Damned in the USA

"...Association and artists Robert Mapplethorpe and Andres Serrano (whose “Piss Christ” photograph of a crucifix submerged in urine single-handedly..."

Jan. 15, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Roadkill

Auntie Christ

"...abandon with machete wit. The relentless attack of Auntie Christ's Life Could Be a Dream (Lookout) is at once..."

Aug. 15, 1997 Music Feature

Postmarks

Death Penalty Violates Constitution

"...let me say one thing. If you are a Christian, try following Jesus' example. ... Try loving others instead..."

Jan. 29, 1999 Column

Thomas Kinkade Was the World's Biggest Selling Painter. Art for Everybody Asks Why.

Shedding light on the superstar of schmaltz

"...and God and Country and Beauty" resonated with white, Christian, middle Americans who were getting riled up by Jesse..."

March 10, 2023 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Far From Respectable: Dave Hickey and His Art

In this new book, the iconoclastic art critic gets the respect he deserves

"...– loudly festering by the early 1990s. Andres Serrano's Piss Christ (just as it sounds) threatened to slash funding..."

May 28, 2021 Arts Feature by Barbara Purcell

You're a Mean One, Mister Governor

Bah, humbug! Abbott kicks Founding Fathers out of Capitol.

"...major honor, especially considering that the Legislature places a Christmas tree in both chambers, but keeps the Menorah outside..."

Dec. 24, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Gazing Back at Other Worlds Austin

Time Lapse dominates Cthulhie awards, plus festival highlights

"...in Canada, with a B-plot referencing Andres Serrano's infamous Piss Christ and the recent beheadings of journalists, and a..."

Dec. 13, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Art

The first production by the new Penfold Theatre Company reveals a company of fine actors capable of very fine work

"...nobody's bringing up classic debate points like Andres Serrano's Piss Christ. This is a French play, and these men..."

June 6, 2008 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

A Tale of Two Cities: Toronto vs. Seattle

"...Holy living Christ! T.J. Ford’s back, and back in a big damn..."

Feb. 11, 2008 Sports Post by Andy Denham

Money for the Movies

The film production incentive bill is getting closer to being passed - but who will be excluded?

"...Then Ogden raised the controversy around Andres Serrano's famous Piss Christ (but seemed leery of naming it out loud)..."

April 16, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Sxsw

"...like good chicken-fried steak. (Brazos Street Stage, 7pm) -- Christopher Gray..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Mark Killian's "Future Planning"

Second Place winner

"..."Can you handle the smell of boiling piss in your passenger seat all summer?" he replies...."

Feb. 19, 2016 Arts Feature by Mark Killian

That’s So Cool: Celebrating Bob Johnston

The late producer’s staggering output somehow excluded his own renown

"...a pact: At a certain time they would all piss their pants!..."

Aug. 20, 2015 Music Post by Louis Black

Thanks, Canada

Blood-soaked nights on the road to punk rock with the Krum Bums

"...We dance like fools and piss everyone off. At some point in the night, Jake..."

July 11, 2008 Music Feature by David Rodriguez

In Defense of Paul McCartney

Milquetoast Balladeer or Songwriting Stud?

"...threw a fit, calling him smug and a braggart. Christ, what do they want? Had he been more modest,..."

Dec. 15, 1995 Music Feature

Scott H. Biram

"...baptismal rap on "Gotta Get to Heaven" and the Christ-conjuring country choir of "When I Die" on the same..."

Feb. 7, 2014 Music Review by Kevin Curtin

Horns Win Thriller at Kansas, Yes Kansas

Case McCoy comes off the bench to lead 21-17 comeback

"...half to stop the ramming. The Horns' problem was piss-poor playcalling and an ineffective QB David Ash, who was..."

Oct. 27, 2012 Sports Post by Michael Corcoran

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...now convicted felon) Tom DeLay can't even take a piss without bragging. Last week, after lengthy closing arguments (prolonged..."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Feature

Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue, Everything

What do Grupo Fantasma, Brownout, and Ocote Soul Sounds have in common? Prince, Maceo Parker, and Larry Harlow!

"...this one reality, but there are monks who can piss on rocks and evaporate them. There are people including..."

June 13, 2008 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...might have gone in with the mistaken impression that Christopher Gray knew what he was talking about. Fortunately, he..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Column

Austin Confessions

Chris Gray gets laid.

"...then picked up the pace even more on "Jesus Christ (With Signs Following)." Max Johnston's banjo and fiddle danced..."

March 9, 2001 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Jesus Christ God Damn! He was joking with the crowd, you..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Column

Postmarks

The Real Obscenity

"..."words of wisdom" ["Postmarks," Vol. 18, No. 32]. Republican Christians outnumber the rest of us, huh? Well, that explains..."

April 30, 1999 Column

Texas Platters

"..."Salem" featuring vocals by one young Chris Geppert (aka Christopher Cross), the overall dynamic, remixed into the Nineties by..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Music Review

Postmarks

Bergstorm

"...but obviously you don't realize how many people you piss off with these things. It screams of greed and..."

Jan. 24, 1997 Column

311 Story in Error

"...right on in pointing out her ignorance. But Jesus Christ, don't stop writing and/or leave town! I always enjoyed..."

Oct. 25, 1996 Column

Sitting Around on "The Corner"

Drive, They Said

"...the extra cast's better-looking blondes. Making my choice between Christ and the coffee trailer, perhaps to share a drink..."

Aug. 9, 1996 Screens Feature by Andy Langer