Stories from the Midway

Hot Purple Thunk

"...then seemed to somehow fly overhead -- a hot purple thunk to my skull -- and disappear down the..."

May 10, 2002 Features Feature by Sarah Hepola

Doug's First Movie

"...a fan of creator Jim Jinkins' colorful characters with purple faces and green hair, you'll overlook these things and..."

March 26, 1999 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie

"...the Power Rangers win the fight against the orange-spotted purple dragon by making a Turbo Megazord. That was my..."

March 28, 1997 Movie Review by Nick Barbaro

The Phantom

"...Shadow in favor of an amiable, level-headed hero in purple spandex. That this is as far removed from our..."

June 14, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Corrina, Corrina

"...reminiscent of her powerful dramatic work in The Color Purple. Along with some incredible jazz as background music, Corrina,..."

Aug. 26, 1994 Movie Review by Brian Baker

Mr. Nanny

"...a doll or sing a lullaby or dress in purple leotards and pink tutu while whomping on the bad..."

Oct. 15, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Last Action Hero

Overflowing with stunts, one-liners, and cameos, this would-be blockbuster overflows with unfulfilled potential.

"...textbook case in point. Borrowing heavily from Woody Allen's Purple Rose of Cairo, professional action director McTiernan has crafted..."

June 25, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Street Knight

"...Norris, Speakman can't act. Writer and director Magnoli helmed Purple Rain and for those who've always wondered if that..."

March 19, 1993 Movie Review by Louis Black

Review: Shinyribs, Late Night TV Gold

Austin's jolly purple joy-giver shines light into the midnight hour

"...The Kringle Tingle. Man behind the moniker, Austin's jolly purple joy-giver confirmed as much in person this spring. Cycling..."

Sept. 24, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

To Know Joe Lansdale Is to Love Joe Lansdale

All Hail the Popcorn King trails the writer of the purple rage

"...Joe Lansdale, the Lone Star State's "writer of the purple rage." Lansdale's genre-defying, outrageously prolific curriculum vitae – some..."

Aug. 16, 2019 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Austin at Large: Get Out of Jail, Free

In the purple light of a new Texas, cash bail looks mighty ugly

"...hard to imagine even a decade ago, in the purple light of today's Texas...."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Fun Fun Fun Live Shot: Wiz Khalifa

Trust your mofo MC

"...the Blue stage Sunday night. The MC’s now infamous purple dreads peeked out from underneath his cap as he..."

Nov. 10, 2014 Music Post by Nina Hernandez

Up Too Early

Streetview fashion critique from Spyglass and Barton Skyway

"...dress. It's never too cold either. Sad, because those purple flats really compliment the waistline of that dress...."

June 27, 2012 Chronolog Post

News AggreGAYte for the Week of Oct. 18 - 24

Gay Place pulls together all the latest LGBT news

"...is entering a new season as well. A new, purple season...."

Oct. 18, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

Love or Confusion?

More vinyl memories

"...wrote my name on my records with the new purple Flair felt-tip pen I’d bought and was so proud..."

July 14, 2008 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Naked City

Ex-Presidential Candidate Pedals Health Insurance Legislative Program at Town Hall Meeting, Says 2004 Is Behind Him

"...state hokey," finding the nation to be shades of purple. "What I'm working for now is 2006," he said...."

April 22, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Box Sets/Reissues

The Disco Box

"...2 stars --Raoul Hernandez DEEP PURPLE..."

April 9, 1999 Music Feature

An Austin Salute 2 Prince

"...Purple only from KUTX..."

June 2, 2016 Photo Gallery

After a Fashion

The Style Avatar goes JetSet and koo-koo for Christmas trees! See within ...

"...years ago. I became obsessed with wanting strings of purple twinkling lights on my Christmas tree. I found plenty..."

Jan. 17, 2003 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Finish out a hot summer with a cool adventure

"...Purple Martin Watch Party Aug. 13, Houston, houstonaudubon.org/programs/all-age-groups/purple-martins.html..."

Aug. 3, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

10 Great Birds to Peep in Austin

Austin’s birds are as eclectic as the city itself

"...colorful, seedy excretions that stain surfaces across the city. Purple martin..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Chronolog Post by Ramón Rodriguez

The Revolution’s Closing Remarks

Prince’s peak backing band lights his eternal flame

"...lead over the weekend: Prince’s band behind magnum opus Purple Rain, Around the World in a Day, and Parade...."

June 19, 2017 Music Post by Alejandra Ramirez

Five Steps to a Sluttier You

Online smut shopping: a fashion emergency of the sexy kind

"...And who could resist the "double-dildo mouth gag" at Purple Passion? This descriptively titled little item is reversible, with..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Screens Feature by Stephen MacMillan Moser

The Q&A Hole: What Color Would You Change the Sky To?

With Mical Trejo, Nate Southard, Katherine Catmull, Mark Love & more

"...Nate Southard, Author: I'd have to go with purple. That way we'd all know Prince is in charge...."

April 15, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The AggreGAYtor: October 19

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...Chick-fil-A “Appreciation” day, it is still nice to see purple everywhere...."

Oct. 19, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

The Reluctant Celebrity

When you get caught between the moon and New York City, it's time to head back home to Austin

"..."Deep Purple booked their first show in the U.S. at the..."

Jan. 20, 2012 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

After a Fashion

The Long Center celebrates two years – with Hall & Oates?!

"...PURPLE PASSION It was with great passion and an overruling..."

April 2, 2010 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

Read all about the peacock-themed Christmas tree fit for a Style Avatar!

"...I knew I'd be doing peacock colors again -- purple, blue, green and gold -- but even more vibrantly..."

Jan. 9, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

With Style

"As corny as it sounds, I have to say that my life changed 14 years ago," Anne S. Lewis writes, "the day my bike tire blew out -- the second time in one week -- right in front of John Trimble's house. I'd never heard of the author of the venerable Writing With Style book or his legendary UT writing classes."

"...a Trimble class wore the three-hour credit like a Purple Heart. And many, like John Schwartz, now of The..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Books Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Game Reviews

"...you made the fatal goof. Rockett's Camp Adventures (PC/Mac, Purple Moon/Mattel Media, $19.99) This Purple Moon title is like..."

Dec. 17, 1999 Screens Feature by Erica C. Barnett

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