Donald Trump Relies on Eugenics Concepts, UT Prof Argues in New Book

Examining modern effects of the American eugenics movement

Aug. 16, 2024 News Feature by Neha Kondaveeti

After UFO Whistleblower Testimony, UT Prof Says: Let’s See Some Evidence

He’d be “the happiest astronomer on Earth if [this were] real”

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

After UFO Whistleblower Testimony, UT Prof Says: Let’s See Some Evidence

He’d be “the happiest astronomer on Earth if [this were] real”

"...would be real,” says Michael Endl, an astronomer and professor of an intro astrobiology course called The Search for..."

July 27, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Prof. Dumpster: Fighting for the 1%

Jeff Wilson sets out to prove 'less is more'

"...which is why Jeff Wilson, a dean and associate professor of biological sciences at Huston-Tillotson University, decided to move..."

June 20, 2014 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

The Film Prof's Drunk, and the Kids Are Not All Right

Zombie auteur George Romero delivers another state of the union

Feb. 29, 2008 Screens Feature by Spencer Parsons

UT Prof Awarded Conservation Honor

"...The National Wildlife Federation has honored University of Texas professor Camille Parmesan with its National Conservation Achievement Award “for..."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Larry Crowne

Tom Hanks directs and co-stars in this rom-com with Julia Roberts, though I suspect neither actor will list it high on their résumés.

"...(Roberts), a chilly, alcoholic woman married to a porn-surfing ex-prof turned lazy novelist (Cranston), who, in turn, creates tangential..."

July 1, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Visitor

The writer/director of The Station Agent is back with another interpersonal drama that is strangely both predictable and unpredictable.

"...actions. Vale is a bored widower, a Connecticut university professor who can muster little interest in his students or..."

April 25, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Prom Night

A remake of the Eighties horror film in name only, Prom Night is a nearly bloodless slasher film with few surprises.

"...suspense or even mild annoyance as the still-statutory crush'n prof carves a virtually goreless path toward his favorite coed..."

April 18, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Election

"...-- unopposed -- she runs afoul of Broderick's civics prof, the denuded and deluded Mr. McAllister, who, despite his..."

May 7, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Kismet in Kashmere

Thunder Soul brings the generations back together

"...in touch with the horse's mouth himself: Conrad O. "Prof" Johnson, the original director of the band back in..."

March 12, 2010 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

TV Eye

Sometimes real life is much scarier than scary movies.

"...Prof. Griffin Ushers in Halloween If it's October, Prof. Griffin..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Music to Celebrate Women By

Butler School marks Intl. Women's Day with all-star concert

"...the United Nations in 2013. Music and Human Learning professor Judith Jellison will read My Own Words by Supreme..."

March 7, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

TV Eye

Crooner Chris Isaak plays himself to charming effect on his self-titled Showtime series.

"...horror movie expert and host of the locally produced Prof. Griffin's Midnight Shadow Show, Prof. Anton Griffin (aka Joseph..."

June 7, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

UT Faculty Finds Itself on Conservative Watch List

Watch what you say

"...UT-Austin faculty members have landed on the newly inaugurated "Professor Watchlist," a conservative website created "to expose and document..."

Dec. 2, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

TV Eye

It finally happened. I am in that group PBS courts during fund-drive time with those extended remember when' music special.

"...significance of this dish, and made him realize the profound act of grace he was taking part in...."

April 1, 2005 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Off the Record

Paying tribute to Tony Campise and rolling out the red carpet for the Kashmere Stage Band and SXSW Film

"...same time down in Houston's Fifth Ward, bandleader Conrad "Prof" Johnson, an alto saxophonist and composer, was fusing big..."

March 12, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

TV Eye

I could offer the usual list of Halloween fare. Instead, I offer a list of good scary and bad scary things on the small screen.

"...Ashley Jensen takes pitiful to profound new levels as Maggie Jacobs, Ricky Gervais' gal pal..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Buggin' out at IMAX

Celebratory habits of the Austin arthropodophile: a Saturday at the Bullock

"...complete with special effects – will be hosted by Prof. Griffin of Prof. Griffin's Midnight Shadow Show and will..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Screens Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

TV Eye

Entertainment television struggles to address the events of 9 / 11.

"...and horror movie fan Joseph Fotinos, otherwise known as Prof. Anton Griffin, stars in a new, cable access show,..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Nosferatu

A symphony of horrors is revived once more

"...pitted against modernity – a conflict that only scientist/alchemist Prof. Albin Eberhart Von Franz (a suitably unhinged Dafoe) understands..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

All Light, Everywhere

Chilling and insightful look at the birth of our surveillance culture

"...“intro/thesis statement/support/conclusion” format, much to the chagrin of my professors. It was never enough to travel from A to..."

June 18, 2021 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Ghost Stories

Three very British tales of terror.

"...Professor Phillip Goodman (Nyman) has spent his life debunking the..."

May 4, 2018 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

High adventure and fun times in an unexpectedly entertaining sequel

"...(Iseman) ends up in the portly form of cartographer Prof. Shelly Oberon (Black)...."

Dec. 22, 2017 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Krewe Kuts: Pride Edition

The Gay Place Krewe has the final word on Austin Pride.

"...by the preachers. People were flipping the bird, yelling profanities and on some occasions throwing things at them. But..."

Oct. 8, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Thunder Soul

Thunder Soul tells the story of the Kashmere Stage Band, and before the film is through this high school band you’ve never heard of will have earned a top spot on your personal hit parade.

"...led by Conrad O. Johnson Sr. (whom everyone calls Prof), a jazz musician in his own right who stayed..."

Sept. 30, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Happening

In M. Night Shyamalan's mystery spooker, logic-defying episodes of death and destruction suddenly erupt across America.

"...contorted by the surreal, and it's up to science prof Elliot to posit the possibilities, if not stave off..."

June 20, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

George A. Romero's Diary of the Dead

Every generation gets the George A. Romero socio-political zombie opus they deserve. We must be living right, because this new film cuts right to the heart.

"...alive and, unlike the undead, thinking. (See "The Film Prof's Drunk, and the Kids Are Not All Right," for..."

Feb. 29, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

TV Eye

A reader's letter got me to thinking ...

"...Meanwhile, Prof. Griffin's Midnight Shadow Show signs with Fangoria TV –..."

March 25, 2005 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

A minute with Belinda Acosta: Norm Macdonald comes back in a big way.

"...Mr. Halloween Professor Griffin (aka Joseph Fotinos) and pals make the rounds..."

Oct. 24, 2003 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

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