Spy x Family Code: White

Anime comedy thriller based on Tatsuya Endo’s manga series

"...about the Forger family, where dad is a spy, mom is an assassin, and daughter Anya is a telepath...."

April 19, 2024 Movie Review

It's a Family Affair for the Hurleys in Strictly Confidential

How Elizabeth tried (and failed) to keep son Damian out of the film biz

"...murder suspect rather than the victim, and suddenly his mom was part of the full shoot...."

April 12, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Arcadian

Nicolas Cage is a single dad post-apocalype in Irish thriller

"...by a Cage character. In films like Dream Scenario, Mom and Dad, and even Con Air, Cage is cast..."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Movies, Comedians, Theatre, and More Arts Options for the Week

Get out and get art

"...Sasquatch Sunset With Nathan Zellner Q&A..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...along with the funk-fueled sonic improv deconstructions of Butter & Jam. Spend Sunday with the family and your choice..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

How The First Omen Broke the Curse of Legacy Sequels

Arkasha Stevenson and Tim Smith on creating a horror they believe in

"...if she’s going to see it,” he said. “My mom just saw it and she said how scary it..."

April 3, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: What Grindr Is Not

It’s the singular artistic achievement of the Eighties band Escape

"...I’m not sure they actually exist now that my mom is dead. I forward this supposition not because of..."

March 29, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Movies, Comedy, Books, and More Recommended Arts Events

Find an art that fits your tastes

"...Eighties’ Get Fresh Crew, Saturday celebrates the “renewal of R&B” with October London, J. Brown, Bigg Robb, and more...."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Common Law

Can I adopt my stepdaughter?

"...I’ve been raising my stepdaughter for years. Her mom occasionally comes around but is not very involved in..."

March 22, 2024 Column by Luke Ellis

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

Post-pandemic, not enough students can read well. How do we get out of this ditch?

"...was completely flipped upside down,” Salinas said. “For the moment, it wasn’t about teaching anymore. It was about survival..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Spider Sculptures, Gore Feasts, and More Arts Events

Feed your art habit with these recommended events for the week

"...with cultural critique into a larger tapestry of Black & biracial identity makes for fertile conversation (Enfield also identifies..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Relays, Rides, and Rasslin' Headline This Week's Community Events

Recommended happenings around town

"...all over town, every Tuesday at North Loop bar & kitchen Double Trouble. Advisable drink pairings with your bingo..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Dinosaur Jr., Flo Milli, Estevie, and More Reviews From Thursday of SXSW

Standout sets from the clusterfest

"...her understated-but-effective crowd work and boot-kicking choreo blips, a mom-assisted sidestage perfume and lipstick dab showed some serious star-level..."

March 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

SXSW Film Review: Arcadian

Nic Cage plays protective father in this creature feature

"...by a Cage character. In films like Dream Scenario, Mom and Dad, and even Con Air, Cage is cast..."

March 14, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film & TV Festival Announces Jury & Special Awards

Bob Trevino Likes It, Grand Theft Hamlet win top prizes

"...Winner: Célen: “Mom told you so” Director/Screenwriter: Cécile Cournelle..."

March 14, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Interview: Bestie Rap Duo Flyana Boss Remain Students of the Form

Bobbi and Folayan talk Dallas influences before first headlining tour

"...“My mom did [Erykah Badu’s] hair for a long period of..."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

An Outdoor Screening, Bluey Live, and More Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

Get out and art this week!

"...family as incredible puppet creations – yes, that includes mom Chili, dad Bandit, and kiddos Bluey and Bingo. Wondering..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Queer Comedy, a Goth Market, and More Community Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's approval

"...Women & People Who Love Women’s Night..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Selena Gomez Sparks Mental Health Conversation at SXSW

The star talks embracing treatment, Girl, Interrupted, and a new app

"...“The moment I did that, I felt this insane amount of..."

March 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Miranda Garza

SXSW Film Review: Babes

We need more raunchy female friendship films like this

"...positive affirmations and glorious examples of mothers as humans (moms like sex and mushrooms too), it’s a simple story..."

March 10, 2024 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

SXSW Film Review: The Queen of My Dreams

Moving family dramedy jumps between Pakistan and Canada

"...Tagore – once a passion she shared with her mom Mariam (Polite Society baddie Nimra Bucha), until their relationship..."

March 9, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Short and Sweet: Los Mosquitos

A different look at the migrant experience outside of politics

"...family, interpreted by themselves. I had met Magda, the mom-like figure in the film, back in 2019 when I..."

March 9, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: Mamifera

At 40, Lola navigates unexpected pregnancy and decisions

"...qualities society would consider essential to be “a good mom.” She also contradicts antiquated stereotypes about what a child-free..."

March 9, 2024 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 8-14

"...award for my music. She said my dad and mom would be in the audience, smiling proudly. Well, my..."

March 8, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

The Rodeo, a Pet Pfest, Country Dance, and More Community Events

Hit the town with these non-SXSW events

"...include House Rabbit Resource Network, Austin Pug Rescue, Luck & Legends Saint Bernard Rescue, and more, with Miss Poppy..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Olivia Rodrigo, at the Precipice of Rock and Pop Stardom

Singer teeters on poise and rowdiness for fourth GUTS tour stop

"...how much she loves going to concerts with her mom to sliding rock-heroically down the back of her bassist..."

Feb. 29, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Opera Fights, Puppet Plays, and More Arty Events

Get an arts fix this week

"...brings stories based around her life as a working mom and woman of color from her comic show Straight..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Serving Real Realness

AI art has no place in the queer community, plus queer Austin updates

"...it counters with the tech equivalent of “Sorry, my mom says we can’t hang out anymore.” The utilization of..."

March 1, 2024 Column by James Scott

Unionized Nurses Say Ascension Is Cutting Corners in Labor and Delivery

They say hospital chain exploiting market dominance

"...Seton on 38th. “Because we are so short-staffed in L&D, we end up seeing babies in the NICU that..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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

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

"...a vendor market with Package Menswear, Sir Rat Leather & Gear, Glanzig, Vilain Garçon, and more.   – Wayne..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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