Playback: Robert Johnson Plays Antone’s Anniversary!

Antone’s resurrects Robert Johnson for its 42nd anniversary

"...C.J. Chenier, Willie spawn Lukas Nelson, Junior Kimbrough offspring Robert Kimbrough Sr., and T-Model Ford's grandson Stud Ford; local..."

June 30, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Ghost and the Darkness

"...is a testosterone overload, equal parts lion hunt and Robert Bly wimp-aversion therapy, which in and of itself is..."

Oct. 18, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Theatre Review: The Shark Is Broken Charts Jaws’ Troubled Waters

Jarrott Productions offers a claustrophobic play diving into artistic egos

"...to a bad joke, but it was reality for Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider during the notoriously..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Working Overtime, but Not Getting Paid for It

Labor laws: Just because they exist, doesn't mean they're enforced

"...the site's general contractor is Amicus Con­struc­tion, owned by Robert Shaw. (When asked for comment, a representative for Amicus,..."

Nov. 27, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

Loud, abrasive, and featuring performances seemingly calibrated to be heard over the cacophonous roar of Travolta's mad, bad overacting, this is an unnecessary and ill-advised remake.

"...movie in which a group of ex-cons (led by Robert Shaw, playing off a Transit Authority cop essayed by..."

June 12, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Fantastic Fest Review: My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea

Remarkable animated adventure from graphic novelist Dash Shaw

"...has good news: Comic book artist/writer turned writer/director, Dash Shaw, brought his debut feature, My Entire High School Sinking..."

Sept. 24, 2016 Screens Post by Ashley Moreno

The Alamo

In this round of historical revisionism there's not much to remember except, maybe, Davy Crockett becoming a fiddler on the roof.

"...wallopingly bizarre bit of fireside chat of the sort Robert Shaw perfected in Jaws’ much-imitated U.S.S. Indianapolis speech, during..."

April 9, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Plaza Saltillo Ground-breaking Set for Wednesday

After a long wait, the Eastside redevelopment finally kicks off

"...labor rights surrounded the project's developers for a while. Robert Shaw, who owns Columbus Realty, came under fire in..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Black Waters of Echo's Pond

Recalling the tone and spirit of Eighties horror films, this is an homage to exsanguinations past.

"...Directed by: Gabriel Bologna. Starring: Robert Patrick, Danielle Harris, Shawn Lawlor, James Duval, Nick Mennell,..."

April 9, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Mortal Engines

Dystopian YA adaptation relies on spectacle over character

"...Christian Rivers. Starring: Hera Hilmar, Stephen Lang, Hugo Weaving, Robert Sheehan, Jihae, Ronan Raftery and Leila George...."

Dec. 14, 2018 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Polling the Poleyard

Questions Abound on Downtown

"...have effectively priced themselves out of their own development.) Robert Shaw, president of Post's Western division, reframes the affordability..."

March 6, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Solar Helps Keep Eastside Homes Affordable

Thanks to neighborhood-based nonprofit Blackland CDC

"...units of housing on 34 lots, including the six-cottage Robert Shaw Village on Salina. There, a 3-kW solar array..."

Sept. 12, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Sharkwater

Rob Stewart, a marine biologist and underwater photographer, makes up for in passion what he lacks in narrative subtlety in this cautionary documentary about the eradication of the planet's sharks.

"...pain, and you die." Well, no, actually, unless you're Robert Shaw, they don't. Stewart sets out to uncover the..."

Feb. 1, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

The pirate genre will always be buoyed aloft on the swells of outrageous action, ridiculous couture, and the derringest of do – and this sequel is no different.

"...of latex and goo and ultimately reminds us of Robert Shaw's leathery Quint trapped within one of H.P. Lovecraft's..."

July 14, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Is It Legal to Save Energy? Well, Maybe ...

Blackland neighbors told they can't share solar power, but Austin Energy tries to find a loophole

"...solar system that fuels six tiny cottages known as Robert Shaw Village, cutting electricity bills of the elderly residents..."

March 17, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Audio Snapshots

America's premiere archival roots label celebrates the big 4-0.

"...bandmates, the delightfully anachronistic Texas barrelhouse piano of Austin's Robert Shaw, and the chink-a-chink sounds of some Louisiana accordion..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Music Feature by Mike Quinn

Austin Music Network Schedule

"...7pm Robert Shaw. . .A Tribute To..."

Dec. 6, 1996 Music Feature

A Career Hooligan Looks Back, But Mostly Forward

Robert Rodriguez on a lifetime of innovation and the movie, 'El Mariachi,' that started it all

"...– this last bit is key – every single Robert Rodriguez DVD/Blu-ray you can? Study them. Listen to his..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Late October Food Event-Palooza

Calendar packed with worthwhile food, wine, beer, film events

"...to the ghost of legendary Austin jazz piano man Robert Shaw, a former tenant. In honor of Shaw and..."

Oct. 23, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Juke Joint Blues

Blues Boy Hubbard strolls down Eastside Austin's Chitlin' Circuit memory lane

"...dancing to the Rollettes, featuring Hubbard's longtime bandmate Walter Shaw on tenor sax, he immediately recognizes the Sunday crowd..."

July 13, 2007 Music Feature by Jonny Meyers

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three/
Get Carter

"...Two Three D: Joseph Sargent (1974); with Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, Hector Elizondo, Martin Balsam, Jerry Stiller...."

Aug. 18, 2000 Screens Review by Jerry Renshaw

July Is Crime Month: The Crime Blotter, Week 2

A curated guide to unlawful activities around town July 8-14

"...heralded as a masterpiece of mood and menace, with Robert Mitchum's psychotic ex-con posing as a preacher – this..."

July 7, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Island of Dr. Ersek

Austin's media-friendly Robert Ersek is the king of pop cosmetic surgery

"...for a perfect moment in time, it is Dr. Robert Ersek. In a world obsessed with boob jobs, tummy..."

June 3, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

40 Days and 40 Nights

"...by: Michael Lehmann. Starring: Josh Hartnett, Shannyn Sossamon, Vinessa Shaw, Paulo Costanzo, Griffin Dunne and Maggie Gyllenhaal. Some of..."

March 1, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

HOF Hopefuls

"...Thomas, Kim Wilson, Eddie Wilson, Burton Wilson, Jubal Clark, Robert Powell St. John, Mandy Mercier, Herman the German, Larry..."

March 13, 2017 Postmarks

The Sting

"...Directed by: George Roy Hill. Starring: Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, Charles Durning, Ray Walston and Eileen..."

Aug. 30, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Fortune and Glory: How The Spiel Celebrates Steven Spielberg

Eric Vespe discusses new podcast, life after Scott Wampler

"...Vespe under the journalistic pseudonym of Quint, taken from Robert Shaw’s rough-hewn shark hunter in Jaws. Now he gets..."

July 29, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...labor advocates, who object to the inclusion of developer Robert Shaw, who they say has allowed wage theft to..."

March 18, 2016 News Feature

The Non-Frenzied Feeding of a Large Squalus

The movie Jaws, performed live by Old Murder House Theater!

"...it debuted back in 1975 and lodged a drunken Robert Shaw's recitation of the fate of the USS Indianapolis..."

July 1, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Eastward Expansion

Surfing the wave of gentrification on the Eastside

"...also have a little enclave with six cottages in Robert Shaw Village."..."

April 10, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

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