Burka on Bush

How did Texas Monthly's Paul Burka, a Democrat, end up becoming one of George W. Bush's biggest fans in the press corps?

"...Both Burka and Evan Smith point out that, in Smith's words, "we were criticized..."

July 20, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

AGLIFF Closing With Mapplethorpe

Festival adds major bio-pic, plus complete line-up

"...of the controversial and groundbreaking artist (played by Matt Smith - yes, Doctor Who himself) comes after the festival..."

July 26, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Snags Chappaquiddick as Closing Night Film

Full lineup includes Call Me by Your Name, Three Billboards

"...Anymore” (Season Premiere) Executive Producer/Showrunner: John Shiban Executive Producers: Mark Johnson, Melissa Bernstein Writer: Amy Berg..."

Sept. 26, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Star Turns

The nominees for the 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Loves Me Zell Miller III, Hunger/Hands Up Hoodies Down Mark Pickell, The Strangerer/Year of the Rooster Andrea Skola Summers,..."

May 9, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

After a Fashion

Your Style Avatar-dy for the party

"...were pleasantly ambushed by noted Boudoir Queen designer Dawn Younger-Smith and her charming husband, former Billy Idol-sideman Mark Younger-Smith...."

March 15, 2013 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

SXSW 2012 Film Lineup Announced

'21 Jump Street' selected as Centerpiece Film

"...the Duplass brothers, Jonny Mars, Andrew Garrison, and Yaké Smith, as well as local premieres of fest-tested films from..."

Feb. 1, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Foreword

Previewing the 2006 Texas Book Festival

"...Mark Binelli, Mark Z. Danielewski, Cristina Henriquez, Heidi Julavits, Marisha..."

Oct. 27, 2006 Books Feature by Shawn Badgley

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2002-2003

The full list of nominations for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...and Jeanne Claire van Ryzin (arts); freelance writers Jamie Smith Cantara (theatre), Sondra Lomax (dance), David Mead (music), and..."

May 9, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Mark Twain Show

Second Youth Family Theatre's season opener is a perky and enjoyable sampler of the works of Samuel Clemens, better known to readers of literature and fence painters the world over as Mark Twain.

"...The Mark Twain Show: Good-Natured WitThe Auditorium on Waller Creek, through..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Jesus Gonna Be Here

Johnny Toxic

"...thoughts on the topic at hand. The young trumpeter's remarks were perhaps the most insightful and succinct of the..."

March 26, 1999 Music Feature

Reflections

"...-- Clay Smith..."

March 19, 1999 Screens Feature

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...Director: Gavin O'Connor, Producers: Ben Affleck, Lynette Howell Taylor, Mark Williams, Screenwriter: Bill Dubuque Christian Wolff is brought out..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

'The NFL Beat': Week Two

Back to the grind

"...hit the broad side of a barn in 2011" Mark Sanchez. While the Chiefs are on the better side..."

Sept. 15, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

2003 Texas Book Festival Preview

"...the Ranch Mary Margaret McAllen Amberson, Don Graham, Moderator: Mark Busby..."

Nov. 7, 2003 Books Feature

SH 45 Gap Project Moves Ahead Despite Dubious Regional Cooperation

Out of the loop

"...loop, which proponents – mostly Hays County Commissioner Walt Smith – say "would provide access to economic opportunities developing..."

June 23, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Naked City

"...face an uphill battle in November against incumbent Dem Mark Strama. HD 50 hopeful Jeff Fleece raised $8,489 during..."

April 7, 2006 News Feature

Weed Watch

DEA agents do their best impression of the Grinch this month by carrying out a string of medi-pot dispensary raids and by denying a group of American Indians the ability to grow and sell industrial hemp

"...at the San Francisco home of Steve and Cathy Smith who run the HopeNet medi-pot dispensary, which, in part,..."

Dec. 30, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...notably longtime AISD-watcher Sterling Lands, his tenure also showed marked improvement in test scores and earned praise from several..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature

Here We Go Again

The Riddlin' Kids -- DIY with a bullet.

"...local airplay for their self-financed demo, Baker, Stroud, bassist Mark Johnson, and drummer Dave Keel signed on the dotted..."

Aug. 2, 2002 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Songs of Innocence and Experience

From poetry scrawled on walls to poetry inscribed on CD: the saga of the Gourds.

"...Jimmy Smith, bassist and songwriter for the Gourds, lives there. The..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

Postmarks

Readers react to last week's cover story on the murder of Lauryn Paige Fuller.

"...Devin Smith..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Column

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...It used to be that Memorial Day marked the official beginning of the summer season. Last time..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Fall Film Previews

September

"...been diagnosed with cancer. This drama about family reconciliation marks a change of pace for director Franklin, whose crime..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

Sixth Street Blues

Downtown festivals cramp merchants' style

"...into the eye of the committee's storm is French Smith...."

July 26, 1996 News Feature

SXSW Online: Recommended Programming

Must-catch panels, films, music showcases, and more at this year's all-virtual Fest

"...10am: Opening Remarks: Befriending the Breath — Featured Session Start SXSW Online..."

March 12, 2021 Features Feature

Texas Book Festival 2019: The Full Lineup

Malcolm Gladwell, Sonia Sotomayor, John Grisham, and 300 more

"...the American West, Dreams of El Dorado; psychologist Art Markman with his Bring Your Brain to Work; Chandler Baker..."

Aug. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Texas Book Festival 2013

Oct. 28, 2013. 36 photos.

"...spoke passionately about “the New Abnormal” in Hollywood, wherein marketability – especially to an international audience – trumps all...."

Oct. 29, 2013 Photo Gallery

Texas Book Festival Lineup Revealed

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

"...Justin Cronin (The Twelve) Karen Cushman (Will Sparrow’s Road)** Mark Z. Danielewski (The Fifty Year Sword) Tony Danza (I'd..."

Sept. 12, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Margaret

A tangled post-production history kept this Kenneth Lonergan film from completion for six years, and its story about teenage trauma suffers as a result. But, oh, what a cast.

"...Directed by: Kenneth Lonergan. Starring: Anna Paquin, J. Smith-Cameron, Jean Reno, Jeannie Berlin, Allison Janney, Matthew Broderick, Kieran..."

Oct. 7, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...Detention Director: Joseph Kahn, Writers: Joseph Kahn & Mark Palermo A downtrodden 17-year-old girl is sent to detention..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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