At the Drive-In

An East Austin art compound reviews the magic of outdoor screening

"...– The Statler Brothers, from the 1976 film Drive-In..."

Oct. 1, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Family That Films Together: Robert, Racer, and Rebel Rodriguez on Hypnotic

The moviemaking dynasty proves the value of working from home

"...after 2020's Netflix smash, We Can Be Heroes), while Rebel's back as composer after Heroes and Robert's 2018 secret..."

May 13, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Drive, He Said

In its 13th year, Jason Neulander shifts Salvage Vanguard Theater into overdrive

"...it? SVT was more about being true to some rebel-theatre aesthetic that existed in the world, certainly, but especially..."

April 14, 2006 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Wrong Kind of Rebel Rock

Why bands are lowering the Confederate battle flag

"...hire the legendary Memphis Horns? They were playing the rebel card, not the race card...."

July 22, 2015 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Review: Youth in Oregon

Family dramedy suffers from unnecessary subplots

"...current medical condition. As expected, his daughter and wife rebel, and although Estelle accompanies him on the car trip..."

Oct. 22, 2016 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Covid-Positive Abbott vs. ATX, an Abundance of Tiny Pies, Farmhouse at Roughhouse, Boozy Bunkhouse Bargains, and More Things Without the Word 'House' In Them

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Sugarcane Water (Arpit & Elora Bhopalkar, Austin), Gabrick Barbecue: Rebel Red BBQ Sauce (Mark Gabrick, Dripping Springs), Imperfekt Bites:..."

Aug. 18, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

In the Room

First-place winner

"...a knowing wink. Drink-in-hand I slouch back to our rebel table...."

Feb. 28, 2014 Books Feature by Raul Garza

Roadracers

"...El Mariachi, Rodriguez has helmed the perfect AIP 1950s drive-in exploitation movie (as distinguished, say, from the 1970s New..."

July 22, 1994 Movie Review by Louis Black

Walk the Line

Joaquin Phoenix is terrific as the musician Johnny Cash, whose rise, fall, and resurrection we watch as he does the Benzedrine 12-step in order to earn the love of country-and-gospel sasspot June Carter.

"...to track down a copy of the all-but-forgotten 1961 drive-in also-ran Door to Door Maniac. This Desperate Hours retread..."

Nov. 18, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Short Cuts

Upcoming events and workshops of interest to the Austin film community.

"...head Scott Dinger has announced the return of the drive-in movie experience with a screening of camp classic Valley..."

March 31, 2000 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

We Are Most Amused

The Austin History Center celebrates the city's movie houses of yore

March 30, 2012 Screens Feature by Margaret Moser

DVDanger: Elstree 1976

On set for Star Wars, plus Creepshow and Harryhausen

"...extras a pint for their anecdotes. But being the Rebel Trooper with his visor up during the medal ceremony..."

July 2, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Summer Fun: Into the Mystic of High Road Pool

Plunging back in time with my iPod

"...was back when American highways were still concrete wonders, drive-in movies thrived, girls wore pony tails and poodle skirts..."

May 13, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Isn’t It Romantic

Another entry in the bizarre "head trauma leads to female empowerment" rom-com genre

"...Directed by: Todd Strauss-Schulson. Starring: Rebel Wilson, Liam Hemsworth, Adam Devine, Priyanka Chopra, Betty Gilpin,..."

Feb. 15, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...Red 11 screens straight after Rodriguez holds his Rebel Without a Crew Filmmaking Masterclass, one of a host..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Sunshine Superman

BASE-jumping trailblazer Carl Boenish is the subject of this doc tribute

"...singular individual. Carl Boenish embodied the spirit of a rebel, teacher, and trailblazer, whose passion and drive are reminiscent..."

June 12, 2015 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Suzi's, Lick Ice Cream Celebrates

Today's Austin food news

"...19-21. After letting your stomach settle, head upstairs to Rebel Pizza Bar for their late night happy hour (Sunday-Thursday,..."

Oct. 16, 2015 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Need for Speed

Somewhat fast but seldom furious, this is an adrenaline junkie’s wet dream that stars Aaron Paul.

"...But the problem with Paul’s casting as the film’s rebel with a cause is that he’s an actor, not..."

March 14, 2014 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Blood Diamond

This action-packed take on the issue of blood diamonds is an example of social critique masquerading as cineplex fodder.

"...drugged, and brainwashed by the vicious Revolutionary United Front rebel faction, which makes Archer's job more difficult but later..."

Dec. 8, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Deuces Wild

"...thrill from the sight of a phalanx of Fifties rebel boys dressed in tight white T-shirts and worn-just-right dungarees...."

May 3, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Short Cuts

Upcoming events and workshops of interest to the Austin film community

"...summer night climbing around the ruins of Austin's once-thriving drive-in theatres. The Rebel, the El Capitan, and the Longhorn..."

July 7, 2000 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

The Town Was Hoppin'

Austin's music scene of the Fifties lives on in Ray Campi

"...The dynamic 77-year-old "Rockabilly Rebel," who stands on his bass fiddle while slapping the..."

March 30, 2012 Music Feature by Michael Corcoran

Linklater/Hawke/Black: The Complete Transcript

"...but I'm out of the genre picture—you know the drive-in movie for a minute...."

March 11, 2016 Screens Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...tighter the leash, the more we will defy and rebel against it...."

Aug. 6, 2004 Column

Qmmunity: The RuPaul Express

Join the Ru-volution in Austin at one of our local Drag Race watch parties

"...and performances. Hosted by Nico de Gallo, produced by Rebel Raspberry and the Crowned Juul, with performances by Bubblegum..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Column by James Scott

Aggies Escape Oxford

Johnny Manziel shines as Texas A&M outlasts Ole Miss

"...travel to Oxford, Miss., to face the Ole Miss Rebels. For a second time, the Aggies narrowly avoided defeat...."

Oct. 14, 2013 Sports Post by Rod Machen

Day Trippin'

More day parties than you can shake an iPhone at

"...(4), Petty Booka (5), Corinne Rose (6), Miss Lana Rebel (6:40), Spider Bags (7:20), the Golden Boys (8); side..."

March 11, 2008 Music Post by Audra Schroeder

Without Evidence: Executing Frances Newton

Another Texas death row case marked by official carelessness, negligence, and intransigence

"...in connection with the case to a purchase from Rebel Distributors in Humble, Texas, which he said also ended..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...AT THE DRIVE-IN: Sounding like Rage Against the Machine at times, this..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Old Times There Are Not Forgotten

"...left and right. Of course, my high school used “Rebel Rouser” as its fight song, we flew the Dixie..."

April 14, 2008 Music Post by Margaret Moser

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