RBG

Loving look at the Supreme Court member, and unlikely pop culture icon

"...quiet in the theatre, is hosting “rowdy” screenings so RBG fans can whoop and holler in honor of their..."

May 4, 2018 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

We Have an Issue: Honoring RBG

The stakes have raised even higher for the most consequential election in a lifetime

"...Ah yes, but this was supposed to be about RBG. What a tickling treat it was when she became..."

Sept. 25, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

On the Basis of Sex

RBG biopic focuses on a single case, but blurs the details

"...in no way an all-encompassing, timelined portrait. (The documentary RBG provides much more detail while managing to convey the..."

Jan. 4, 2019 Movie Review by Danielle White

Julia

The life and love of the woman who changed the American kitchen forever

"...a full, bright personality – a subject fitting for RBG documentary directors Julie Cohen and Betsy West. Cohen and..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Every Body

RGB director introduces the lives of intersex individuals

"...on her own. Having previously co-directed films such as RBG, Julia, and Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down with Betsy..."

June 30, 2023 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down

The congresswoman’s inspirational healing in an age of gun violence

"...Julia Child in Julia and Ruth Bader Ginsburg in RBG) pick up the story...."

July 15, 2022 Movie Review by Dina Barrish

The Quest of Alain Ducasse

Adoring profile of great chef is oddly flavorless.

"...Like the equally breezy Itzhak, or the similarly loving RBG, The Quest of Alain Ducasse has a subject truly..."

June 22, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

New Documentary Every Body Illuminates the “I” in LGBTQIA

Local intersex activist Alicia Roth Weigel talks new doc

"...new documentary from Julie Cohen (co-director of the Oscar-nominated RBG) features three intersex people: Actor River Gallo, Intersex Justice..."

June 30, 2023 Screens Post by Lina Fisher

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Visit historic Presidio La Bahia, take a scenic drive, and more

"...legal minds of her generation. A new exhibition, “Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg,” brings..."

March 31, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Sensual Kitchen: Julie Cohen Explores How Julia Child Changed Cuisine

RBG documentarian celebrates the chef in Julia

"...whom she explored another 20th century feminist icon in RBG) have teamed up for Julia, a new documentary opening..."

Nov. 23, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Start Your Week With Magnolia Mondays

Violet Crown season highlights the indie powerhouse

"...Ginsburg documentary from directors Betsy West and Julie Cohen, RBG (Jan. 14 & 21). If all goes according to..."

Jan. 14, 2019 Screens Post by Britt Hayes

John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection

The genius of the original bad boy of tennis, deconstructed

Sept. 7, 2018 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Gay Place: HEY, TURKEYS!

The holidays can be tough when you spend them alone: Come find your chosen family

"...THE NOTORIOUS RBG BALL The Ruth! The Ruth! The Ruth is on..."

Nov. 27, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Memorable Moments From ACL Fest Weekend One

Some of our favorite performances that you can revisit this weekend

"...Chicks doubled down. Frontwoman Natalie Maines wore a bejeweled RBG shirt. Lyndon B. Johnson’s iconic 1964 “Daisy Girl” ad..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

The Chicks Take on Their “Bad Reputation” at ACL Fest

Politically weighted Zilker debut ends free and unfettered

"...Chicks doubled down. Frontwoman Natalie Maines wore a bejeweled RBG shirt. Lyndon B. Johnson’s iconic 1964 “Daisy Girl” ad..."

Oct. 8, 2022 Music Post by Abby Johnston

SXSW Film Review: Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down

How the politician went from presumed dead to an inspiration

"...directors Julie Cohen and Betsy West (of 2018 documentary RBG) pick up the story. Hours after the tragedy, NPR..."

March 13, 2022 SXSW Post by Dina Barrish

We Have an Issue: Artistic Creation Can Happen Anywhere

TikTok viral hitmakers, an old-school columnist who writes to live – this week it's all about making art no matter what

"...The Sensual Kitchen RBG filmmaker Julie Cohen explores how Julia Child changed cuisine..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

In a Thankless Year, 20 Austinites We're Thankful for in 2020

We single out some locals who have given us hope

"...from Chadwick Boseman to Eddie Van Halen, Kobe to RBG; and, oh yeah, murder hornets...."

Nov. 27, 2020 Features Feature by Robert Faires

The Luv Doc: A Good Deadbolt

Parent sex is kind of like death

"...these days, what with murder hornets, gun-toting incels, and RBG duking it out with liver cancer, anxiety is at..."

Sept. 18, 2020 Column by The Luv Doc

Alamo Drafthouse Goes Into the VOD Business

Alamo on Demand to offer curated selection of films

"...Name, Pain and Glory, A Fantastic Woman) • Magnolia (RBG, Skate Kitchen, Raise Hell: The Life and Times of..."

May 7, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Eugene Mirman Gets Intimate in It Started as a Joke

Documenting the 10-year run of an underground comedy revolution

"...Cream Cheese Commercial in 2-3 years” and “Comedians Who RBG Would Enjoy”) but also the performances – or, maybe..."

March 8, 2019 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Austin Film Critics Release 2018 Awards Nominee Lists

Roster includes new stunt and mo-cap categories

"...The Guilty Best Documentary Free Solo Minding the Gap RBG Shirkers Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Best Animated Film..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Steve Davis’ Top 10 Films of 2018

"...From Three Identical Strangers to Minding the Gap to RBG to Free Solo to Won't You Be My Neighbor?..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Screens Feature by Steve Davis

AC Date Night: Royal Blue Grocery & Garage Cocktail Bar

Picnic and park it Downtown

"...an Easy Tiger mini-baguette and Grandma's Humus on the RBG patio, with a bottle of Poggio Anima Sangiovese, a..."

Aug. 14, 2015 Food Column by Adrienne White

The AggreGAYtor: May 19

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

"...Evangelist Franklin Graham is praying for the RBG to be more like him. It Came from the..."

May 19, 2015 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

News Roundup: Textbooks, Buehler, and More

Your Monday morning news update

"...• Ethical RBG: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg corrected a..."

Oct. 27, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Spotlight: Dead Prez

Still revolutionary and gangster

"..."We don't wanna repeat Lets Get Free or redo RBG," stresses Stic.man. "We're trying to create an ancient sound..."

March 20, 2009 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

M1 of Dead Prez

Thursday

"...waited far too long on a lukewarm dose of RBG labelmates to see the main attraction administer such a..."

March 21, 2008 Music Review by Chase Hoffberger