Robot & Frank

This weird, winning little movie explores what happens to the essential self as the memory goes.

"...Directed by: Jake Schreier. Starring: Frank Langella, Susan Sarandon, James Marsden, Liv Tyler, Jeremy Strong,..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

I, Robot

This summer, Will Smith saves the world from … robots.

"...years of computer-enhanced moviemaking. If you have aliens or robots to fight, then call Will Smith. He seems comfortable..."

July 16, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Robot Stories

A short film collection billed as "science fiction from the heart," with an emphasis on the heart part.

"...In terms of the subject matter – interactions between robots and humans – Pak has few ideas that haven’t..."

May 7, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

I Like to Watch: Plugging Into Season 2 of Mr. Robot

The story of the asocial, radicalized hacker continues

"...a smart-ass didacticism lurking in the shadows of Mr. Robot (which premiered its first two season 2 episodes last..."

July 19, 2016 Screens Post by Jacob Clifton

100-Foot Ferris Wheel in Honor of Mr. Robot Is Coming to Downtown Austin

USA Network to turn Congress Ave. lot into Coney Island for SXSW

"...just-announced “activation” involving USA Network’s runaway hacker hit Mr. Robot? A Venn diagram of whaaaa and wheeee!!..."

Feb. 17, 2016 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Lucky Robot Adds Spring Menu Items

Japanese street food inspires guests to take it outside

"...South Congress’ Lucky Robot wants guests to take advantage of their sidewalk seating..."

April 4, 2014 Food Post by Gracie Salem

Endhiran (Robot)

This extravagant Indian/Tamil production is an apocalyptic science fiction rom-com with elaborate dance set-pieces and music by A.R. Rahman.

"...indebted to James Cameron's Terminator films, various permutations of Frankenstein, the Matrix trilogy, Stephen Chow's madcap action oeuvre, and..."

Feb. 25, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Robot Dreams

Dog and Robot find companionship in this lovely and touching Oscar-nominated animated film

"...A Spanish-French co-production, Robot Dreams skips dialogue altogether. That it manages to have..."

June 14, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Wild Robot

Beautiful children's book adaptation is all heart

"...for the new medium except the heart. The Wild Robot, the 49th animated feature from DreamWorks Animation, doesn’t just..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Attention Sushi Lovers: Lucky Robot Offers Time Out for Tuna Tuesdays

SoCo restaurant launches new sustainability campaign

"...edged sword,” says Stephanie Nasoff, operating partner at Lucky Robot Japanese Kitchen...."

June 19, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Vortex Repertory’s A Perfect Robot

Sarah Saltwick’s timely script elegantly explores the tension between idealized automatons and messy humans

"...the Vortex Repertory Company's world premiere of A Perfect Robot, Diego (played by a very sincere Jesus I. Valles)..."

Jan. 27, 2017 Arts Review by T. Lynn Mikeska

The Blanton Bake-Off Returns, Good Food Foundation Taps Austin Winners, Here Comes the Texas Wine Auction, Lucky Robot Hypes the Tuna, Oseyo Gets Streety with Anju Banju on Thursdays, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...what else? You Grill Girl’s smoking it up at Franklin Barbecue on Thursday, April 27 … Lucky Robot celebrates..."

April 26, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Luv Doc: A Very Uninteresting Robot

What doesn't take two thumbs, both eyes, and the lives of innocents?

"...I have a friend who calls me occasionally – more than I would like her to – and..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

F Society End of the World Party at the Mr. Robot Ferris Wheel

"...Society End of the World Party at the Mr. Robot Ferris Wheel, Saturday, March 12..."

March 13, 2016 Photo Gallery

Second Annual Robot Fashion Show

"...Robots rocked the runway on Saturday, April 4, as Barnes..."

April 6, 2015 Photo Gallery

Lucky Robot remodel of Zen Officially Open

Upscale dishes ordered via IPad

"...on South Congress became the bright and modern Lucky Robot. Always known for its healthy and quick food, the..."

Dec. 3, 2012 Food Post by Gracie Salem

The Blanton Bake-Off Returns, Good Food Foundation Taps Austin Winners, Here Comes the Texas Wine Auction, Lucky Robot Hypes the Tuna, Oseyo Gets Streety with Anju Banju on Thursdays, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

April 28, 2023 Food Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Third Coast Grabs SRSLY, Jimmy John’s Goes Ooh-La-La, Spirited Steaks Sizzle thanks to Still Austin & Double J Ranch, and There’s Some Robot Rolling Up with Your Chicken Tikka Masala …

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

Feb. 11, 2022 Food Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Third Coast Grabs SRSLY, Jimmy John’s Goes Ooh-La-La, Spirited Steaks Sizzle thanks to Still Austin & Double J Ranch, and There’s Some Robot Rolling Up with Your Chicken Tikka Masala …

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...– Thu., Feb. 10, 7-9:30pm – is the Wine & Food Foundation’s Big Reds & Bubbles celebration. It’s a..."

Feb. 9, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Robot

A Telegu science-fiction film.

Oct. 1, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Robot Girl From ‘Small Wonder’

Feb. 2, 2007 Sports Post by Jeremy Martin

A.X.L

A boy and his electronic dog

"...but the execution is typically the same: boy meets robot, boy teaches robot what it means to be human,..."

Aug. 24, 2018 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Money Changes Everything

Greg Pak's 'Robot Stories' is ap-pealing to just about everyone, seven years after his appeal to the Texas Filmmakers' Production Fund launched his career.

"...Director Greg Pak's Robot Stories is the most entertainingly humanistic robot film since..."

May 7, 2004 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

A Tree of Palme

It's the Pinocchio story filtered through the prism of cyberpunk animé.

"...key animator on watershed animé ranging from Akira to Robot Carnival to Dagger of Kamui, isn’t content to allow..."

Feb. 11, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

James Beard Foundation Names Texas' First Certified Sustainable Sushi Restaurant

Longtime SoCo spot also added new Peruvian-Japanese fusion menu

"...Lucky Robot Japanese Kitchen has just been named Texas’ first certified..."

April 25, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

SXSW Interactive: Androids and Future Life

The future is here, and it looks a whole lot like a human

"...the world, speaking on the merits of a future robot-filled society, while his accompanying doppleganger rides divided into two..."

March 13, 2016 SXSW Post by Jessi Cape

Real Steel

Mix Rocky with The Transformers and you'll wind up with something like Real Steel.

"...Steel is set in a debased near-future in which robot boxing has become all the rage. Charlie Kenton (Hugh..."

Oct. 7, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

WALL-E

By turns sad, hilarious, exciting, and ultimately, hopeful, this is a film of Great Truths masquerading as child's play.

"...Pixar's WALL-E? It's the story of the last functioning robot (a "Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class," to be more..."

June 27, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Napster Gone Barbados

What if Napster went offshore?

"...it or hate it, there's no denying that the robot monster created by Napster mastermind Shawn Fanning has the..."

Aug. 24, 2001 Music Feature by Tim Quirk

Spike & Mike's Sick & Twisted Festival of Animation 2001

"...Three cheers, then, for the fine folks at Spike & Mike's Sick & Twisted Festival of Animation, who've been..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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