Critics Table Tops at 25

The nominees for the 2016-17 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...A lot of stage productions, concerts, and art exhibitions were mounted around..."

May 22, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Roe's End?

After nearly three years of fighting, Texas reproductive rights advocates will get their day at the U.S. Supreme Court

"...Shattered and violated, her future plans quickly fell out of focus...."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Last Emperor

"...This historical drama is inspired by the life story of Pu Yi, the last emperor of China, whose rule..."

July 5, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Winners and Losers on the Senate Committees

The shakeout from Dan Patrick's first chair shuffle

"...week with the announcement by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick of the Senate committee chairmanships of the 84th Legislature..."

Jan. 25, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Letters at 3AM: An Arbitrary Nation, Part 5

Our Bill of Rights guarantees are breaking down in state justice systems across the country

"...This is what the rule of law looks like:..."

July 12, 2013 Column by Michael Ventura

More Gore and Extra Pelosi

Gore and Pelosi take questions from the Netroots floor.

"..."the dog in this dog-and-pony show" became the center of attention at what had been billed as Ask the..."

July 19, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

On Deadly Ground

"...things up and destroy property. Seagal plays some kind of Red Adair-type character who puts out oil fires for..."

Feb. 25, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Planned Parenthood Sues Texas Over Medicaid Exclusion

The provider claims the state is breaking federal law

"...Planned Parenthood has filed suit against the state of Texas over its decision to exclude the reproductive health..."

Nov. 23, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Cool World

"...movie. Based on past experiences with the bad boy of animation in features such as Fritz the Cat, Heavy..."

July 17, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Appaloosa

Ed Harris takes a turn behind the camera again in this Western in which he co-stars with Viggo Mortensen, Renée Zellweger, and Jeremy Irons.

"...and Timothy Spall. We've heard tell about the rebirth of the Western at least since Clint Eastwood's vicious, Unforgiven..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

What Planet Are You From?

"...Kingsley, Linda Fiorentino, Camryn Manheim, Nora Dunn and Janeane Garofalo. You know a film's in trouble when you see..."

March 4, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Michael Collins

"...overflows with historical significance. Not only is it one of the few films to tackle the complex tale of..."

Oct. 25, 1996 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Cocaine Bear

The ursine Dr. Rockzo goes on a bloody comedic bender

"...With Cocaine Bear already something of an internet phenomenon, a few publications have taken this..."

March 3, 2023 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Thor: Love and Thunder

The Slayer of Thanos becomes a lovesick clown in this mirthless sequel

"...the fourth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's saga of Thor that should tip you off: The thunderer, the..."

July 8, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

HB 2 Impact Felt One Year Later

On press call, reproductive rights leaders recap HB 2's effect

"...a 50% reduction in abortion clinics and forced thousands of women to travel farther for care, reproductive rights leaders..."

July 18, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Shanghai Triad

"...with a cinematic sensibility that appears only every so often -- Coppola, Scorsese, Almodovar, and Tarantino come to mind,..."

March 1, 1996 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Freeport Wins Small

Thousands and Thousands of Dollars

"..."They left off some zeroes." That was the reaction of FM Properties..."

May 19, 1995 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Fantastic Fest Announces 2024 Lineup

Love of out-there cinema brings Terrifier 3, The Wild Robot

"...Terrifying clowns, wild robots, and the sound of chainsaws echoing across Austin! Fantastic Fest, the Alamo Drafthouse’s..."

Aug. 15, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Holiday Viewing: Gremlins

Classic black comedy has the blues

"...highest around Christmas,” announces baby-faced Phoebe Cates during one of her two pivotal scenes in Gremlins, expert and enduring..."

Dec. 8, 2017 Screens Post by Raoul Hernandez

Point Austin: Slaves for Rent

Sick pay lawsuit confirms what bosses think of workers

"...the editors' footnote last week announcing the incipient return of "Point Austin," I realized I'd better start climbing out..."

May 4, 2018 News Column by Michael King

No Room at the Health Care Inn

State policies endangering women's lives in the Valley

"...In the wake of 2011's devastating cuts to the state's family planning budget,..."

Nov. 12, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Letters at 3AM: Just Since April

Secret surveillance efforts fly in the face of our Constitution

"...What follows isn't all of it, but it's all that fits. (Quotes and headlines..."

Aug. 23, 2013 Column by Michael Ventura

You Don’t Even Have to Go to the Movies Anymore

You really shouldn’t stop going to the movies

"...So how come when it comes to theatrical distribution of the smaller releases – the buzzy microindies and foreign..."

Aug. 16, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Point Austin: Pride Brought Low

Remorseless as ever, Tom DeLay finally encounters a little bit of justice

"...am passionate, and very arrogant, and I am guilty of that," he told Judge Pat Priest at his sentencing..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Column by Michael King

DVDanger: Things That Go Bump

Ghosts, nightmares, and flashlights in this horror roundup

"...Two weeks of rain in Austin. Good for the flowers, the lakes..."

May 16, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

City Plots Rideshare's Course

Stakeholder meetings begin on TNC pilot program

"...A truly diverse array of automobiles assembled outside of One Texas Center Wednesday night..."

June 12, 2014 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Pushing Back Against Ozone

Clean Air Force continues fight to stay out of EPA doghouse

"...Push harder, Austin. That's the message from the city of Austin and the Clean Air Force of Central Texas...."

Aug. 18, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Culture Club

Dances inspired by three legendary women cross cultures and generations

"...a new collaborative dance work by a formidable trio of local dancer-choreographers: Anuradha Naimpally, Toni Bravo, and Sharon Marroquín...."

Feb. 27, 2009 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

Round One at Round Rock

Is the noisy suburban school battle an omen of things to come?

"...much yelling and screaming from supporters and opponents, accusations of lying on both sides, and a ruckus over a..."

April 29, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Travis County Settles With Sexual Assault Survivors

$580,000 settlement reached in three-year legal battle over handling of sexual assault cases

"...After a three-year legal battle, Travis County has settled federal and state..."

June 25, 2021 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

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