The Bistro at Lark & Owl Bookstore Is Making Georgetown Cooler, One Beer and Book at a Time

Magic happens when a brother-owned bistro and biergarten joins a women-owned bookstore

"...sometimes George­town can feel a little, well, square. But Matt Wright and Jane Estes are here to change that..."

March 6, 2020 Food Feature by Zelly Martin

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...Film roster has arrived, with big features like Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, the debut of Starz's American Gods adaptation,..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

New Clarksville Brewery Has a Firm Grip on Beer Fans’ Attention

After a 17-month delay Hold Out Brewery has arrived

"...and property roomie Better Half) by beverage industry savants Matt and Grady Wright and their longtime partner, Matthew Bolick...."

June 5, 2020 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Macbeth

This Australian film puts a modern, hyperstylized spin on an old tale: Should it be, "Out, damned spot" or "Off, damned Ray-Bans"?

"...Directed by: Geoffrey Wright. Starring: Sam Worthington, Victoria Hill, Lachy Hulme, Gary Sweet,..."

Aug. 10, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

A Home at the End of the World

Michael Cunningham's novel is the basis for this story of a love triangle in which everyone's in love with Bobby (played by Colin Farrell).

"...by: Michael Mayer. Starring: Colin Farrell, Dallas Roberts, Robin Wright Penn, Sissy Spacek, Matt Frewer, Ryan Donowho, Erik Smith..."

Aug. 6, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Playback: G.O.A.T. Goes Viral

The God of All Texas might get your G.O.A.T.

"...Then, out of the blue, a musician named Matt Wright watched an old episode of Austin City Limits..."

March 29, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Five New Burger Spots for a New Austin

Brave businesses offer unique takes on the ubiquitous comfort food

"...to the support received from this summer's Black Lives Matter movement. "We were closed for two and a half..."

Oct. 16, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

A Flood of Funny

Moontower Comedy has released its first roster of comics

"...you follow Aziz Ansari, Seth Meyers, Wanda Sykes, Steven Wright, and Nick Offerman? That was the question for the..."

Jan. 22, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Batman

A new, brilliant, and bleaker caped crusader

"...Directed by: Matt Reeves. Starring: Robert Pattinson, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, Zoë..."

March 4, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Deep Divisions in Texas' Powerful Anti-Choice Movement

Battle reflects Lege’s growing extremism

"...It's not a stretch to imagine Kyleen Wright's anti-choice organization Texans for Life Coalition relishing the Catholic..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Cyrano

Musical rewrite of the tragic love triangle never hits the high notes

"...Directed by: Joe Wright. Starring: Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Ben..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

'The NFL Beat': Mock Draft

The 'Chronicle' gets Draft-y with a li'l help from friends

"...shock to Mike and I, as USC left tackle Matt Kalil is the consensus favorite to land in Minnesota..."

April 17, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

SXSW and Amazon Announce Virtual Festival Lineup

Feature and shorts from 2020 fest going online for 10 days

"...My Darling Vivian U.S. Director: Matt Riddlehoover Producers: Dustin Tittle, Matt Riddlehoover The story of..."

April 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Deadly Lunch Break D: Nick Gillespie Screenwriters: Brook Driver, Matt White, Nick Gillespie Producer: Finn Bruce When Paul’s chances..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Last Night in Soho

Edgar Wright travels through time into London's sleazy history

"...Directed by: Edgar Wright. Starring: Thomasin McKenzie, Anya Taylor-Joy, Matt Smith, Diana Rigg,..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...D: Griffin Dunne; with Meg Ryan, Matthew Broderick, Kelly Preston, Tcheky Karyo, Maureen Stapleton...."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

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

"...American Animal Director & Writer: Matt D'Elia Jimmy - eccentric, delusional, dying - feels betrayed..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

All Wrapped Up

Holiday Film Previews

"...with Morgan Freeman, Nigel Hawthorne, Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou, Matthew McConaughey, David Paymer, Pete Postlethwaite, Stellan Skarsgård...."

Nov. 28, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

'The NFL Beat': 2012 Draft Needs

An inside look at all 32 teams

"...is hoping they can draft a Michael Floyd, Kendall Wright, or Alshon Jeffery-level talent at pick 26 who would..."

Feb. 11, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...that trumpeted the likes of Stacey Abrams and Lawrence Wright and Texas Writer Award recipient Elizabeth Crook...."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Announces Midnighters and Shorts

Henry Rollins, Jeremy Sisto join horror lineup

"...Chloe Perrin, Kurt Carley, Patrick Fischler, Wilmer Calderon, Tom Wright, Laura Margolis (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 10, 2015 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...the tale. Theremin is a blend of great subject matter and a well-told story and, furthermore, proves that sometimes..."

Nov. 3, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...the tale. Theremin is a blend of great subject matter and a well-told story and, furthermore, proves that sometimes..."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...married to Corelli's boyhood chum and San Francisco lawyer Matt Gavin (Palminteri). Somebody is killing all of Corelli's prominent..."

Oct. 20, 1995 News Feature

2017 Payne Theatre Award Winners

Lotta love for Nevermore, Drowning Girls, Agent Andromeda

"...Monica Kurtz's stage management; Tyler Mabry's original score; Joanna Wright's dance choreography; and the fight choreography by Wright, Caroline..."

Oct. 25, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Future of Funny Has Already Happened

Welcome to Spaced, the cult British comedy with Star Wars in its eyes

"...Pegg (Shaun of the Dead) and directed by Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz), is finally landing..."

July 25, 2008 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Emerald Fennell's Saltburn to Open Austin Film Festival

Promising Young Woman followup leads first title drop

"...culture’s obsession with reducing people to outrageous stereotypes. Jeffrey Wright stars as Monk, a frustrated novelist who’s fed up..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

'The NFL Beat': Week One

And like that, we're back

"...versus the Colts this week which bodes well for Matt Forte. I have a sneaky suspicion that it will..."

Sept. 7, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...Teenage Badass D: Grant McCord, Screenwriters: Matthew D. Dho, Grant McCord Set in 2006, Teenage Badass..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

AFF Teases 10 Titles

Duplass Bros.' latest comedy gets regional premiere

"...AMERICAN TEACHER Director: Vanessa Roth Narrator: Matt Damon Regional Premiere Weaving interviews of policy experts and..."

Aug. 23, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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