40 Songs to Make You Feel Better (or Worse) About Drinking

A sampling of drinking songs local, south of the border, and global

"...“Alcohol,” GBH (1981)..."

July 13, 2018 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Top 10 Installation Art Pieces of 2004

Rachel Koper lists her favorite group exhibitions of 2004

"...2) "Heydays," monitored by Mark Silva and Hana Hillerova (Creative Research Laboratory)..."

Jan. 7, 2005 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

The Utter Daveness of Dave!

A farewell tribute to artist and co-founder of the Fresh Up Club Dave Bryant

"...Club, Dave Bryant is moving to the Big Apple. For an acclaimed artist and curator, it's a common move...."

Aug. 19, 2005 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Top 7 Individual Artists of 2004

Rachel Koper lists her favorite individual artists of 2004

"...6) Will Klemm (Wally Workman Gallery)..."

Jan. 7, 2005 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

The Wackness

An odd-couple pairing between a teenage pot dealer and the shrink with whom he trades weed for sessions anchors this story about coming of age in New York City during the Nineties.

"...Fresh Prince's "Summertime." This coming-of-age comedy, set in New York circa the summer of '94, uses the song to..."

July 25, 2008 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Straight Story

David Lynch takes the long road to a strange story of brotherly love

"...Directed by: David Lynch. Starring: Harry Dean Stanton, John Lordan, Jennifer Edwards-Hughes, Everett Mcgill, Jane Heitz, John Farley, Sissy..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Metal: A Headbanger's Journey

Lots of information and finely honed arguments characterize this vicariously thrilling and joyous documentary that explores heavy metal’s many permutations and sheer endurance over the past 30-odd years.

"...outfit Motörhead’s 1980 single “Ace of Spades,” a two-minute-and-49-second ode to the high-stakes high life of the rock &..."

March 24, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Hudsucker Proxy

This Coen brothers film is a goofy ode to genres and eras gone by. Although it's a little less “weird” than much of their work, it still retains a mannered and quirky air with performances that walk a line between realism and understated surreality.

"...though it's not nearly as goofy as that earlier work. It's more an ode to genres gone by, a..."

April 8, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Review: Problemista

Los Espookys' Julio Torres makes his playful film debut

"...Julio Torres is truthfully one of the funniest comedians working today...."

March 14, 2023 Screens Post by Jenny Nulf

Problemista

Julio Torres channels dreams of toys, art, and immigration

"...Directed by: Julio Torres. Starring: Julio Torres, Tilda Swinton, RZA, Catalina Saavedra, James..."

March 22, 2024 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Camp

"...Directed by: Todd Graff. Starring: Daniel Letterle, Joanna Chilcoat, Robin de Jesus,..."

Aug. 15, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Our Lady of the Assassins

"...Ballesteros and Germán Jaramillo. Barbet Schroeder, the international film director and producer who is most widely known for his..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

National Top 10s

"...9) Thee Oh Sees, The Master's Bedroom Is Worth Spending a Night In (Tomlab/Castle Face)..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Music Feature

Record Reviews

Prince Paul

"...and the D.A.I.S.Y. Age comes hip-hop's first true hip-hopera, more dynamic than Star Wars and tighter than the Titanic..."

May 14, 1999 Music Review

The Rocky Horror Show: Spaced Out on Sensation

Reviews of recent and ongoing exhibitions and performances around Austin

"...The Rocky Horror Show: Spaced Out on Sensation..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The Winter Classic

South by Southwest 1998

"...Johnny Winter on the outdoor stage at Stubb's Saturday, March 21 photograph by John..."

March 27, 1998 Music Feature

Record reviews Reissues

"...that's quite blown me away like this Congos' reissue. Originally released in 1977 under the direction of reggae's mad..."

Aug. 23, 1996 Music Review

Review: Yoshi Ramen and Veggie Heaven

Chef Stacy Chen is the bandleader of two distinctly tasty Asian restaurants

"...Such is ramen, Japan's solution to humans' insatiable desire for comfort. The newest addition to Austin's ramen roster is..."

March 23, 2018 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Wednesday Showcases

Wednesday SXSW showcases at a glance

"...Atlanta's growly Howlies are the odd Yanks out in this otherwise all-UK (and former territories)..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

'Mojo' Recommends

Super Furry Animal Gruff Rhys, driving popsters and cows mad

"...innumerable aspects of pop culture to weave tapestries of modern psychedelia. On Candylion, his second solo outing, Rhys stitches..."

March 16, 2007 Music Feature

October Previews

"...Ewen Bremner, Martin Clunes, Stephen McCole, Jenny McCrindle, Gary McCormack...."

Sept. 10, 1999 Screens Feature

Roll 'Em

March

"...persona and has Billy Crystal and Lisa Kudrow providing more comic relief. (Mar. 5)..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Live Shots

"...Storyville's Malford Milligan eggs on the Mighty Zor's Doyle Bramhall..."

Feb. 27, 1998 Music Feature

Viva Sinatra

Recent Titles

"...of writer. That is to say, he exhibits a formidable intelligence, yet doesn't just soothe your preconceptions. He's always..."

Feb. 28, 1997 Books Feature

The Piehole Project: Austin’s Virtual Pie Auction Returns!

Local initiative tastes great, looks good, helps the community

"...The Piehole Project, an Austin-based virtual pie auction, returns for its second year, working with nearly 20 acclaimed chefs..."

Nov. 2, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

AFF Short and Sweet: “Titty Boy”

Austin-made funny and compassionate look at body image in boys

"...Welcome to Short and Sweet, our look at some of the short..."

Oct. 31, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Most Read Film Reviews of 2021

Which films did you care most about as the pandemic rolled on?

"...you. Yet it wasn't just big releases: From indie horrors to Yaoi anime, here are the 10 reviews by..."

Dec. 31, 2021 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

Decadence With a Price at Arlo Grey at the Line Hotel

Impeccable attention to detail at the lakeside restaurant

"...her first restaurant, Arlo Grey at the Line Hotel (formerly Radisson Austin), and with so many options in our..."

Sept. 6, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

DVDanger: Willard

1970s rat insanity and its sequel, plus Catfight

"...film that isn't automatically made weirder adding Crispin Glover. Correct, you're thinking of Willard, the Seventies strangest horror/crime hybrid..."

July 29, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Midnighters and Shorts

Henry Rollins, Jeremy Sisto join horror lineup

"...program a lot with my gut," explained producer and senior programmer Jarod Neece. "I was a biochem major, so..."

Feb. 10, 2015 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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