Medusa

Brazilian religious/political allegory loses its venomous bite

"...Medusa begins with an exorcism. A woman, arched backward, body..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

A teenager's Greek mythology book comes to life and thrusts him into an adventure to recover Zeus' stolen lightning bolt.

"...titular Percy), and Thurman's haute-couture take on the serpent-maned Medusa, who, in the most egregious bit of overt product..."

Feb. 19, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Tom and Jerry -- the Movie

"...a composite lift from Disney villainesses (most notably Madame Medusa from The Rescuers, a movie Tom and Jerry resembles..."

Aug. 6, 1993 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

“Anne Siems: Weaving” at Wally Workman Gallery

The disembodied heads that populate this solo exhibition suggest departed women but are still beautiful and empowered

"...gives us flowing lines and billowing hieroglyphs. In Cosmic Medusa, a girl's head, neat as a doll's, is surrounded..."

April 14, 2017 Arts Review by Sam Anderson-Ramos

Bellflower

Hellaciously original, this low-budget, post-apocalyptic film looks like no other in recent memory.

"...functioning flamethrower and a storm-black ’72 Buick Skylark with "Medusa" painted on the side (and exhaust-pipe flamethrowers for extra..."

Aug. 12, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Dark Goddess 2004

Director Bonnie Cullum makes a point of pulling you out of the modern world for Dark Goddess 2004 so you might be more receptive to its mythic message of the power of transformation

"...American Bear Woman and the North African serpent goddess Medusa). Each in turn takes center stage in the ceremony,..."

March 12, 2004 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The Remembered City: Fitzpatrick's Day

Chicago printmaker and poet Tony Fitzpatrick shares memories of his hometown in a show of his intaglio prints at Slugfest Gallery, and the images and stories make it a powerful place to visit.

"...stamped onto paper) at Slugfest. Color etchings, such as Medusa's Ball, recall the long card games and short romances..."

March 23, 2001 Arts Review by Rob Curran

Restaurant Review: Yamas Greek Kitchen + Bar

Inconsistent food and service mar influencers’ darling

"...amulets ward off evil and bad luck; murals of Medusa and a giant octopus reference the darker parts of..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising

Get ready for anime superhero action!

"...bit of Raven? Absolutely. Does that villain look like Medusa, queen of the Inhumans? Of course she does. Some..."

March 13, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Unfinished Business

The 23rd annual Austin Chronicle Short Story Contest

"...through a fence at a desert border crossing, or Medusa – yes, that Medusa – gardening on her Greek..."

Feb. 27, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Roller Derby Update 9/13/13

Tournament season, world titles and good news for Temple

"...First off, a couple of big shout-outs. Congrats to Medusa Skates for winning best new business in the Best..."

Sept. 13, 2013 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Clash of the Titans

A messy assemblage of mythic odds and ends, Clash of the Titans takes a nosedive off Mount Olympus.

"...Harryhausen coming up short nearly everywhere (although his serpentine Medusa remains a high point). Leterrier's (The Incredible Hulk) overbusy..."

April 2, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

TV Eye

The Territory

"...the past while their owner sleeps, with unexpected consequences. "Medusa: The First Date" (D: Pierce Davison, Australia): Medusa takes..."

June 22, 2007 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas

"...pre- L.A. Law Harry Hamlin (as Perseus) lopping off Medusa’s noggin in Clash of the Titans and Kerwin Mathews’..."

July 4, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Nobody Knows My Name

"...include Asia One, Leschea, DJ Symphony, Lisa, T-Love, and Medusa. Rachel Raimist will be present for a Q&A. (The..."

Nov. 9, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Black Keys and Bootsy Collins Top Latest SXSW Music Announcement

Plus Angélica Garcia, Dende, Snõõper

"...MC LARS (San Francisco CA) MDUKE (San Antonio TX) Medusa (New York NY) Mel Bryant & the Mercy Makers..."

Jan. 24, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

The Zone of Interest

Jonathan Glazer's Holocaust drama is powerfully distancing

"...Glazer. Starring: Sandra Hüller, Christian Friedel, Imogen Kogge and Medusa Knopf...."

Jan. 12, 2024 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Darren Aronofsky to be Honored by Austin Film Festival

Fest features Bob Saget's final film, new Laura Poitras doc

"...ABSENCE D: Ali Mosaffa WELCOME, VIOLETA! D: Fernando Fraiha MEDUSA D: Sophie Levy DOCUMENTARY FEATURES..."

Sept. 29, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Raises a Smile With First Announcement

The Banshees of Inisherin, V/H/S/99, sharks, and more

"...MEDUSA DELUXE D: Thomas Hardiman UK, 2022, North American Premiere,..."

Aug. 16, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Federico Archuleta Has More Murals to Make

The artist who made “‘Til Death Do Us Part” isn’t letting the pandemic stop him from making art

"...Luck, sitting atop a roulette wheel, and a Western Medusa, with rattlesnakes for curls. This is the rock &..."

Nov. 13, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

All the Neighborhood's a Stage in the Drive-Through Vortex Odyssey

The Vortex keeps things safe, sacred, and mythically provocative in their newest stage spectacle

"...Melissa Vogt, who also contributed an original animation called Medusa Problems to the mix. "So, for Asphodel Meadows, we're..."

Sept. 25, 2020 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Alex Jones vs. the World

Megyn Kelly to interview local conspiracy theorist on Sunday night

"...like a shameless, crowd-baiting, conspiracy theorist. "I went into Medusa's palace," Jones said...."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Get Ready for Russellmania II

Alamo mystery marathon celebrates Kurt Russell (again)

"...a one-of-a-kind, true blue, movie star. He's like a Medusa – you can't look him directly in the eyes..."

May 3, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Gale Theatre Company's Salomé

This original drama reworks the familiar tale to give us a new perspective on the Judean princess

"...to look on her, as if she were a Medusa who, with no more than a gaze, could reduce..."

Aug. 19, 2016 Arts Review by Robert Faires

"Chris Guarino: From the Unknown"

The haunting array of sculptural mutants displayed at Art on 5th are at once foreign and familiar, frightening and comical

"...all of those creations were peaceful. (I'm thinking of Medusa and the Minotaur, or even mermaids who lure sailors..."

June 17, 2016 Arts Review by H.C. Arnold

"Julie Moon and Rick Mansfield: Green Zone"

Julie Moon and Rick Mansfield are both sculptors, but their work here comes from opposite ends of the sculpting spectrum

"...can best be described as Col. Sanders' interpretation of Medusa) coyly peers across the gallery. A ferocious dog dramatically..."

Dec. 5, 2014 Arts Review by Caitlin Greenwood

Down the Rabbit Hole With Avant Glam

Darkly dreaming with Sassy Delure about her newest show

"...eels, then it got a little more mythological with Medusa and sorcerers."..."

Aug. 1, 2014 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Gay Place

Our gay chamber celebrates 17 years of working toward economic equality for all

"...of course, boyMONROE for the CD release of Pregnant Medusa. Fri., June 20, 9pm. Elysium, 705 Red River. $10...."

June 20, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Drafthouse Gets Animated Over Ray Harryhausen

Mondo's Justin Ishmael leads tribute to the FX innovator

"...on a horse." There was something weird going on. Medusa was another one where I go, 'Oh, I've got..."

May 21, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Farewell, Ray Harryhausen

The master of stop motion passed on at 92

"...face to face with the grim visage of the Medusa from 1981's Clash of the Titans. And now the..."

May 7, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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