Short Cuts

There's so much going on in Austin film this fall that it almost feels like a real city.

"...at various locations around town. If you're not already registered, passes and tickets are available at www.cinematexas.org, Vulcan Video,..."

Sept. 19, 2003 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Taking Back the House

Texas Democrats say this could be their November

"...flipped Republican in 2002, after the GOP-slanted 2001 legislative redistricting drawn by the Republican-controlled Legislative Redistricting Board. It wasn't..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...Thorn in the Heart, Alexandre O. Philippe’s The People vs. George Lucas, Shane Meadows’ Le Donk & Scor-zay-zee, Steven..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Gifted

A child prodigy gets caught up in a custody battle

"...Speaking of which, Captain America’s Evans drops the red, white, and blue here for a totally different type..."

April 14, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

London Has Fallen

This jingoistic blow-’em-up takes no prisoners

"...way. It’s impossible to reconcile this jingoistic exercise in Red, White, and Blue bullshit with both the fear-fueled strain..."

March 4, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Departed

Watching this new film by Scorsese is tantamount to falling in love with the director all over again.

"...with The Departed, confirms he still is) the most red, white, and blue filmmaker since another Italian-American, Frank Capra,..."

Oct. 6, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Revenge

Bloody vengeance fit for the #MeToo era.

"...opportune time, either. It’s the horror film our #MeToo vs. entitled-white-male-“grab ‘em by the pussy” and/or Golden State Killer..."

May 11, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Kick-Ass 2

Kick-Ass and Hit-Girl are back for more bloody and profane to bust more supervillain heads.

"...2010 rests squarely on the hulking shoulders of its predecessor. Like round one, this second wind is a profanity-ridden..."

Aug. 16, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Terribly Happy

This Danish import is a wonderfully unhinged and a painstakingly constructed meditation on a place where good and evil meet, mate, and make sour times sublime.

"...strange, and often very funny comedy of Lynchian locals vs. the new marshal in town. That would be Robert..."

March 12, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Peacock Playground Offers Colorful Experience for SXSW Attendees

Spice of your Insta feed with help from some of Peacock's shows

"...attention of onlookers, fully furnished with a bar, bright blue putt-putt course, and a tiger-themes seesaw...."

March 11, 2022 Screens Post by Sage Dunlap

SXSW Unloads Fourth Artist List

Quin NFN, Cayucas, Gabriella Cohen, and 128 more

"...up to the music conference, running March 11-17. Australian Captured Tracks signee Gabriella Cohen, ATX rap breakout Quin NFN,..."

Jan. 17, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

'The NFL Beat': Week 10

Our little season is all grown up

"...in his career. This is a fullback in a shared backfield with Darren McFadden and, until 2012, Michael Bush...."

Nov. 10, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Public Notice: Bashing Austin Policy

From the Capitol to the Waterfront, via Wall Street

"...there's the South Central Waterfront district, the 118-acre tract centered around the old Statesman property. You knew you hadn't..."

April 28, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Austin Tries to Address Wage Theft, Texas Tries to Make It Harder

Is your boss stealing from you?

"...sits at six months from when the wage theft occurred. A bill by Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, making its..."

April 28, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

News Ticker: November 1

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered that the National Guard follow federal policy regarding same-sex..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

TSOP

"...Just south of midnight, Scott and I staggered down Broad Street. Well, not staggered – lurched, tripped,..."

June 13, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Precinct 2 Constables

Why on earth would anyone want to run for constable? You'd be surprised.

"...incumbent – if Travis Co. is to be truly "blue," voters need to erase the red blot in North..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Texas Craft Brewers Festival Debuts Beer List

The Texas-only beer celebration returns to Austin

"...farmhouse ales and fruited sours, particularly festival smash, Montmorency vs. Balaton, their cherry sour. Austin Beerworks will also be..."

Sept. 1, 2016 Food Post by Eric Puga

Top 10 Sports Retirements 2010

From 'The Big Unit' to 'The Big Hurt'

"...cases) and begrudgingly (in others) relinquished the dream and retired in 2010 – roll the montage and cue the..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Sports Post by Russ Espinoza

Green Room

Punks and Nazi skinheads meet in this tense yet lovely kick in the teeth

"...Green Room, the follow-up to his breakout indie hit Blue Ruin, is one long, wicked meditation on that very..."

April 22, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...in the vicinity of 200 showcasing acts have been covered - through features ("Picks to Click," "The Austin Music..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Top 25 Austin Breweries of 2021

Our annual list of Central Texas’ top beers returns

"...cultures, really. Recently, the French and the Italians have entered the local lager chat, but we’re still processing how..."

Oct. 12, 2021 Food Post by Eric Puga

"Pillow" Talk

Terri Thomas on what's behind the sex in her Big Medium art show

"...and scenester alike, though perhaps for different reasons. That inspired me to speak with the artist about the show...."

June 5, 2014 Arts Post by Seth Orion Schwaiger

SXSW Showcases

All the SXSW showcases that fit

"...7pm, Red Eyed Fly..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Reissues

"...memory of even novice fans of the Sixties spy vs. spy show. This collection is a respectable offering, covering..."

June 27, 1997 Music Review

Big, Bold, and Costly: Austin’s Makes a Third Try at Rail Transit

The train is here

"...votes in the same election that brought you Bush vs. Gore, an Austin with about 50% more people will..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Nov. 5]. I, like you, wish the outcome had favored Kerry. Last week I had intense feelings of depression..."

Nov. 19, 2004 Column

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...The earliest poll closing of the day occurred at Pease Elementary School, where students voted in a..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

Now Serving ... Time

Robert Conran sat down to dinner at Furr's, and walked out in handcuffs. After four years in prison on a shaky conviction, he's got a chance of parole -- then he faces deportation

"...that, playing first in rockabilly bands that were occasionally featured at the Continental Club, and then in Latin-influenced Houston..."

June 29, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Gay Place

OUTsider Fest, Andrea Gibson, and more heat up the week ahead

"...Die Felicia Presents Carpenter vs. Craven Our Scream Queens host a battle between horror..."

Feb. 16, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

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