Farewell, Ray Harryhausen

The master of stop motion passed on at 92

"...so many more iconic fantastical images, special effects pioneer Ray Harryhausen, has died, aged 92...."

May 7, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Frozen River

In order to make ends meet, two women in upstate New York smuggle illegal aliens across the St. Lawrence River into the U.S. in this unusually thoughtful and expertly acted movie.

"...Directed by: Courtney Hunt. Starring: Melissa Leo, Misty Upham, Michael O'Keefe, Charlie McDermott,..."

Sept. 5, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Max

After sufferiong trauma in Afghanistan, a heroic dog is sent stateside

"...taken in by Kyle’s family, consisting of stoic ex-Marine Ray (Haden Church), his wife Pamela (Graham, wasted in the..."

July 3, 2015 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

The Hightower Report

The Iraq Oil Rush; and Corporatizing the Political Conventions

"...Meanwhile, up pops Ray Hunt, the billionaire CEO of Hunt Oil Co. and..."

July 25, 2008 News Column by Jim Hightower

News Roundup: Questions and Answers

Paxton expects to be in court for approximately forever

"...his handling of the estate of the late Tanner Hunt, son of Dallas oil billionaire Ray Hunt. Tanner Hunt's..."

Aug. 23, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Weedaholic

The unofficial Teapot Party anthem and other half-baked ideas

"...roof of the White House with Jimmy Carter,” pauses Ray Benson, “that’s all true.” In light of Nelson's recent..."

Dec. 2, 2010 Music Post by Austin Powell

The Rise of the Invisible Man

Can longshot Democrat Chris Bell ring up a miracle?

"...were putting their money on Republican Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn to beat fellow Republican Gov. Rick Perry. Then in..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Hofmann Kanna A state of secrets and a ruthless hunt for whistleblowers – this is the story of 25-year-old..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Sxsw

"...good chicken-fried steak. (Brazos Street Stage, 7pm) -- Christopher Gray..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...the Lickettes with Dan Hicks, and O'Connell vocalized with Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel. (Top of the..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...D: Bonnie Hunt; with David Duchovny, Minnie Driver, Hunt, James Belushi, Carroll..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Gaming Awards Finalists Announced

Mix of blockbusters and indie faves top the list of noms

"...V: The Phantom Pain and the Witcher 3: Wild Hunt sharing the stage with indie and experimental efforts like..."

Jan. 26, 2016 Screens Post by Tucker Whatley

Highly Contagious

Silver Scooter

"...Garred, who has a knack for presenting bassist John Hunt and drummer Tom Hudson with songs that offer plenty..."

Oct. 3, 1997 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Hellhound on His Trail: The Stalking of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the International Hunt for His Assassin

Memphis native Sides is a great storyteller, and Hellhound often reads more like historical fiction than nonfiction

"...Stalking of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the International Hunt for His Assassinby Hampton Sides Doubleday, 480 pp., $28.95..."

Oct. 1, 2010 Books Review by Nick Barbaro

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...South by Southwest 2001. Welcome. Welcome to the hunt. The hunt for bands, the hunt for songs, the..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...The Python Hunt Director: Xander Robin, Producers: Lance Oppenheim, Lauren Cioffi, Mel..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: Howling with The Pack

DVDanger runs with the dogs and wolves

"...Children. With the latter, it shares a sense of betrayal by something that should be loyal unleashing such sharp-fanged..."

July 13, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...than the average 53 CFS, said BSEACD hydrogeologist Brian Hunt. Spring flows and levels in monitor wells briefly increased..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature

DVDanger: 'The Incredible Melting Man'/'Swamp Thing'

Morphing, melting and transmogrification clog up your screens

"...DeBenning dolefully intones, "Oh god. It's his ear!" without braying with laughter, then you're probably missing the point of..."

Aug. 3, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Catches Taika Waititi's JoJo Rabbit

Thor: Ragnarok director's film to open 2019 celebration of the strange

"...BIRTHDAY: Presented by AGFA + Arrow Films D: Ed Hunt (USA, 1981, World Premiere of Restoration, 85 min) The..."

July 30, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Donors

"...& Kolius$420,000 Louis A. & Julie BeecherlDallasBeecherl Companies$400,335 Geoffrey RaynorFort WorthQ Funding, LP$395,000 George & Amanda RyanDallasRyan & Co...."

May 5, 2006 News Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Can you believe it, another club gone. And another gone, and another gone…

"...Hunt Sales of Tin Machine and Iggy Pop fame popped..."

Aug. 2, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Fantastic Fest Interview: Mad Dreams and Monsters

Inside the mind of stop motion wizard Phil Tippett

"...second giant (after King Kong creator Willis O'Brien) in Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan: four years later, they pulled..."

Oct. 4, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

TikTok Talents, Metal Gods and Comedy Provocateurs Added as SXSW Keynotes and Speakers

With a week to go, the fest expands its speaker and podcast list

"...Cornish; CNN anchor and Chief National Affairs Analyst Kasie Hunt; cook, writer and author of the New York Times..."

March 1, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

If Beale Street Could Talk

Moonlight director Barry Jenkins adapts Baldwin's tale of love and racism

"...constant collaborator, indie cinematographer of choice James Laxton (Camp X-Ray, The Myth of the American Sleepover), catch this quiet..."

Dec. 21, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

2017-18 Austin Music Awards

"...Phoebe Hunt..."

March 1, 2018 Photo Gallery

DVDanger: Let's Get Weird

Getting stranger with Kino Lorber, plus slime mold!

"...When the going gets weird, as Hunter S. Thompson surmised, the weird turn pro. Or, as..."

Feb. 14, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...prison for a robbery gone wrong... Cast: Stanley "Doe" Hunt, Koran Jenkins, Tatiana Monet, Devon Libran, Les "DJ Upgrade"..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Food-o-File

Half-price appetizers at American spots old and new this week

"...New general manager Jonny Humble and new chef Daniel Hunt are now offering full service at both lunch and..."

May 28, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

State of Play

Starring Russell Crowe, this American redo of a great BBC miniseries about investigative journalism and nefarious institutions neither embarrasses the original nor is superior to it in any way.

"...cluttered?) The screenwriters – top-line talents Tony Gilroy, Billy Ray, and Matthew Carnahan are all credited – do an..."

April 17, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

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