The Hightower Report

Pulling the curtain on an anti-minimum wage front group

"...but a 71-year-old PR and advertising hatchet man named Richard Berman. Various corporations pay him to set up official-sounding..."

April 18, 2014 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Hightower Report

The flim flam of the Employment Policy Institute

"...a nonprofit front group run by longtime corporate operative Richard Berman. It gets millions of dollars in tax-exempt donations..."

March 14, 2014 News Column by Jim Hightower

Texas Police Say 'No' to Immigration Enforcement

Localizing immigration enforcement is harmful

"...El Paso Co. Sheriff Richard Wiles is not impressed, at all, by the spate..."

Feb. 17, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2002-2003

The full list of nominations for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...Scott Thompson and Richard Byron, My Fair Lady/Sweet Charity..."

May 9, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Applause! Applause!

The full list of winners for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art, as presented during its annual ceremony at the Capitol City Comedy Club.

"...Scott Thompson and Richard Byron, My Fair Lady/ Sweet Charity..."

June 6, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

DysFunKtional Family

"...also because Griffin’s material just isn’t that funny. Like Richard Pryor (the film is an obvious homage to Pryor’s..."

April 4, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Top of the Line

The nominees for the 2011 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Richard Robichaux, The Imaginary Invalid..."

May 27, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2003-2004

The full list of nominations for the 2003-2004 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...Sarah Richardson, How Late It Was, How Late..."

May 14, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

More Places at the Table

The Austin Critics Table is about to hand out its annual awards for achievement in the arts for the 10th year, and the list of nominees is longer than ever.

"...Richard Jones, The Chairs..."

May 24, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

This Week on The Austin Chronicle Show: Pride, and a Lost Nudie Arthouse Film Found

We talk queer rights, Bill Paxton's trippy first movie, and Silver Jews

"...In the second half of the episode, Screens Editor Richard Whittaker pops in to discuss the wild tale of..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Applause! Applause!

Austin Critics Table nominations, 2004-2005

"...J. Richard Smith, The Very Persistent Gappers of FripActress, Musical..."

May 27, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Further Reflections

"...A.J. Cohen; DP: Jim Whitaker; Ed: Brian Beardan; Composer: Richard Gibbs; Cast: Mary Stuart Masterson, Jena Malone, Delroy Lindo,..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

No Sanctuary

Sanctuary city bill set to pass House today

"...of pandering – including by our favorite Rep. Leo Berman, R-Tyler. Indeed, in an exchange with Austin Dem Rep...."

May 10, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...from school for threatening or harassing teachers. – Richard Whittaker Conservatives for Straus..."

Nov. 12, 2010 News Feature

Cream of the Crop

Nominations for the 2005-2006 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Babs George, Richard III..."

May 19, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Black Cauldron

The Tolkein / D&D brand of sword & sorcery common in Lloyd Alexander's classic Chronicles of Prydain was a bit dark for the Disney set, but the Mouse factory went ahead and made The Black Cauldron anyway. Too bad they Disneyfied it to death.

"...THE BLACK CAULDRON (1984)D: Ted Berman and Richard Rich; with the voices of John Hurt,..."

May 10, 2002 Screens Review by Michael Chamy

Art Transplant

The Move Toward a Cultural Center in Downtown

"...is their offering, like the recent production of Shakespeare's Richard III, with a two-man cast handling all the parts...."

Aug. 30, 1996 Arts Feature by Brett Holloway-Reeves

Another Round of Praise

Nominations for the 2007-2008 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Richard Romeo, Death and the King's Horseman..."

May 9, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Outstanding!

Nominations for the 2006-2007 Austin Critics Table Awards

"..."Joseph Phillips," D Berman Gallery..."

May 18, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

On the Lege

Austin Rep. Elliott Naishtat is leading charges to protect both seniors and children this session

"...with the oddest of bedfellows – ultracoservative Rep. Leo Berman, R-Tyler – to help ensure that it makes its..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Applause! Applause!

The full list of winners for the 2003-2004 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...Richard Winkler, Be Aggressive/The Woman in Black..."

June 11, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Pioneer Spirit

"...Vinson & Elkins. Also on the list: lobbyist Wayne Berman, whose clients include sugar giant Flo-Sun Inc., and lobbyist..."

July 30, 1999 News Feature

Down From the Mountain

There was no snow at Sundance this year, but a strong slate nonetheless.

"...Decade Under the Influence, an IFC-produced documentary by screenwriter-turned-director Richard LaGravenese and Ted Demme (who died unexpectedly during its..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Richard Pryor ... And It's Deep Too! (Warner Archives/Rhino)

"...Richard Pryor... And It's Deep Too! (Warner Archives/Rhino) Odd that..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Music Review by Ken Lieck

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

"...part of the Changing the Future of Food panel. Richard Linklater, who brings his newest feature, Apollo 10 ½,..."

March 1, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...not about them; it's about us." -- Austin attorney Richard "Dicky" Grigg, speaking about his experiences as a pro..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...Paso Rep. Paul Moreno, responding to Tyler Republican Leo Berman's complaint about "illegal aliens" spreading disease and problems in..."

May 11, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

The man behind FreePAC can't find enough conservatives at the Capitol.

"...Richard Ford -- the hard-right, softcore brains of "FreePAC" --..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Austin Theatre Critics Table 2000-2001 Nominations

The Austin Theatre Critics Table have announced the nominations for their ninth annual awards for achievement in the arts.

"...Sarah Richardson, ArtDirector, MusicalKevin Archambault, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown..."

May 18, 2001 Arts Feature

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...Clemente, Bob Costas, Tom Morello, Francisco Lindor, Yadier Molina, Richard Linklater. (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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