Hannah Takes the Stairs

The naturalistic indie talker unhurriedly follows a young woman through her days and nights – Nerf-ball games at work, waiting for the bus, and a series of relationships fueled by “chronic dissatisfaction.”

"...titan of Mutual Appreciation and Funny Ha Ha) and Matt (Osborne, whom I know best from his SpongeBob scripts)...."

Oct. 26, 2007 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

The Seagull

Breakin' String Theatre's take on Chekhov goes down like a shot of fine vodka

"...of the stagnant Russian art world, Babs George and Matt Radford wind around each other brilliantly...."

Oct. 26, 2007 Arts Review by Avimaan Syam

Roaming Celebration of Bikes and Beer Rolls Into Austin

New Belgium Tour de Fat on mission to convert cycling nonbelievers

"...the tour is a beer-fueled celebration of everything bike, benefiting local cycling nonprofits – in Aus­tin's case, the Yellow..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Hot September Flurries

Fall fell early, thanks to a program of group dances that projected an autumnal mood

"...the duet choreographed and performed by husband and wife Matt Williams and Andrea Comola. The piece was a deeply..."

Sept. 28, 2007 Arts Review by Robert Faires

TV Eye

My NYTVF Notebook

"...The quick highlights: Got some chat time with Matt Roush of TV Guide and Virginia Heffernan, the outgoing..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Inside the Texans' Training Camp

"...might have a secret safety valve. Twelve year punter Matt Turk is in camp. The average hang time on..."

Aug. 14, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

The Simpsons Movie

The film delivers familiar hilarity and some treats you’ll never get on the show (nudity and drunkenness) but steers shy of anything bold and new.

"...so hard not to adore these writers (show creator Matt Groening and developer James L. Brooks head up the..."

Aug. 3, 2007 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Reptile Hunters Rattled Over Ban on 'Texas Tradition'

Feeling singled out, they're threatening to sue state over legislation banning roadside hunting of wild animals

"...for Todd Kercheval, clerk for the House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, which developed the bill, legislators were filling..."

July 27, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Food-o-File

Can I interest you in some rum, frozen margaritas, gelato, and/or Butter Beer?

"...10 farmers' markets in the country by EatingWell magazine. Matt Lee of Tèo (1208 W. 38th, 451-9555, www.caffeteo.com) e-mailed..."

July 20, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

1408

Even though 1408 is one of the best Stephen King adaptations ever, this movie belongs to star John Cusack and director Mikael Håfström all the way.

"...for the screen. However, it’s not the script (by Matt Greenberg, Scott Alexander, and Larry Karaszewski) that deserves most..."

June 22, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Wallace Shawn's 'A Thought in Three Parts': The author approves

After making a special visit to Austin to see Rubber Repertory's production of his play A Thought in Three Parts, Wallace Shawn called it 'an incredible moment in his life'

"...Matt Hislope and Josh Meyer of Rubber Repertory had been..."

June 1, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Rock & Roll Books

Punk love

"...by Matt Diehl..."

June 1, 2007 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

A Thought in Three Parts

In staging Wallace Shawn's famously unproduced and pornographic A Thought in Three Parts, it'd be so easy to stumble or misjudge, but Rubber Repertory has gotten almost everything stunningly right

"...her affection-starved mate. Surely that wasn't mere coincidence: Directors Matt Hislope, Josh Meyer, and Carlos Treviño are both too..."

May 18, 2007 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

The New Rage

Voxtrot finally conquers the LP

"...to school in Boston. Bassist Jason Chronis and drummer Matt Simon stayed put...."

May 18, 2007 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Lucky You

This romantic drama is set against a Las Vegas background and stars Eric Bana and Drew Barrymore, but it rolls snake eyes all the way.

"...Steve McQueen in The Cincinnati Kid. Even new-school golden-boy Matt Damon found himself on the business end of some..."

May 11, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Mr. Not So Frivolous

Wallace Shawn bares all about writing, why he does theatre, and that play with all the sex in it

"...an e-mail from Wallace Shawn to Josh Meyer and Matt Hislope of Rubber Repertory, the brave souls behind the..."

May 11, 2007 Arts Feature by Spencer Parsons

The Lookout

The Lookout, an odd caper story, marks Scott Frank’s directorial debut after years of working as a screenwriter on movies like Get Shorty and Out of Sight.

"...Directed by: Scott Frank. Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jeff Daniels, Matthew Goode, Isla Fisher, Carla Gugino, Bruce McGill, Alberta Watson,..."

March 30, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

What's Past Is Prologue

Recreating classic tap routines from the screen and stage opens an exciting new future for Tapestry Dance Company

"...the flesh, being danced right now, right here, without benefit of retakes or editing cuts or camera tricks. What's..."

March 9, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Climate Protection Plan

The five components

"...laudable by most environmental organizations, according to mayoral aide Matt Watson. The renewable energy will include 100 megawatts of..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature

Food-o-File

And the Academy Award for best brownie goes to ... Mary Louise Butters!

"...in the "Downtown Entertainment District," club and restaurant owner Matt Reppert has decided to sell his businesses: Jazz: A..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

FronteraFest Short Fringe: Week 1

The novel dose of the now offered by the FronteraFest Short Fringe was on view Jan. 19, notably in "Bliss," a verse drama of dangerous beauty, and David Hendler's poems of Jewish identity

"...for the Add, Love Tom," by Joanna Ebz and Matt Dy. Subtitled "A MySpace Monoblog," it concerned the president..."

Jan. 26, 2007 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Trickster

Vortex Repertory Company's latest production, about those weaselly mythological misfits who pull pranks and break rules, Trickster, is an extravaganza

"...With Matt Hislope as the Fool, we can suffer fools gladly...."

Jan. 19, 2007 Arts Review by Patti Hadad

Local Results

"...Matt Turner (L): 39,555 / 21.3% Travis County Clerk James..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature

Backstage With Bell

Chris Bell knew the TV debate was his one shot, so he tried to hit it out of the park

"...The prospective benefactor – trial lawyer John O'Quinn – became the inspiration..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Image Formed

Previewing the 12th Austin Film Festival

"...seem long for the festival circuit. Age comes to Matt (Marantz, who handles the role admirably) in the form..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Confessions of a Baylor Team That Got Oh-So Naughty in Austin

"...undefeated season. Remember the shocked look on USC QB Matt Leinart’s sweet li'l mug when he realized they didn’t..."

Oct. 16, 2006 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

Building Utopia

After years of pipe dreams, politics, and planning, the new Mueller Neighborhood is rising at last

"...As construction proceeds, public enthusiasm and vigilance matter as much as ever. Walker sees plenty of opportunity..."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

This Film Is Not Yet Rated

Everyone complains about the perceived shortcomings of the MPAA, Hollywood's movie-ratings board, but nobody does anything. Nobody, that is, until activist documentarian Kirby Dick.

"...Martin Garbus, Mary Harron, Wayne Kramer, Kimberly Peirce, and Matt Stone. Ultimately, Dick seems to take more pleasure in..."

Sept. 22, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Unbelievably Incredible

Fantastic Fest II is for real

"...Festival founder Kier-La Janisse, South by Southwest Film overlord Matt Dentler, Alamo owners Tim and Karrie League, as well..."

Sept. 22, 2006 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Quenching the Flaming Lips

"...Wayne Coyne and Matt Allen are spiritual brethren whose colorful outlooks on life..."

Sept. 15, 2006 Music Feature by Austin Powell

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