line...."

April 17, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

SXSW Film Awards Announced

Jury and Audience picks

"...Courier, Philipp Engelhorn, Catherine Shoard Narrative Shorts: Susan Arosteguy, Mark Elijah Rosenberg, Thuy Tran Documentary Shorts: Anna Higgs, Gerald..."

March 13, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Point Austin: Dick Brown's Hermit Crabs

The outcries of HURF should make Austinites hurl

"...longtime Austin-basher) Dick Brown and North­rop Grum­man project manager Mark Farrar, ostensibly on behalf of the 45,000 (their number)..."

Feb. 24, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Top 10 Sports Retirements 2010

From 'The Big Unit' to 'The Big Hurt'

"...ever employed – the resilient, Pollyanna-ish Warner is a remarkable study in perseverance alone: his first taste of the..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Sports Post by Russ Espinoza

After a Fashion

Your Style Avatar is officially a 'tween' and is pretty bored with Fashion Weak

"...due to lackluster presentations and confusing staging. To Dawn Younger-Smith at Boudoir Queen: Your collection was just fabulous. I'd..."

Aug. 27, 2010 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Back to School

Carstarphen and Austin ISD trustees wrestle over priorities, budget, and power

"...supported AISD in tax elections, board of trustees President Mark Williams is unconvinced that the time is right for..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...an APD Internal Affairs investigation are pending. – Jordan Smith..."

Jan. 15, 2010 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Nov. 5-12

"...REP. MARK STRAMA talks about the future of energy in Texas...."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature

AFF Announces Lineup

Serious Moonlight, scripted by the late Adrienne Shelly, will open the fest

"...Moonlight was written by the late Adrienne Shelly and marks the directorial debut of Curb Your Enthusiasm star Cheryl..."

Sept. 28, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...domain is more her speed: Last week, Strayhorn adviser Mark Sanders publicly questioned the validity of Mayor-elect Lee Leffingwell's..."

May 22, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...retail ban on anatomically correct sex toys "designed or marketed as useful primarily for the stimulation of human genital..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature

2008 B. Iden Payne Awards

A strong sense of community at possibly the funniest Payne Awards ceremony ever

"...Production of a Play for Youth and honored for Mark Stewart's performance, Arthur Adair's set design, Justin Sherburn's score..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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