Review: Alchemy Theatre’s The Baker’s Wife

Musical’s Provençale charm and wit lie just beneath the surface

"...on Broadway in 1974, and its current offering, The Baker’s Wife, closed during out-of-town tryouts on its way to..."

May 15, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Investigation Discovery Show "Guilty Until Proven Innocent" Rips Holes in the Michael Morton Case

Linklater and AFS host first look at the investigative doc

"...Until Proven Innocent,” a new TV special on the Michael Morton case, got an ecstatic reception from a packed..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Screens Post by Brant Bingamon

Michael Pollan Preaches It

Author is a fantastic evangelist for better ways of dealing with food

"...Michael Pollan on the page is engaging, informative, and persuasive...."

May 29, 2014 Food Post by Rod Machen

Betty Baker Rules

Love her or fear her, Austin's land-use queen rules the city her own way

"...us visit in a lifetime. Why, then, is Betty Baker still the most feared official in city government?..."

April 2, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

A Baker's Dozen

Gifts for the Kneady

"...illustration by Lisa Kirkpatrick Being a baker by trade as well as avocation, my annual personal..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

BY MICHAEL VENTURA You'd think a town

"...The town is Baker, California, situated 60-odd miles south of the hottest place..."

Feb. 2, 1996 Column

WilCo Pot Baker Takes a Plea

Lavoro might avoid jail time

"...has become repeatedly evident – through the case of Michael Morton and the Texas Fair Defense Project's 2006 class-action..."

Oct. 24, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

To Gillian On Her Thirty-Seventh Birthday

"...Directed by: Michael Pressman. Starring: Peter Gallagher, Claire Danes, Kathy Baker, Wendy..."

Oct. 25, 1996 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Roommates

"...care of family,” snarls 75-year-old Rocky Holeczek, Polish immigrant, baker, and crusty patriarch of a Pittsburgh family which has..."

March 10, 1995 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Norwood Trial: Morton Murder at Stake Monday

Judge to determine whether or not to allow testimony of second killing

"...Mark Norwood’s trial for the 1988 murder of Debra Baker should come Monday morning. Prior to the jury’s 10am..."

Sept. 19, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Men in Black 3

Josh Brolin's spooky good impersonation of the younger Tommy Lee Jones is the only fresh thing happening in this sequel.

"...Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin, Jemaine Clement, Emma Thompson, Michael Stuhlbarg, Mike Colter, Alice Eve, Bill Hader and David..."

May 25, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Person to Person

The New York ensemble subgenre gets some fresh air

"...Directed by: Dustin Guy Defa. Starring: Abbi Jacobson, Michael Cera, Philip Baker Hall, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Bene Coopersmith..."

Aug. 11, 2017 Movie Review by Michael Agresta

Queen of the Damned

"...Directed by: Michael Rymer. Starring: Bruce Spence, Christian Manon, Lena Olin, Paul..."

Feb. 22, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Norwood Trial: Retracing the Morton Murder

Testimony admitted, attorneys begin deliberations on second killing

"...Mark Norwood’s trial for the 1988 murder of Debra Baker should last at least two and a half days..."

Sept. 20, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Men in Black II

"...MIB II is for Oscar-winning make-up effects artist Rick Baker's fantastic and relentlessly inspired menagerie of aliens that give..."

July 5, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Guard

A daffy, delightful Irish yarn capped by fabulous performances by Brendan Gleeson and Don Cheadle.

"...Directed by: John Michael McDonagh. Starring: Brendan Gleeson, Don Cheadle, Liam Cunningham, David..."

Aug. 19, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

UT Students Break Into E-Sports Through Longhorn Gaming

The university's independent organization gains notoriety in the competitive gaming world

"...adviser from the Cockrell School of Engineering. According to Michael Baker, interim department chair for UT's Department of Arts..."

Oct. 4, 2019 Screens Feature by Derek Udensi

Williamson County Injustice

Morton attorneys call for court of inquiry

"...was on display in the Williamson County case of Michael Morton, Judge Sid Harle told Morton in court on..."

Dec. 21, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Not Forgotten

This unusual U.S.-Mexico border film is a thriller starring Simon Baker and Paz Vega, and it's screening in Austin prior to its national release.

"...Directed by: Dror Soref. Starring: Simon Baker, Paz Vega, Chloe Moretz, Claire Forlani, Michael DeLorenzo, Ken..."

May 1, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Planet of the Apes

"...Burton. Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Tim Roth, Helena Bonham Carter, Michael Clarke Duncan, Kris Kristofferson, Estella Warren, Paul Giamatti, Cary-Hiroyuki..."

July 27, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Liberty and Justice

Michael Morton tells Al Reinert his story of wrongful conviction and 25 years behind bars

"...By the time Michael Morton returned to the historic Williamson County Courthouse last..."

March 8, 2013 Screens Feature by Jordan Smith

Alleged Morton Killer Indicted for Unsolved Austin Murder

Norwood charged with 1988 murder of Debra Baker

"...Nearly 25 years after Debra Baker was found bludgeoned to death in her Austin home,..."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Noises Off!

In this screwball comedy, the behind-the-scenes activity of a traveling acting troupe threaten to bring down the play.

"...Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich. Starring: Carol Burnett, Michael Caine, Denholm Elliott, Julie Hagerty, Marilu Henner, Mark Linn-Baker,..."

March 27, 1992 Movie Review by Louis Black

Eight Austin Restaurants Named James Beard Foundation 2019 Semifinalists

Nods for best new restaurant, pastry chef, beer producer, chef

"...ten different regions: best new restaurants, outstanding bar, outstanding baker, and rising star chefs 30 years of age or..."

Feb. 27, 2019 Food Post by Jessi Cape

CHIPS

The California Highway Patrol rides again

"...Directed by: Dax Shepard. Starring: Michael Peña, Dax Shepard, Jessica McNamee, Kristen Bell and Vincent..."

March 31, 2017 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Walking Tall

Contemporary remake of the 1973 grassroots classic retains and updates the basic plot while losing much of the original’s heart and soul.

"...Kristen Wilson, Khleo Thomas, John Beasley, Barbara Tarbuck and Michael Bowen. Hewing closely to the original's basic storyline, this..."

April 2, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Life

"...Jr., Bernie Mac, Ned Beatty, Nick Cassavetes, Obba Babatundé, Michael “Bear” Taliferro and Lisa Nicole Carson. This odd mixture..."

April 16, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced

What's all the ruckus? Why, it's the SXSW Film lineup!

"...plus you’ll-never-believe-this docs like Ben Steinbauer’s Winnebago Man and Michael Paul Stephenson’s Best Worst Movie (it’s Troll 2, in..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Let's Go to Prison

Bob Odenkirk directs this comedy written by the Reno 911! team, but consider this one disarmed and extremely pointless.

"...Starring: Dax Shepard, Will Arnett, Chi McBride, David Koechner, Michael Shannon and Dylan Baker. It's going to be difficult,..."

Nov. 24, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Beyond the Multiverse

Author Michael Moorcock

"...by Kenny Braun Most people have no idea who Michael Moorcock is, and he seems to like it that..."

Sept. 19, 1997 Books Feature by Adrienne Martini

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