Orlando

Freely adapted by writer-director Sally Potter from Virginia Woolf's 1928 novel, the movie attempts nothing less than the deconstruction of Western civilization's patriarchal underpinnings, with Tilda Swinton as the title character who appears in nearly every shot.

"...and Billy Zane. At times breathtaking, at times frustrating, Orlando is an always intriguing fiction that examines life, literature,..."

Oct. 8, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin FC Mounts Comeback for “Wacky” Draw Against Nine-Man Orlando City

Late Verde charge salvages game for chaotic 2-2 draw

"...the Verde and Black dropped points at home against Orlando City SC in a chaotic 2-2 draw...."

May 23, 2022 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Other Shoe Drops: Aztex Gone to Orlando

Austin Aztex announce move to Florida

"...announce this afternoon that the team will move to Orlando, Fla., effective immediately. Team sources confirmed the move this..."

Oct. 25, 2010 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Aztex Season Ends in 4-2 Loss to Orlando

Exciting year comes to a close

"...The Austin Aztex lost to the Orlando U23s Sunday night in Ocala, Fla., ending their hopes..."

July 23, 2012 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Dan Patrick Excoriated Over Orlando Shooting Tweet

Lite Guv blames Twitter debacle on timing, not bigotry

"...hellfire of public opinion in the wake of the Orlando club shooting...."

June 12, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

In the Wake of Orlando

To the entire LGBTQ community: You do matter. So much.

"...in my gut, until I saw the headlines about Orlando. During the wee hours of Sunday morning, a gunman..."

June 13, 2016 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

From the Vaults: Albert and Orlando

Women wear the pants in "Albert Nobbs" and "Orlando"

"...of the silver screen: Tilda Swinton. Her 1993 film Orlando was the film that convinced me that Swinton was..."

Jan. 30, 2012 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Public Notice: "We Are Orlando"

And Baton Rouge, and St. Paul, and Dallas ...

"...Central Texas for a timely topic – "We Are Orlando" – for the July series of community conversations. But..."

July 15, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Austin Vigil for Orlando Victims

"...of the mass shooting at a gay danceclub in Orlando, Fla. Mayor Steve Adler and City Council members joined..."

June 13, 2016 Photo Gallery

Snakes and Ladders

'The Man From Orlando' team recalls the high stakes of making their lo-fi first feature

"...in the 2012 Austin-based indie comedy The Man From Orlando, describes the moment when his director and co-writer Craig..."

Jan. 11, 2013 Screens Feature by Amy Gentry

A Fantastic Woman

Emancipation in grief in this Chilean Oscar-nominated film.

"...first but ultimately astute. When Marina brings the ailing Orlando (Reyes) to the emergency room after an evening celebrating..."

March 2, 2018 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Hyperreal Film Club Brings a Gender-Bending Classic to the Grounds of the Elisabet Ney Museum

Local film social club teams up to screen Orlando

"...music, and a screening of 1992’s gender-bending period epic Orlando. Costumes encouraged!..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Qmmunity Post by Annie Flores

Linda Watson Hired as New Cap Met CEO

Opinions on the incoming transit chief

"...transit system that serves a three-county region in the Orlando, Fla., area...."

June 17, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: Will This One Make a Difference?

Orlando could be a turning point ... or else it won't be

"...immediate lamentation online on the larger meaning of the Orlando massacre ("In the Wake of Orlando," June 13), nor..."

June 17, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Gay Place

A year of Marriage Equality symbolizes how far we've come, while Orlando shows us how much further we have to go

"...one good thing has come from the tragedy in Orlando it's the overwhelming love and support emanating from queer..."

June 24, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Malcolm, Movement, Memory

With subjects that range from Malcolm X to choreographer Alvin Ailey, Orlando Bagwell's documentaries depict the African-American -- as well as American -- experience.

"...becomes apparent after watching Malcolm X: Make it Plain, Orlando Bagwell's riveting and perfectly titled profile of the complicated,..."

Oct. 1, 1999 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

LGBTQ Bars Reclaim Their Place as Community Hubs

After Orlando, queer space is more important than ever

"...months after the tragedy at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, the queer community is still coming to terms with..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Food Feature by Sarah Marloff

Aztex Win; Go to Conference Final

Austin Aztex beat host Ocala; Orlando up next

"...Conference semifinals. They now go on to meet the Orlando U23s in the conference championship game on Sunday...."

July 21, 2012 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Double Take

"...Directed by: George Gallo. Starring: Orlando Jones, Eddie Griffin, Vivica A. Fox, Gary Grubbs, Edward..."

Jan. 12, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

2017 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Documentaries – Program B

Be the most knowledgeable voter at your Oscar party

"...Program B presents Orlando von Einsiedel’s “The White Helmets” and Marcel Mettelsiefen’s “Watani:..."

Feb. 10, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

99 Homes

Orlando real-estate drama is a microcosm of the U.S. financial crisis

"...two men. The first is Rick Carver (Shannon), an Orlando real estate broker who’s moved from selling homes to..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Blackfish

Orcas exploited in the name of entertainment and free enterprise is bad business in the view of this doc.

"...marine-park employees, which culminated in the death of SeaWorld Orlando trainer Dawn Brancheau. Blackfish’s damning core assertion, heavily bolstered..."

Aug. 2, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Conceiving Ada

"...the very first computer language, Ada Byron King (Swinton, Orlando), Countess of Lovelace and daughter of Lord Byron. Director..."

June 11, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Tango Lesson

"...new excursion comes courtesy of arthouse filmmaker Sally Potter (Orlando), but her footwork has little of the grace and..."

Jan. 30, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Ballad of Little Jo

"...in movies has come into vogue these days, witness Orlando and The Crying Game. And if that's what it..."

Nov. 5, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Aztex to Bring Pro Soccer Back to Austin

Soccer team to join USL Pro for 2015; Epstein, Thornton, join ownership

"...were in before they moved to Florida and became Orlando FC. And they also added two key players to..."

June 10, 2014 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

District Judge Strikes Down Texas Same-Sex Marriage Ban

Stay issued until appeal

"...Today U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia in San Antonio ruled that Texas' ban on..."

Feb. 26, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

Taco Wars

Three homegrown chains thrive on the competition

"...It started with Taco Shack. In 1996, Orlando and Yoli Arriaga noticed the for-rent sign on a..."

Nov. 5, 2010 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Watson to Take Cap Metro Wheel

Public sector experience clinched the deal for transit board

"...board voted 7-0 to hire the current CEO of Orlando's LYNX transit system to fill the same position here...."

June 25, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Mapping Out a Solution

Austin's Homeless Task Force

"...more good things they heard about a project in Orlando, Florida, which has decreased misdemeanor and nuisance calls downtown..."

July 4, 1997 News Feature

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