Karate Kid: Legends

This franchise extension is a soulless slog

"...Li for the inevitable karate tournament. In fact, there’s two tournaments, both with training montages, because Li ends up..."

May 30, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Dream in Your Heart, Cool Shoes on Your Feet

Pride still going strong in the Austin queer community

"...which is why I asked very nicely for a full-page spread for events. What’re you doin’, still reading the..."

May 30, 2025 Column by James Scott

Solitary at 11, Dead at 16: One Kid’s Path to Adult Prison

Texas may pass a bill that would put more teenagers in prison with adults

"...word “unresponsive.” Later, Amnisty learned from prison records that two hours before officers found him dead, Joshua had been..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Warm up for summer with frozen margs and fests around Texas

"...replaces one built in 1959. With cables hanging in two up-side-down V from 538-foot towers like some giant string..."

May 1, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Opinion: AISD Officials, Lamar Parents Should Learn From the Past

As AISD decides the fate of Dobie Middle School, school officials and Lamar Middle School parents should consider the past closure of Anderson High to ensure that history does not repeat itself

"...Alice Darden Davis, a student who transferred to what..."

May 2, 2025 Column by Allison Raven

Why Austin’s Progressive Rep. Greg Casar Is Visiting Republican Districts

Casar, an odd choice to reach moderates, talks strategy

"...Chip [Roy] and I are sometimes on the same page, but it’s by accident. For example, he and I..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...feel it from afar. Six people were injured, including two firefighters, and about two dozen other houses were damaged..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature

City May Face Trial Over APD “Culture of Impunity” in Misconduct Investigations

Federal judge sides with plaintiffs in key pre-trial rulings

"...officers who engaged in excessive force,” Pitman wrote on page 72 of his 81-page opinion. “The Court also finds..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...2015 yearbook and get your pic in those hallowed pages on Thursday; enjoy Friday’s fancy barbecue fare from la..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Lunar Vacation, Nané Day, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Grab the earplugs and hit the clubs

"...from the irresistible harmonies of brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum, yet over the past 15 years, the Minneapolis..."

April 11, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

All of Texas' best fests, fairs, fandangos, and fiestas

"...eight of the birds made for the movie – two lead falcons that weighed around 50 pounds, and six..."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Rolling Stone Launches Musicians on Musicians Tour With Charley Crockett and Noeline Hofmann

Country crooners perform, talk covers and collaboration in Austin

"...Stone brought its Musicians on Musicians series from the page to the stage Monday night, launching a tour of..."

March 25, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

SXSW Film Review: For Worse

A divorced woman over 50 vs. the millennials in her life

"...Does two movies make a trend? Does it have to be..."

March 11, 2025 SXSW Post by Joe Gross

Corrupting an Australian Paradise in The Surfer

Director Lorcan Finnegan on his new film with Nic Cage

"...a bizarre moment in Australia. Finnegan said, “He saw two men in suits beating the shit out of each..."

March 10, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Friendship Brings Awkward Hugs and Comedy Giants to South by Southwest

Director Andrew DeYoung gets matey with Paul Rudd and Tim Robinson

"...male intimacy is a minefield. And third, mix the two together and you get the chaos of Friendship, the..."

March 9, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

No Badge Necessary at These Live Music Recommendations

Crucial concerts for the week ahead

"...group SAINT MOTEL will get you on the same page. Recognized for the saxophone-led “My Type” and piano-charged “Cold..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

March out there and celebrate spring

"...of 2,020 acres in Burnet County. The property includes two miles along the Colorado River and land across the..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Help Austin-Made Mental Health Show How Are We Today? Help You

Rooster Teeth alums are bringing their new series to Austin PBS

"...legendary online studio Rooster Teeth. Coe was cohost of two shows, Sportsball and Tuesday Night Game Fight, while Willems..."

Feb. 20, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Love Letters, Pro Wrestling, and More Recommended Events

Your weekdays are spoken for

"...the story’s heart. BookPeople invites its book-clubbers to their page-to-screen discussion group, where y’all can chat about what works,..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Travel news for history buffs, art appreciators, foodies, and more

"...char-grilled steaks. Besides the original Salt Lick BBQ in Driftwood famous for their family-style servings, there is Salt Lick..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Arts and Culture Events for the Week Ahead

Get up to something good

"...Less digressive than Victor Hugo’s original 1862 novel, that 1,400-some-page doorstopper, but still a significant investment of time at..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Michelle Rodriguez, Noah Hawley, and the Leagues to Enter Texas Film Hall of Fame

AFS to hold its biggest fundraiser at March 6 ceremony

"...An A-list action star, a powerhouse producer, and two people who helped shape the modern moviegoing experience make..."

Jan. 29, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dan Patrick Proposes Massive Boost for Film Incentives ... But There's a Catch

Is Texas' lieutenant governor lining up cash for a culture war?

"...movie capital of the world. It will consist of two parts: $48 million in grants for small films and..."

Jan. 27, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sing Sing Scores Oscar Nominations For Austin

Greg Kwedar, Colman Domingo, Adrian Quesada all get Academy nod

"...including financial support through the AFS Grant program for two of his projects (Jockey and his 2009 documentary short,..."

Jan. 23, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas’ New Data on Pregnancy Deaths Is Old. As in, Pre-Abortion-Ban Old

New legislation seeks to streamline data gathering process

"...Texas is not an easy place to be pregnant...."

Jan. 24, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...Scharfman, Lars Knudsen, Tyler Campellone, Tim Headington, Theresa Steele Page A father and daughter accidentally hit and kill a..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Review: Unchained.Art’s “Favorite Pieces: An Intimate Look at Artistic Personalities”

Multi-artist exhibit dines out on variety

"...mediums. Between paintings, wall structures, ceramics, and statuary, no two pieces feel alike, and none were made the exact..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Volleyball, Dalí, and Feminists Rule This Week’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture for the work-week socializer

"...If you, too, are interested in years-old beef between two of America’s biggest cultural creators, then reading The Shining..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Texas welcomes 40th historic site, Balmorhea news, and more

"...for the winners. The contest has been around for two decades, but in past years it has been limited..."

Dec. 28, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Texas’ Hemp Industry Wants Smarter Regulation. Dan Patrick Wants to Nuke It.

Lieutenant governor pushes to ban all THC

"...on X, stating: “Not everyone is on the same page on this. The GOP needs to find some consensus..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

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