F*ck

Like the very word this documentary examines, F*ck can be found all over the place.

"...Steven Bochco, Sam Donaldson, Bill Maher, Alan Keyes, Kevin Smith, Pat Boone, Ice-T, Alanis Morissette, various linguistics scholars, and..."

Dec. 1, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Karate Kid

The remake of this kids' classic was filmed in China and provides a decent update for a new generation.

"...Directed by: Harald Zwart. Starring: Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan, Taraji P. Henson, Han Wenwen, Yu Rongguang,..."

June 18, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Ali

Mann's film, which has some terrific moments, hits the highlights only. Will Smith, layered in subtle facial prosthetics in order to resemble Ali, does no disservice to the memory of the Greatest, but the best thing here is Jon Voight, who loses himself thoroughly in the role of sportscaster Howard Cosell.

"...Directed by: Michael Mann. Starring: Will Smith, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Jamie Foxx, Mario Van Peebles, Jon Voight,..."

Dec. 28, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Velveeta Room's Head Cheese

Pat Dean takes over the venue that’s redefining what a “comedy club” can be

"...Pat Dean flickers a tight smile, then leans forward, staring..."

Jan. 5, 2018 Arts Feature by Carina Magyar

Tumbleweeds

"...Gavin O'Connor, Michael J. Pollard, Laurel Hollomon and Lois Smith. This wonderful actors' piece deservedly earned star Janet McTeer..."

March 4, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Crush

"...Starring: Cary Elwes, Alicia Silverstone, Jennifer Rubin and Kurtwood Smith. With plot holes so large you could drive a..."

April 9, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW List No. 6

Ghostland struts, Suzanne Vega strums, Pat Benatar speaks

"...Ghostland Observatory, hyper-literate folkie Suzanne Vega, and four-time Grammy-winner Pat Benatar and hubby Neil Giraldo...."

Feb. 5, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Illumine Honorees Announced

Douglas Brinkley, Sarah Bird, Joe Ely to be awarded

"...Darryl Tocker, who’ll receive the Luminary Award for literary patron (Tocker is the Executive Director of the Tocker Foundation,..."

Aug. 19, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Trustees Talk Educational Philosophy

AISD board and staff clash over concept of privatizing education

"...evisceration of the board's inaction) came up when Superintendent Pat Forgione and staff proposed the radical step of letting..."

March 31, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Savlov's Top Ten Redux Part One: The Good, the Badass, and the Weirder

Savlov's other Top Ten

"...Unclean! Beware! Steer clear!" Frankly, I much prefer Brian Trenchard-Smith's Australia:..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

The Backstage Crew

Council Candidates' Consultants Direct the Show

"...put Brigid Shea into office, while Stanley gilded the pathway for then-environmentalist councilmember Jackie Goodman. The result was the..."

April 11, 1997 News Feature

Cumulative Staff Box

"...Music Editors: Brent Grulke, Rob Patterson, Raoul Hernandez..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...need attention. You want headliners? Here, take Sonic Youth, anticipating the May release of A Thousand Leaves for Geffen...."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Are You Decent?

Dudley & Bob and the footsoldiers in the FCC's war on pop culture

"..."community standards," appeals to "prurient interests," and in a "patently offensive way" describes sexual conduct or excretory function without..."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Dancing About Architecture

The Austin Music Awards firm up the line-up, while Ozzy Osbourne sneaks in the SXSW back door with the film conference.

"...and join in on any sing-alongs. (I wonder if Pat Blashill will show up to not take pictures?) For..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...in Doggett; we're happy to take this opportunity to pat the Congressman on the back.U.S. Rep., District 21: John..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"We need to wear goggles." –..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...and the good we are doing, and to have patience in this difficult, noble, and necessary cause."– President George..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature

All Over Me

"...Cole Hauser, Wilson Cruz, Ann Dowd, Leisha Hailey and Pat Briggs. Claude (Folland) is the sort of teenage girl..."

July 4, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Thirty Years on Location

An overview of the Texas Film Commission, which has been wedding film production and the state economy for 30 years.

"...But it wasn't until Governor Preston Smith (himself a former theatre owner from Lubbock), with assistance..."

June 15, 2001 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...law repealed a decade ago. Todd debated bike advocate Patrick Goetz on the issue Tuesday night; the Dionysium sponsored..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature

Dancing About Architecture

101X fires program director Alan Smith; Man's Ruin ain't coming back after all.

"...eight months at the station, 101X program director Alan Smith was fired Friday in what was those in the..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Page Two: Making Their Marks

Austin loses two legends in one week

"...loud enthusiast, entrepreneur, and creative force. Luke leaves behind Pat Mares, his partner, best friend, co-worker, co-cook, and co-conspirator,..."

July 2, 2010 Column by Louis Black

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...unthinkable not to have a Guinness during a St. Patrick's Day parade. Yes, I admit to holding a Guinness...."

March 17, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

"...2002. That was the Monday decision of District Judge Pat Priest, who dismissed the election code charge against DeLay..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...reason of insanity on Tuesday. When police found Ngai spattered with Martin's blood, he continually repeated "computer chip," and..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature

2004 ACL Fest Guide

Everything you need to know

"...calling them "opportunities," but we still call them "conflicts." Patty Griffin or soul legend Solomon Burke? Franz Ferdinand or..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Music Feature

Naked City

"...system of caring for the county's poor and uninsured patients. County Probate Judge Guy Herman said organizers plan to..."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Rape saga redux and other local imbroglios.

"...Gus Garcia's recent cheap shots at AISD superintendent Pat Forgione ["Naked City: Garcia Rates AISD 'Unacceptable,'" Oct. 19]..."

Oct. 26, 2001 Column

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"...Two men and their dates find their anticipated night of passion impeded by an all-night search for..."

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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