Win Win

Paul Giamatti stars in this dark comedy from the director of The Station Agent and The Visitor.

"...Directed by: Tom McCarthy. Starring: Paul Giamatti, Amy Ryan, Alex Shaffer, Bobby Cannavale, Jeffrey Tambor,..."

April 8, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

We'll Be Here for the Rest of Our Lives: A Swingin' Showbiz Saga

The Late Show With David Letterman bandleader spills some beans

"...the Rest of Our Lives: A Swingin' Showbiz sagaby Paul Shaffer with David Ritz Flying Dolphin Press, 322 pp.,..."

Dec. 4, 2009 Music Review by Margaret Moser

Luv Doc Recommends: 'Hammy and the Kids'

La Zona Rosa, Sunday, September 5, 2010

"...sidekick. Think of it this way: Canada is the Paul Shaffer to America's Letterman. Would it surprise you to..."

Sept. 3, 2010 Column by The Luv Doc

After a Fashion

What do Osama Bin Laden, Aretha Franklin, and Blue Genie Art Industries have in common? Absolutely nothing, but go ahead and read about them anyway.

"...our well-manicured fingers crossed for her. Frankly, I thought Paul Shaffer looked wonderful. Like a diminutive pimp, yes, but..."

Feb. 28, 2003 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

The Mob House Rules

Trail of Dead introduces their new epic release to the world

"...an award for his race car team, but stand-in Paul Shaffer is properly stoked. Like a lot of people,..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Off the Record

Max Dropout's garage-punk festival levels Beerland to Ground Zero; David Letterman hosts a Late Show spectacular at Antone's; What Made Milwaukee Famous grapples with success on second LP

"...Late Show at Antone's last Saturday night with bandleader Paul Shaffer alongside Asleep at the Wheel. Musical guests included..."

Dec. 7, 2007 Music Column by Austin Powell

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...Susan Streitfield; with Tilda Swinton, Amy Madigan, Karen Sillas, Paulina Porizkova...."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Sittin' On Top Of The World

"...intensified during the afternoon rehearsal session. When we arrived, Paul Shaffer and his band were onstage with Bonnie Raitt..."

Aug. 13, 1999 Music Feature

SXSW Saturday Showcases

Park your hiney at a Saturday night SXSW showcase

"...Illinois quintet the Orwells, who recently got shamed by Paul Shaffer on Letterman, bring the slo-mo antics of lead..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

The Cult of Ray

Ray Benson steps out from behind the Wheel.

"...or Spicewood. Yep, that was Benson sitting in with Paul Shaffer and the band on Letterman a few weeks..."

July 18, 2003 Music Feature by Joe Nick Patoski

Dancing About Architecture

"...down here. Their shows also drew the attention of Paul Shaffer and whoever books the Rosie O'Donnell show. Finally,..."

Aug. 1, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

El Wizard Adrian Quesada's Multiplicity

Ex-Grupo Fantasma guitarist Adrian Quesada diversifies

"...he snapped a selfie with another musical jack-of-all-trades, band­lead­er Paul Shaffer. The accolades are his due, but Quesada, a..."

July 18, 2014 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

"It Was a Difficult Choice, But..."

The Austin Critics Table named its tops in the arts for 2014

"...not to mention some fine musical commentary by designated Paul Shaffer of the evening Justin Sherburn on the piano..."

June 3, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Playback: Dale Watson Tapes 'Austin City Limits'

Austin country icon finally scores an Austin City Limits taping

"...every time Letterman mentions the Salt Lick, he and Paul Shaffer get sent a bundle of meat...."

Nov. 22, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Wednesday Rewind

Two versions of Black Joe Lewis' “Livin' in the Jungle”

"...Honeybears through “Livin' in the Jungle,” with show bandleader Paul Shaffer adding some additional organ...."

June 15, 2011 Music Post by Austin Powell

The Black Angels Telephone David Letterman

Austin’s psych evangelists offer a late night 'Phosphene Dream'

"...be at LensCrafters the rest of your life”), but Paul Shaffer lead the house band in an encore walk-off..."

Sept. 9, 2010 Music Post by Austin Powell

Ray Davies

SXSW showcase reviews

"...Late Show With David Letterman and did a passable Paul Shaffer impression before playing "In a Moment," one of..."

March 19, 2010 Music Review by Dan Oko

Further Up the Mountain

Heartless Bastards on Letterman tonight

"...has something to do with Ray Benson's connection to Paul Shaffer, but The Late Show with David Letterman has..."

Feb. 10, 2009 Music Post by Austin Powell

Off the Record

The sound of music at the 2008 SXSW Film Conference, Barack Obama boogies back to Texas with Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel, and Bubble Recording sports a diamond

"...On Tuesday, the Wheel bandleader sat in with pal Paul Shaffer on the Late Show With David Letterman, performing..."

Feb. 29, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

It's raining men

"...highwayman in the royal gardens at Kensington.Late Night bandleader Paul Shaffer co-wrote "It's Raining Men."..."

April 29, 2005 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Blues Brothers 2000

"...Erykah Badu, Aretha Franklin, J. Evan Bonifant, Kathleen Freeman, Paul Shaffer and Frank Oz. Along with It's a Mad,..."

Feb. 6, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Return to Chicago House

"...about their name, they'll pretend to do "Pepper" while Paul Shaffer and co. actually play the tune, and then..."

Aug. 9, 1996 Music Column

Amateurs and Old Friends

Tom McCarthy works both angles in his winning third film. Make that Win Winning.

"...is about the creation of an unlikely surrogate family. Paul Giamatti stars as Mike Flaherty, a New Jersey attorney..."

April 8, 2011 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...King Update: In a Nov. 26 decision, District Judge Paul Davis ruled in favor of the Austin Police Assoc.,..."

Dec. 6, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Amadeus

For all its luscious designs and fine actors who work exceptionally hard, Mary Moody Northen Theatre's production of Amadeus winds up more dull than daring

"...got it the first time, thank you. Playwright Peter Shaffer seems not to trust that his audience can handle..."

March 5, 2004 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Naked City

"...• Maverick U.S. Rep. Ron Paul formally declared his candidacy for presidency Monday, saying he..."

March 16, 2007 News Feature

Molly Burch Mixes Heartbroken Narratives and Fifties Pop

Austin newcomer's debut, Please Be Mine, is a quiet triumph

"...Hardy. Drummer Ignacio Guerrero, Dailey Toliver on guitar, Caity Shaffer on bass, and keyboardist Paul Mitchell flesh out warm,..."

Feb. 17, 2017 Music Feature by Libby Webster

The Wicker Man

Notorious director Neil LaBute's well-intentioned but inadvertently silly film starring Nicolas Cage replaces the vague, sinister paganism of the original with a creepy infusion of earth-mother estrogen gone haywire.

"...to no good end. That film, scripted by Anthony Shaffer from his novel, deserves every accolade (and there have..."

Sept. 8, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...Cast: Peter Bubriski, Jay Corcoran, John-Michael Lander, Jeff Miller, Paul Outlaw, Merle Perkins, David Vincent...."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

With the Music Lineup Rolling Out, South by Southwest 2022 Finally Feels Real

Maxo Kream, Monaleo, W.I.T.C.H., and Vitreous Humor highlight drop

"...Dupree (Austin TX) Alien Tango (Murcia SPAIN) ANAVITÓRIA (São Paulo BRAZIL) Andrea Cruz (Puerto Rico PUERTO RICO) Angélica Rahe..."

Oct. 20, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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