Secrets Shared

The documentary photos of Donna DeCesare

"...the darkest side of childhood. From her current featured work documenting exploited Central American and Colombian children in "Sharing..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

TV Eye

Why 'Love Monkey,' the newest 'Sex and the City' knockoff, might succeed where others failed

"...Love Monkey features a quartet of men: one married, one a man-about-town, one a jock, and..."

Jan. 27, 2006 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Crackpot Crackdown

Joining a long East Texas tradition, Jackson County DA Bobby Bell has convicted 28 black people on drug charges via manufactured evidence and railroaded trials. One small-town exile, her family, and a few neighbors are finally fighting back.

"...the same year the rural community earned its first moment in the national spotlight. That January, the U.S. Supreme..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Wrong Place, Wrong Time

Texas prosecutors use the 'law of parties' to widen the net for capital punishment

"...Dillard. For a couple of hours, the four young men drove around the city, cruising local music clubs. At..."

Feb. 11, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Overnight Sensation

Sword of Dracula' creator Jason Henderson is taking over the (fantasy) world

"...Then there are the two other titles he's also working on: the moody New Orleans ghost story Soulcatcher (actually..."

Jan. 14, 2005 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

'He's Forked Himself'

Our Full conversation with Louis Dubose about 'The Hammer'

"...close associates in Texas and D.C. It's a timely moment for a political biography, and Dubose and Reid are..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...switch being pulled on Austin by Mike Krusee ["Austin @ Large," News, April 9]. Mr. Krusee is effective, but..."

April 16, 2004 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...for Public Justice," to respond to certain of my statements...."

April 4, 2003 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...force, but criticize Knee for using the Internal Affairs Department to fire bad cops. You can't have it both..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Column

TV Eye

Keeping one eye on television and the other on pop culture.

"...as she made all the wrong moves with the men in her life. When Charlotte (Kristin Davis) dove headfirst..."

July 19, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

I Am the World Trade Organization ... Or Am I?

The WTO gets spiritualized in a carbon-copy hoax site.

"...The announcement, posted May 20, 2002, on www.gatt.org, came as something..."

July 5, 2002 Screens Feature by Michael Connor

History Repeats

A writer and his artist aunt explore cave paintings and see more than just writing on the wall.

"...interjects about her space, and it takes me a moment to realize she is talking about the artwork. "These..."

Aug. 17, 2001 Features Feature by Eli Kooris

Cradle Will Rock

Tim Robbins' historical drama mixes true events and characters from Roosevelt's New Deal pet, the Federal Theatre Project, and intersperses them with fictionalized elements with mixed results.

"...its weight behind the Federal Theatre Project, which provided government support for theatre activities in towns small and large..."

July 27, 2001 Screens Review by Jerry Renshaw

Postmarks

The union's due, the boys in blue, The Sopranos' view, and Miracle Mike takes it on the, um, chin.

"...do not fit. His integrity, dedication to the labor movement and commitment to human justice is unquestioned by hundreds..."

April 13, 2001 Column

The Art of Being Dagoberto Gilb

What's a successful writer like Dagoberto Gilb got against the establishment?

"...an uninhibited manner and to think that there are women lurking around every corner just itching to make their..."

March 23, 2001 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Fear & Loathing on the Inaugural Trail

One man's journey to the Bush inauguration confirms more than it denies.

"...the intervening states and, God willing, maybe such a monumental security breach would occur that I would be able..."

Feb. 2, 2001 Features Feature by Michael Bolduc

Room at the Inn

Case Marianella homeless shelter provides a badly needed haven for homeless Spanish-speaking immigrants.

"...later this month so he can register at First Workers, a day-labor cooperative run by the city of Austin...."

June 16, 2000 News Feature by Anna Hanks

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...short-term memories. As befits the season, the holiday film menu emphasizes gluttony and overindulgence...."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Scanlines

The Big Combo

"...becomes more determined to nail Brown and resorts to harassment and false arrests, to which Brown responds with torture..."

July 30, 1999 Screens Feature

Play It Again, Sam

All About Eve (1950)

"...Once upon a time, there was a race of men who lived on nothing but cigarettes, meat, and liquor...."

June 4, 1999 Screens Feature

Channel Surfing

"...Men and women watch and explore television differently. Surely there's..."

April 23, 1999 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Day Trips

"...story of the Easter rabbit. Hundreds of local residents work together to stage this annual, uniquely Texan event...."

April 2, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Postmarks

"...1. Lukewarm support of major Democrat consti-tuencies. Environmentalists shun her because she campaigned against the S.O.S. Ordinance...."

Nov. 13, 1998 Column

"For the Fat Girls"

"...expansion from voluptuous vixen to plus-size spokesperson on Designing Women? And when Rosie O'Donnell's new promo photos appeared a..."

Sept. 18, 1998 Screens Column by Margaret Moser

Our Murals, Ourselves

"...drive down East Cesar Chavez Street reveals several diverse works. The part of Guadalupe Street known as the Drag..."

Sept. 4, 1998 Arts Feature by Sam Martin

Rollers Refined

"...show, Fox Force Four, on (where else?) the Fox network this Friday. But hey, the world is fucked and..."

May 29, 1998 Music Feature

Painting Race

Getting Inside Michael Ray Charles' Provocative Images

"...money. What is he trying to say with this work, and with the paintings of Sambos and Aunt Jemimas..."

Oct. 24, 1997 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

Behind the Mask

Fetish Nights

"...photograph by Bruce Dye There were three young men and they could hardly contain their enthusiasm. With alarming..."

Sept. 19, 1997 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Postmarks

Capital Metro Responds

"...during four -- not eight or 10 -- hour work shifts, breaks taken on their dollars while they miss..."

Aug. 29, 1997 Column

A Patron Though Poor

In Collecting Art, Clint Boelsche Supports Artists

"...I offer my spiritual, empathetical, and financial support. I work for them as they work for me. And may..."

Aug. 8, 1997 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

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