Violent Night

David Harbour cracks down hard on the "naughty" list in the Christmas slugfest

"...work. His in-world character seems as surprised at his presence as the audience, and Harbour’s commitment to playing Santa..."

Dec. 2, 2022 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Soundscaper Strawberry Hospital Reclaims an Outcast Genre and Herself

Rate Your Music-faved producer plays Chess Club this Friday

"...or Black Pumas. Despite a determinedly sparse social media presence, Gomez receives weekly messages from fans anyway, crediting her..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Music Feature by Julian Towers

The Banshees of Inisherin

The In Bruges team reunites for a genius tale of friendship gone awry

"...peaceful idyll, the dissension of a nation manifests its presence in ways that are inescapable no matter who or..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

What It Means to Be Funniest Person in Austin

Tyler Groce's victory in the returning comedy contest shows Austin's comedy scene is thriving and diversifying

"...embarrassed to share my notes on Groce's performance: "Great presence, great sentence structure." 2022 marks his third year competing..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez

Cha'keeta B Goes From Running Track to Running Tracks

Multifaceted rapper/entrepreneur looks to take names

"...matched only by her tenacious rap flow. Her magnetic presence transforms a simple burnt orange hair/T-shirt combo coupled with..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Medieval

Brutal historical epic gives gritty, accessible life to a Czech icon

"...and Karel Roden, Foster is a decidedly contemporary screen presence. The robust Czech cast and period detailing sometimes make..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Laal Singh Chaddha

Indian remake of Forrest Gump even more cloying than the original

"...even proud, to let its character be a passive presence. As if simply having him near history when it..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Movie Review by Josh Hurtado

aGLIFF Gets in the Ring With New Wrestling Documentary

Queer film fest announces first six films

"...Of course, Austin filmmakers have a presence, starting with former KVUE reporter Peter Jones, writer/producer of..."

July 23, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Both Sides of the Blade

Roiling, contradictory passions rule in Claire Denis’ latest

"...an enigma for much of the film, an imposing presence because of his absence. When he does step out..."

July 15, 2022 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Official Competition

Cruz and Banderas reunite in this scathing comedy about ego and filmmaking

"...Gastón Duprat as well as Andrés Duprat.) The tantalizing presence of Banderas and Cruz – who both became international..."

July 1, 2022 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Ethan Hawke Teams Up With Local Writer for The Black Phone

The team behind Sinister creates the summer's scariest film

"...cord and thrown in the local lake. So the presence in my neighborhood of the killer who could silently..."

June 24, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Wild Men

Absurdist comedy goes into the woods to hunt for masculinity

"...Yet Martin's desperate amiability, expressed through Bjerg's bulky, shambling presence, seems at odds with the simmering crime drama that..."

June 17, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: BabiBoi's Spitfire Soundtrack for the Club and Beyond

Ballroom rapper joins the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce's Pride in Local Music next Saturday, and more music news

"...to snacks and vinyl-spinners. DJ Shani, aka citywide turntable presence Shani Hebert, presents as the Groove Temple – her..."

June 17, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Funko Buys Mondo

Collectible leviathan acquires Austin's boutique art shop

"...gallery was forced to close permanently, but Mondo's online presence was a vital part of the survival of the..."

June 13, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

ATX TV Festival 2022: The Staircase

Showrunner Maggie Cohn on this year's true crime smash

"...that is also the one who is this grounding presence and this “speak truth to power” force. He will..."

June 10, 2022 Screens Post by Rod Machen

Dashcam

POV horror comedy punishes you with the real worst person in the world

"...feature length. What makes it especially testing is the presence of Annie Hardy of L.A. art rock insult comics..."

June 3, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Automat

A tabletop history of NYC’s beloved Horn & Hardart diners

"...throughout the film, even singing an original song. His presence makes him seem like an unofficial host, and the..."

May 13, 2022 Movie Review by Sarah Jane

Petite Maman

Magical French tale is a strange tribute to Totoro

"...(Sanz). Marion’s the Totoro of Sciamma’s film, an extraordinary presence that’s real to the touch, but magical in its..."

May 6, 2022 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

The Aviary

Desert-set cult drama is a little dry

"...burrowed deep inside their brainwashed heads, and his mental presence grows even more dominant as the directionless pair weakens..."

April 29, 2022 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Review: The Lion King Roars Strong

The Disney theatrical adaptation is a Bass hit

"...of Mustafa hangs longer over the stageplay, and his presence illuminates it even more, and not just in the..."

April 12, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

7 Days

COVID rom-com is a breezy look at modern arranged marriages

"...who is looking for a traditional girl, but his e-presence overpromised and underdelivered. Rita’s profile wasn't exactly on the..."

March 25, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

X

Ti West returns with a brilliant period horror-porno (horno?)

"...around the farm in overalls with no shirt, Goth’s presence is a magnet in X, with shimmering blue eyeshadow..."

March 18, 2022 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Wednesday

The buzzy, the brave, the thrash-able twee-pop

"...thump. Likewise, overall-clad frontwoman Ola Djupvik’s delightfully strange stage presence was crucial in helping her ostentatiously talented bandmates set..."

March 17, 2022 Music Post by Michael Toland

SXSW Film Review: Crows Are White

Buddhist monks doc morphs into journey of self-discovery

"...your ear from minute one and soon a corporeal presence onscreen too...."

March 12, 2022 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Residential Address: The Mellows Bring Sixties Pop to Sagebrush

With a focus on good hooks, the band makes falling in love danceable again

"...in gaps that don't really exist, but without his presence, you wonder if they might. His presence fulfills the..."

March 4, 2022 Music Column by Gary Lindsey

Year Two for Austin FC Will Determine the Future of Local Sports Culture

A preview of the players, strategies, and songs for a new season

"...1 inch taller than Gabrielsen and is an imposing presence in his own right. Maxi Urruti..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Features Feature by Eric Goodman

A Banquet

Overstuffed high-minded horror isn’t meaty enough to satisfy

"...her mourning and suffering to serve as a tough presence for her daughters, but Betsey’s newfound enlightenment constantly stabs..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Uncharted

Video game adaptation gets away with running on star power

"...As a film, Uncharted is built around letting stage presence drive performance, and it is a credit to the..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Death on the Nile

Brannagh's back for another ride under the detective's moustache

"...– surprisingly enough – Brand are particularly good), the presence of the seemingly canceled Hammer, in the role of..."

Feb. 11, 2022 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Drive My Car

Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s second masterpiece in a year finds the pain of love

"...for the entirety of Drive My Car, but her presence lingers and the mystery and memory of her haunts..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

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