Mr. Texas

Lawrence Wright’s newest novel isn’t just Mr. Smith Goes to Austin

"...At times while reading Pulitzer Prize-winning, Austin-based writer Lawrence Wright's new novel, Mr. Texas, I couldn't help thinking of..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Arts Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Two Mikes Don't Make a Wright

"...Directed by: Steven Wright, Michael Moore and Mike Leigh. Starring: Steven Wright, Rowan..."

Oct. 22, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Mr. Peabody & Sherman

The genius dog and his adopted human son return for these animated adventures in time travel.

"...That unflappable, time-traveling, genius dog Mr. Peabody and his adopted human son Sherman first popped..."

March 7, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Andrew Jeffrey Wright: Making us believers in art

The pop sensibility and humor of this Philadelphia artist feel a lot like Austin

"...inclusive, timely, and funny. I looked at Andrew Jeffrey Wright's portfolio online and thought, "This guy feels like an..."

March 20, 2009 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Stacey Abrams, Lawrence Wright Announced for Texas Book Festival

First wave of authors spans poetry to novels to kids books

"...will be present in abundance, including local luminary Lawrence Wright, who most recently turned his long gaze to the..."

July 31, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...Fromme and the late comedian Phil Hartman attended Orville Wright Junior High School and Westchester High in Los Angeles,..."

April 14, 2023 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...Founded by Roy W. Allen and Frank Wright, A&W was the first restaurant chain in the U.S...."

Dec. 30, 2022 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...When Frank Lloyd Wright visited homes he designed, he would rearrange the occupants'..."

Dec. 6, 2019 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Fantastic Mr. League

Alamo Drafthouse honcho Tim League on debates, distro, and the change in venue

"...on fame starring Texas Film Hall of Famer Robin Wright; violent Dutch drama Borgman; German religious morality play Nothing..."

Sept. 20, 2013 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

'Star Wars' and Honey Mushrooms

"...gasoline and cooled by water, the engine for the Wright brothers' pioneering Flyer did not have a water pump,..."

Oct. 8, 2004 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...lyric. The term was coined by the writer Sylvia Wright. Example: "Excuse me while I kiss this guy" instead..."

Aug. 8, 2003 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Mr. Smarty Pants

"...the first person to buy an airplane from the Wright Brothers for his own private use. He was also..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Baggage Claim

Paul Patton stars in this rom-com about a desperate-to-wed flight attendant that never achieves liftoff.

"...favors. Really, how hard can it be to find Mr. Right when a guy named Mr. Wright (Luke) lives..."

Sept. 27, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Video of APD Use of Force on East SIxth Goes Viral

Elisha Wright's attorney says police version of events is wrong

"...Family members of Elisha Wright Jr., a 22-year-old Black man charged with assaulting police,..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Lawsuit Says Officer Shot Shackled Man in a Kyle Emergency Room Five Times

Documents shed light on the last seconds of Joshua Wright’s life

"...County argues there was no need to kill Joshua Wright, a county jail inmate who was shot to death..."

Feb. 14, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Pride & Prejudice

This fresh adaptation of Jane Austen’s masterpiece starring Keira Knightley presents a witty and lovesick skirmish of the sexes that exceeds all expectations.

"...Directed by: Joe Wright. Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Brenda Blethyn, Donald Sutherland,..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Movie Review by Steve Davis

A Mediterranean Feast: The Story of the Birth of the Celebrated Cuisines of the Mediterranean From the Merchants of Venice to the Barbary Corsairs, With More Than 500 Recipes

"...Barbary Corsairs, With More Than 500 Recipesby Clifford A. Wright..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Food Review by Rachel Feit

Anna Karenina

Joe Wright's bold but empty imagining of Tolstoy's classic is set mostly within the walls of a theatre.

"...Directed by: Joe Wright. Starring: Keira Knightley, Jude Law, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Domhnall Gleeson,..."

Nov. 30, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Darkest Hour

Gary Oldman disappears into the role of the beloved English statesman

"...Directed by: Joe Wright. Starring: Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily James, Ben..."

Dec. 15, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Boxtrolls

The third time isn't the charm for this animated film from the studio that gave us the magical Coraline and ParaNorman.

"...mad for the muenster, and a boy named Eggs (Hempstead-Wright) is believed to have been kidnapped and eaten by..."

Sept. 26, 2014 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Portraits of Austin Musicians With Their Pets During Stay-at-Home

"...Dan Duszynski (Loma), Anastasia Wright (Hong Kong Wigs), Andy Grant and Jonathan Mieburg (Sheerwater/Loma)..."

May 7, 2020 Photo Gallery

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...Film roster has arrived, with big features like Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, the debut of Starz's American Gods adaptation,..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Man Who Functions at Third-Grade Level Sentenced to Die

Carl Blue was accused of dousing his ex-girlfriend in gasoline and setting her on fire; she died of her injuries

"...was never before raised because the same attorney, John Wright, represented Blue both at trial and on appeal. "Clearly..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Moll Flanders

"...Directed by: Pen Densham. Starring: Robin Wright, Morgan Freeman, Stockard Channing, John Lynch, Brenda Fricker and..."

June 14, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Now You, Too, Can Own the House on Haunted Hill!

Ennis House on Haunted Hill for Sale

"...cool not to mention here, connoisseurs of Frank Lloyd Wright's architecturally unique Ennis House and William Castle-style ballyhoo that..."

July 30, 2009 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Vision 2020: Austin Books We're Looking Forward to in the New Year

Some local writers' books due out in 2020 we're eager to read

"...Think Lawrence Wright and books, and you think nonfiction – works such..."

Jan. 9, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Private Dancers

Watching (bad) movies with Mr. Sinus

"...Austin -- The men of Mr. Sinus -- Jerm Pollet, Owen Egerton, and John Erler..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Japanese Breakfast, José Feliciano Join SXSW

118 new acts added to Music roster

"...One month from now, South by Southwest unleashes Music..."

Feb. 20, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

George Floyd Attorney Joins Family of Hays County ER Patient Killed by Officer

“They say he was running away – he’s 300 pounds, shackled, with his pants falling down. He ain’t running nowhere.”

"...The family of Joshua Wright, the Hays County inmate shot and killed while shackled..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

If You're White, It's All Right

The colors of justice in Williamson County

"...0.79 grams of crack. Also in May, Norma Faye Wright, 39, another first-timer, became the second of the Taylor..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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