No Strings Attached

Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher play characters who test whether a relationship can remain purely sexual.

"...Greta Gerwig, Lake Bell, Olivia Thirlby and Mindy Kaling. No Strings Attached has a hell of a find: a..."

Jan. 28, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Luv Doc: No Strings Attached

If we didn’t try so hard to live up to our unattainable ideals the world would be a boring place

"...hooking up with this dude for a few months now, but he never wants to actually go out –..."

Oct. 3, 2014 Column by The Luv Doc

Luv Doc Recommends: Strings Attached Performance of the White Album

University Baptist Church, Friday, May 19, 2006

"...If you’re not already sick of the Beatles, pay attention. You’ll get..."

May 19, 2006 Column by The Luv Doc

No G-Strings Attached

U.S. Supreme Court ruling requires nude dancers to wear pasties and g-strings, but Austin won't be making any changes.

"...harm, we'll regulate where they can be located, but not content."..."

May 26, 2000 News Feature by Jonathan David Carroll

Strings Attached

The Miró Quartet launches its residency as UT's faculty string quartet.

"...it? "We tried to play as clean and as inoffensively as possible," Gindele admits. "It is all about technique..."

Oct. 10, 2003 Arts Feature by Jerry Young

No Commitment Necessary

As the economy takes a dive, many high tech workers find themselves stuck on the temping treadmill

"...Sitting bolt upright at her desk in a nondescript cubicle at an even-less-descript office park in Northwest Austin,..."

March 9, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Just Say No!

Rick Perry's approach to sex education has helped Texas boost its teen pregnancy rate

"...chin in his hand and asked Gov. Rick Perry: "Governor, why does Texas continue with abstinence education programs when..."

Oct. 28, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

No Thanksgiving for State Retirees

Attorney general blames lawmakers for missing legal way to make one-off payment

"...Retirement System of Texas. However, the gift came with strings attached: It needed to be cleared by the AG's..."

Nov. 24, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

No votes, but feedback please!

"...Ingrid and first, this post will ask you to NOT vote for either of us. However,we ARE seeking your..."

Dec. 7, 2007 Promotions Post

Friends With Benefits

This Mila Kunis/Justin Timberlake rom-com is smart enough to decry Hollywood’s romantic clichés but never savvy enough to truly subvert them.

"...Jenna Elfman, Bryan Greenberg, Richard Jenkins, Woody Harrelson and Nolan Gould. In theory, “friends with benefits” sounds like the..."

July 22, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Love & Other Drugs

A pharmaceutical salesman with devastating charm and a woman who has no interest in settling down learn that love is the best drug of all.

"...that subverts his sunny, smiling look. But there are no hard angles to be found in this soft-hearted drama..."

Dec. 3, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Salesman

Gripping drama from the director of A Separation

"...for his 2011 film A Separation, and he’s been nominated again for his latest film, The Salesman. He won’t..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

My Old Lady

Israel Horovitz directs Kevin Kline, Maggie Smith, and Kristin Scott Thomas in this disappointing film adaptation of his play.

"...Starring: Kevin Kline, Maggie Smith, Kristin Scott Thomas, Dominique Pinon, Stéphane Freiss, Noémie Lvovsky and Stéphane De Groodt...."

Sept. 19, 2014 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Nelly and Monsieur Arnaud

A hard-working woman with a slacker spouse accepts a no-strings-attached job from an older man, which grows into a deep friendship.

"...Star state sporting an impressive critical pedigree, having been nominated for no less than 11 Cesars (France's variation on..."

Aug. 16, 1996 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

From the Vaults: Cover Girl Greta Gerwig

Greta Gerwig starred in three films at the 2008 SXSW Film Festival

"...Austin today), was the obvious choice. She starred in no fewer than three festival films...."

May 31, 2013 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Changes in the Weather

As Burnt Orange cools down, UTFI heats up

"...straight to DVD and cable television likely to be announced this month. "Making movies is like alchemy – trying..."

Jan. 18, 2008 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

Improvisation on Four Legs and a Seat

Eighty Texas artists accept Damian Priour's invitation to riff on the idea of chair

"...But now imagine that this improvisation happens not in the immediate..."

Nov. 14, 2008 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

'N Sync, Frank Erwin Center, May 29

"...albums faster than anyone else in music history? Certainly not an ounce of good taste, judging from the ragtag..."

June 9, 2000 Music Review by David Garza

The Best Hookup Sites - Top 10 Adult Dating Sites in 2021

25 hookup sites were reviewed, here are the top 10

"...Why not? Hooking up online is less expensive, less stressful, and..."

Feb. 1, 2021 Chron Events Post

Women and Children Last

When it comes to sharing the wealth, Texas has its priorities top-down

"...Which policy issue carries greater weight in Texas – economic development or children's health care?..."

April 15, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Live a Week in My House..."

Nov. 29, 2002 Column

What Is This?

"...and country is fouled by toxic chemicals spewing forth runoff waste from the gutters of punk rock? What is..."

April 9, 1999 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Postmarks

"...Your assumptions regarding Judge Aleshire ["Page Two," Vol. 17, No. 51] are akin to a heat-treated or irradiated sapphire..."

Sept. 4, 1998 Column

Inside Agitator

Fulani Follower Stokes Fires of Resentment and Reform

"...by John Anderson Linda Curtis, professional activist, is an obnoxious loudmouth... when she wants to be. Like the time..."

Dec. 12, 1997 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Public Notice: Getting to Affordability

Council sweats the small stuff

"...that there's some very real work being done right now, that Council has failed to do in its past..."

April 12, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Self-Care for Queers, by Queers

A queer's guide to gifting and weathering the next three years

"...such as: laughter is the best medicine. So, why not give the gift of one of Austin’s funniest people..."

Dec. 7, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

The Q&A Hole: Can Money Buy Happiness?

With Edmo, Carina Magyar, and … Gloria Steinem? Yes, and more.

"...Everybody’s always asking this question, as if the answer’s not obvious – because the answer’s not obvious, after all...."

Oct. 18, 2016 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Help Desk

What to do when you're faced with a personal crowdfunding conundrum

"...Now she claims that what I gave her was not..."

Nov. 28, 2014 Screens Column by Michael Agresta

Local Gaming News

New Releases, LeetUps, networking, and more

"...No mass layoffs from local gaming studios! That's not really..."

Aug. 10, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

The Hightower Report

Free (Corporate) Speech; and Corporations Take the Money and Run

"...despise: ads that challenge their carefully crafted images. A nonprofit doctors' group recently got a blast of corporate wrath..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower

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