Postmarks

Plan for People, Not Cars

"...movie began, the audience promptly mutinied, re-creating Mystery Science Theater 3000 with wicked abandon. Never have I seen an..."

March 26, 1999 Column

From Script to Screen

"...the lights, the crush of bodies queued outside the Paramount, all focused on one thing: the Coens' "remastered/re-edited" take..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Screens Feature

Articulations

New York Stories

"...The Battle of San Jacinto, written for Salvage Vanguard Theater, just finished its world premiere run at Planet Theatre..."

May 9, 1997 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Page Two

"...19, and would we co-sponsor a screening at the Paramount Theatre on Thursday, January 18 with Linklater introducing Tarantino..."

Jan. 19, 1996 Column by Louis Black

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...to experience the joy and energy radiating from the Paramount when we share this gem with the world.”..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Benefits, Parties, and All-Around Crucial Concerts for the Week

Graham Reynolds, Big Bill, Urban Heat and more

"...Saturday 7, Stateside at the Paramount..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

An Art, a Craft, a Movie, and More Events for the Weekdays

Don't let the workweek get you down

"...Wednesday 24, Fallout Theater..."

July 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Miyazaki, Hot Boys, Jane Austen Improv, and More Recommended Events

The weekend is looking ... a little weird

"...but two contemporary plays written about her. Now Archive Theater Company brings her story to Austin’s newest stage with..."

July 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...and over 50 productions, the strolling plates of Penfold Theater Company finally have a permanent venue, courtesy of Round..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature

Qmmunity: Transitioning to the Big Screen

For Qmmunity Editor James Scott’s birthday, and Transgender Awareness Week, five trans movie recommendations

"...My last rewatch of this classic was at the Paramount Theatre during a double feature with The Strangers. It..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Carnival of Queers

A carnival of queer cavorting will delight your senses this weekend

"...performance from Dylan Garsee. Sat., Sept. 16, 7pm. Fallout Theater, 616 Lavaca. $15. falloutcomedy.com...."

Sept. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Hot & Spicy Homoscopes

Pride Month predictions for what queer events you'll end up enjoying

"...with a Disco Fever theme. Sat., June 24, 7pm. Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress. $22. austintheatre.org. Extra, Extra: Pride Edition..."

June 23, 2023 Column by James Scott

You and a Friend Could Go to Every Resound Show Next Year for $500

Austin bookers’ Sorted Pass joins growing number of ticket bundles

"...include bookings at Austin’s ACL Live at the Moody Theater or the Paramount Theatre...."

Dec. 16, 2022 Music Post by Chad Swiatecki

Space and Distance: A Joint Interview With Balmorhea and Explosions in the Sky

How Austin’s landmark instrumental outfits soundtrack the state of Texas

"...right behind Albertsons, next to this decrepit old movie theater...."

Dec. 10, 2021 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Cultural Cancellations and Postponements: The Big List

What's not happening around Austin, arts-wise

"...– all live shows canceled through April 11 Fallout Theater – all live shows canceled through April 1 Hideout..."

March 24, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Local Opera Local Artists' La Clemenza di Tito: A Retelling

The company’s take on Mozart’s last opera asks hard questions about forgiveness in a messy world

"...in its run this week at Austin Scottish Rite Theater. In La Clemenza di Tito: A Retelling, the Roman..."

March 2, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Feels Like the First Time

The 36th annual Austin Music Awards mark a number of debuts

"...own right. His final bow last May at the Paramount Theatre sets level to Austin legend (see "Jimmy LaFave..."

Feb. 23, 2018 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Aaron Brooks Has This Story

Aaron Brooks' skill at shaping bits of life into laugh-filled tales may soon put him out of a job

"...around among venues like the Velv Comedy Lounge, ColdTowne Theater, and Cap City Comedy Club: "I go up pretty..."

April 22, 2016 Arts Feature

Gay Place: Anything ...

Selena's birthday week is Dreaming of You

"...sure puffy) sleeves this time. Tue., April 14, 8pm. Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress. www.amandapalmer.net...."

April 10, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place

Through a queer lens, brightly

"...GTFO Pwning gender bias in gaming. 11am. Vimeo Theater. www.gtfothemovie.com...."

March 20, 2015 Column

Things That Go Bump in the Blumhouse

As "Oculus" opens, producer Jason Blum on suburbs and franchises

"...as a stage director, working with Ethan Hawke's Malaparte theater company (partially explaining why the genre-loving Hawke has turned..."

April 11, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Beck Confirms for Austin City Limits’ 40th Season

‘Morning Phase’ slotted for the Moody on April 27

"...to appear during SXSW’s Lou Reed tribute at the Paramount Theatre. Shame he decided not to follow the masses..."

March 25, 2014 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Improv-Educated

Out of Bounds Comedy Festival makes more room for Austin's increasingly savvy audiences

"...Long Center, and we're at the Stateside at the Paramount for five nights. We've never tried to pull that..."

Aug. 23, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

'The Intergalactic Nemesis'

In the latest chapter of this sci-fi spoof's success story: an international tour and Broadway!

"...long-lived theatrical hit – first produced by Salvage Vanguard Theater in the summer of 1996 in the late, lamented..."

Aug. 17, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Critics' Picks

Recommended at AFF

"...Monday, Oct. 24, 7pm, Texas Spirit Theater 'The Descendants'..."

Oct. 21, 2011 Screens Feature

'silence within silence'

How four love poems shaped a suite of dances and affect the dancers themselves

"...Austin is reviving as part of this year's Studio Theater Project, Artistic Director Stephen Mills used love poems by..."

March 25, 2011 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

C. Denby Swanson: A play for Clifford

Austin playwright C. Denby Swanson has received a prestigious national grant to develop a play based on the life of Clifford Antone with the Zachary Scott Theatre Center

"...him introduce Pinetop Perkins at a benefit for the Paramount, and that was fresh on my mind." When she..."

May 4, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

Long Center supporters do a funding turnaround by asking the city for $25 million in bond money, another bunch of Lone Stars are being honored by the Texas Cultural Trust Council with Texas Medal of the Arts Awards, and John Walch wins an award from the American Theatre Critics Association.

"...Awards will be presented Tuesday, March 25 at the Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress. Tickets are $150. For information, call..."

Feb. 14, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

Liz Smith writes up Zach Scott, Jaston Williams plans new acting projects, and ArtPlex undergoes a name change.

"...Opening night of the State Theater Company's Anton in Show Business last Friday saw dozens..."

March 23, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Make Your Mama Proud

The Gospel According to Bill "The Mailman" Martin and Chester Baldwin

"...down on some future amateur night at the Apollo Theater. By the time he'd finished a four-year tour of..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

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