Towelhead

Alan Ball's film is guaranteed to discomfit and dismay with its dangerous plunge into an adolescent girl's discovery of sexuality and self-identity.

"...to shave 13-year-old Jasira’s pubic hair. Already there are mixed messages between words and deeds, and the confused but..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The House Bunny

A Playboy bunny who's been ejected from the mansion becomes a sorority house mother.

"...of someone like Reese Witherspoon to gloss over the mixed signals it gives about femininity and individualism. It’s not..."

Aug. 29, 2008 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Lance Letscher: Newly industrious

The Austin artist's current work signals new shifts in the collages for which he has gained national notoriety

"...current exhibition of his work at D Berman Gallery, signals new shifts in the collages for which he has..."

May 30, 2008 Arts Feature by Madeline Irvine

Beside the Point

Single-member districts proposal shoehorned into discussion and vote, barely in advance of city's election-setting deadline

"...the African-American vote and we have enough of a mixed system, I would send that to the voters," said..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Persepolis

This remarkable animated film tells a contemporary story about an Iranian girl’s coming-of-age while navigating the usual pitfalls of adolescence and the Islamic revolution of the Eighties.

"...surrogate vessel for absorbing the era’s information, propaganda, and mixed signals. Eventually, Marji’s parents send her to Vienna to..."

Feb. 1, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Top 10 Developing Stories

Lessons Learned

"...good. A series of City Council-backed initiatives this year signals a real if nascent culture shift: the density-bonus initiative,..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Top 10 Developing Stories

Lessons Learned

"...good. A series of City Council-backed initiatives this year signals a real if nascent culture shift: the density-bonus initiative,..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

If You're a Viper

From 'La Cucaracha' to Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson: P-O-T

"...onstage and smoke a pipe with pot and tobacco mixed in it!'"..."

May 25, 2007 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Embrace Your Wipe-Assness

Trolling SXSW Interactive 2006

"...Mouse pees on keyboard. And what about the hand signals? I'm fading. There's never enough coffee, and I'm craving..."

March 10, 2006 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Playing 'House' (and 'Garden')

At Austin Playhouse, running Alan Ayckbourn's paired comedies side-by-side is double the pleasure, double the fun

"...As for his concerns about the actors getting mixed signals from dueling directors: Didn't happen. "Not once," says..."

Feb. 3, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin @ Large: The Real 'Victim No. 1'

Another summer, another shooting, and a moment of truth for police oversight

"...far, the OPM and its review panel have sent mixed signals. In the Sophia King case, the monitor has..."

June 27, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Mixed Signals From the 'Chron'..."

June 6, 2003 Column

Letters at 3AM

In 2002, cinema has been the healthiest of our arts. The movies' range and variety relieve what has otherwise been a bleak time for our culture and our Constitution.

"...films use dialogue as a mere framework for coded signals acknowledged silently; the characters are painfully aware of the..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Column by Michael Ventura

The Hybridity Principle

A diverse, ambitious crop of restaurateurs is feeding Austin's cosmopolitan cravings.

"...all, many of us consider ourselves cultural mutts, of mixed ancestry and ethnicity. The oft-invoked melting pot metaphor that..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

The Devil in the Details

After 10 years, the Great Streets master plan runs into controversy over two-way streets.

"...has pushed since its inception for a more pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use, big-city downtown, and for 10 years City Hall has..."

Oct. 4, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

To Your Health

I had stopped worrying about brain cancer from cell phones until another worrisome report came out recently. I can't give up the convenience of my cell phone, so how real is the risk, and are there ways to reduce it?

"...What we have assumed so far is that microwave signals would only damage a living cell by producing heat,..."

Aug. 23, 2002 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

Postmarks

"...subsist? Sprawl. A toll road over the recharge zone, mixed-use paved use of the springs, a Galleria in the..."

July 19, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...However, it is fair to say that we have mixed feelings about our decision...."

May 3, 2002 Column

Communication Breakdown

"...the age of misinformation in which the media transmits mixed signals. The program includes "Dark, Jailed Rhinocerous" by Juan..."

March 11, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large: Mixed Signals

Why is the City Council trying to undercut single-member districts?

"...(or not only) a single-member district system, but a mixed system consisting of both district and at-large council members...."

March 8, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Dancing About Architecture

Steamboat returns, SXSW looms closer.

"...Austin Music Awards issue, which in keeping with tradition, signals the start of South by Southwest 2002. Let the..."

March 8, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Blue Screen Schedule

"...Communication Breakdown: films and videos transmitting mixed signals from Ocularis Cinema, Brooklyn, featuring work from Juan..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Screens Feature

Native Talent

Local filmmaker and UT RTF student Bennie Klain has been invited to screen his new short film, "Yada Yada," at the Sundance Film Festival. It's the second film he's ever made -- it's also his second film to show at Sundance.

"...debate that all the Native American films should be mixed in with the other ones. But it also opens..."

Dec. 28, 2001 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Drag Development Villa-fied

The Villas on Guadalupe goes back to the drawing board.

"...NUNA's opposition (the association would prefer to see a mixed-use development on the site). "Obviously, Council recognized the deficiencies..."

Nov. 16, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Unloading Frate

"...Travis County Commissioners essentially blaming city officials for sending mixed signals -- or no signals at all -- on..."

Oct. 12, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Mayor what's-his-name is gone -- who's next?

"...of town on vacation this week -- has sent mixed signals about current events...."

Aug. 17, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

SXSW NEWS

"...I have to say there were a lot of mixed signals being given off at the various booths. I..."

March 16, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

The Austin Music Awards lineup starts to trickle out.

"...God they have a brochure), but DMPs basically import signals (sound and/or images) from your home PC to your..."

Feb. 2, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

The Art of the Deal

City Coucil wants to cut a deal with Stratus Properties on the Barton Creek properties because they think House Bill 1704 gives them no other option.

"...Why, then, is the City Council sending signals that, even after 10 years of holding the developer..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Under One Roof

Can the City Make Good on Its Affordable Housing Promise?

"...suburban trailer park, hoping to build a community of mixed-income properties. As the construction market stays hot and interest..."

July 28, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

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