High School Stakes

Austin ISD election could shape a new direction for the district

"...Advisory Coun­cil member Amber Elenz and local activist Charlie Jackson. Williams' exit is as big a surprise as that..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...summer. Of course, none of them will receive the same kind of free media blitz the Star Wars phenomenon..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

It Cuts Deep

Guess who's coming to dinner in this macabre comedy

"...Directed by: Nicholas Santos. Starring: Quinn Jackson, Charles Gould and John Anderson...."

Nov. 13, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

A Good Sense of HUMORdy

The filmmaking collective spreads the word of Austin comedy to the world wide web

"...comprising the talents of David Ward, Andrew Lee, Bradley Jackson, and Russell Groves. Some configuration of this quartet and..."

Oct. 12, 2012 Screens Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Capitol City Comedy Club's Grab for Bigger Laughs Restarting the Stop

"...Club in San Antonio, bought the Austin club. Ross Jackson, who'd run the club for 10 successful years, stepped..."

Feb. 2, 1996 Arts Feature by Spike Gillespie

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...John Aielli Experience (directed by Austinites David Hartstein and Sam Wainwright Douglas). Meanwhile the TV Premieres includes Photographer: Dan..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As the Guardians of the Galaxy gather once more, every MCU film reviewed

"...Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner..."

May 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Deathgasm

Crazed Kiwi film leaves you laughing, gagging, and head-banging

"...Lei Howden. Starring: Milo Cawthorne, James Blake, Kimberley Crossman, Sam Berkley, Daniel Cresswell, Delaney Tabron, Stephen Ure, Colin Moy..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Race to the Board: Fundraising

Some 80% of Mary Ellen Pietruszynski's contributions came from three donors in the tech community

"...$10,000 for Hino­josa, $5,000 each for Jayme Mathias, Charlie Jackson, and Ann Teich...."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Remembering Hazel Obey

Local civil rights leader, whose civic career spanned more than three decades, died Dec. 30

"..."lived, died, and made a difference," the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., told hundreds of mourners gathered at the First..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...the family, goes missing, her daughter Kay and granddaughter Sam travel to their remote family home to find her...."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...D: Peter Duncan; with Judy Davis, Sam Neill, F. Murray Abraham, Geoffrey Rush...."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...most nightmarish version of family imaginable. Executive Producers include Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell. Cast List: Lily Sullivan, Alyssa..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Oldboy

Spike Lee maintains the shuddery, visceral punch of the South Korean original, but something gets lost in translation.

"...Spike Lee. Starring: Josh Brolin, Elizabeth Olsen, Sharlto Copley, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Imperioli, Pom Klementieff and James Ransone...."

Nov. 29, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

What's Funny and What Isn't

"...to last week's letter [“Postmarks,” March 16] about KVET's Sam Allred calling Barack Obama a "clean darky" and the..."

March 21, 2007 Postmarks

AISD: Insurgents and Ed Austin Win 3 of 4

Hinojosa won by the biggest margin

"...scale, Jayme Mathias squeaked a 104-vote win over incumbent Sam Guzmán, heavily identified with the district's decision to install..."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Times, Oct. 16Headlines• At press time, U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks upheld Austin's voter-approved anti-smoking ordinance, rejecting a request..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature

Fall Movie Round-Up

Sneaking Into Autumn

"...LONG KISS GOODNIGHT D: Renny Harlin; with Geena Davis, Samuel L. Jackson...."

Sept. 6, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Jackie Robinson's Austin

The All-American, Major League star and human rights hero spent a few youthful months on the east side of our city's 'Mason-Dixon Line'

"...Lonnie Jackson was still in high school when he first met..."

Feb. 21, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

New Direction for New AISD Board?

New members are sworn in Nov. 19

"...be few tears spilled that Elenz beat out Charlie Jackson to represent West Austin. The consensus was that both..."

Nov. 16, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"...OF THE REVOLUTION D: Peter Duncan; with Judy Davis, Sam Neill, F. Murray Abraham, Geoffrey Rush...."

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Point Austin: See You in Court

This week the Supremes consider the curious habits of Texas politicians

"...Supreme Court. Jenner & Block partners Paul Smith and Sam Hirsch are among the lead attorneys for the plaintiffs,..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...of big popcorn pushers but not nearly in the same frequency overload as last year. More surprising is that..."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

A Night at the Opera

Opera for dummies: Name one male tenor

"...Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley – all long martyred..."

May 27, 2011 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Safety of Objects

"...Dermot Mulroney, Moira Kelly, Kristen Stewart, Jessica Campbell, Joshua Jackson, Alex House, Mary Kay Place, Timothy Olyphant and Robert..."

March 14, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

A Man and a Half

Hanging with music industry legend Jerry Wexler

"...LaBelle, Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Dusty Springfield, Sam & Dave, Donny Hathaway, King Curtis, Dr. John, Willie..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...GHOST DOG: THE WAY OF THE SAMURAI..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Scanlines

"...D: Peter Jackson; with all-puppet cast...."

Feb. 23, 1996 Screens Feature

SXSW 2017 Film Awards

"...Special Jury Recognition for Breakthrough Performance: James Freedson-Jackson, The Strange Ones..."

March 17, 2017 Screens Feature

Back Home in Texas

The return of the reigning Queen of Austin Country Music

"...The Derailers' Tony Villanueva reads from the same script...."

Oct. 19, 2001 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

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