The Beast

Sci-fi romantic drama about two lovers (Léa Seydoux and George MacKay) with multiple past lives, all tortured

"...L.A., with MacKay as a sulky incel who quotes real-life misogynist spree killer Elliot Rodger...."

April 26, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Having a Plan for When Shit Hits the Fan: A Journey in Prepping

What disaster preparedness experts have to say about best-laid plans for worst-case scenarios

"...and water scarcity? Chemical warfare on American soil? Nukes? World War III? The right hunting the left? The poor..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Theatre Review: The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body

Lisa B. Thompson creates a community space with “choreopoem”

"...this over halfway through the Vortex and Fusebox Festival’s world premiere of The Black Feminist Guide to the Human..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Geto Gala, Two Step Inn, and a 420 Smokeout Headline Our Crucial Concerts

From country to hip-hop to sludge metal, get some ideas for your week in live music

"...Y’all, it’s about to get real country in Central Texas. Okay, more country than it..."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

The Long Game

True-life story of Mexican-American teens who make a run at the 1957 state golf championship

"...dramas can be hit or miss. When you portray real-life humans striving to overcome racially-motivated obstacles, the stakes are..."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Jessi Cape

Sentimental Family Band Isn’t Hung Up on the High Times

The softie ex-art-rockers arrive at Austin’s honky-tonk revival

"...last song from that, then it’s time for some real country music.”..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Movies, Comedians, Theatre, and More Arts Options for the Week

Get out and get art

"...glasses-wearer, my vision unobstructed by assistive frames reveals a world of shapes – formless, edgeless, but colorful wonders nonetheless...."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Missile Strikes Kill American Aid Worker in Gaza: This..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature

Day Trips: Livin’ on the Edge in Rocksprings

Discover the charms of a unique border town

"...of the West Texas desert. The small town isn’t really on the way to somewhere else, so you have..."

April 5, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Elizabeth Morris: 100 Years of Memories in Austin

Of back porches, corrupt politicians, and fireworks at Zilker Park

"...up to it so she could pet him, before realizing that the animal was, in fact, a crouching Indigenous..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

How The First Omen Broke the Curse of Legacy Sequels

Arkasha Stevenson and Tim Smith on creating a horror they believe in

"...conspiracy to unleash the Son of Satan on the world. It’s the debut feature as a director for Stevenson,..."

April 3, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How Austin Transformed Danny Brown

The Detroit wild card on getting his shit together (and finding H-E-B)

"...“I was still that wild card and people didn’t really know me at the shows, then I’d rap and..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Egg Hunts, Trans Visibility, and More Community Events

Meet your fellow Austinites as these goings-on

"...without performing the actions necessary for said marks. But reality is not a Dark-Academia-Health-Goth Pinterest board, and subcultures thrive..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Movies, Comedy, Books, and More Recommended Arts Events

Find an art that fits your tastes

"...and experimental" material. Don't believe me? Read this totally real quote from the comedy show's Instagram bio: My 'comedies’..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Wanna See the Season 3 Premiere of Industry Early? Better Get Yourself to ATX TV Festival.

Austin fest will also premiere Julio Torres’ new HBO show Fantasmas

"...Myha’la Herrold, whose Harper ended season two at a real low but will almost certainly rally to cross paths..."

March 27, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

At Wit’s End: Bob Byington on His Dry New Comedy, Lousy Carter

“My career puzzles people, including myself”

"...Turns out the pandemic has really done a number on us...."

March 27, 2024 Screens Post by Shawn Badgley

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

Fourth film heads home to the Big Apple, baby

"...Ivan Reitman’s character in the 1986 cartoon spinoff, The Real Ghostbusters, which is just one of dozens of in-jokes..."

March 22, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Riddle of Fire

Three kids embark on an epic quest on a lazy, golden summer day

"...filmmaker Weston Razooli, may be a little obtuse to really play well with bored kids. Yet for adults looking..."

March 22, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Accents and Cowlicks: Julio Torres on Problemista

SNL alum explores the magical world of immigration

"...debut feature as star, writer, and director, the magical realist comedy Problemista, the Emmy-nominated Saturday Night Live writer and..."

March 21, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Mo’ Money Mo’ Problems: Shady Austin real estate developer Nate Paul – whose reported bribing of..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature

Relays, Rides, and Rasslin' Headline This Week's Community Events

Recommended happenings around town

"...separation with her drag wrestling show that boasts a real-ass wrestling ring courtesy of those dimension dropkickers Slam Portal...."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: I Yam Who I Yam

Editor James contemplates what constitutes part of a trans identity and complains about blood draws.

"...others project on you. On this gender journey, the real challenge is maintaining that sense of self in the..."

March 22, 2024 Column by James Scott

Spider Sculptures, Gore Feasts, and More Arts Events

Feed your art habit with these recommended events for the week

"...This world premiere won’t be a danse macabre, per se, but..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Short and Sweet: The Rainbow Bridge

Dimitri Simakis on his new short and the state of the industry

"...If Simakis' name seems familiar, it better be, as..."

March 20, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: The Idea of You

Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine in a rom-com for adults

"...“ooh baby” pop bangers composed by Savan Kotech feel real. So do the undeniably hot sex scenes that are..."

March 18, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Faye Webster, Swamp Dogg, and More Reviews From Friday of SXSW

Memorable performances to close out the week

"...& roll legacy of Grand Champeen. But the night really belonged to the other two Shifting Sounds acts on..."

March 16, 2024 Music Post by Julian Towers

SXSW Film & TV Festival Announces Jury & Special Awards

Bob Trevino Likes It, Grand Theft Hamlet win top prizes

"...Barbie Ferreira and an unusually uncool John Leguizamo. Refreshingly real and wrenchingly bittersweet, Bob Trevino Likes It stole our..."

March 14, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Scenes from SXSW, March 10-12

"...Nicolas Cage at the world premiere of Arcadian at the Paramount Theatre on Monday..."

March 13, 2024 Photo Gallery

A Thomas Dambo Troll Is Coming to Pease Park

Made from recycled materials, this troll is the newest Art in the Park

"...like to stir up shit online. This is a real-world troll. This is a more traditional, definitely more affable,..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Queer Comedy, a Goth Market, and More Community Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's approval

"...you trying to open up an Amazon tab, too. Real goths forge their wardrobe from the market, swap, and..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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