Day Trips

Mission Nuestra Señora del Refugio was the last Spanish religious outpost established in Texas and the last one to be closed

"...ways, Mission Refugio was typical of the 26 Spanish missions built in the territory during the 1700s. The missionaries..."

Nov. 5, 2010 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Gamer

Gerard Butler stars in this futuristic thriller set in a multiplayer online gaming universe.

"...their release should they somehow manage to survive 30 missions. (There is also a vastly more interesting, full-immersion virtual..."

Sept. 11, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Body of Lies

Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe star in Ridley Scott's new film about the different types of CIA operatives fighting the global war on terrorism.

"...Overhead images from aerial drones track Ferris on his missions with a precision that makes us not only marvel..."

Oct. 10, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Flash Mobs Blow Out Five Candles

Almost as soon as they started, flash mobs have been eulogized as a crested trend.

"...City-based group is made up of “agents” who perform “missions” with the goal of giving onlookers a good story..."

July 1, 2008 Screens Post by Josh Duty

Letters @ 3AM

We have become a space-faring species and are discovering that the universe is stunningly gorgeous and implacably dangerous – like us

"...all spacecraft destined for Mars failing before completing their missions" (Wikipedia). Yet now there's the slide show on Yahoo!..."

June 6, 2008 Column by Michael Ventura

Day Trips

The beautiful and peaceful Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto in Rio Grande City is steeped in history, religious and otherwise

"...after Texas joined the Union. The black-robed priests built missions, established schools, and fought for social justice in a..."

April 6, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Essential Man-Thing: Vol. 1 and Showcase Presents: The Unknown Soldier

No nostalgia: discovery and rediscovery

"...assumes different identities through various World War II espionage missions in the European and Asian theatres. The never-named Unknown..."

Jan. 19, 2007 Books Review by Rick Klaw

In Play: Saints Row

"...has added a little variety to the general side missions. In addition to the expected murder/rob/steal missions, players can..."

Sept. 29, 2006 Screens Feature by Jeremy Martin

Games: Part 2

Gift guide

"...San Andreas, you set out on a series of missions to save yourself, your family, and revive your street..."

Dec. 17, 2004 Screens Feature by Eli Kooris

Van Helsing

Hugh Jackman's mysterious monster hunter is pittefd against nearly the entire pantheon of Universal’s classic monsters, including Dracula and and the Wolf-Man.

"...epic. The film’s nonstop barrage of cartoon melees and missions feels very much like a video game, and the..."

May 7, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Hunted

"...Nugent. Hallam is portrayed as a super soldier whose missions were so top-secret that he’s officially listed as MIA..."

March 21, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Star Trek: Nemesis

"...cared for Deep Space Nine, and although Voyager's initial missions seemed to contain the creative spark that current series..."

Dec. 13, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Bad Company

"...Enemy of the State, Armegeddon, and Pearl Harbor: big missions, big buddies, big music, and big blasts. Bad Company,..."

June 7, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Sum of All Fears

Tom Clancy's CIA agent Jack Ryan makes his fourth film appearance in this thriller.

"...his neck out a bit, “I don't go on missions, I write reports.” Whaaaaa …? Somewhere Ford and Baldwin..."

May 31, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Day Trips

"...door to support the Space Shuttle and Space Station missions. The Johnson Center is also a training center for..."

March 15, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Is Knowledge Power?

A profile of precarious global intelligence firm Stratfor

"...smooth hands, he'll talk about the many places his missions have brought him -- just don't expect him to..."

Sept. 14, 2001 News Feature by Michael Erard

Pola X

Carax's follow-up to The Lovers on the Bridge is based on Herman Melville's novel Pierre, or the Ambiguities, and is rich in images and ideas. A man who shuffles between the houses of his mother and fiancée becomes involved with a woman who says she is his illegitimate sister.

"...by his deceased diplomat father during one of his missions. Pierre goes away with her, at first wanting only..."

Oct. 27, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Art of War

"...work is so secret that the man and his missions do not officially exist. His supervisor Hooks is played..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Forces of Nature

"...it and embark on one of those fatefully error-strewn missions (think Planes, Trains, and AutomoBullocks) to get to Savannah..."

March 19, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Live Shots

"...create the music for a film of the Apollo missions. The result, Apollo Atmospheres & Soundtracks, is a stellar..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Music Feature

Scanlines

"...Playstation owners who have completed all the missions from Command and Conquer now have something else to..."

Oct. 24, 1997 Screens Feature

Fonte's Inferno

ACC's New Pres Faces the Hot Issues in East Austin

"...is not indicating its intent to talk about new missions and services rather than actually providing them. In any..."

June 6, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips

"...San Antonio Missions baseball club plays a home stand July 21-31 against..."

July 21, 1995 Column

Tank Girl

A movie that combines Busby Berkeley chorus lines with killer mutant kangaroos and the wildest female action hero this side of La Femme Nikita.

"...mutant kangaroos responsible for a number of guerrilla search-and-destroy missions against the corrupt W&P facilities. With the aid of..."

March 31, 1995 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, January 3-9

"...lighter, and your duties will become more interesting. Joyless missions and trivial hopes will be increasingly irrelevant and easy..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Werewolves, Soundscapes, and More in This Week's Art Events

We're all gearing up for All Hallows' Eve

"...at Flatbed. These pieces utilize images of historical Spanish missions to convey timeless themes: economic struggles, religious turmoil, war...."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, September 27 - October 3

"...tales tell of protagonists who are assigned seemingly impossible missions. Perhaps they must carry water in a sieve or..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

The News Biz Is In Deep Shiz

Local newsroom leaders see growth potential despite tough climate

"...that a variety of publications with varied histories and missions are taking on – grappling not just with questions..."

July 26, 2024 News Feature by Abe Asher

Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events

Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good

"...The mission statement of Off-The-Grid Missions, fundraising recipients for Deaf Austin Theatre’s upcoming variety show,..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Cassette Roulette, Some Bitchcraft, and More Arts Events

Get arty this week with our recommended happenings

"...The mission statement of Off-The-Grid Missions, fundraising recipients for Deaf Austin Theatre’s upcoming variety show,..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

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