Smith Takes 'TM' Helm

Monthly presses on in wake of layoffs, shrinking budget

"...pictures of Brangelina's spawn is struggling, longtime Editor Evan Smith, a nebbish Yankee with slicked-back hair and glasses, formally..."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature by Kevin Brass

The Smith Smears

Euless Republican draws primary challenger for "Romeo and Juliet" bill

"...a thorny issue, and House Elections Committee Chair Todd Smith, R-Euless, has become that guy...."

Dec. 1, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

20 Questions With Darden Smith

The return – again – of Austin singer-songwriter Darden Smith

"...Darden Smith and Eliza Gilkyson probably have a lot in common:..."

April 19, 2002 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Point Austin: Rick Perry, Boy Scientist

When it comes to science, the Inquisition's got nothing on the guv

"...moment of the Republican presidential campaign thus far was Rick Perry's suggestion that in matters of scientific understanding, he..."

Sept. 16, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Playback: Gourds Co-Leader Jimmy Smith Heads to Montana

Jimmy Smith heads for higher ground, Pete Mitchell reaches a higher plane, and Izzy Cox would like to remain upright on terra firma

"..."No," says Jimmy Smith, letting out a jackhammer laugh as he stares pensively..."

July 29, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Jordan Smith Fan

"...Dear Jordan Smith, The week before last, I was concerned because of..."

Feb. 24, 2012 Postmarks

What Does Rick Perry Sing in the Shower?

What potentially embarrassing revelation did Ted Nugent make about Gov. Rick Perry (hint - it's all about track nine on Double Live Gonzo.)

"...racist than wearing a Confederate flag T-shirt at Gov. Rick Perry's inaugural ball? He says not, but that may..."

April 3, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Analyzing the Texans Draft: Part 2

A look at day two

"...at the Texans day two picks. Texans general manager Rick Smith runs the draft. Head coach Gary Kubiak has..."

May 23, 2011 Sports Post by Barrett Walton

Just Say No!

Rick Perry's approach to sex education has helped Texas boost its teen pregnancy rate

"...live audience in the KLRU studio in 2010, Evan Smith, editor of the Texas Tribune, put his chin in..."

Oct. 28, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Men in Black II

"...Directed by: Barry Sonnenfeld. Starring: Patrick Warburton, Tony Shalhoub, Rosario Dawson, Johnny Knoxville, Lara Flynn..."

July 5, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Captive

Ripped-from-the-headlines movie about a hostage crisis defused by a devotional book

"...evangelical Christian values as espoused in Saddleback Church founder Rick Warren’s fiendishly popular self-help treatise The Purpose Driven Life...."

Sept. 25, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Men in Black 3

Josh Brolin's spooky good impersonation of the younger Tommy Lee Jones is the only fresh thing happening in this sequel.

"...Directed by: Barry Sonnenfeld. Starring: Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin, Jemaine Clement, Emma Thompson,..."

May 25, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...and better working conditions for city employees. – Jordan Smith..."

July 15, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

City Theatre's The Seafarer

Karen Sneed’s staging is shot through with compassion for the play’s hard-luck, hard-drinking Irishmen

"...returned home to take care of his older brother Rick, who's been blinded by an accident. Their old friend..."

Nov. 24, 2017 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Men in Black

Jones and Smith make for an entertaining combo as they play secret agents who monitor extraterrestrials.

"...Directed by: Barry Sonnenfeld. Starring: Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, Linda Fiorentino, Vincent D'Onofrio, Rip Torn and Tony Shalhoub...."

July 4, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters

Poseiden's son and his pals reunite to retrieve the Golden Fleece, but only the film's special effects grabbed our attention.

"...by: Thor Freudenthal. Starring: Logan Lerman, Alexandra Daddario, Douglas Smith, Leven Rambin, Brandon T. Jackson, Jake Abel, Anthony Head,..."

Aug. 9, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Dope

Peppy caper film features unusual characters: black high school geeks

"...Directed by: Rick Famuyiwa. Starring: Shameik Moore, Tony Revolori, Kiersey Clemons, Kimberly..."

June 19, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

McMurrey Challenges Noriega From the Left

Corpus Christi schoolteacher files on the Democratic side

"...Democratic candidacy for the U.S. Senate, Houston state Rep. Rick Noriega probably began gearing up for attacks from the..."

Nov. 20, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Capitol Chronicle

Hopwood lawyer Steven Wayne Smith aspires to the Texas Supreme Court.

"...Name Department of "News of the Weird," Steven Wayne Smith is in fact the Republican candidate for the state..."

Oct. 11, 2002 News Column by Michael King

All Aboard for Middle Earth

Fans of J. R. R. Tolkien needn't wait until the December 12 opening of the film of Lord of the Rings to take a journey to Middle Earth. Second Youth Family Repertory Theatre, an Austin arts company acclaimed for its intelligent, highly theatrical stage shows for family audiences, will ferry you there this weekend via its production of The Hobbit.

"...the director, who knows the material cold. J. Richard Smith, who is also Second Youth's artistic director, is more..."

Nov. 9, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Carmine Street Guitars

Spend time with the quiet artisans who make the instruments that rock & roll is built upon

"...through this intimate portrait of Greenwich Village-based guitar maker Rick Kelly and his protégé Cindy Hulej, who daily apply..."

May 10, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

McMurrey Endorses Noriega for Senate

Despite key policy differences, defeated candidate will support victor against Cornyn

"...Democratic primary race for U.S. Senate, has endorsed winner Rick Noriega in the general election. Noriega, a state representative..."

March 10, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

American Filmmaker

Chris Smith's American Movie depicts one man's passionate struggle to make a film.

"...Chris Smith didn't set out to become a documentary filmmaker. But..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Wise Up

For its staging of Sandy Asher's ironically titled children's comedy 'The Wise Men of Chelm,' Second Youth Family Theatre gets to bring the playwright to town

"...Judy Matetzschk-Campbell of Pollyanna Theatre Company and me," says Rick Smith, Second Youth's artistic director. "Judy is working with..."

April 29, 2005 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

O Rooster, Where Art Thou?

As Second Youth Family Theatre revives its original musical version of The Bremen Town Musicians, set in 1930s America with a country, bluegrass, and gospel soundtrack, writer / lyricist / composer Allen Robertson reflects on the show's creation 12 years ago.

"...Caspers, who was the director of Snow Queen. Rod, Rick Smith [Second Youth's producing artistic director and director of..."

June 6, 2003 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

The Caucasian Chalk Circle

Director David Charles Goyette uses an army of actors to stage Brecht's epic of war, The Caucasian Chalk Circle, and his constant movement of them, along with the impressive design work, gives the impression of a huge and hungry populace, but much of the story is lost in the broad acting of much of the UT student cast.

"...stepped out of the frame of a Vermeer. Designer Rick Smith's set is an impressive series of platforms and..."

Nov. 22, 2002 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Analyzing the Texans Draft: Part 1

In what will be remembered as the 'Phillips draft'

"...Kubiak makes the offensive selections and Texans General Manager Rick Smith has historically made the defensive picks. It's not..."

May 10, 2011 Sports Post by Barrett Walton

Perry's Birther Flirtation

How Goodhair resurrected and abandoned a myth for electoral ends

"...Is Gov. Rick Perry a Birther? That is irrelevant. What is more..."

Oct. 27, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Different Stages’ Fahrenheit 451

This theatrical adaptation of the Ray Bradbury story ends up being timely and may make you step outside your bubble

"...this cast are fully committed and deliver strong performances. Rick Smith especially turns the supporting part of Fire Captain..."

Dec. 2, 2016 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Jarrott Productions' The Price

This staging of the Arthur Miller drama keenly appraises the worth of a life

"...as inconsiderate, condescending, "a selfish bastard" (Esther's words), but Rick Smith eases off the slick superiority and lets us..."

Oct. 14, 2016 Arts Review by Robert Faires

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