Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Slams Obama Over Support for Police

In response, POTUS reiterates support for law enforcement

"...national stage, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick tried to shame President Barack Obama for not supporting law enforcement enough amid..."

July 14, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Obamas for SXSW

POTUS, FLOTUS announced as keynotes for Interactive, Music

"...seemed like interesting timing when it was announced that President Barack Obama will be in Austin for a fundraiser..."

March 2, 2016 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Stephen Harrigan on A Friend of Mr. Lincoln

The Austin writer reveals the vision behind his portrait of the 16th president as a young man in his new novel

"...debates. The Emancipation Proclamation. The Gettys­burg Address. The 16th president and first to be felled by an assassin's bullet...."

Jan. 29, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Long Center CEO Resigns

After four years, Jamie Grant leaves Austin for St. Paul

"...creative home" is now leaving that home. Jamie Grant, President and CEO for the Long Center for the past..."

Jan. 12, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2

As the series ends, we wonder what we'll do without our Katniss catnip

"...received from Peeta (Hutcherson) after he was “hijacked” by President Coriolanus Snow (Sutherland), the brainwashing technique turning Peeta into..."

Nov. 20, 2015 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Call Me Lucky

Bobcat Goldthwait directs doc about fellow comic Barry Crimmins

"...spread popular culture like wildfire. He was the virtual president of the Boston comedy scene during those years, and..."

Aug. 7, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Pixels

Ever wish you could pixelate Adam Sandler?

"...in a world in which Kevin James is the president of the United States, a job the actor carries..."

July 24, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Propositions for a Taxicab Petition

Yellow Cab contests proposed co-op by exposing "silent majority"

"...the association caught wind of news that Yellow Cab President Ed Kargbo had introduced a petition that opposes Council’s..."

May 13, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

SXSW Q&A: Wyclef Jean

“I am the most famous Haitian in my century, right?”

"...midnight tonight at Gatsby, ran a 2010 campaign for president of his native country that ended with the New..."

March 19, 2015 Music Post by Nina Hernandez

The AggreGAYtor: October 27

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

"...a "legit cowboy" shows us how it's done, and President Carter somehow remains the forgotten chief, as your AggreGAYtor..."

Oct. 27, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

The November Man

Pierce Brosnan stars in this spy thriller that's decently made, but lacks the sizzle of a 007 or Jason Bourne.

"...the man who is about to become the new president of Russia. Bodies and secrets are scattered over Eastern..."

Aug. 29, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Obama to Talk Economy at Paramount

On a two-day fundraising trip, Obama will address public Thursday

"...This week, President Obama plans to stop by Austin for a two-day..."

July 7, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Occupy the Tower

'Shared Services' protest leads to arrests

"...with criminal trespassing during a sit-in demonstration at UT President Bill Powers’ office...."

April 25, 2014 News Post by Lizzie Jespersen

Abbott Turns Open Records into Campaign Stunt

Meanwhile Davis savages Republican over "Baby STAAR" pre-K tests

"...or have you ever been in the company of President Obama?" That's the gist of the latest oddball step..."

April 14, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

God Loves Uganda

Uganda's harsh, new anti-homosexuality law owes much to the Christian evangelical movement, argues this documentary.

"...timelier for this movie. Earlier this week, the Ugandan president ignited world furor by signing a bill into law..."

Feb. 28, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Monuments Men

George Clooney's star-studded account of the Allied rescue of the stolen art treasures of WW2 has many great scenes but no center.

"...many, in fact. Frank Stokes (Clooney) convinces the U.S. president that saving the art treasures of Europe, which have..."

Feb. 7, 2014 Movie Review by Louis Black

Free Birds

Animated film about the Turkey Liberation Front and the first Thanksgiving is ideologically cute, but unremarkable.

"...just doesn’t fit in, is selected by the U.S. president to be “liberated” because the first daughter falls for..."

Nov. 1, 2013 Movie Review by Louis Black

Machete Kills

Robert Rodriguez once again unleashes manic, over-the-top mayhem.

"...former Mexican federale is called to duty by the president of the United States (Charlie Sheen, billed under his..."

Oct. 11, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

G.I. Joe: Retaliation

This overflowing action stew is loaded to the brim with half-formed ideas, action stereotypes, and hints of characters.

"...the enemy has struck on the home front. The president (Pryce) has been replaced by a body double, and..."

April 5, 2013 Movie Review by Louis Black

Extras Sought for Tom Hanks-Produced 'Parkland'

Film shoots locally in January with Billy Bob Thornton & Paul Giamatti

"...JFK’s assassination. (Parkland refers to the Dallas hospital where President Kennedy died.) The film is set to shoot in..."

Dec. 5, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Lincoln

Despite a monumental performance by Daniel Day-Lewis, Spielberg's film has a fussed-over theatricality that's hard to escape.

"...he shifts to present different angles on the storied president, from formidable politician and Great Emancipator to keen wit,..."

Nov. 16, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The House I Live In

Eugene Jarecki examines America's war on drugs and the collateral and self-inflicted damage it has caused within one African-American family.

"...outright routings quixotic crusade initiated 40 years ago by President Nixon. We’ve seen 40 years, too, of documentaries both..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Party Rockin’

Judging the Presidential race by its iPod playlists

"...news with their iPods, but both Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama have been forthright about their musical tastes...."

Oct. 18, 2012 Music Post by Abby Johnston

The Queen of Versailles

How does 90,000 square feet sound?

"...household staff of 20, and the ear of the president. But it’s human nature to crave more, and so,..."

Aug. 3, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Presidential Visit Causes Road Closures and Bus Detours

President Obama coming to town Tuesday

"...In anticipation of Tuesday's visit to Austin by President Barack Obama, Cap Metro has released a list of..."

July 16, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

APA Votes For Status Quo

Police keep their officers

"...Austin Police officers have voted to keep their incumbent president...."

Nov. 11, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Beastly

Beauty and the Beast is refashioned here for the contemporary teen set and stars I Am Number Four's Alex Pettyfer and Vanessa Hudgens.

"...touched up too often.) Running for student "Green Party" president because he believes that "what you look like matters..."

March 4, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Countdown to Zero

This documentary offers a blunt assessment of our fate as a result of nuclear weapons – whether through an act of aggression, accident, or madness.

"...and relevant, however, is devastating: Current interviews with former President Jimmy Carter, Mikhail Gorbachev, Tony Blair, Pervez Musharraf, outed..."

July 30, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Politicians Take a Header

World Cup woes spur government action in France, Nigeria

"...Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has suspended the country's national team from..."

June 30, 2010 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Linda Watson Hired as New Cap Met CEO

Opinions on the incoming transit chief

"...intends to hire Linda S. Watson as the next president and CEO of Austin’s transit agency. Watson is currently..."

June 17, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

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