The Ottoman Lieutenant

Corny romance set during the Armenian Genocide

"...hearing Dr. Jude Gresham (Hartnett) make an impassioned fundraising pitch for his Christian mission and clinic. In an early..."

March 10, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Whale Rider

This quietly powerful tale of youthful female empowerment in New Zealand is based on a cornerstone Maori myth.

"...quietly powerful tale of youthful female empowerment is a pitch-perfect example of how to craft a personally resonant film..."

June 27, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Pumpkin

"...Schizophrenia is never pleasant to observe, but Pumpkin, a dark-as-pitch comedy that frequently veers into corny sentimentality, probably would..."

July 12, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Draft Day

Baseball season arrives with Kevin Costner playing a football GM. Blasphemy!

"...The people waited patiently. Their god of baseball movies had gone..."

April 11, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Where's the Joy in 'Super Fun Night'?

ABC's new show gets the comedy kiss-of-death: It's boring

"...the new comedy created by and starring Bridesmaids and Pitch Perfect standout Rebel Wilson, made it to air is..."

Oct. 2, 2013 Screens Post by Aleksander Chan

DVDanger: Mohawk

Ted Geoghegan on blood and lessons in his historical drama

"...tick. For Ted Geoghegan, it's period pieces in which people die in remote places. "How about that," he said...."

April 19, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

The real Parnassus of this story is director Terry Gilliam, who salvaged his movie despite the sudden death of his star, Heath Ledger, midway through shooting.

"...of Tony, the name of Ledger’s character who entices people to part with their money and trip through the..."

Jan. 8, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Bella

This two-person character study features lovely performances that are models of restraint in what otherwise might have been a soppy melodrama.

"...for what is essentially a character study of two people. This only adds to the nuance and sense of..."

Oct. 26, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Straight Out of Brooklyn

"...the screen were inspired by the lives of real people Rich knew. Then he went out and told some..."

June 28, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin FC Fans, Assemble

MLS’s 27th franchise hits the pitch with multiple supporters’ groups backing them

"...with the supporters' groups than the teams on the pitch...."

Jan. 29, 2021 Arts Feature by Eric Goodman

The Beautiful Game

The scene at Fado's was a madhouse for the Champions League Final

"...to take center stage. An event so massive that people around the world stop what they are doing for..."

May 23, 2008 Sports Post by Christopher Bond

Bad Manners

"...Bad Manners delights in dragging its bland, respectable Volvo People into escalating rounds of psychosexually warped game-playing that reveal..."

Feb. 5, 1999 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Austin FC Launches ATXFC Artist Initiative

New program shows soccer club's support for creativity in the city

"...attention is fully focused on what's happening on the pitch, but that doesn't mean Austin FC isn't thinking about..."

May 25, 2021 Arts Post by Robert Faires

A Bigger View With Blindspotting

How Rafael Casal and Daveed Diggs on making the small screen bigger

"...the idea out-of-hand, even though they headed to the pitch meeting firmly against it. Casal recalled, "We walked in..."

July 17, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Looking Like Texas

District 51's Eddie Rodriguez represents the future of the state's people and policies

"...a floor fight, Rodriguez uses the increasing opportunities to pitch his income tax bill...."

March 4, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin Film Festival Q&A: Claudia Black on Time Now

When picking people and places is as important as the script

"...of the project, or the budget. It's about the people."..."

Oct. 22, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Evan Smith on the Secret of Texas Tribune’s Success

Founder and CEO on the present and future of nonprofit journalism

"...A pitch meeting with Evan Smith resides somewhere between a very..."

March 13, 2019 News Post by Michael King

2011: Bring It On

Celebrities dish up their New Year's resolutions

"...some high-profile Austinites – musicians, artists, socialites, politicians, business people – for their New Year's resolutions or wishes. For..."

Dec. 28, 2010 Chronolog Post by R.U. Steinberg

Destroyer’s Dan Bejar Goes Goth

“I can’t imagine writing another batch of songs like this again”

"...allusions and contorted wordplay, delivered through a distinct nasal pitch and often elaborate arrangements. Last year’s 11th LP as..."

Jan. 11, 2018 Music Post by Doug Freeman

DVDanger: Nick Damici Sees Late Phases

Werewolves, contact lenses, and the Hap and Leonard series

"...widower/werewolf killer of Late Phases, doesn't get along with people too well. That's maybe why Nick Damici liked playing..."

Nov. 23, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Barbecue Crash Course Kicked Off Interactive for 5th Year

Central Texas barbecue feast greeted Interactive guests on arrival

"...Central Texas barbecue legends, and the rains (and the people) will come..."

March 13, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger

Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added

"...you had to get rid of all the toxic people in your life? Not when they're the Toxic Avenger,..."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: Ava's Possession

SXSW 2015 horror hits VOD

"...starting writing possession-recovery horror-comedy Ava's Possession, he said, "The pitch to myself was Rosemary's Baby meets Memento...."

March 5, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The AggreGAYtor: August 7

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Oklahoma queers the pitch for marriage, Rice U gets a leg over, and..."

Aug. 7, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Don't Let Up, Texas Obama Director Says

"This race is going to tighten up," Sepúlveda warns

"...is going to tighten up. We started to hear people say, ‘Oh, I guess we don’t need to go..."

Oct. 20, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Astros Defeat the Express, 6-4, in Round Rock

"...bars and nightclubs, hanging out with musicians and other people who think the sun is only a rumor, and..."

March 30, 2007 Sports Post by Christopher Gray

War of Words

Hays County planning battle turns into a war of words.

"...two years, we've really seen the growth ... and people are going to figure out this is a great..."

July 7, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Männkitchen Pepper Cannon vs. The Horse Leg

When the spicy dust is clear, only one will be left standing

"...CERN or the star-craving mad technowizardry of SpaceX, the people behind Männkitchen want you to regard their so-called Pepper..."

Dec. 1, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Film Festival Review: C’mon C’mon

Joaquin Phoenix's avuncular turn avoids cloying family clichés

"...The pitch for C’mon C’mon isn’t surprising territory for director Mike..."

Oct. 25, 2021 Screens Post by Trace Sauveur

How Rooster Teeth Built Meaningful Diversity Into gen:LOCK

Austin studio emphasizes representation in its animated show

"...taking time, making the effort, and asking the right people the right questions...."

July 10, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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