Top 10 Criminal Justice Stories

2014 was a busy year for crime

"...2) TURKEY TROT TERRORIST "High Priest of the Phineas Priesthood" (i.e., white supremacist) Steve McQuilliams'..."

Jan. 2, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

DVDanger: Horror in 150 Words or Less

Putting a stake through some recent terror releases

"...fragile mind is near collapse, with only the local priest (Guillermo García) on her side. Dulce’s flashback reminiscences become..."

Dec. 17, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Calvary

Brendan Gleeson stars in this darkly hilarious and deeply ruminative update on the passion play.

"...Directed by: John Michael McDonagh. Starring: Brendan Gleeson, Aidan Gillen, Kelly Reilly, Chris..."

Aug. 15, 2014 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

DVDanger: Death Rattle Shakes

A case of "Rigor Mortis," and we pay our dues at the 'Death Spa'

"...Director Michael Fischa (also culpable for parts of the Deadtime Stories..."

July 13, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: Of Flesh, Blood and Boners

"The Final Member" gets phallic, plus "Dracula" and "Ravenous" bite

"...career flicked between UK intellectual art house (Catholic angster Priest and superior gangster flick Face) and US studio misfires..."

June 17, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Borgman

This Dutch film is a darkly nuanced fable that keeps us consistently off-balance.

"...his underground warren in the woods, pursued by a priest and two armed men, obviously out to kill him...."

June 13, 2014 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

DVDanger: School's Out!

"Evil Speak" and "Final Exam" vie for murder cum laude

"...the ruins of the tomb of Esteban, a defrocked priest exiled to America in the 17th century. So after..."

May 17, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Kat Fight

Comic Kat Ramzinski mugged, jokes about it at Moontower

"...to St. David’s Hospital, her friend and local comedian Michael Priest was there to greet her...."

April 24, 2014 Arts Post by Chase Hoffberger

DVDanger: 'Haunter' / 'Hellbenders'

A supernatural weekend in home releases

"...Johnson's version of the 80s is more Spielberg than Michael Mann, suburb and and muted. Much credit must go..."

Feb. 22, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Dramatic Turns of 2013

A look back at some of the year's most gripping performances

"...6/7) MICHAEL STUART AND BENJAMIN SUMMERS IN 'A WALK IN THE..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Arts Feature by Adam Roberts

A Terminator Travels 'From Dusk Till Dawn'

Robert Rodriguez's El Rey Network brings back Robert Patrick

"...Patrick will play Jacob Fuller, the RV-driving patriarch and ex-priest played by Harvey Kietel in the original. Today's announcement..."

Nov. 15, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: 'Halloween'/'Prince of Darkness'/'Eyes Without a Face'

Three throwback horrors for your Halloween pleasure

"...of you have either already got a copy of Michael Myers' first bloodbath or seen it so many times..."

Oct. 29, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Moontower Wednesday

"...Germain, Bob Khosravi, David Angelo, Emily Heller, Mary Patterson, Michael Che. New York, New York, 222 E. Sixth..."

April 19, 2013 Arts Feature

Dinners to Rock To Series Does Rock

Adventurous, multi-course menus inspired by kickass bands

"...in food. He has worked under the tutelage of Michael Anthony at Gramercy Tavern, as part of the opening..."

Feb. 24, 2013 Food Post by Claudia Alarcón

Where's Your Evidence?

Advances in forensic science have made physical evidence increasingly crucial in criminal justice – but the practice of preserving and maintaining that evidence is often underfunded, poorly managed, or just plain sloppy

"...bloody death of Father Patrick Ryan, a well-liked Catholic priest stationed in the tiny Pan­handle town of Denver City...."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The AggreGAYtor: January 21

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...American Old Catholic Church’s recent ordination of a transgender priest is not “supported by this archdiocese, the Catholic Church,..."

Jan. 21, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Razzle-Dazzle 'Em

David Bologna on making it to Broadway with 'Billy Elliot'

"...the role of Billy's best bud, the irrepressible, cross-dressing Michael. Austin Chronicle: How did you get started on Irish..."

Dec. 11, 2012 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Religion Enters AISD Race

Church and state still separate, last we checked

"...and he spent much of his career as a priest in East Aus­tin. Then, in March, he informed the..."

Nov. 2, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

For Greater Glory

This epic starring Andy Garcia about Mexico’s anticlerical Cristero War of the late 1920s is a plodding and poorly plotted tale.

"...in the film’s battle scenes. But the script by Michael Love is all over the place, introducing disparate characters..."

June 1, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

2012 Austin Critics Table Awards

For the 20th time, a big hand for the nominees if you please

"...April 30, 2012, was assembled by the Austin American-Statesman's Michael Barnes (arts), Cate Blouke (theatre), Claire Canavan (theatre), Luke..."

May 25, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

1, 2, Tres, Cuatro: Waltz Across Texas

San Antonio rock & roll posters and Central Texas dance halls – preserve them.

"...his South by Southwest Music keynote speech – Micael Priest, Guy Juke, Danny Garrett, Kerry Awn, and the others..."

April 6, 2012 Music Column by Margaret Moser

'Decoding Deepak'

'Decoding Deepak'

"...and the mind-body-spirit guru to everyone from the late Michael Jackson to Lady Gaga – even hailed by Mikhail..."

March 16, 2012 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

SXSW Scares & Shorts Revealed

Late-night fare and short film lineup announced

"...Foy An agoraphobic father teams up with a renegade priest to save his daughter from the clutches of a..."

Feb. 8, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Primary Prospects

A rundown of primary election battles shaping up

"...CD 10 R: Michael McCaul*, Ernie Beltz Jr.; D: Dan Grant; L: Richard..."

Jan. 13, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

In Stitches

More Fantastic Fest programming includes the 'Pede, Pt. 2

"...CURSE OF THE ALPS (2011) North American Premiere Director: Michael Steiner, Switzerland, 110 minutes The residents of a small..."

Sept. 7, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Luv Doc Recommends: Out of Bounds Comedy Festival

Stateside at the Paramount, Monday, September 5, 2011

"...humor – or at the very least that your mother/father/brother/sister/cousin/girlfriend/boyfriend/priest never successfully located and exploited your tickle gland. If..."

Sept. 2, 2011 Column by The Luv Doc

Oscar-Nominated Short Films 2011: Live Action

Amaze your friends and colleagues when you know everything about all the nominees in this category.

"...143,” in which a terminally ill teenager enlists a priest in the fulfillment of his last wish, to lose..."

Feb. 11, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Letters at 3AM: A Prayer at the End of My Rope

The crucial element of prayer is "no alibis"

"..."Hello, Michael's surprising number of friends!"..."

Feb. 11, 2011 Column by Michael Ventura

XBRMNT's Top 10 for the Week of Dec. 8

In-stores and icons. XBRMNT's Top 10.

"...his thang. Here's a classic clip of him encouraging Michael Jackson and Prince to do theirs at a New..."

Dec. 8, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Nakia

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...technical glitches with recordings) kept everybody in Judge Pat Priest's courtroom for several hours, DeLay uncharacteristically bolted past a..."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Feature

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