Paradox Players' The Mountaintop

In this powerful production of Katori Hall's drama, MLK wrestles with his life's meaning – and maybe an angel

"...between the two of them. Christopher is a booming presence, what you'd want of your MLK, filling the space..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Arts Review by Laura Jones

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...the modern-day world. One trend we noticed was the presence of a strong female protagonist fighting off everything from..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Miss Americana

Officially sanctioned documentary gets us a little closer to TayTay

"...Perhaps the most charming element, beyond the constant presence of Swift’s cat, are the moments capturing Swift’s songwriting..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Movie Review by Ed Travis

The Sonata

Musical mystery in this Gothic romance

"...he has protected; other times, he is a menacing presence, a lumbering shadow that towers and glowers over her...."

Jan. 10, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Congressional Campaign Fundraising [UPDATE]

Senate and House candidates late-posted dollars

"...reports no fundraising and apparently has no online campaign presence...."

Oct. 17, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Death Watch: Is Randall Mays "Competent" to Die?

Trial court stays execution to consider if he's mentally unfit, again

"...reads, "In response to that comment, Jim, in my presence, told her, 'If I ever catch you messing around..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Rodney Reed's Lawyers Request Withdrawal of November Execution Date

Two new witnesses have come forward with additional information

"...reads, “In response to that comment, Jim, in my presence, told her ‘If I ever catch you messing around..."

Oct. 7, 2019 News Post by Brant Bingamon

American Dreamer

Jim Gaffigan shows a flair for darkness, but this rideshare thriller stays in neutral

"...good-humored popular persona. It’s intellectually understandable, although that comedic presence lurks like an 800-pound gorilla in the vehicle. Although..."

Sept. 20, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Michael Ray Charles' New Art Asks Hard Questions About Race and America

The internationally acclaimed artist returns to Austin with new work that, as ever, leaves us asking ourselves what we see

"...he lived here, much of it as a quiet presence teaching art at the University of Texas. You need..."

Sept. 13, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Aquarela

Incredible documentary is a song of the power of water

"...defining contradiction of the element, perilous in both its presence and absence), this is one song of water we..."

Sept. 6, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Austin at Large: Digital Spills in the Silicon Hills

On Austin’s – and our own – awkward relationship with tech

"...few things people did like about the city's digital presence – some cool stuff made possible by the city's..."

Sept. 6, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference

Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people

"...With its strong presence in the Legislature, ALEC has "maintained a vise-like grip..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

A War on Passivity: Rick Alverson and Tye Sheridan Climb The Mountain

The confrontational director challenges audiences to work once again

"...He is not simply passive: He is a reactive presence, often a void, constantly difficult to read – a..."

Aug. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Stuber

Buddy cop action-comedy isn’t making many friends

"...and fizzles on the action front despite the incendiary presence of Indonesian actor/stunt coordinator Uwais of The Raid fame...."

July 12, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Anna

International ass-kickery with a strong but beautiful female lead? Luc Besson, back on his sh*t again.

"...of cinema by reprehensible (and still-active) creators. Given the presence of genre-bending titles like The Professional and La Femme..."

June 28, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil

A taste of Eighties-style buddy-cop action-comedy hits all the right faces

"...a low growl of a voice and an imposing presence – pure Wilson Fisk, aka Marvel's merciless Kingpin. When..."

June 21, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Dark Phoenix

The X-Men finally leave the silver screen with a story they already told

"...flat. It's fortunate that Turner is such a fiery presence because Chastain as Vuk, leader of the D'Bari (the..."

June 7, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Ma

Octavia Spencer subverts expectations and racist tropes in this fun horror

"...her murderous rampage. Spencer is an undeniably warm screen presence, and her role in Ma seems positioned as an..."

May 31, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Master Z: Ip Man Legacy

Latest in the Ip Man series moves away from the Wing Chun legend himself

"...culture as a form of self-defense, and Bautista's hulking presence serves as a reminder of what Chinese citizens were..."

April 19, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

The Wind

Madness and jealousy on the American Great Plains

"...down with The Wind, Gerard remains a strong, harrowing presence...."

April 5, 2019 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Luv Doc: A Real-Life Swipe Right

There is a difference between being likable and having a neurotic need to be liked

"...are inclined to interpret the slightest acknowledgment of their presence as a real-life swipe right. I don't think I..."

April 5, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

Slut in a Good Way

Charming sex-positive teen comedy is good old shameless fun

"...as the introduction to her song plays out: Her presence exudes a confidence and outright defiance that becomes a..."

March 29, 2019 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

The Mustang

Two wild spirits, man and horse, find peace in the microepic

"...is a masterful performance. Dern is always a welcome presence in any movie, and his flinty old timer/die-hard cowboy..."

March 22, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Draylen Mason Is Still Being Remembered, and How Matters

A year after his death, we should do as Draylen did

"...how they love and miss him and how his "presence is felt every day." Some of this activity was..."

March 22, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Luv Doc: He Doesn’t Listen

The Luv Doc keeps a list to help him remember the things he will soon forget

"...Your husband clearly lacks presence and focus. These are the fundamentals of the communication..."

March 22, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

Dance Repertory Theatre's Fortitude

In this spring concert, a profound and moving tribute to a missing member of the Theatre & Dance Department community

"...so for three years her absence has been a presence in the Winship Drama Building, a collective awareness that..."

March 22, 2019 Arts Review by Robert Faires

50 Years Black & Queer at UT's Black Studies Biennial Conference

Historical analysis of the Caribbean’s queer, black activism

"...in the Queer Caribbean. “The book explores a queer presence in the twin-island republic of Trinidad and Tobago through..."

March 13, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Alex Puente

The Wandering Earth

Chinese sci-fi epic about the hunt for a new sun

"...his work over his family. For another, there’s the presence of Tim (Kai Sui), a biracial character – half..."

March 8, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

The Hole in the Ground

Something evil in the Irish countryside

"...but determined. Meanwhile Markey is extraordinary as the sinister presence in the infant's skin, letting the malice and the..."

March 1, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

In Memoriam: Gina Lalli

Pioneer of Indian classical dance in Austin dies at age 89

"...it that the dances of India had a cultural presence in the city by performing them herself and passing..."

Feb. 19, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

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