Once Upon a Time in Mexico

The third film in Robert Rodriguez’s south-of-the-border action trilogy is a whole lot of movie.

"...Directed by: Robert Rodriguez. Starring: Antonio Banderas, Johnny Depp, Willem Dafoe, Salma Hayek, Mickey..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Once Upon a Time in the Midlands

British romantic tale uses the gunslinger mythos as a means to explore romance and regret.

"...Directed by: Shane Meadows. Starring: Robert Carlyle, Rhys Ifans, Shirley Henderson, Kathy..."

Nov. 14, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Once Upon a Time in Austin

The films, the filmmakers, the crews, the making of a scene

"...Film's local economic impact has been in the hundreds of millions..."

March 12, 2004 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Once Upon a Time in Spain

Guillermo del Toro on fairy tales, facists, and everybody's new favorite movie

"...Fairy tales, real fairy tales, that is, speak to the..."

Jan. 12, 2007 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

BPness: A Line in the Sand

Notes from Kate's trip thru Lafourche Parish to Grand Isle, LA., Part 1.

"...An opportunity arose to drive a friend to New Orleans..."

June 25, 2010 Chronolog Post by Kate X Messer

A World in Which All Worlds Fit

"...Don Walser at the granddaddy of South Austin live music venues,..."

Dec. 4, 1998 Music Feature by Jay Hardwig

From Mexico With Love

An illegal migrant worker dreams of becoming a boxer but suffers setbacks in this film shot in San Antonio.

"...Directed by: Jimmy Nickerson. Starring: Kuno Becker, Steven Bauer, Bruce McGill, Angelíca Aragón, Danay..."

Oct. 16, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Career Hooligan Looks Back, But Mostly Forward

Robert Rodriguez on a lifetime of innovation and the movie, 'El Mariachi,' that started it all

"...Aspiring filmmaker? Don't go back to school. Seriously. No matter..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Your Weekend in Film

These people go forth by going for broke

"...A host of characters this weekend, to complete their tasks,..."

Nov. 30, 2017 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

Time to Grind

What happened at this morning's Grindhouse Q&A?

"..."I remember the first time we got together to paint models." – Harry Knowles..."

March 11, 2007 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

'Once' Needs to Be Seen More Than That to Make Sense

"...Re: Once Upon a Time in Mexico I went to see..."

Sept. 16, 2003 Postmarks

If Our Critic Wouldn't Know a Good Film, Why Did You Trust Her?

"...Just went to see Once Upon a Time in Mexico after the generous four-star..."

Nov. 13, 2003 Postmarks

After a Fashion

Oh, Stephen! Always a bridesmaid, never a bride! Fret not, honey, your day will come!

"..."NICE DAY FOR A ... white wedding" -- aka Miss Kitty's..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Letters at 3AM: A Sicilian on the Mob

We have not seen real Sicilian mobsters onscreen

"...When I saw The Godfather, I had no suspicion that I'd become..."

Oct. 7, 2011 Column by Michael Ventura

The Best Micheladas in Austin

No Bloody Marys here

"...Once upon a time, micheladas were found at only a..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

10 Pounds of Blue Horseshoes in an 8-Pound Game, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Start Loving 'the Best of You'

"...A fist full of blood thinners, a gallon of bluegrass..."

Feb. 11, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

Of a Lifetime

Gregg Rolie, the voice of classic rock, and originally, Journey

"...Dazed and Confused trawled its opening GTO through many an..."

Sept. 25, 2009 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

'I am Not a Problem That Must be Handled'

The speech that reveals the agony of the sanctuary city bill

"...Rep. Ana Hernandez Luna , D-Houston, just delivered the most powerful..."

May 10, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

If You're a Viper

From 'La Cucaracha' to Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson: P-O-T

"..."Dreamt about a reefer 5 foot long...."

May 25, 2007 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Livra Books Opens in Hyde Park

Independent shop offers collection of rare books and ephemera

"...Moctezuma Seth Gonzalez’s introduction to selling books began at the..."

Oct. 3, 2024 Arts Post by Meher Qazilbash

Behold a Pale Horse: the White Horse Turns Ten with No Signs of an Apocalypse

A look back at the early days of the “black sheep” of Austin honky-tonks

"...Humble beginnings are all but mandatory in a good country song...."

Dec. 10, 2021 Music Post by Gary Lindsey

Gimme Shelter: A Song for Margaret Moser

A stoned soul picnic of Rolling Stones for Wattser

"...A storm pounded St. David’s North the night my son..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

High, Low, and In Between

Steve Earle talks Townes

"...When Steve Earle was only 16 years old, he had already dropped..."

June 19, 2009 Music Post by Doug Freeman

June 18, 1996: Aguascalientes in La Realidad, Chiapas

"...(full-text transcript)..."

July 12, 1996 News Feature

A Man and a Half

Hanging with music industry legend Jerry Wexler

"...It's unsettling getting a phone call from Jerry Wexler: Gerald Wexler,..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Review: Nômadé Is a Tropical Dining Destination

Experience a melting pot of flavors at this Yucatán-inspired oasis

"...Finally entering my travel era, I’ve so far only made..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

To Make a Long Story Short

"...photograph by John Carrico..."

April 2, 1999 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...Come, walk out into the yard with me. Sure, your yard...."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Smoke Gets in Your Mouth

Taylor

"...206 W. Second, Taylor, 512/352-6206 Mon-Thu, 9am-8pm; Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat, 9am-'til they run..."

May 21, 1999 Food Feature

At Large in the Hills

Ray Wylie Hubbard's Dangerous Spirits

"...photograph by John Carrico..."

Aug. 29, 1997 Music Feature

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