The Gray Band

How can a band singing almost exclusively about serial killers engender so much life?

"...pilot – but wherever he landed (England, Belize, the Philippines) he'd call for another copy of that tape. I..."

Jan. 14, 2011 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Target Markets

Apocalypse Now: Full Disclosure

"...were the wearying hallmarks of Coppola's almost comically beleaguered Philippines shoot. The end result proved naysayers (including much of..."

Nov. 26, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Passion Project

Fantastic Fest and its home base the Alamo Drafthouse have only gotten bigger, but its heart – pure and pulpy – stays the same

"...a documentary about Seventies-era exploitation films shot in the Philippines (featuring interviews with Roger Corman). Machete Maidens Unleashed! screens..."

Sept. 24, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Fantastic Fest: 'Machete Maidens Unleashed!'

Q&A with documentarian Mark Hartley

"...AC: The Philippines are still quite a boisterous place. Did you have..."

Sept. 23, 2010 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Foreign & Domestic Food & Drink

Go eat there

"...celery pesto, an incredibly mild coconut vinegar from the Philippines, Man­chego cheese shavings, and a chiffonade of fresh herbs...."

Aug. 13, 2010 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

TV Eye

Even if you're not a fan of war entertainments, The Pacific is a must-watch miniseries

"...the many small islands in the Pacific – the Philippines, the East Indies, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands..."

March 12, 2010 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

The Revolution Will Be Tweeted

Harnessing social media's potential for political change

"...key role in galvanizing the masses, Parry noted. The Philippines – not exactly known as a hotbed for technological..."

March 5, 2010 Screens Feature by Amy Smith

TV Eye

CBS OKs an anti-abortion spot from Christian conservative group Focus on the Family and nixes another from a gay dating site. Foul!

"...of her unborn son during missionary work in the Philippines, she rejected recommendations to have an abortion. Forget for..."

Feb. 5, 2010 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Paul Hanley's Top 10 Crazy-Ass 'Nam Movies

Viva the Nam's co-creator talks about his inspirations

"...their hogs to 'Nam (which looks nothing like the Philippines) and go tear-assin' around lookin' for the Shit. Remember the..."

Jan. 22, 2010 Screens Feature

Plus Some Old Favorites ...

Tastes of Thailand in Central Texas

"...and unique creations, with a few dishes from the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Thai Fresh..."

Oct. 9, 2009 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

The Hightower Report

Reining in Corporate Tax Dodgers; and Doping Racehorses to Win Fast Bucks

"...located in such places as the Caribbean, Liechtenstein, the Philippines, Uruguay, and Labuan – wherever that is...."

May 15, 2009 News Column by Jim Hightower

Lordy Rodriguez: Maybe These Maps and Legends Have Been Misunderstood

The lush maps created by this visual artist aren't real, but they are worth exploring

"...artist whose family moved to the U.S. from the Philippines when he was 3 years old. "Back then, the..."

May 8, 2009 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

There Can Be Only One

Fronting and posting at B-Boy City 16

"...Born in the Philippines but has lived in Austin 27 years. Began B-boying..."

April 10, 2009 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Queen Elizabeth's YouTube channel, the truth behind daylight saving time, and more

"...The Beatles once barely made it out of the Philippines alive. Tired and jet-lagged, they missed an official reception..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Scrabble champions, Manila (hemp) folders, grapefruit-scented sweat, and more

"...were originally made. The plant is native to the Philippines and is named after its capital city...."

Feb. 6, 2009 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Beyond Black-Eyed Peas

Eating lucky for New Year's

"...right after midnight are considered fair game). In the Philippines, you need to have the table covered with as..."

Dec. 26, 2008 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Luv Doc Recommends: Apocalypse Wow!

The Compound, Saturday, October 11, 2008

"...after more than 200 days of slogging around the Philippines in monsoon season, Coppola would get serious about stomping..."

Oct. 10, 2008 Column by The Luv Doc

A Place to Gather Again

The Long Center recycles not only Palmer Auditorium's materials but also its civic purpose

"...steel, the stage house and foundation, mahogany from the Philippines, marble from an Italian quarry no longer being mined,..."

March 21, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Ambush in Austin

George Strait live

"...Manilla, Ali and Joe Frazier’s heavyweight sequel in the Philippines the following year, pingponged through my much clearer head...."

Jan. 11, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Holywood Squares?

A local church rents out the Alamo Drafthouse South for a conference on Christians and film

"...And having spent much of his adolescence in the Philippines, where his parents worked as Christian missionaries, Haack is..."

April 13, 2007 Screens Feature by Toddy Burton

The Hightower Report

Politicizing U.S. Attorneys; and Ambassador Spic and Span

"...a dream" speech. She has also traveled to the Philippines to distribute sewing machines to small businesses, and this..."

March 23, 2007 News Column by Jim Hightower

Happenings

March 8, 2007 - Wednesday, March 14

"...PHILIPPINES FOOD AID BENEFIT Proceeds from tonight's performances benefit the..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature

Skewed Expectations

Alex Espinoza on Still Water Saints

"...Jessica Hagedorn. It's this wonderful book set in the Philippines with different narrators telling the story. I wanted each..."

March 2, 2007 Books Feature by Belinda Acosta

Memories of Philippine Kitchens

"...a comprehensive guide to the household kitchens of the Philippines, a wonderful cookbook that brings the culinary bounty and..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Food Review by Mick Vann

After a Fashion

Is our Stephen turning over some new leaves before the new year? What was more horrifying? Karaoke or ear-candling?

"...you, but try the white shell lamps from the Philippines, $175-295. Turquoise Door (1208 S. Congress) has gorgeous jewelry..."

Dec. 15, 2006 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

The Austin Asian Film Festival

Through Sunday, Nov. 12

"...Evolution of a Filipino Family (Philippines)*..."

Nov. 10, 2006 Screens Feature

Page Two: Seasons Change, and So Do We

Our sports blog commences, 'SXSW Presents' continues, and Priest unmasks the past

"...which, no matter how well-intentioned, turned very sour (the Philippines). The major scandal of the period was the Teapot..."

Oct. 6, 2006 Column by Louis Black

The Hightower Report

You don't have to be a gabillionaire to maximize your philanthropic impact; and White House's favorite government contractor mistreating foreign workers in Iraq.

"...thousands into Iraq from southern India, Thailand, and the Philippines to work for Halliburton on U.S. bases as cooks,..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Column by Jim Hightower

My Favorite Year

In an extraordinary season of four premieres, playwright Robert Schenkkan brings UT, his old school, a new screwball comedy

"...they find themselves in Cuba in 1898 and the Philippines in 1901 and Vietnam in 1968 and outside Baghdad..."

Nov. 4, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Asian Film Festival 2

Nov. 3-6

"...ASTIG, (Philippines), 11pmSaturday, Nov. 5 Texas Union: Free Screenings..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

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