The Bird Boys Brings Crime to 1970s Beaumont

Lisa Sandlin's characters try to solve the mysteries of themselves

"...actually appear in Lisa Sandlin's new book, but his presence is felt, like a sweat-soaked shirt that sticks to..."

July 19, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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

An Accidental Cuban

Joan Moran’s up-to-the-minute page-turner exposes the dark and gritty side of Cuba with schemes full of treachery, double-dealing, and murder

"...the island not only give the reader a palpable presence of place but also provide disturbing insight into the..."

July 12, 2019 Arts Review by Jay Trachtenberg

Austin Filmmakers PJ Raval, Andrew Bujalski, Leah Marino Join the Academy

Trio joins as Oscar-awarding body emphasizes diversity

"...8% to 16%), while 50% are women (raising their presence from 25% to 32%). Other notable new members this..."

July 1, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Austin Dance India Calls on Us All to Respect Mother Earth

Multimedia, multicultural production Sacred Earth Stories appeals to the heart

"...studied dance with Naim­pal­ly since 2007. She has a presence that she brings to the role of Gaia, but..."

June 28, 2019 Arts Feature by Sumaiya Malik

Faster Than Sound: Cutting Up on Tuesday

Queer nightlife gets a new clubhouse, SIMS Foundation faces spiked membership, Spoon’s greatest hits, and more

"...and trans folks, and people of color," explains coordinator/pop presence p1nkstar. "People have been really receptive to all the..."

June 28, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Maggie Rogers Invigorates Austin City Limits

Singer’s fiery taping precedes October ATX sell-outs

"...The brand previously partnered with the rising pop presence, and both women have transcended sorority and Instagram interest...."

June 24, 2019 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

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

Perfectly Barked Barbecue and Unlimited Hush Puppies at the Switch

The restaurant just off Highway 290 also serves up phenomenal peach cobbler

"...with a horseradish cream strong enough to make its presence known, but perhaps disappointing to horseradish lovers craving that..."

June 21, 2019 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Austin Playhouse's The Book of Will

Playwright Lauren Gunderson shows how the Bard’s works came to be collected in a story of devotion and loss

"...Rebecca Heminges, Playhouse staple Cyndi Williams provides a powerful presence that guides Huck Huckaby's portrayal of careful husband John...."

June 21, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

No Pride Flags Flying in Williamson County

WilCo commissioners deny request to fly both LGBTQ and POW flags at county buildings

"...comment with a reminder to "be kind" in his presence because "nice matters," then proceeded to let one speaker..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Toll Anti-Choice Laws Have on Real Lives

UT researcher interviewed 603 women about the barriers facing abortion care in Texas

"...centers who seek to shame them – a daily presence at most of the clinics Vizcarra visited. Her experience..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

A Life Reconstructed in Noir Classic The Killers

A death in New Jersey

"...in his debut the youthful Lancaster has an immediate presence that allows a smidgen of sympathy for a character..."

June 21, 2019 Screens Feature by Julian DeBerry

American Hasi takes comedy from L.A. to India and Back Again

Comedian Tushar Singh quests for connection in this new documentary

"...neither of those things: He’s a decent enough stage presence, sufficiently funny to not fizzle a ready room, an..."

June 15, 2019 Screens Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Los Coast Doubles Down on Its Psych-Soul for Label Debut

Local fivepiece embraces the spirit of wandering

"...cardinal sin. Cain then cast himself "away from the presence of the Lord and settled in the land of..."

June 14, 2019 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Austin at Large: Money Changes Everything

Or, scenes from the class struggle in Silicon Hills

"...2 – the revenue cap thing – in the presence of Wally's owner (Wally is a dog), who "has..."

June 14, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

In Austin, Bushwick Bill Found his Musical Playground

Late Geto Boys rapper’s penchant for stage crashing was legendary

"...funk bands. The acts that Bushwick graced with his presence included: the Peterson Brothers, Sabbath Crow, Big Bill, 8..."

June 10, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Terror Fest Review: Integrity, Pig Destroyer

First night of ATF opens the pit and nods to Roky Erickson

"...musically on-point ever clashing with their boisterous fuck-around stage presence that always confirms they’re having more fun than any..."

June 8, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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

The Luv Doc: Your Annoying Boyfriend

You should never ignore patterns

"...This is truly my favorite type of question because..."

June 7, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

14 Austin Terror Fest Picks

The best metal for brave ears

"...from coast to coast. 2018 saw the release of Presence, a four-LP set collecting all of their full-lengths and..."

June 7, 2019 Music Feature by The Music Staff

City Theatre's Parallel Lives: The Kathy and Mo Show

Two great performances drive this production, but the feminist comedy feels stuck in the Eighties

"...obviously lacking, so much so that we miss their presence. Without them, the feminist comedy feels, at times, as..."

June 7, 2019 Arts Review by Laura Jones

Now Streaming in Austin: "The Outfit"

Yen Tan's political comedy "The Outfit" asks if the clothes make the man

"...basically become an honorary Austinite due to his constant presence starring in titles at Austin film festivals, AJ Bowen..."

June 7, 2019 Screens Column 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

Swimming Upstream With Christelle Bofale’s Fluid Indie Rock

Heritage and heartbreak coalesce into a sea of emotion

"...lively introversion absolutely explodes in her active social media presence. When her first-ever release, "U Ouchea," hit 10,000 streams..."

May 31, 2019 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Zach Theatre's The Ballad of Klook and Vinette

In tracking one couple's affair, this production shows us how love is an imperfect art

"...the other kept locked away. Playing off Chanel's warm presence, Sanford communicates well the pain and joy that masculine..."

May 17, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

Mercy Chefs Opens Disaster Relief Mobile Kitchen in Wimberley

Chef Jay Bachman joins ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wed., May 15

"...Mercy Chefs has had a presence in Texas since they assisted in the aftermath of..."

May 15, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Thai Fresh Chef Offers Mother’s Day Cooking Class With Her Mom

Learn to cook Thai green curry and glass noodles

"...and recipes her mom taught her, effectively imbuing Orawan's presence and wisdom into the classroom, but this is the..."

May 10, 2019 Food Feature by Alisha McDarris

Faster Than Sound: A Festival Blooms in the Desert

Amid concern over a new C3 festival, homegrown Marfa Myths strives to grow with the Texas city

"...the crossover, as well as C3 founder Charles Attal's presence on the Ballroom Marfa Board of Trustees. The hubbub..."

May 3, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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