Black or White

Kevin Costner and Octavia Spencer play guardians who fight over the custody of their granddaughter.

"...Directed by: Mike Binder. Starring: Kevin Costner, Octavia Spencer, Jillian Estell, André..."

Jan. 30, 2015 Movie Review by William Goss

Black and White and Rick All Over

The ABCs of 'The School of Rock'

"...Actor Jack Black, screenwriter and actor Mike White, and director Richard (aka Rick) Linklater are the..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Spike & Mike's Sick & Twisted Festival of Animation 2008

Another compilation of old and new animated spectacles guaranteed to rot your eyeballs.

"...hate to say it but it's true: Spike and Mike's annual theatrical tour of cartoon masturbation, defloration, and any..."

Feb. 8, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Spike & Mike's Sick & Twisted Festival of Animation 2005

Spike & Mike has always been a hit-or-miss program, and this year is no different, with a few genuinely brilliant pieces surrounded by examples of puerile fun and juvenile humor.

"...15 years since Craig "Spike" Decker and the late Mike Gribble initiated this surprisingly durable cavalcade of objectionable animations..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Black and White

"...Kidada Jones, Stacy Edwards, Gaby Hoffmann, Method Man, Raekwon, Mike Tyson, Claudia Schiffer, Joe Pantoliano, Allan Houston, Bijou Phillips,..."

April 7, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Spike & Mike's Classic Festival of Animation 2002

"...Directed by: Various. Both punk rock and Spike & Mike's animation festivals (Classic, Sick & Twisted, et al.) are..."

Aug. 30, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Comedy: The New Negroes with Baron Vaughn and Open Mike Eagle

Music and socially conscious stand-up made for a powerful mix

"...Sunday night, comedian/actor Baron Vaughn and rapper Open Mike Eagle hosted a live showcase to preview their upcoming..."

March 11, 2019 SXSW Post by Ashley Moreno

Cop Who Killed Mike Ramos Wants Trial Moved to Deep-Red County

Supporters: judge’s ex-husband, Alex Jones-connected attorney

"...out of progressive Travis County. Taylor’s fatal shooting of Mike Ramos – an unarmed, Black and Latino man –..."

July 28, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

White House Down

Roland Emmerich blows up the White House real good, so who cares if it doesn't all compute when you have Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx (as an Obama-ish prez) battling to become last men standing?

"...laid waste to Manhattan in Godzilla, and dive-bombed the White House in Independence Day is back for another shot..."

June 28, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Mingering Mike, Superstar

An real singer with imaginary albums takes the stage.

"...Southwest 2008 band list, one was especially intriguing: Mingering Mike. The intrigue wasn’t just because I have no idea..."

March 4, 2008 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Spike & Mike's All Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation

"...and twisted.” Not to mention frequently hilarious. Spike and Mike, the warped duo who have consistently brought together the..."

Feb. 7, 1992 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

White Denim 2.0

Frontman James Petralli talks of the old days and a new era

"...an upcoming series of performances in which his band White Denim pops up in tiny clubs throughout Austin every..."

Feb. 4, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback: White Denim Breaks Free

White Denim’s new LP Performance signals a new era of emancipation for Austin’s prog rockers, and Como Las Movies rides a nuevo wave

"...The front lawn of White Denim's Radio Milk studio is green and lush –..."

Aug. 24, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: White Denim Stiffens

White Denim v.2 bows a new debut, Magna Carda raps its full-length debut, and the Austin Music Census holds on to its virtue

"...Twelve years ago, long before White Denim commanded Bonnaroo bookings, appearances on Letterman, and studio..."

Feb. 5, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Trial Over Murder of Mike Ramos Will Proceed in Austin, Judge Decides

Defendant didn’t prove too much prejudice in the county

"...The murder trial involving Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Behold a Pale Horse: the White Horse Turns Ten with No Signs of an Apocalypse

A look back at the early days of the “black sheep” of Austin honky-tonks

"...Denis O’Donnell says of his life before owning the White Horse, the popular Eastside two-step staple, which celebrates its..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Music Post by Gary Lindsey

APD's White Settles: The End of Mala Sangre?

Unanswered questions leave a cloud over top brass

"...trial, the city of Austin and APD Detective Jeff White reached an agreement that ends nearly three and a..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Mike Martinez: 'Leadership of Austin's Tomorrow'

"...Mike Martinez: What I mean is, when I make a..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

Spotlight: Mingering Mike

Mingering Mike, where musical fact and fiction collide

"...Mingering Mike isn't the greatest soul singer you've never heard of...."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

The People vs. Mike Sheffield

The new APD oversight agreement is a first for Austin -- but will it do what it's supposed to do?

"...You might not feel any different this morning, but Mike Sheffield is happy that the Austin Police Department will..."

March 30, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

“Mayhem, Method & Medium: Mike O’Brien” at Flatbed

Sculptures of striped tubes take on an uncanny life when photographed and reprinted by the artist

"...In Mike O'Brien's Run Through the Jungle, a riot seems to..."

Dec. 2, 2016 Arts Review by Sam Anderson-Ramos

Then There's This: White Lodging's Steal of a Deal

What part of 'prevailing wage ordinance' do you not understand?

"...In a certified letter sent May 31 to Indi­ana-based White Lodging Services Corp., Rosie Truelove, director of the city's..."

June 14, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Playback: The Legendary White Swan

The Legendary White Swan doesn't bite

"...had hurt business at his Eastside lounge the Legendary White Swan. Highlighting police issues around the Eastside corner, the..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Moon-Shaped Panties & the Saint of White Trash

The Late Lucinda Williams

"...characteristic of her spiritual nature as is the Western/Indian/Mexican/folk art/white trash decor throughout her house. "The Rolling Stone writer..."

Oct. 23, 1998 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

White Weddings, Rock & Roll, and More Crucial Concerts

Dungeon crawling, avant sax, and other amplified options for the week

"...phenom S.L. Houser, Antone’s Records owners Eve Monsees and Mike Buck, and more. Exclusive early shopping Friday.   –..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

SXSW Music Adds New Order, Killer Mike, Protomartyr, and Isabella Lovestory

Along with over 300 more artists headed to the Austin festival

"...due March 13-18, include Outkast/Run the Jewels essential Killer Mike, popular Nashville feel-good alt-crafters Michigander, and D.C. rapper/actor Anwan..."

Jan. 25, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Nights in White Satin

Streaming Spotify all the way back to the reel-to-reel

"...my 1960s mini-reels that held a thousand nights in white satin. That was the unrecoverable crash that took with..."

Aug. 5, 2011 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Tovo Takes Up (White) Lodging

Place 3 action on convention center hotel, social service funding

"...her first meeting: A development deal with hotel builders White Lodging came before council at its special called meeting..."

July 1, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Mike Flanagan, Bill Lawrence, Henry Winkler Appearing at ATX TV Festival

Celebration of the small screen announces first 2025 programming

"...• Mike Flanagan has been a veritable fixture here since bringing..."

Oct. 15, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Why the Trial Over Mike Ramos' Killing Will Stay in Austin

Remember those fishy fliers?

"...Comal or San Saba, both of which are overwhelmingly white and where, in 2020, Donald Trump won with 71%..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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