Iron Chef Alamo Battle: 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles'

Chefs of steel steal the show

"...Iron Chef battle based on the John Hughes classic, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, between Alamo corporate Executive Chef John..."

Nov. 11, 2011 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

If only you could take a magic carpet ride

"...points: the Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Lane, and the corner of 15th and Trinity. The city is..."

Nov. 16, 2012 Features Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bill of the Week: Planes, High-Speed Trains or Automobiles

Let the lobbyist death match begin

"...Senate Bill 973, Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe..."

Feb. 24, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Put the T and V in Thanksgiving

Holiday specials to ease you through the food coma and into the weekend

"...It's the day before Thanksgiving, and there on your chair, you're already zoned out, but..."

Nov. 29, 2013 Screens Feature by Monica Riese

Allez Cuisine and John Candy

Planes, Trains and Iron Chef Austin

"...Clearly, 24 Diner's Chef Andrew Curren is a battling man...."

Nov. 9, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Pros and Cons of Hitchhiking

Hannah Fidell travels The Long Dumb Road

"...Austin resident, who filmed her breakthrough films A Teacher and 6 Years here, explained, "It's a drive I've definitely..."

Nov. 16, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

ATX6 Makes It to Asia and Back All in One Piece

Local music ambassadors “made it in and out just in time”

"...an open book, especially when it comes to challenges and anxieties. This didn’t manifest until a series of traumatic..."

March 11, 2020 Music Post by Leslie Sisson

The Long Dumb Road

The road may be dumb, but at least it's fun

"...Revolori, Jason Mantzoukas, Taissa Farmiga, Grace Gummer, Casey Wilson and Ron Livingston...."

Nov. 16, 2018 Movie Review by Danielle White

Wagons East

"...Directed by: Peter Markle. Starring: John Candy, Richard Lewis, Robert Picardo, John C. McGinley, Ellen Greene,..."

Sept. 2, 1994 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Paramount Summer Classics Are Back!

Celebration of classic cinema with Brando, Hitchcock, and 1971

"...that include the best movies that celebrate the gold and silver anniversaries this year...."

May 19, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Birth of Formula One – Austin

Some welcome the new offspring, and some don't, but the high-speed newcomer is at the starting gate

"...Two and a half years ago, Austinites heard for the first..."

Nov. 16, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Review: The Long Dumb Road

Hannah Fidell's road trip comedy makes all the right stops

"...Long Dumb Road isn’t exactly breaking new ground. It’s Planes, Trains, and Automobiles with 21st century updates, yet it’s..."

Oct. 27, 2018 Screens Post by Danielle White

We Have an Issue: Life’s Rich Pageant

In praise of people watching, and a face to follow on film

"...conviviality, the feeling of being part of something larger, and the sheer pleasure in gawking at fellow humans. (Dogs,..."

May 21, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Austin Film Festival Review: Into the Dark: Pilgrim

Blumhouse/Hulu stage a historical home invasion holiday

"...always be on a lower tier, defined by travel and tryptophan – plus it doesn't really have a great..."

Nov. 1, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Farmers Market Report: November 17

Gearing up for Thanksgiving

"...is poised to take over downtown Austin this weekend, and there will be street closures on Second, Third, and..."

Nov. 15, 2012 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

'The NFL Beat': 2012 Draft Needs

An inside look at all 32 teams

"...This is "The NFL Beat" and I have friends in 32 places. It is draft..."

Feb. 11, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Crossroads 3

I went up to the Crossroads – and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – fell down on my knees

"...Cleveland and Harvey Pekar are one and the same: head..."

July 2, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Me Talk Dirty One Day

Bryan Poyser and Jacob Vaughan come clean on their 'Dear Pillow'

"...but related characters search for the meaning of life and a good cup of coffee. It is called Slacker...."

Sept. 3, 2004 Screens Feature by John Pierson

Turkey Day Movie Time-Outs

Alamo screens 'Chicken Run,' 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles'

"...further than these two family-friendly holiday classics, Chicken Run and Planes, Trains & Automobiles...."

Nov. 21, 2012 Screens Post by Eli Black

Unaccompanied Minors

Calling John Hughes: Former Freaks and Geekster Paul Feig has got your number.

"...Shephard, Dominique Saldana, Paget Brewster, Rob Corddry, Jessica Walter and Teri Garr. The Breakfast Club in The Terminal? Home..."

Dec. 8, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Correction on Pedicab Fares

"...Dear Editor, Hello, I am a pedicabber in Austin and I would like to request a revision to your..."

Nov. 15, 2012 Postmarks

Drunk Bus

Unlikely friends comedy makes all the right turns

"...Directed by: John Carlucci and Brandon LaGanke. Starring: Charlie Tahan, Pineapple Tangaroa, Sarah Mezzanotte,..."

May 21, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Green or Greenwash?

COTA agrees to "sustainability" at F1, but is it the real deal?

"...want the deal to reflect Austin's commitment to sustainability, and ... I want the F1 site to be seen..."

Nov. 16, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Tall Drink of Water

Stars we love at the Paramount Summer Classic Film series

"...Sweet as Candy..."

May 16, 2014 Screens Feature by Ashley Moreno

2004 Paramount Theatre Summer Film Series

Clip and save

"...Admission for screenings is $6, and one ticket is good for an individual screening or..."

May 21, 2004 Screens Feature

The Adventures of Tintin: Season One

Gift Guide: On Tintin, that intrigue-chasing young reporter

"...it go. At age 9, I saw in those black-and-white serialized installments of his globe-trotting escapades a king's ransom..."

Dec. 2, 2011 Screens Feature by Robert Faires

What Are You Looking At?

Thanksgiving viewing guide

"...reliever of familial tensions. It fills the awkward silences and provides soothing white noise for tryptophan comas, drowns out..."

Nov. 25, 2011 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Identity Thief

Melissa McCarthy is a comic storm system to Jason Bateman's straight man in this latest variation on the road trip from hell.

"...Directed by: Seth Gordon. Starring: Jason Bateman, Melissa McCarthy, Amanda Peet, Jon Favreau, “T.I.” Harris, Genesis Rodriguez, John Cho,..."

Feb. 8, 2013 Movie Review by Louis Black

Jingle All the Way

"...Sinbad, Phil Hartman, Rita Wilson, Robert Conrad, Martin Mull and James Belushi. Jingle All the Way is yet another..."

Nov. 29, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Due Date

Road comedy hits the sweet spot with Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis.

"...Michelle Monaghan, Jamie Foxx, Juliette Lewis, Danny McBride, RZA and Matt Walsh. Due Date is the comedy delivered by..."

Nov. 5, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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