Batman & Robin

"...film itself, though. By its own merits, Batman & Robin fails to engage the spirit of Batman, Robin, or..."

June 20, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

DVD Watch: 'Hill Street Blues'

An aural history of the cop show that changed TV

"...Blue. On January 15, 1981, a cop drama called Hill Street Blues aired to low ratings on NBC. When..."

April 29, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Enemies Mingle at Hill Country Conservancy Fiesta

Beer, brisket, and land preservation help unite political foes for a night

"...estate development communities, which is to say that the Hill Country Conservancy's Lyrics & Legacy Gala, held last Tuesday..."

April 28, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Building a Better Hill Country Suburb?

Developers Dick Rathgeber and Terry Mitchell say

"...jurisdiction), and the endorsement of the board of the Hill Country Conservancy, a nonprofit land trust that would manage..."

June 11, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Hill Country Fall Fest & Wine Auction

Sept. 15-17

"...Horseshoe Bay Marriott Pavilion and sample signature appetizers from Hill Country chefs complemented by wines from Texas vintners. Local..."

Aug. 4, 2006 Food Feature

Company Business

"...So, the Cold War has de-escalated into a Big Chill. The question is: where does that leave the old..."

Oct. 25, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot

Joaquin Phoenix creates a charming warts-and-all portrait of cartoonist John Callahan

"...Directed by: Gus Van Sant. Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Jonah Hill, Rooney Mara, Jack Black, Carrie Brownstein, Beth Ditto, Kim..."

July 20, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

On the Lege

The GOP prepares to vote down Robin Hood without bothering to craft a replacement school-funding system.

"...6-2 to abolish the state's school-funding recapture system, aka "Robin Hood." Grusendorf's HB 604 doesn't actually use those terms..."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Sex, Thugs, and Thanatos

The mad, bad bounty of Fantastic Fest 2009

"...crooked path from Poppins to Poe, from the lovely hills of Austria to the Lovecraftian Mountains of Madness, and..."

Sept. 25, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Supernova

"...Directed by: Thomas Lee. Starring: Wilson Cruz, Robin Tunney, Peter Facinelli, Lou Diamond Phillips, Robert Forster, Angela..."

Jan. 21, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Moneyball

Brad Pitt hits a home run with this film about the inner workings of baseball. It's a film that will appeal to sports fans and nonfans alike.

"...Directed by: Bennett Miller. Starring: Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robin Wright, Kerris Dorsey, Chris Pratt,..."

Sept. 23, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Covering New Ground

Robin Rather talks about Austin's future, and her own, after stepping down as chair of the Save Our Springs Alliance.

"...Robin Rather has been in the news a lot lately...."

May 12, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Outlaw King

Chris Pine aptly fills the crown of Robert the Bruce

"...by: David Mackenzie. Starring: Chris Pine, Stephen Dillane, Rebecca Robin, Billy Howle, Sam Spruell, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Callan Mulvey...."

Nov. 9, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Bill Narum: We Call That Art

ZZ Top iconographer Bill Narum moves on to the next canvas.

"...a town already unnerved by the recent death of Robin Shivers. This name was just as sad, the shock..."

Nov. 20, 2009 Music Post by Margaret Moser

2010 Screens Top 10s

"...6) Winter's Bone A chill, spare, backwoods mystery that marvels you with its masterful,..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Wildflower Commons

The Politics of Postponement

"...against it. (Over 90 signed up to speak; only Robin Rather got the chance.) After the council action without..."

Feb. 13, 2009 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Hurlyburly

"...Starring: Sean Penn, Kevin Spacey, Chazz Palminteri, Garry Shandling, Robin Wright, Anna Paquin and Meg Ryan. Hurlyburly is a..."

Jan. 15, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Y Not?

The battle over AMD's move to Lantana is a one-tract skirmish in a larger war over the uncertain future of Central Texas

"...call it "The Y": the congested intersection in Oak Hill where Highway 71 branches off from 290 West and..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Day Trips

The Knot in the Loop Saloon could be described as a neighborhood bar, but the neighborhood is one of the prettiest in the Hill Country

"...Saloon is one of the worst-kept secrets in the Hill Country. The road bicyclists know about it. The motorcyclists..."

March 11, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...in a very affluent neighborhood. (12/8/95)2.5 stars (H.C.) Great Hills, Lake Creek, Lincoln, Movies 12, Northcross, Riverside, Westgate..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

Betty Baker Rules

Love her or fear her, Austin's land-use queen rules the city her own way

"...gut instinct rather than fact. As former Planning Commissioner Robin Cravey, an environmental and neighborhood activist, recalls, "Her votes..."

April 2, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Sxsw

"...1/100th bad. The rest is Brown pickin' music from hillbilly to hellfire on his custom guit-steel guitar. It takes..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

ZZ Top, Bad Company, and Cheap Trick Roar at Circuit of the Americas

"...Cheap Trick frontman Robin Zander and Bun E. Carlos replacement Daxx Nielsen, son..."

May 20, 2019 Photo Gallery

An S-O-S for SOS

What will the Stratus deal mean for the Springs?

"...clustering is good, but these clusters are too intense," Robin Cravey, a former city planning commissioner, told the council...."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

All Wrapped Up

Holiday Film Previews

"...in abundance during these weeks. Topping the list are Robin Williams and Robert De Niro, each of whom is..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Developing Stories

Big Box, Back Off!; Las Manitas Swirls On; and Bucking the City

"...Liveable City were out of touch with paycheck-to-paycheck citizens. Robin Rather, on Liveable City's Executive Committee, responded, emphasizing the..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Back to the Trenches

AMD tightens its hold on Lantana – and the enviro opposition digs in

"...is a big fight over a major employer," said Robin Rather, an environmental advocate who helped broker a peace..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Life of a Search and Rescue Drone Pioneer

How retired Air Force medic Gene Robinson found new purpose looking for missing persons

"...top-secret military missions, former U.S. Air Force medic Gene Robinson was looking for a way to change public perception...."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Cat Cardenas

Point Austin: You Think Austin's Weird?

Consider the ballots beyond city limits

"...mostly be voting as well for school trustees.Pave Those Hills..."

May 4, 2007 News Column by Michael King

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...D: Chris Columbus; with Robin Williams, Sam Neill, Embeth Davidtz, Wendy Crewson, Oliver Platt...."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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