Did You Hear About the Morgans?

Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker play a feuding New York City couple who rediscover their love while out West.

"...by: Marc Lawrence. Starring: Hugh Grant, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sam Elliott, Mary Steenburgen, Michael Kelly, Elisabeth Moss, Jesse Liebman..."

Dec. 18, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Ballast

A little-seen but highly praised debut film from new director Lance Hammer

"...absence on three other people. His twin brother, Lawrence (Michael J. Smith Sr.), who shared the property on which..."

Nov. 13, 2009 Screens Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Aztex Clean House

Austin Aztex release 14 players from 2009 squad

"...Noel-Williams, Jarius Holmes, Lyle Adams, Ryan Caugherty, Ryan McMahen, Sam Reynolds, Wes Allen, Zack Pope, A.J. Godbolt, Josh Alcala,..."

Nov. 6, 2009 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Gentlemen Broncos

With this new film, Jared Hess elicits none of the naive charm or flagrant silliness of his earlier movies, Napoleon Dynamite and Nacho Libre.

"...Directed by: Jared Hess. Starring: Michael Angarano, Jemaine Clement, Sam Rockwell, Jennifer Coolidge, Mike White,..."

Nov. 6, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

I Built My Girlfriend's iPod

Stranded on a desert island? At least you have your iPodSolar.

"...concentrated in a specific constellation: Motown, Stax, Atlantic R&B. Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson, James Brown, Sly Stone, Al Green,..."

Sept. 11, 2009 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

AISD Staff Shake-Up

One day into the new superintendent's tenure, things already look different

"...of the administration's upper levels. The plan, Assistant Super-intendent Michael Houser said, "is pretty reflective of the way she..."

July 3, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Off the Record

Spiros closes and now Room 710, too? Meanwhile, the Bizarros' long, strange trip returns them to the Hole in the Wall.

"...the Austin Police Department's nuisance-abatement investigation. "We're reacting the same way the neighbors are, 'Like what the hell is..."

June 12, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Austin City Limits Music Festival 2009 Lineup

Get it while it's hot.

"...Michael Franti & Spearhead..."

April 27, 2009 Music Post by Austin Powell

Arthuriosis

Getalong Gang's heavy metal opera rocks Camelot with badass-itude and lots of hair

"...Webber and Rice did to Jesus, authors Spencer Driggers, Michael Federico, Cameron Cobb, and Sam Wagster do to Arthur,..."

April 17, 2009 Arts Review by Robert Faires

It Came From Down Under

Aussie films swarm SXSW 09

"...feature, he made a contemporary wartime film sans any Michael Moore politicizing. Newton tells a story of fear and..."

March 13, 2009 Screens Feature by Darcie Stevens

City Hall Hustle: The Unopposed

Candidates like uncontested elections, but it's a roll of the dice for the citizens

"...it may not highlight an election's issues in the same way as a vigorously contested campaign, it's not uncommon..."

March 6, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Frost/Nixon

Ron Howard presents us with Richard M. Nixon – the Christmas gift that keeps on giving.

"...Directed by: Ron Howard. Starring: Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, Sam Rockwell, Oliver Platt, Kevin Bacon, Matthew Macfadyen..."

Dec. 26, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Page Two: Fuel and Frost

Nixon film and doc review response offer different kinds of surprises

"...cast includes Oliver Platt, Kevin Bacon, Toby Jones, and Sam Rockwell. Michael Sheen as David Frost gives an inspired..."

Dec. 5, 2008 Column by Louis Black

Horns Stay in the BCS Mix With Baylor Win

A look at the No. 3 Longhorns' remaining schedule

"...Mountain News: Tech’s Graham Harrell first, McCoy second, OU’s Sam Bradford third, early season fave Tim Tebow of Florida..."

Nov. 11, 2008 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

The Office's Greg Daniels to be honored at Austin Film Festival

Greg Daniels to be Honored at Austin Film Festival

"...Hill, and, most recently, The Office. Might we suggest Michael Scott emcée? And possibly do a PowerPoint demonstration, too?..."

Sept. 4, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Names on a List

Scheduled Texas Executions, August to November

"...two employees. He stole a total of $392.Aug. 14: Michael Rodriguez..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Snow Angels

Filmmaker David Gordon Green guides his cast, headed by Sam Rockwell and Kate Beckinsale, through a fumbling world of nursed grudges and blown opportunities.

"...Directed by: David Gordon Green. Starring: Sam Rockwell, Kate Beckinsale, Michael Angarano, Griffin Dunne, Nicky Katt,..."

April 4, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

His Dark Materials

David Gordon Green shines a light on love and loss in Snow Angels

"...Angels, adapted from Stewart O'Nan's 1994 novel of the same name, contrasts two parallel stories: the young, hopeful, optimistic..."

April 4, 2008 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Page Two: Love and Creation

An approach to the SXSW Film Festival

"...– Sam Fuller, leaned against a wall smoking a large cigar..."

March 7, 2008 Column by Louis Black

Changes in the Weather

As Burnt Orange cools down, UTFI heats up

"...try something bold like this," Schatz says. "At the same time they expected it to be run as a..."

Jan. 18, 2008 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

What I Want to do With My Life

Mike Krusee on New Urbanism, Smart Growth, toll roads, and why Bobby Kennedy is his hero

"...Krusee, primarily for clarity and length. – News Editor Michael King..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Page Two: Personalizing the Mythic

How a former president's understated decency and the hectic birth of rock & roll electrified Toronto screens

"...such as those one finds in the films of Michael Moore, but instead by maintaining an honest and modest..."

Sept. 21, 2007 Column by Louis Black

Ryan Shaw

Sunday, Sept. 16, Zilker park

"...and launched into a soaring a cappella rendition of Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come." The folks who..."

Sept. 21, 2007 Music Review by Thomas Fawcett

Off the Record

"...in motion months ago by the departure of guitarist Sam Sanford and keyboardist Michael Baird and the end of..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Music Column by Austin Powell

ACL Fest Saturday Interviews

"...crippling debt and down two band members – guitarist Sam Sanford dove into the art world, and keyboardist Michael..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

One Flea Spare

Gobotrick Theatre Company's One Flea Spare is a worthwhile production of a play that's smart and crafted with a rare dexterity and elegance

"...by far the most affecting element in the play. Sam Mercer, heavily and impressively accented as Bunce the sailor,..."

Aug. 24, 2007 Arts Review by Iris Brooks

Naked City

"...to Acevedo's executive team are Northwest Area Command Cmdr. Sam Holt, a 28-year vet who also serves as chair..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...Testaments to newspaper subscribers, like so many free soap samples. The giveaway is scheduled for the last Sunday of..."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature

Collective Wisdom

The Tonewheel Collective spins off Austin's indie scene of tomorrow

"...planks of aluminum that fence the grounds. An ancient Samsung TV faces upward, gutted and retooled as a planter...."

May 11, 2007 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

How Does an Artist Get a Passport?

Two Austin playwrights join dozens of writers from across the hemisphere to 'dream the Americas'

"...Cortinas, Oliver Mayer, Karen Zacarias, Aravind Adyanthaya, Nilaja Sun, Michael John Garcès, Luis Santeiro, Elaine Romero, Amparo Garcia-Crow, Alberto..."

March 16, 2007 Arts Feature

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