Chasing the Story of Chop & Steele

Ben Steinbauer and Berndt Mader tell a goofy First Amendment story

"...Documentarians have a complex relationship with story. They may know..."

May 10, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...SXSW has strapped on the rockets with not just a few..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival 2020: The Full Line-Up

All 150 authors announced for the 25th anniversary lit celebration

"...Texas Book Festival No. 25 – aka Virtual Texas Book..."

Sept. 16, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Now Speaking at SXSW: Ozzy Osbourne, Trent Reznor, Janelle Monae

Plus: St. Vincent, Carrie Brownstein, Judd Apatow, Desus & Mero

"...If we told you that a prince were coming to South by Southwest, you’d..."

Feb. 11, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...So SXSW made its first announcement for film, so you've had your..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

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

"...Get ready for the raunch. SXSW has established itself as the..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Only the Fourth Wall Is Forever

After 10 years, Salvage Vanguard Theater is moving on

"...There's a full-color painting hidden beneath several coats of white latex..."

June 24, 2016 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Levitation Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing the under and overcard

"...Shabazz PalacesFri., 7:05pm, Levitiation Tent Avant-garde Seattleites, Palaceer Lazaro (formerly..."

April 29, 2016 Music Feature

Haskell Wexler and Taking a Stand

Editor Louis Black on the creative visionary

"...Editor's Note: Pioneering cinematographer and director Haskell Wexler passed away Sunday, Dec. 27,..."

Dec. 30, 2015 Screens Post by Louis Black

Politics Gift Guide

Slip into something more comfortable with Perry, Freud, and more

"...Mofo-Inspired MojoAdios, Mofo: Why Rick Perry Will Make Amer­­ica Miss George..."

Dec. 16, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Chris the Conqueror

Chris Roberson takes on Superman, Elric, Captain Kirk, and Cinderella – and wins

"...Take two icons of 20th century fantastic fiction. On one..."

July 29, 2011 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Just in Time for Nader '08

Henriette Mantel and Steve Skrovan on An Unreasonable Man

"...An unavoidable aspect of An Unreasonable Man is the sense..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Screens Feature by Shawn Badgley

Michael Moore: A Biography

Emily Schultz seems more committed to delineating the boundaries of "Michael Moore" the persona rather than Michael Moore the person

"...Michael Moore: A Biography..."

Dec. 1, 2006 Books Review by Melanie Haupt

Page Two

The artistic genius of 79-year-old cinematographer Haskell Wexler is only the beginning of his story; the passion and eloquence of his lifelong political commitment stand equal to his cinematic achievements

"...PART II:..."

June 10, 2005 Column by Louis Black

'He's Forked Himself'

Our Full conversation with Louis Dubose about 'The Hammer'

"...Last month PublicAffairs published The Hammer: Tom DeLay, God, Money,..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

2003 Texas Book Festival Preview

"...Texas Book Festival Schedule All events, which are free and..."

Nov. 7, 2003 Books Feature

2002 Texas Book Festival Schedule

"...All events listed are free, open to the public, and..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Books Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Show Some Respect..."

Dec. 14, 2001 Column

Chief Priest of the Shrine

The epic life story of Nigerian soul superstar Fela Kuti.

"..."You Africans -- please listen to me as Africans. And you..."

July 14, 2000 Music Feature by David Lynch

Texas Book Festival Schedule

"...All events take place on Capitol grounds and are free..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Books Feature

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...by Marjorie Baumgarten, Sarah Hepola, Marcel Meyer, and Jessica Reisman..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Book Reviews

"...Duane's Depressed by Larry McMurtry Simon & Schuster, $26 hard..."

Feb. 19, 1999 Books Review

Wrapped and Ready

"...If this holiday season were a song it might be sung to..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Fall Film Previews

September

"...[ September | October | November ]..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...Included here are more reviews of films screened during the SXSW Film..."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

TV Eye

"...That's right darlin' ... Elvis is back. Well, his music..."

Aug. 1, 1997 Screens Column by Margaret Moser

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"......"

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Family Circle

Charlie and Will Sexton

"...photograph by Todd V. Wolfson The two young women sitting..."

Dec. 20, 1996 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

So Buy Some Wristbands

"...The list of SXSW bands and their showcases finally sees the light of day..."

Feb. 16, 1996 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...RECO V15/#15 (, min.) (12/8/95)(M.B.)..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature