The Grandmaster

Visual master Wong Kar-Wai tells the story of the legendary martial-arts practitioner and teacher Ip Man.

"...so many of his other works. In short: a disappointment...."

Aug. 30, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Offside

Deeply immersive, thought-provoking, and quite often funny, Offside depicts the resourcefulness women in Iran must rely on in order to enter a stadium to watch, no less play, soccer.

"...often funny. The setting is Tehran, at the qualifying match for the 2005 World Cup, in a stadium where..."

June 8, 2007 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Raising Helen

Ugg boots, ugh movie. Cuddle-bunny story stars Kate Hudson.

"...Helen Mirren. High fashion has never been my strong point, but even someone as clueless about couture as I..."

May 28, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Play it to the Bone

"...to the Bone sinks to the level of a disappointingly bad miscalculation. Thoroughly predictable, the film never finds its..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

8 Seconds

"...the infamous unbroken bull that had -- at that point in time -- thrown over 300 cowboys. Many things..."

Feb. 25, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Austin FC Falls to Real Salt Lake After Two-Hour Weather Delay

Lightning strikes douse momentum in 2-1 defeat at Q2

"...delay that only served to extend a frustrating, momentum-dousing match for the Verde and Black...."

June 4, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: What You Need to Know About the MLS Cup Playoffs in Austin

When and how to watch Austin FC in their first-ever playoff match

"...in club history, it guaranteed that its first-round playoff matchup will take place in front of the Verde faithful..."

Sept. 23, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Hotrods, Hell Marys for TXRG Championship

Honky Tonk Heartbreakers fail to break points deficit, finalizing championship line-up

"...beat the Honeys, but do it with an 18 point margin, then they would be going to the championship:..."

July 7, 2008 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Volleyball Defeats TCU

Allison reaches 2,000 career assists

"...less than 30 seconds for the crowd to shout, "Point Texas!"..."

Oct. 5, 2012 Sports Post by Carly Yansak

Cyrus

John C. Reilly, Jonah Hill, and Marisa Tomei co-star in this Duplass brothers' comedy about a young man's obsessive attachment to his mother.

"...thin narrative threads. Their end result is less the point than the process of getting there (which may help..."

June 25, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

BAM! Black Arts Movement Festival

ProArts' showcase of film, art, music, theatre, dance, and food packs a punch

"...those better-known festivals with the fancy acronyms just can't match...."

June 4, 2010 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Live Free or Die Hard

As John McClane, Bruce Willis once more brings the noise and blows the bejesus out of the bad guys.

"...former government masters, Gabriel sets out to prove his point and net some fast cash by shutting down the..."

June 29, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Live and Unscripted

A ringside seat at the AMN/AMP/ACTV death-cage match

"...an extension of that arrangement beyond then, until whatever point AMP gets itself together, funded by a grant from..."

Sept. 17, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

My Wife Is an Actress

"...What happens when actors emote, or more to the point, perform in love scenes? Is acting really the art..."

Aug. 30, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Dish

"...crucial link on this momentous occasion, it's still no match for the actual extraterrestrial event itself, which here makes..."

April 27, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Mirror

"...traffic whirring to and fro, sounds of a soccer match broadcast in the streets for all to hear, an..."

April 16, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin FC Makes SoCal Statement, Goes Top of the League with LAFC Win

ATXFC notches most impressive victory to date

"...pitch at Banc of California Stadium for its first match ever as a Major League Soccer franchise. Wednesday night,..."

May 19, 2022 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

A Buying Guide to Holiday Wines

Festive pairings at every price point

"...appropriate to your budget. All of these wines will match up nicely with turkey, ham, or vegetarian entrées. They..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

It's On! Tim League Vs Keanu Reeves

Fantastic Fest debate to feature "Man of Tai Chi" star

"...me he was going to get into a debate/boxing match with Man of Tai Chi director Keanu Reeves, I..."

Sept. 6, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin FC Falls to Seattle Sounders, 2-1

Late goal dooms Austin FC again, extends losing streak to five

"...four nights that the Verde and Black saw a point cruelly stolen away in the dying minutes, after FC..."

Aug. 31, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Launches ATXFC Artist Initiative

New program shows soccer club's support for creativity in the city

"...rest of the city it calls home. Case in point: the pro soccer club's new program to support local..."

May 25, 2021 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Irrational Man

Joaquin Phoenix plots the perfect crime in Woody Allen's new charmer

"...film finds Woody Allen working in the mode of Match Point and Crimes and Misdemeanors, previous films he’s made..."

Aug. 7, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

In the House

A pleasurably heady thriller from French auteur François Ozon.

"...to prick the ears. A marquee advertising Woody Allen’s Match Point – about a social upstart worming his way..."

May 17, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Straight to Hells

Texas Rollergirls regular season closes with undefeated Hell Marys

"...Don't forget, she said, when you write up the match-up, don't forget that the Hell Marys were down four..."

June 9, 2012 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Live to Tell

Madonna Live Shot, Houston's Minute Maid Park, 11.16.2008

"...At close range, her real-life charisma reveals video no match or even apt representation of the singer’s unblemished girlishness..."

Nov. 17, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Night of the Difference Makers

Hustlers get their hustle back over Green Country 129-65, Hell Marys take Honky Tonk Heartbreakers 61-43

"...Country are a challenge, having already had five touring matches this season: even though they came in with only..."

May 6, 2008 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Adventures in Journalism: Let’s Go to the Roller Derby!

"...after last Saturday’s (Dec. 2) important flat-track Roller Derby match between the hometown Texas Rollergirls Texecutioners and the skating..."

Dec. 10, 2006 Sports Post by John Razook

Free Solo

Staggering mountaineering achievement mixes vertigo with wonder

"...built with a boyish face (and impish grin to match), Honnold is plainly cut from the extreme sport cloth,..."

Oct. 12, 2018 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Horns Season Gets Under Way

Lots of new faces as Horns kick off tonight

"...soccer team takes the field tonight for an exhibition match against TCU: 7pm at Myers Stadium, at the corner..."

Aug. 10, 2011 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Turns Out the Winners Do Write History: Late 'Chronicle' Comeback Stuns BookPeople, Clinches Series

"...back the keg that BookPeople rented for the rubber match, since they were all ... well, you know...."

Aug. 13, 2007 Sports Post by Shawn Badgley

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