Nenette and Boni

"...is as thematically empty as an abandoned holiday wrapping, lovely to look at but cloaking nothing. Houri and Colin..."

Dec. 12, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Kazaam

"...edges in his life. Of course, Kazaam is no ordinary genie; he's a rapping genie, thus much of his..."

July 19, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Toys

"...is total fabrication. Nothing is real and nothing is ordinary; the movie's whole style and appearance is a function..."

Dec. 18, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 29 - May 5

"...and socialism. Was she being sarcastic in saying she loved being alive during a time of upheaval? Not at..."

April 29, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

aGLIFF Launches a Mini Film-a-Thon for Pride Month

Taking Pride in Austin’s queer film fest

"...her aim in selecting the four films (Sublet, No Ordinary Man, Cocoon, and Nora Highland) was to "inspire and..."

May 28, 2021 Screens Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, September 18-24

"...and socialism. Was she being sarcastic in saying she loved being alive during a time of upheaval? Not at..."

Sept. 18, 2020 Column by Rob Brezsny

DVDanger: Hellions

We binge-watch this month's horror for you

"...is someone in their house, and so continue their ordinary lives, with their ordinary dramas. It's simply the presence..."

Feb. 7, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Few Protections for Cyclists

It's near impossible to get an indictment when a cyclist is killed in Austin

"...gross deviation from the standard of care that an ordinary person would exercise."..."

Sept. 18, 2015 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Table Banquet

The nominees for the 2013-2014 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Sarah Marie Curry, Reefer Madness/Ordinary Days..."

May 8, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

'Wunderkammer: Mark Johnson & Debra Broz'

This 'cabinet of curiosities' from artists Broz and Johnson works best when the art is specific and personal

"...the boundaries of materials, galleries provide the distinction between ordinary and artistic objects by casting the latter into rooms..."

March 22, 2013 Arts Review by Matthew Irwin

Always ... Patsy Cline

TexARTS' revival boasts a lovely Patsy, superb music, and a killer green dress

"...of the young country singer, when she befriended someone ordinary and showed how ordinary she herself was in turn...."

Oct. 29, 2010 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

The Hightower Report

The Chamber of Commies; and BP's Steady Flow of BS

"...screeching in horror against government health care coverage for ordinary Americans has now flipped over to the compassionate side,..."

July 2, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower

Who We Are

The 'Chronicle' interviews Howard Zinn on war, peace, and human nature

"...people – believe this. They talk about how men love war. I'm amazed at how many people say this...."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature by Diana Welch

Day Trips

Lyfe Tyme barbecue pits love their smokers, and so will you

"...Tyme Fine BBQ Pits of Uvalde are not your ordinary backyard smokers. Even the base models of the company's..."

July 8, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

New Model Army

Anarchy in the UK

"...Dead. Ash Fun Facts Nos. 1 and 2: Stunningly lovely and talented Ash guitarist Charlotte Hatherley just released her..."

Feb. 25, 2005 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...should I turn left or right?"), easy to navigate (love that South Lamar/290/360 freak-out! Keep Austin Weird!), efficient (I-35..."

May 3, 2002 Column

Honor Among Thieves

James Carlos Blake demystifies A World of Thieves and the world of writing.

"...wing of Charlie, Russell's girlfriend, and Sonny falls in love with Belle. As the gang heads west, tension mounts..."

March 8, 2002 Books Feature by Jesse Sublett

Safety in Words

If there is drama in Laura Furman's stories, Robin Bradford writes, it is not usually the life and death kind. It is the daily, wearing, ineffable drama of living as a human island among others who invariably seem more attractive, more connected, or simply more "normal."

"...a collection." In 1998, Winedale had published Furman's memoir Ordinary Paradise, which navigates the rocky aftermath of her mother's..."

April 20, 2001 Books Feature by Robin Bradford

Capitol Chronicle

Political commentary on the career of Henry B. Gonzalez

"...not by reporters or politicians, but by neighborhood people: ordinary folks who wanted to say hello, to exchange a..."

Dec. 8, 2000 News Column by Michael King

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, February 14-20

"...words of Aquarian author Virginia Woolf, I’ve prepared a love note for you to use as your own. Feel..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, Februry 12-18

"...Walt Whitman for you to use in composing a love note. Send it to a person you know and..."

Feb. 12, 2021 Column by Rob Brezsny

FronteraFest 2007: The lowdown

"..."Radio Ghosts," by Greg Romero (Jan. 17); "Like Meat Love Salt," by Adrienne Dawes (Jan. 24); "Brand Loyalty," by..."

Jan. 12, 2007 Arts Feature

A Mardi Gras Pre-Party, Improvised Intimacy, and More Recommended Events

Allow us to help sort your weekend out

"...The Love Witch..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Waltzes), and the queen of disco herself, Donna Summer (Love to Love you, Donna Summer)...."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...shift to horror, she said, "Not only do we love its originality, suspense, and amazing cast, we love seeing..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Fidell A young couple bound by a seemingly ideal love begins to unravel as unexpected opportunities spin them down..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

This Is What Mourning Looks Like

Beginners sits shivah, postmodern-style and with profound humor and heart

"...'get it,'" says Mills. "Dare to embrace. Peaches are lovely because they're so messy and wet and sexual and..."

June 24, 2011 Screens Feature by Melanie Haupt

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Movie Titles for 1997

"...4/18/97 A ABSOLUTE POWER 3.0 (M.S.) 2/14/97 ADDICTED TO LOVE 3.0 (M.S.) 5/23/97 ADRENALIN: FEAR THE RUSH PREVIEW (M.B.)..."

Jan. 9, 1998 Screens Feature

The Big Cheese

South by Southwest 1997

"...to end, and it did with "Strange Face of Love" from Desperado. "Right about here, Salma Hayek starts walking..."

March 21, 1997 Music Feature

Record Reviews

"...Astaire worked: He genuinely respects these artists, he really loves these songs, and he never phones 'em in. Bennett..."

March 14, 1997 Music Review

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