Nope

Jordan Peele's sci-fi horror/satire on minor celebrity is a "yeah"

"...reason for the characters to stay in danger. In Nope, the third film by writer/director Jordan Peele, it's fear:..."

July 22, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Welfare? Nope. Anarchy Insurance.

"...necessary for them and their families to survive. Welfare? Nope. Anarchy insurance...."

May 4, 2004 Postmarks

Nope-a Tejas: Austin FC Falls Short In Trophy Decider Against Dallas

RECAP: Dallas FC takes Copa Tejas in 2-1 win

Oct. 31, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Nope, Charlie's Still on Top

Could any other screenwriter plausibly be called the best of the 21st century (well, so far)?

Oct. 15, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

War Room

Christian melodrama likens prayer to war against the devil

"...at a comely woman across the aisle at church. Nope, the solution is to pray hard and ask God..."

Aug. 28, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Kit Kittredge: An American Girl

It seems rather churlish to complain about entertainment aimed at little girls, who almost never get big-budget movies made just for them, nevertheless … this movie substitutes pluck and spunk for drama and sparkle.

"...equally ingenious with the considerably less worthy material here. Nope, Kit Kittredge is a dutiful bore. Still, I couldn't..."

July 4, 2008 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

National Lampoon's Adam & Eve

More collegiate humor released by the folks at the Lampoon that has more hormonal smarts than necessary and about as many sex and toilet gags as you suspect.

"...back her way is, "Who wrote that? Your mother?" Nope: Justin Kanew, son of director Jeff. Sweet and offensive;..."

Nov. 4, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Sugar & Spice

"...“turn that frown upside down.” Is she for real? Nope, and that's what makes the film a welcome subversion..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Time Regained

"...trade-off for almost three hours of glorious autumn weather? Nope. But in a miserable movie year like this, no..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Movie Review by Russell Smith

The Beyond

A woman inherits a hotel that was built over a gate to hell. Man, I hate it when that happens.

"...going for the gross-out. Does it make any sense? Nope. Does this detract from the film? Not at all...."

June 12, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Teardrop Pearl

"...they don't necessarily point toward any greater political significance. Nope, The Teardrop Pearl is just a modest little romance..."

July 28, 1995 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Captain Ron

"...Kurt Russell. Snake Plissken!?! I thought he was dead! Nope, he's just hopped islands (from Manhattan to the Caribbean)..."

Sept. 25, 1992 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Uber Fail

"...(fingerprint) through the DPS and FBI databases. … Uber? Nope. 2) Provide a three-year certified driving record to prove..."

Aug. 24, 2015 Postmarks

The Luv Doc: Shoeless Joker

A pair of shoes makes a decent funk fence

"...Nope. Nopity nope nope nope. Never. Not ever. Here's why:..."

Nov. 22, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

Guitar Nerding With Chris Pérez

Selena lead man and Grammy-winning rock artist talks gear

"...course I’ve got to give her a hard time: “Nope! Nope! Nope! Uh-uh, nope!”..."

April 9, 2015 Music Post by Kate X Messer

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Our readers talk back.

"...or road is built. Did MoPac destroy Barton Springs? Nope. Barton Creek Mall destroy it? Nope. The railroad? Nope...."

May 19, 2006 Column

How Many Times Have Bunch and SOSA Saved the Springs?

"...or road is built. Did MoPac destroy Barton Springs? Nope. Barton Creek Mall destroy it? Nope. The railroad? Nope...."

May 11, 2006 Postmarks

Rock Crusher Stonewalled

Lawsuit seeks to overturn TCEQ permit of Buda operation

"...Texas Commission on Environmental Quality by local opposition group NOPE (Neighbors Organized to Protect the Environment) claiming the agency..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2022 Awards Short Lists

Everything Everywhere All At Once leads nominee pack

"...Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery • Keke Palmer, Nope Best Ensemble..."

Jan. 4, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sarah Jane's Top 10 Films of 2022

"...2) Nope I can't stop thinking about this picture all these..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Screens Feature

Trace Suaveur's Top 10 Films of 2022

"...2) Nope Jordan Peele's most assured, textured work to date is..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Screens Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Nope, Nope, Nope: Austin Mayor Steve Adler, City Council Member..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature

Letters @ 3AM

Before the presidency is anything else, it's a job – a job that requires a dash of corruption

"...his truth and carrying out his works." Mike Huckabee? Nope. Barack Obama (The Atlantic Monthly, December 2007, p.49)...."

Jan. 18, 2008 Column by Michael Ventura

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Our readers talk back.

"...be the patsy in this oil scheme? North Korea? Nope, no oil. Iran? Nope, not enough oil. Ah, Iraq..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Column

Matthew Monagle’s Top 10 Films of 2022

"...(RRR), Colin Farrell (The Banshees of Inisherin), Brandon Perea (Nope)..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Screens Feature

Jenny Nulf's Top 10 Films of 2022

"...5) Nope Jordan Peele continues to top himself, creating a horror-Western..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Screens Feature

The Lost City

Bullock and Tatum find romance in this slapstick adventure

"...your troubles with for a couple of hours. Award-winning? Nope, but it is fun (and funny!) and, if nothing..."

March 25, 2022 Movie Review by Sarah Jane

Uncovering the Mysteries of Austin’s Speakeasies and Secret Bars

A guide to some of the hidden (and not-so-hidden) bars around town

"...Redheaded Stepchild/Floppy Disk RepairAddress: Nope Website: Nope..."

Aug. 2, 2019 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

Black Pumas Bring Down the Hammer Behind Powerhouse Singer Eric Burton

The frontman might not admit it, but he's a professional

"...thought it was dangerous," recalls Wallis today. "He said, 'Nope. I can get a bus ticket for about $65,..."

June 21, 2019 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Mia Madre

A filmmaker says goodbye to a mother

"...Nope, it’s not 1963 again. But Nanni Moretti’s Mia Madre..."

Sept. 9, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

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