Dred Scott, Revisited

The federal court decision on re-redistricting opens an old wound in Texas politics

"...District 24 in the Metroplex (a custom-designed fiefdom for Martin Frost that was eventually rejected by the Supreme Court)..."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Aiming for the Big Kill

Scott Martin on the inaccurate West in his new gunslinger flick

"...plugging their opponent with deadly accuracy? Never happened. When Scott Martin headed to the frontier for Big Kill, he..."

Oct. 18, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Big Kill

Low-budget Western rides high in the saddle

"...Directed by: Scott Martin. Starring: Scott Martin, Clint Hummel, Christoph Sanders, Jason..."

Oct. 19, 2018 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Boyfrndz Back With “Gone”

Post-rock experimentalists foreshadow new LP Impulse

"...a minor post-rock waltz into a tonal avalanche as Scott Martin’s golden falsetto fantasizes about breaking away...."

May 9, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Lymelife

This suburban melodrama arrives with an impressive pedigree but little originality.

"...Directed by: Derick Martini. Starring: Alec Baldwin, Kieran Culkin, Rory Culkin, Jill Hennessy,..."

May 1, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

What It Is to Be Human

Actor Martin Burke, now in the midst of his fifth sell-out run as David Sedaris' Little Elf in The Santaland Diaries, talks about that show's success and his career as an actor.

"...down and talk for an hour or two with Martin Burke. This accomplished actor is as funny one-on-one as..."

Dec. 27, 2002 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Media Clips

Ken Martin sells In Fact Daily to reporter Jo Clifton to focus on his monthly magazine, The Good Life.

"...No one could ever accuse Ken Martin of sleeping on the job. But if he accidentally..."

June 30, 2000 News Column by Lee Nichols

The Pink Panther 2

Steve Martin returns as the bumbling Inspector Clouseau, but no Beyoncé in sight. Smart girl.

"...Directed by: Harald Zwart. Starring: Steve Martin, Jean Reno, Emily Mortimer, Andy Garcia, Alfred Molina, Yuki..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Ready to Rumble

"...Directed by: Brian Robbins. Starring: David Arquette, Oliver Platt, Scott Caan, Rose McGowan, Bill Goldberg, Diamond Dallas Page, Joe..."

April 14, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Cold Light of Day

A young businessman on vacation in Spain with his family becomes caught in a tangled web of espionage and intrigue in this lackluster follow-up by the director of JCVD.

"...sailing vacation in Spain with his family, including dad Martin (Willis) and mom Laurie (Goodall), finds himself pursued by..."

Sept. 14, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The AggreGAYtor: December 20

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...Mike Huckabee slouches toward Bethlehem, Martin Ssempa sees you when you’re sleeping, and John Paulk..."

Dec. 20, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

The AggreGAYtor: October 8

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...awkward moment, Antonin Scalia runs his mouth, and Ricky Martin is dubiously honored. Today’s AggreGAYtor will wear you out,..."

Oct. 8, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Dolemite Is My Name

Eddie Murphy pays homage to the comedy genius of Rudy Ray Moore

"...of fascinating, granular details like that thanks to screenwriters Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski’s smart and – dare I..."

Oct. 11, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Hitchcock/Truffaut

Go behind the groundbreaking book of interviews; a must for cinephiles

"...a hell of a Rolodex to thumb through – Martin Scorsese, David Fincher, Richard Linklater, Arnaud Desplechin, Wes Anderson,..."

Feb. 26, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Endless Love

New era, same old story: young passions, forbidden love, and parents who just don't understand.

"...In Franco Zeffirelli’s 1981 film adaptation of Scott Spencer’s bestselling novel, the love of the characters played..."

Feb. 14, 2014 Movie Review by Louis Black

Seven Samurai

SXSW Picks 2 Click: Austin acts cutting through the din

"...2014 LP Breeder. Unashamed to be tagged progressive, singer/guitarist Scott Martin, bassist Joseph Raines, drummer Aaron Perez, and guitarist..."

March 6, 2015 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Fitzgeralds Everywhere

Four new books riding the Gatsby wave

"...recent release of Baz Lurhmann’s contemporary take on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, books with any mention of..."

June 12, 2013 Books Post by Jessi Cape

The Spanish Prisoner

"...Directed by: David Mamet. Starring: Campbell Scott, Rebecca Pidgeon, Steve Martin, Ben Gazzara, Ricky Jay and..."

May 1, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Raging and Reflecting With Glassing’s Ambient Metal

Letting just a little light in on new album Spotted Horse

"...crew, We the Gra­nada (which included future Boyfrndz frontman Scott Martin), played a show with the latter's New Orleans..."

May 17, 2019 Music Feature by Michael Toland

SXSW Music Live: Robert Glasper

One limb in jazz, others in hip-hop and modern R&B

"...Taylor McFerrin (son of Bobby), sax/keys swing vote Terrace Martin, drummer Marcus Gilmore (grandson of Roy Haynes), and trumpet..."

March 14, 2017 Music Post by Michael Toland

’71

A kinetic chase movie uses the Troubles of Northern Ireland as its setting

"...O’Connell, Paul Anderson, Richard Dormer, Sean Harris, Barry Keoghan, Martin McCann, Charlie Murphy, Sam Reid, Killian Scott, David Wilmot,..."

March 13, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The FCC under the Obama Administration

The short list for Federal Communication Commission Chairmanship

"...Current Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin spoke at UT last week. He was the 2008-09..."

Nov. 11, 2008 Screens Post by Belinda Acosta

Ant-Man

The Marvel Universe expands to include comedy

"...Evangeline Lilly, Corey Stoll, Michael Peña, Bobby Cannavale, T.I., Martin Donovan and David Dastmalchian...."

July 17, 2015 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

The AggreGAYtor: December 6

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...Marco Rubio gives a sound bite, Scott Evans rips from the headlines, and One Million Moms..."

Dec. 6, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Sound on Sound Review: Boyfrndz

Icy prog-noir locals help inaugurate first year fest

"...the local quartet emanated tribal UK Eighties post-punk. Frontman Scott Martin (w)rings out a voice much like his mustache:..."

Nov. 5, 2016 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Hikes and Boyfrndz Mosh McAllen

Austin twofer ventures far south on a Lone Star trek

"...second they began their soundcheck. Lead singer and guitarist Scott Martin stalked across the stage as he plunged into..."

June 6, 2016 Music Post by Bryan Rolli

Boyfrndz

"...canvases. Guitars sweep, rhythms dance around standard 4/4, and Scott Martin's high wail floats over the tracks like a..."

May 27, 2016 Music Review by Michael Toland

AFCA Anoints 'Hugo'

Austin group hands 'Take Shelter,' 'Drive' multiple awards

"...Hugo as its best film of the year. The Martin Scorsese-directed picture, set in 1930s Paris, combined 3D family..."

Dec. 28, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Viva Las Vegas

Behind the scenes of Cirque du Soleil's Viva Elvis and Love

"...by the likes of Gene Simmons, Laurence Fishburne, and Scott Weiland, the world premiere of Cirque du Soleil's Viva..."

Feb. 24, 2010 Music Post by Austin Powell

Moontower 5: First Wave of Comics Announced

Martin Short and Kevin Smith lead the laugh makers for 2016

"...lined up for 2016, and topping the list are Martin Short and Kevin Smith...."

Nov. 17, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

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