The Spirit of Mid-Season

"...is the second animated series by The Simpsons creator Matt Groening and features a regular guy named Fry who..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

The Animated Truth

"...pre- and post-air chatter, but it still merits repeating: Matt Groening rocks. After all the contentiousness he had to..."

April 2, 1999 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Remembering Polly Platt

A collaborative filmmaker, friend to AFF, and mentor to many

"...of James Brooks' Gracie Films. A longtime fan of Matt Groening's Life in Hell comic strip, she convinces Brooks..."

Aug. 19, 2011 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

The Simpsons Season One Collector's Editon DVD Box Set

"...the hell we were doing back then." So explains Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons, in a message included..."

Dec. 7, 2001 Screens Review by Belinda Acosta

David X. Cohen Brings Futurama Back to the Future

ATX Television Festival brings some of the cult show's voice actors together for a table read

"...started on Fox in 1999, piggybacking off show creator Matt Groening's TV-redefining success with The Simpsons; Fox then canceled..."

June 8, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Mom and Dad

Nic Cage goes crazy/crazier in this kid-killing black comedy

"...and the Fresh Prince: “Parents are the same/ No matter time nor place/ So to you other kids all..."

Jan. 26, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Beauty Is Embarrassing

You may not know his name, but you know Wayne White's artwork from Pee-wee's Playhouse or his MTV award-winning design work.

"...he interlaces the film with archival footage; talking-head interviews (Matt Groening, Paul Reubens, White’s wife, graphic novelist and cartoonist..."

Oct. 5, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Gift Guide

Two new titles for the TV geek

"...Simpsons World: The Ultimate Episode Guide: Seasons 1-20by Matt Groening It Books, 1,200 pp., $150..."

Nov. 19, 2010 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

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

Revenge of the Return of the Son of the Graphics Giveaway Begins!

If Scrooge McDuck, Bruce Wayne, and Veronica Lodge are giving away millions, it can only be Free Comic Book Day, Part IV

"...Gimme! Gimme! Giveaway!, by Matt Groening (Bongo Comics)..."

May 6, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Dancing About Architecture

Our resident Marshmallow Peep relates the news and hearsay in and around the Live Music Capital...

"...measures, both at the club and legally" until the matter is completely resolved. Hopefully, the club will emerge victorious..."

July 27, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Postmarks

A fresh melange of reader responses to our recent issues.

"...quality modern strips. As instrumental as Lynda Barry and Matt Groening were to alternative comics in the Eighties, it..."

May 25, 2001 Column

Dancing About Architecture

Couldn't $tand the Weather or: The Winds of Change

"...says he hasn't heard anything from Atlantic regarding the matter. Beattie currently has his hands full producing new material..."

June 13, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Off the Record

'Hot Smoke & Sasafrass': Bubble Puppy reunites, James McMurtry fires back, and a final verdict for the estate of Don Walser

"...was on hand for character study. The Simpsons creator Matt Groening is also on board in some capacity, according..."

Jan. 28, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

The News Gets Better

Austin's 1997 in Review

"...Zuniga & co. score a six-week slot opening for Matthew Sweet. February..."

Jan. 9, 1998 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Dungeons & Dragons, Trivia, Comics, and More Recommended Events

It's a new year! Why not try some new things?

"...I’m not an artist, but after reading cartoonist (and Matt Groening contemporary) Lynda Barry’s defense of anyone as able..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

ATX Television Fest: The Simpsons' Al Jean

Writer/producer reflects on 27 years of the beloved sitcom

"...day. He’s the one who bought The Simpsons from Matt [Groening]. David Silverman was also there from the beginning,..."

June 7, 2015 Screens Post by Rod Machen

Beauty Is Embarrassing

'Beauty Is Embarrassing'

"...family, as well as testimonials from disciples Mark Mothersbaugh, Matt Groening, Paul Reubens, and Todd Oldham, all make this..."

March 16, 2012 Screens Feature by Anne Harris

Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

"...time in the Chronicle was Life in Hell (by Matt Groening), both for its name and the fact that..."

Sept. 17, 2009 Postmarks

City Hall Hustle: High Times at the Hunker A-Go-Go

Campaign antics are a good way to kill time in the mayor's race

"...With apologies to Matt Groening, here are this election campaign's forbidden words: "Tough..."

April 3, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Something the Grackles Made

The life and works of Mr. Pants

"...MSP: A long time ago, Matt Groening came through town. This was before The Simpsons...."

Sept. 19, 2008 Features Feature by Cindy Widner

She Turned Her Camera On

Spoon shows up on TV ... again

"...“I Turn My Camera On.” Okay, it’s no personification. Matt Groening didn’t pencil in the ever-so-perfect coif atop Britt..."

May 9, 2008 Music Post by Darcie Stevens

SXSW Film

Interviews and reviews

"...the Smothers brothers, Steve Austin, Billy Gibbons, Brian Wilson, Matt Groening, and narrator John Goodman as the voice of..."

March 17, 2006 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Kar Gawk

Ron Mann's adventurous RIP for hotrod artist and icon Ed Roth

"...life from heaven. Jay Leno's in there, Tom Wolfe, Matt Groening, Ann-Margret, Billy Gibbons, Robert Williams – they all..."

March 10, 2006 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Food Sites

"...Chowhound www.chowhound.com, is a forum-based message board that Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons, called "the anti-Zagat's, for..."

Nov. 5, 2004 Food Feature

Metal Urbain

"...electronics of "Futurama" recall not just the inside of Matt Groening's head, but more importantly the early work of..."

March 19, 2004 Music Review by Marc Savlov

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...back-pedaling. Any liberal city council, or government for that matter, will always do anything and everything it can to..."

Aug. 16, 2002 Column

Dancing About Architecture

One week 'til SXSW and already the music is hitting the fan.

"...word; exhibitors include Terry Allen, Bob Schneider, Ron Wood, Matt Groening, Billy Gibbons, Allison Lefcort, Mike Judge, and LeRoy..."

March 9, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

TV Eye

Remembering Madeline Kahn; also, what's on the tube for the holidays

"...was the result of heredity. In other words, a matter of luck. No, I didn't want to be famous..."

Dec. 17, 1999 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Dancing About Architecture

Running Out of Steam

"...so was Rejected Unknown a year ago). Finally, fan Matt Groening has requested Johnston record a version of his..."

Aug. 13, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

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