There's Something About Mary

A classic from the kingpins of comedy.

"...as meaning that their new film There's Something About Mary isn't funny, frequently side-splittingly so. These fraternal filmmakers are..."

July 17, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Citizen Mary

A Profile of Mary Arnold, Advocate for Austin

"...Mary Arnold is the model of what people in the..."

April 5, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Mary Margaret Farabee: In Memoriam

Philanthropist and Texas Book Festival co-founder has died

"...and energetic supporters of the arts has passed away. Mary Margaret Farabee, who was the original spark and guiding..."

March 5, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Proud Mary Is More Than Just a Pretty Face

Elite coffee with zero attitude

"...There's an undeniable Instagramminess to Proud Mary, the airy Australia-inspired cafe tucked right off of South..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Day Trips: Best Maid Pickle Emporium, Ft. Worth

The Pickle Emporium is a big dill

"...The Best Maid Pickle Emporium in Ft. Worth elevates the pickle spear from side attraction for a..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Ley Line, Geto Gala, Indoor Creature, & Van Mary Heat Up Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival

Support the Central Texas Food Bank Sept. 12 at Far Out Lounge

"...of Ley Line, Geto Gala, Indoor Creature, and Van Mary, along with a DJ set by McPullish, results. Tickets..."

Aug. 27, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Recommended Shows Worth Your Musical Bandwidth This Week

Lomelda, Katy Kirby, and Christine Renner lead the live pack

"...borrows by ZZ Top, Butthole Surfers, R.E.M., Jesus & Mary Chain, Sister Double Happiness (Gary Floyd), and more?..."

July 16, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Hernandez Lilith Fund Benefit: Little Mazarn, Lola Tried, Van Mary..."

July 9, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

Dallas Acid blows some bubbles, KUTX remembers the Armadillo, and more music for the moment

"...love and gratitude to the accordionista's titular dedication, parents Mary and Emilio Martinez, San Antonio music fanatics who instilled..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...for a decade, he co-led local bop quintet the Worthy Constituents and still serves in the late Tina Marsh's..."

June 11, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"..."Derecho De Nacimiento." – Alejandra RamirezBorderland by Leti Garza Van Mary, "Connie Converse"..."

March 19, 2021 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...a fashion designer and guitarist. "One year, we were Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. Another time, I was Laura Palmer..."

Oct. 30, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Waterland

"...with apathetic students, and a barren, unstable wife named Mary (portrayed by Cusack, Irons' real-life wife). Mary's growing, disturbing..."

Nov. 20, 1992 Movie Review by Pamela Bruce

I, Frankenstein

Aaron Eckhart stars as a modern-day Frankenstein, who faces off against supernatural creatures in this film based on the graphic novel by Kevin Grevioux.

"...you, Frankenstein – or Adam, as the thoroughly enlightened Mary Shelley dreamed you into life with English literature’s seminal..."

Jan. 31, 2014 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Igor

Pixar this animated outing isn't, but neither is it Mary Shelley's VeggieTales.

"...who seeks only to (nobly and rightly) prove his worth as a creator rather than a mere assistant, the..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Letters at 3AM

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein offered a metaphor for the modern age, one in which the monster is the unacknowledged dark side of the inventor or creator.

"...Poe's first volume of poems, an English girl named Mary Shelley published Frankenstein. Her novel has been in print..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column by Michael Ventura

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire

Much like the title character Precious, this rough-hewn movie overcomes the unlikely odds for its success.

"...name, a name that sadly affords her the only self-worth she knows. At home she thanklessly waits hand and..."

Nov. 20, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Balls Out

College intramural football comedy features several SNL players

"...intramural football comedy Balls Out like a fourth-down Hail Mary thrown deep toward the end zone: unpredictable, risky, and..."

June 19, 2015 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Spider-Man: Far From Home

Everyone's favorite web-slinger returns for a new era of Marvel

"...in his life, as Aunt May (Tomei), perpetual crush Mary Jane (Zendaya), and best friend Ned (Batalon) all blipped..."

July 5, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

All Over Creation: Ode to Joy

In a week's worth of creative endeavors, delight proves illuminating

"...The Secret Garden (running through June 30 at the Mary Moody Northen Theatre). In Marsha Norman and Lucy Simon's..."

June 28, 2013 Arts Column by Robert Faires

At Least Five Things You Should Know About, I Mean, If You Were Counting

The bimonthly literary/art/performative series Five Things happens Friday at the Art Authority

"...stories based on the photographs of five photographers – Mary Sledd, Suzi Q, Sarah Gonzalez, David Jewell, and David..."

June 3, 2009 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

All Attitude

"I'm a very nice girl -- who happens to be completely amoral," says cult queen Mary Woronov. She'll present two films -- Death Race 2000 and Rock 'n' Roll High School --at the Rolling Roadshow's Rock 'n Roll Drive-In this Saturday.

"...the top female tough in the Corman exploitation films, Mary Woronov exudes a presence with which one should not..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Devil's Advocate

"...his Bible-thumping, chicken-picking mother (Ivey), Kevin's perky, eager-to-breed wife Mary Ann (Theron) takes to New York like a mallard..."

Oct. 17, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Romy and Michele's High School Reunion

Sweet-natured, unpretentious, and full-throttled comic acting make this reunion movie loopy fun.

"...to a head over the issue of who's the “Mary” and who's the “Rhoda” in the relationship. Hot rats!..."

May 2, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Actors' Inequity

The Cost of Art IV: The artists onstage in Austin aren't just not paid what they're worth, many aren't paid at all

"...three Equity houses – Austin Playhouse, Zach Theatre, and Mary Moody Northen Theatre at St. Edward's University – plus..."

Jan. 23, 2015 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

Get Your Rees On

Comic artist David Rees and the theatre of 'War'

"...on the newspaper page alongside Rex Morgan, MD, and Mary Worth...."

April 29, 2005 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Modernform, Chat Pile, and More Crucial Concerts

Metal, punk, Mary J, and more worth seeing

"...and lingering weed haze afterward.   – Tim Stegall Mary J. Blige..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

First Look: Inside the New Cap City Comedy Club

Mary Lynn Rajskub gets opening night honors at new Domain site

"...reopened at its new location with a show by Mary Lynn Rajskub and a crowd of eager fans...."

July 14, 2022 Arts Post by Rod Machen

Spring Awakening a Bold Statement at St. Ed's

Themes of abstinence and teen sex rail against Catholic values

"...With shows like Cabaret in its back pocket, Mary Moody Northen Theatre at St. Edward’s University is no..."

April 3, 2019 Arts Post by Lilli Hime

The Brunch Bunch

Heavenly hash, Bloody Mary bars, and eggs six ways to Sunday

"...like eggs Benedict and potato hash are enhanced with praiseworthy piggy accoutrements. Searsucker's crisp, peppery bacon is practically a..."

March 14, 2014 Food Feature

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