Mastrogeorge Theatre's Good People

This production of David Lindsay-Abaire's play gives us a close look at the folks inside Southie – and why some never leave

"...go to the birthday party for Mike in David Lindsay-Abaire's Good People, the choice has the ominous import of..."

June 2, 2017 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Fierce Creatures

"...Directed by: Robert Young and Fred Schepisi. Starring: John Cleese, Jamie Lee..."

Jan. 24, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Prairie Home Companion

It's been a very long time since any Robert Altman film has been as enjoyable as A Prairie Home Companion.

"...Directed by: Robert Altman. Starring: Meryl Streep, Lily Tomlin, Garrison Keillor, Woody..."

June 9, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Top of His Craft

Prior to his appearance at the Austin Film Festival, writer / director Steven Zaillian remembers his first film, his most successful, and the lessons he's learned along the way.

"...the job, beginning in 1984 with his adaptation of Robert Lindsay's political drama The Falcon and the Snowman, probably..."

Oct. 13, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...Bruce Lee cultural biography Be Water, and Freak Power, Robert Kennedy III's long-rumored documentary about the gonzo king, Hunter..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Migrating North

As the Texas and national film industry feels the burn of runaway production, many agree with one directive: Blame Canada.

"...fed by local heavy hitters such as Mike Judge, Robert Rodriguez, and Sandra Bullock...."

Oct. 4, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Cumulative Staff Box

"...Dance: Sarah Wimer, Robert Bryce, Robi Polgar..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

Machete

Robert Rodriguez fulfills his early promise with this Mexploitation action film that also catapults Danny Trejo into full-fledged superhero status.

"...Directed by: Robert Rodriguez and Ethan Maniquis. Starring: Danny Trejo, Robert De..."

Sept. 3, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...they had always imagined. Cast: Taissa Farmiga, Ben Rosenfield, Lindsay Burdge, Joshua Leonard, Jennifer Lafleur, Peter Vack, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson,..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Get Ready for the 2022 B. Iden Payne Awards

The full list of nominees before Monday's award ceremony

"...3, American Berserk Theatre and Density512 Mike Ooi (Officer Robert Douglas), Pet Dick, Jarrott Productions Amber Quick (Abby Pollock),..."

Oct. 22, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival 2013

Oct. 28, 2013. 36 photos.

"...Mark Leibovich (l), with moderator Robert Draper..."

Oct. 29, 2013 Photo Gallery

After a Fashion

Good news? There are a ton of cool Austin style events going on this week. Bad news? Bears. You heard it here.

"...put them out of their misery… Read on DataLounge.com: "Lindsay Lohan will be this generation's Mackenzie Phillips," while another..."

July 15, 2005 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood introduces you to the new folks in town and updates you on all of the news around town

"...bus tour to the Llano Crawfish Open with Mitch Lindsay of Texas Winery Tours (www.texaswinerytours.com, 365-8380)? Lindsay has been..."

April 16, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...Las Perlas Brooklyn's Barrie, evolving pop effort of Barrie Lindsay, last played SXSW celebrating 2019's perfectly optimistic Happy to..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...But back to that opening night slot: Robert Rodriguez may not have his next film, manga adaptation..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Chapter 27

Jared Leto gains weight and lets it all hang out as John Lennon's killer, Mark David Chapman, in this fictionalized account of what occurred at the Dakota.

"...Directed by: J.P. Schaefer. Starring: Jared Leto, Lindsay Lohan, Judah Friedlander, Ursula Abbott, Mark Lindsay Chapman and..."

April 25, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

... And the 'West' is History

How Big State Productions' little monologue show changed Austin theatre

"...previous couple of seasons had seen productions of the Robert Patrick play Kennedy's Children and Jane Martin's Talking With...,..."

April 7, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Page Two: Earth, Stones, and Thorns of the Wild Ground Growing

The poetry of the right-wing soul: an appreciation

"...Himes' Coffin Ed and Grave Digger Jones Harlem novels, Robert Coover's story "The Babysitter," anything by Andre Dubus, Harlan..."

Jan. 27, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...a 7-2 vote. The dissenting voices came from trustees Robert Schneider and Cheryl Bradley, who took issue with a..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature

Lege Notes

Odds and ends (mostly odds) from the 79th

"...• Rep. Robert Talton, R-Pasadena, claims he was called by God to..."

May 20, 2005 News Column

Nightswim

History and friendship are the fulcrum on which Nightswim balances Steve Moore's impressionistic, profound look at famous friends Roy Bedichek, Frank Dobie, and Walter Webb

"...night to gorgeous day on multiple occasions, and designer Lindsay Jones produces a rich and varied soundscape, summoning a..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...provocative meditation on media totalitarianism in The Truman Show, Robert Redford's intelligent reworking of romantic pulp fiction in The..."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

Applause! Applause!

Austin Critics Table nominations, 2004-2005

"...Chronicle's Heather Barfield (theatre), Rachel Koper (visual art), and Robert Faires (arts). The Critics Table will present the awards..."

May 27, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Culture 50 Years in the Making: The Kerrville Folk Festival Experience

Life-altering and deep-listening scenes from the oldest music festival in Texas

"...winners include Slaid Cleaves, Ray Bonneville, Jonathan Byrd, and Robert Earl Keen. Lyle Lovett entered New Folk twice, once..."

May 20, 2022 Music Feature by Hank Erwin

Texas Book Festival Announces Full Lineup

From R.L. Stine to Reza Aslan, 225-plus converge on the Capitol

"...Robert Antoni, As Flies to Whatless Boys Amy Brill, The..."

Sept. 10, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

After a Fashion

Well, your Style Avatar is no stranger to sibling hijinks, so it's about time he got it together with the Olsen twins. (We don't even know what that means …)

"...questions as, "Can't rival teen queens Hilary Duff and Lindsay Lohan just get along?" On the "fashion" page, they..."

July 16, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

November Previews

"...D: Alan Parker; with Emily Watson, Robert Carlyle...."

Sept. 10, 1999 Screens Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...production efforts of Rjd2, Madlib, and Prefuse 73. – Robert Gabriel..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature

Texas Book Festival 2017: The Full List

Dan Rather, Jeffrey Eugenides, the Bush sisters, and 291 more

"...A Study in Scarlet Women with Conspiracy in Belgravia; Robert Jackson Bennett concludes his Divine City trilogy with City..."

Sept. 12, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Critics Table Tops at 25

The nominees for the 2016-17 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...(visual arts), Elizabeth Cobbe (theatre), Jonelle Seitz (dance), and Robert Faires (arts); Central Texas Live Theatre's Michael Meigs (theatre)..."

May 22, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

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