Red Tails

George Lucas exec produced – and bankrolled – this action/drama about the historic Tuskegee Airmen.

"...but that's what it's come to, apparently. That said, Red Tails isn't anywhere near as inspiring as Star Wars..."

Jan. 27, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Joy Ride

"...single-minded bloodlust usually reserved for cocker spaniels and their tails -- big breath -- and the cops won't believe..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Feeling Minnesota

"...Aykroyd and Levon Helm. A project developed at Robert Redford's acclaimed Sundance Institute, Feeling Minnesota (the title is taken..."

Sept. 20, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Day Trips

Red-tailed hawks are the sentinels of the highways

"...Red-tailed hawks are the sentinels of the highways. Often seen..."

July 29, 2011 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Chase

"...flee with him to sunny Mexico. Hot on their tails are officers Dobbs and Figus (Rollins, Mostel), a mismatched..."

March 11, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

From the Vaults: David Oyelowo

Rising star David Oyelowo is in two new films – with two more on the way

"...this year, Oyelowo played one of the flyboys in Red Tails, George Lucas’ movie about the Tuskegee Airmen...."

Oct. 27, 2012 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Crime and Consequences

American Crime creator John Ridley talks about shooting in Austin, faith, race, and Felicity Huffman

"...has also written the screenplays for Three Kings and Red Tails, in addition to lots of television scripts. He..."

Feb. 27, 2015 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

Local Bestsellers

Local bestsellers are based on recent sales at Austin bookstores selected to reflect varied reading interests.

"...2. Red-Tails in Love: A Wildlife Drama in Central..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Books Column

Mama Roux New Orleans Style Cafe

Gumbo's Michael and Yoli Amr are back!

"...very generous portions of such New Orleans specialties as red beans and rice, gumbos, po'boys, salads, various Cajun/Creole seafood..."

Oct. 16, 2009 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Crescent City Redux

The new version of Gumbo's has made the transition from mom-and-pop shop to a classy, upscale chain operation. It definitely makes the grade.

"...concept, menu, and all to a chain operation called Fired Up Inc. owned by Creed Ford. I was informed..."

July 21, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Dixie City Delights

Jambalaya, Crawfish Pie, Filé Gumbo

"...funds for a dining trip to southwestern Louisiana, I discovered several new Cajun restaurants in the Austin area. I..."

Oct. 20, 1995 Arts Feature

Who Knew Eating Chicken Heads Would Be So Satisfying?

A list of some of Austin's offal offerings

"...menu item) two vodka shots with black (sturgeon) and red (trout) caviar; and both Japanese and California uni (sea..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Food Feature by Adrienne Whitehorse

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

Luc Besson's latest is a kaleidoscopic mess

"...repdeated viewings despite your inability to make heads or tails of its chaotic storyline, one featuring a gibberish-speaking humanoid..."

July 21, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

'Bon Temps' and Tasty Pies

New Awlins Cafe does Louisiana home-style cooking

"...pies were served in dozens of New Orleans restaurants, featured at catered events for celebrities and politicians, and named..."

Nov. 8, 2013 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

The American Wind Power Center has one of the largest collections of windmills in the world

"...captures the elusive winds of history. More than a hundred different types of windmills fill the museum's big, red..."

Feb. 25, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Two Turntables and a Microphone

Austin's DJ Culture

"...quick to sniff out a new trend, SXSW 98 redoubled its efforts to bring music without guitars into the..."

May 29, 1998 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Gay Place

Pride Week has arrived!

"...We will not be silenced. We will not be scared. And we damn well will not regret – or..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Hornucopia

UT's season was over by halftime

"...The Red River Shootout was PC-ed into the Red River Rivalry..."

Oct. 19, 2012 Sports Column by Michael Corcoran

After a Fashion

Stephen pulls a rabbit out of his ... hat

"...answer. And Zach called. The theme of this year's Red Hot & Soul benefit was Red Carpet Chic: Broadway..."

April 10, 2009 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Going With the Flow

The next life of Waller Creek

"...Downtown, crossing under the traffic-laden I-35 and entering the Red River district, home to music clubs – Stubb's, Beerland,..."

Jan. 11, 2013 News Feature by Ari Phillips

Exceptional Balance

"...The glittering early dining crowd appeared to be heading to the myriad inaugural balls when..."

Feb. 5, 1999 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

After a Fashion

Like God on the seventh day, Your Style Avatar deserves a rest after schmoozing with Carson Kressley

"...ballet Hamlet, which had a black tablecloth with a red overlay on it cut to look like blood was..."

Sept. 17, 2010 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Family Matters

Downtown dining with young ones doesn't have to be daunting

"...brown rice. Try the orange peel chicken or the red Thai curry with tofu (both $8.29). The seared ahi..."

June 11, 2010 Food Feature by Katherine Gregor

Hissing Fits

Bryan Mealer sinks his teeth into the 1999 Sweetwater Rattlesnake Roundup.

"...has been here since Tuesday night. The neighbors weren't bothered by the loud, drunken screaming at 4am, when members..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Features Feature by Bryan Mealer

Whisks Up

The Way To Cook

"...fanatics and aspiring pastry chefs, though, will be amply inspired by the lengthy discussions and finer points of mile-high..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Food Feature

La Vista at the Hyatt

"...with Spanish rice, refried pintos, guacamole, pico de gallo, shredded cheddar, and sour cream. And to top it all..."

Aug. 8, 1997 Food Feature

Sxsw

"...with volcanic force, the molten lava sound of Skrew roared furiously on their last Metal Blade outing. That bodes..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Cypress Grill

Authentic, tasty, and fairly priced, the Cypress Grill is highly recommended for folks who love Louisiana cooking

"...with a good selection of high-end beers and exotic cocktails...."

Sept. 18, 2009 Food Review by Wes Marshall

Okie Dokie Stomp

Clifford Antone didn't invent the blues, he immortalized them

"...well enough to soak up the sound once he figured out that real blues didn't come from Led Zeppelin..."

May 26, 2006 Music Feature by Joe Nick Patoski

Nouveau Bistro

On any given evening, Rebecca Chastenet de Géry writes, Zoot's cozy, warmly lit dining room fills with a cross-section of the city. Seated around the white-clothed tables you find young and old, dates and small groups, black-clad hipsters and the obvious "out of towners," all nodding in approval as they spear forkfuls of sautéed veal sweetbreads, roasted chicken, or seared duck.

"...restaurant possessions) have kept Zoot's menu and its atmosphere anchored in understated refinement...."

March 30, 2001 Food Feature

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