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Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature

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"...SAFED: Todd Haynes; with Julianne Moore, Xander Berkeley, Peter Friedman, James LeGros, Mary Carver, Susan Norman, Kate McGregor..."

Sept. 22, 1995 News Feature

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, August 7-13

"...spirit irritates their demons," says actor and director Denzel Washington. "When you shine bright, some won't enjoy the shadow..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Column by Rob Brezsny

Texas Book Festival 2019: The Full Lineup

Malcolm Gladwell, Sonia Sotomayor, John Grisham, and 300 more

"...FOG Carolina Hinojosa-Cisneros BECOMING COZTōTōTL John Hodgman MEDALLION STATUS Peter Hotez VACCINES DID NOT CAUSE RACHEL'S AUTISM Pam Houston..."

Aug. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Prodigy

Childhood possession horror leaves us in two minds

"...Schilling, Brittany Allen, Jackson Robert Scott, Colm Feore and Peter Mooney...."

Feb. 8, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...Fri. 16, Iron Bear, 9pm Alex Peterson's niche can't be pinned down. He deftly navigates uncomfortable..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

SXSW Film Releases First Wave of Panels

The Mr. Robot crew are back

"...perusal of the panels this year sees Scandal's Kerry Washington discussing the new rules of social stardom, and Austin-based..."

Oct. 20, 2015 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

SXSW Music: Second List

243 + 171 = as many acts as the last two ATX fests combined

"...Mobb, Elvis Depressedly, and Snootie Wild. Iconic NYC DJ Peter Rosenberg returns yet again despite not being a rapper..."

Nov. 18, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Housecore Horror Calls for More 'Saw

'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2' revs, plus VHS and 35mm joy

"...Giallo, former programmer at the Grindhouse Theater in Tacoma Washington, will be running special screening sessions in the VHS..."

Aug. 14, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Clean Is as Clean Does

Austin's success against sealants starts a trend

"..."The city helped solve the mystery," said USGS hydrologist Peter Van Metre, who, with his colleague Barbara Mahler, joined..."

June 20, 2014 News Column by Michael King

An Arbitrary Nation: Part 7

Journalists and political commentators largely ignore the facts they know

"...30% to 70% of their time (Constitution USA With Peter Sagal, PBS, May 28)...."

Aug. 9, 2013 Column by Michael Ventura

Theatre Thinker

In the online dialogue about the art of the stage, Travis Bedard is a star

"...cites his "wise words" and "vehemently passionate response[s]"; current Washington Post and former New York Times theatre critic Peter..."

Jan. 18, 2013 Arts Feature by Dan Solomon

SXSW 2012 Film Lineup Announced

'21 Jump Street' selected as Centerpiece Film

"...become the biggest writers in the City. Cast: Tashiana Washington, Ty Hickson, Meeko, Zoe Lescaze, Sam Soghor (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 1, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Hickenlooper Lobbies for 'Casino Jack'

George Hickenlooper on his Jack Abramoff film

"...structure: It tells the story of the downfall of Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff. Kevin Spacey stars as Abramoff and..."

Jan. 5, 2011 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

'Steinway to Hell'

Just the two leaders of the Golden Hornet Project and a pair of pianos

"...all corners of Austin's creative scene, Graham Reynolds and Peter Stopschinski probably need no introduction, but let's introduce them..."

July 9, 2010 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Page Two: Everlasting Love

Our annual ode to South by Southwest

"...Friends; Sarah Jarosz with special guest; the Explosives with Peter Lewis and Stu Cook; Mother Falcon; and an All-Star..."

March 5, 2010 Column by Louis Black

Liquid Assets

Spend money on the gifts instead of the wine this holiday season

"...Columbia Crest Two Vines Shiraz ($9). It comes from Washington state's Columbia River Valley, an area with the long,..."

Dec. 26, 2008 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Rude Mechs

The Rudes' next show gets tapped for a prestigious New Play Development Project

"...launched by the federal agency in partnership with the Washington, D.C., theatre Arena Stage. It's intended to form, according..."

Nov. 7, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Two Towers, Six Years, and 16 Millimeters

The remarkable journey – and uncertain toll – of Steve Bilich's 'Native New Yorker'

"...towers, I went directly west to Greenwich and then Washington and saw the smoke billowing off toward Brooklyn. And..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Rendition

Intelligent and well-meaning, Rendition is nevertheless an oversimplified and uneven attempt to arouse righteous indignation among its viewers.

"...Gavin Hood. Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Jake Gyllenhaal, Omar Metwally, Peter Sarsgaard, Meryl Streep, Alan Arkin, Igal Naor, Zineb Oukach..."

Oct. 19, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer

Although it tries mightily to top 2005's origin story by introducing fanboy favorite the Silver Surfer, this film is nevertheless relentlessly dull and curiously bombastic.

"...Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis, Julian McMahon, Kerry Washington, Doug Jones, Laurence Fishburne and Andre Braugher. I grew..."

June 22, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Wednesday Sleepers

The 'Chronicle' says see these SXSW acts directly afterwards

"...David Wingo garnered attention scoring acclaimed indie films George Washington and All the Real Girls, and his songs on..."

March 9, 2007 Music Feature

Film News

It's dry as a bone out there, but this verdant pasture of industry info and celebrity gossip is no mirage

"...and more info is at www.agliff.org... UT grad student Peter Malof's first short, "Derek's Appeal," starring his 12-year-old son,..."

Aug. 25, 2006 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...ads. The Free Enterprise Fund, a less-government group in Washington, launched the ad campaign in response to a grand..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature

Ray

Ray Charles, we can't stop loving you, even though this formulaic biopic lacks your original style.

"...Directed by: Taylor Hackford. Starring: Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina King, Clifton Powell, Harry J. Lennix, Bokeem Woodbine,..."

Oct. 29, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Peter Paul & Mary

"...Peter Paul & MaryCarry It On (Rhino) On their 2002..."

May 7, 2004 Music Review by Melanie Haupt

Short Cuts

SXSW Film 04 is here. Where are you?

"...to enter the hallowed ranks include actress Judith Ivey (Washington Square, Devil's Advocate), to be inducted by Treat Williams;..."

March 12, 2004 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Naked City

Former guv's aide says Dubya wasn't entirely ignorant of the facts when he put people to death!

"...has taken yet another turn. In the July 29 Washington Post, staff writer Peter Carlson delves into the story..."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...on the conservative side, occasionally), to liberals such as Peter Jennings and Tom Brokaw, who always slant the "news"..."

July 18, 2003 Column

Live From SXSW's Screening Room

"...RAISING VICTOR VARGASD: Peter Sollett; with Victor Rasuk, Judy Marte, Melonie Diaz, Altagracia..."

March 14, 2003 Screens Feature by Trae Stanley

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