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Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"...Another thing the Star Wars phenomenon makes evident is how whole-heartedly Hollywood has embraced the..."

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Connection of Merce Cunningham and John Cage Chance

"...to decide the order in which to place his movement fragments. He also employs a certain amount of chance..."

Jan. 26, 1996 Arts Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...War era seem innocent and carefree and that allows women who have gone through labor and delivery to do..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

Texas Records

"...band on the make and the poor cul-de-sac of entertainment, restaurant workers. Guitarist Lynette Perkins resurrects the Freeport-bashing "Irian..."

Nov. 24, 1995 Music Review

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...85 min.) Some stories just write themselves. This fascinating documentary about the life of Leon Theremin is wilder than..."

Nov. 3, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...85 min.) Some stories just write themselves. This fascinating documentary about the life of Leon Theremin is wilder than..."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...giving solemn voice to the history of Pantex, a Department of Energy nuclear weapons plant located in the Texas..."

Oct. 20, 1995 News Feature

Anselm

Two postwar German masters: one in front, one behind the camera

"...There's a symmetry to Anselm, a documentary tool by which great German filmmaker Wim Wenders explores..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The House That Built DJ Shani Hébert

Decades in the making, The Groove Temple arrives on KUTX

"...The Groove Temple, waiting on an elevator to her apartment. "I'm just walking around, and I go, 'Oh shit,..."

March 3, 2023 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

The Writer, The Editor, and the Filmmaker: The Story of Turn Every Page

Lizzie Gottlieb on her father and LBJ biographer Robert Caro

"...Looking out of the window of the Fairmont, I mention to Lizzie Gottlieb that just about everything she could..."

Jan. 28, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Release of Breaion King Arrest Footage Leads to APD Investigations

Police and community members meet for “an open, honest dialogue”

"...15, 2015, arrest of Breaion King, a black, 26-year-old elementary school teacher pulled over for speeding on Riverside Drive,..."

July 22, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Faulk Hero

Remembering John Henry Faulk's battle against the blacklist

"...Austin native John Henry Faulk was awarded a record judgment in a libel case that helped end the Hollywood..."

June 27, 2014 Arts Feature by Willard Manus

When Confessions Prove False

Jonathan Holt told police he'd murdered his wife. But he hadn't killed her, and the cops should have known it.

"...evening, Dec. 22, but uncharacteristically, she never arrived at work the next morning. He drove to her house just..."

April 25, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

LoneStarCon 3: The George R. R. Martin Interview

'Game of Thrones' creator discusses how he writes and why

"...are now more real to many Americans than our co-workers—and, thanks to the talented cast of the HBO television..."

Aug. 29, 2013 Books Post by Amy Gentry

UPDATED: Austin Aquarium Gets the Fisheye

Owners’ checkered past raises red flags; city says no animals on site

"...of letters sent today by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, asking two city departments to investigate goings-on..."

Aug. 26, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Fighting for Justicia

Workers Defense Project celebrates 10 years on the front lines of Texas labor

"...Maria Duque first approached the Workers Defense Project in 2007. She hoped to recover her..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

City Panel To Hear More on Yogurt Shop Murders

Former investigator takes issues with PSC member's comments

"...Detective Paul Johnson. Johnson, who in 1996 reorganized the department's investigation into the quadruple murder – a reinvestigation that..."

May 25, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Here Today ...

Choreographer Sharon Marroquín lets go through dance in order to live

"...of Impermanence, a response to her breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survival. Her diagnosis in January 2010 was the..."

March 23, 2012 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

National Treasure

Reflections on John Sayles' America

"...John Sayles' fourth novel, A Moment in the Sun, will be published on May 17...."

May 13, 2011 Books Feature by Louis Black

Studio Theater Project

The mixed program offers a rich variety of dance that defies easy summation

"...A mixed dance program in which each work is textured and interesting in some way yet very..."

April 1, 2011 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

Grim History

Author traces Texas prison system from its roots in plantation slavery

"...penalty. Perkinson's thesis is that harsh Texas prisons, perfecting punishment trends established throughout the South, have become a model..."

Aug. 20, 2010 News Feature by Michael King

Preaching Beyond That Choir

San Fran Bishop Yvette Flunder has some 'mighty real' revelations

"...with a term frequently associated with you and your work. Tell us about "radical inclusivity."..."

June 4, 2010 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Talkin' the Walk

Hip-hop theatre artist Zell Miller III speaks truth about radio, race, and fatherhood

"...in and out of gesture and tableaux, from abstract movement to African dance, from children's games to yoga poses,..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

Butler School of Music: For this John Adams, a King

UT honors the Nixon in China composer with an award for his notable musical work and three concerts featuring his compositions

"...given to a composer with a distinguished body of work that comes with a $25,000 prize...."

April 25, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Deep Eddy Rising

Citizens and city come together to restore an Austin landmark

"...is already becoming a model for future Austin public works. "Basically, it's been all-volunteer," said Leon Barish, "just people..."

June 1, 2007 News Feature by Michael King

Rare Bird

From her office vantage point, beside the rosy glow of the majestic Capitol dome, 78-year-old feminist, political powerhouse, and gay rights lobbyist Bettie Naylor keeps a watchful eye over the doings at the legislature

"...beyond the imposing memorials to Confederate war veterans, volunteer firemen, and the hardy stock of pioneer women who settled..."

June 3, 2005 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Shakespeare-ouette

Ballet Austin's Stephen Mills has a deft touch at getting the Bard to the barre.

"...her friend, only to be held back by the men on either side of her. This is Stephen Mills..."

Oct. 10, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...same, as they are too apathetic). I want the government we put into office to stop acting like a..."

May 23, 2003 Column

Now Serving ... Time

Robert Conran sat down to dinner at Furr's, and walked out in handcuffs. After four years in prison on a shaky conviction, he's got a chance of parole -- then he faces deportation

"...prison guards look on. He'd show some of his flamenco dance steps too, he says, but since he sustained..."

June 29, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

After a Fashion

It's perfect outside for staying in with a good book ... especially one loaded with lots of pretty pictures ... of semi-nude men ...

"...inspiration for creators of every kind. Below is an assortment of personal favorites new this season that would make..."

Dec. 22, 2000 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

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