The Prodigy & the Prodigal

Sons of the Fathers Beck & Cauthen ally beyond neo-Americana

"...The Sons' relationship with Jessie Scott should be added to the DIY playbook for all..."

March 29, 2013 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

The Toy

"...Directed by: Richard Donner. Starring: Richard Pryor, Jackie Gleason, Scott Schwartz and Ned Beatty. Inept, revolting, heavy-handed, vulgar, maudlin,..."

Dec. 17, 1982 Movie Review by Martin Chait

A Christmas Story

A Christmas Story strikes a balance between being sentimental and irreverent, with Peter Billingsley putting in one of the better performances ever from a child actor and the rest of the cast clearly having a good time.

"...Clark (1983); with Peter Billingsley, Darin McGavin, Melinda Dillon, Scott Schwartz. Little Ralphie absolutely has to have a Red..."

Dec. 22, 2000 Screens Review by Jerry Renshaw

A Christmas Story

Ralphie wants nothing more for Christmas than a Red Ryder 200-shot, range-model air rifle, but he must convince Mom and Dad that, if lucky enough to receive this “Holy Grail of Christmas presents,” he won't shoot his eye out.

"...Starring: Peter Billingsley, Darren McGavin, Melinda Dillon, Ian Petrella, Scott Schwartz and Tedde Moore. If you can't beat the..."

Dec. 16, 1994 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Standing Up, Falling Down

Billy Crystal and a smart script add heart to this burnout dramedy

"...Directed by: Matt Ratner. Starring: Ben Schwartz, Billy Crystal, Grace Gummer, Nate Corddry, Jill Hennessy, Kevin..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

SXSW Taps ConsenSys Founder Joseph Lubin for 2019 Keynote

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency track programming comes into focus

"...Scott Belsky (Design) Scott Belsky is an executive, entrepreneur, author,..."

Oct. 9, 2018 SXSW Post by Bonny Chu

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...the Documentary Feature Competition category is St. Edward’s prof Scott Christopherson’s Peace Officer, while in the Visions category, Ben..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Culture Flash!

Police believe they have the killer of Esther's juggler Warren Ryder Schwartz, Jenny Hart puts 'Space Ghost's Brak in stitches, more stage hits are back by popular demand, and construction starts on Ballet Austin's new dance center

"...the murder of Esther's Follies juggler Warren "Red Ryder" Schwartz. On Thursday, Aug. 3, Jacob Zeke Rubio was charged..."

Aug. 18, 2006 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Computer Chess

Andrew Bujalski’s Austin-made film is a boldly original, black-and-white portrait of computer culture in the early Eighties.

"...Bujalski. Starring: Patrick Riester, Myles Paige, Wiley Wiggins, Robin Schwartz, Gerald Peary, Gordon Kindlmann, James Curry, Jim Lewis, Chris..."

Aug. 23, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Winter Classic

South by Southwest 1998

"...sometime before I die," announced Bottum's guitar foil Will Schwartz with theatrical exasperation. "It's called What Is Not to..."

March 27, 1998 Music Feature

Superstar Search

Three decades after its debut, Jesus Christ Superstar may not seem a radical piece of musical theatre, but Austin Musical Theatre's new production just may return the rock opera to its revolutionary roots.

"...teams behind these works -- John-Michael Telebak and Stephen Schwartz for Godspell, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber for..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Further Reflections

"...Dir: Michael Miner; Scr: Tasca Shadix; Prod: Scott Rosenfelt & Marie Cantin; Exec Prod: David Skinner &..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...D: Robert Redford; with Robert Redford, Kristin Scott Thomas, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Neill, Dianne Weist, Chris Cooper...."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...the brother who made him that way. Cast: Adam Scott, Nick Kroll, Jenny Slate, Zoe Kazan, Charlie Hewson, Maryann..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Cora Bora Director: Hannah Pearl Utt, Producers: Mallory Schwartz, Jeffrey Soros, Simon Horsman, Screenwriter: Rhianon Jones Cora senses..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

New Menus, New Bourbon, New Yoga Retreat

And Bahama Bucks (finally) moves into town

"...The Intelligentsia design team has partnered with Austin-based architect Scott Magic, who plans to incorporate local materials into the..."

Dec. 13, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...The Unicorn D: Robert Schwartzman Facing the fourth year of their engagement, an indecisive..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

ATX Panel and Event Picks

Not sure what to do at ATX? Start here.

"...attend (but we're keeping our fingers crossed!), Adrianne Palicki, Scott Porter, and Matt Lauria, among a score of other..."

June 10, 2016 Screens Feature by Beejoli Shah

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...to retrieve a wanted man. Cast: Ashton Sanders, Tishuan Scott, Keston John, Bill Oberst, Jr., Christine Horn, Alfonso Freeman..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Give 'Em a Hand

The nominees for the 2009 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Scott Kanoff, The Idiot..."

May 15, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...rural home in the Catskill mountains. Cast: Talia Balsam, Scott Cohen, Andrus Nichols, Michael Oberholtzer, Naian Gonzalez, Midori Francis,..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Further Reflections

SXSW Film Festival

"...Dir/Scr/Prod/Ed: Malcolm Ingram, Matt Gissing; Exec Prod: Kevin Smith, Scott Mosier; DP: Brian Pearson; with Jason Lee, Renee Humphrey,..."

March 21, 1997 Screens Feature

Texas Book Festival Lineup Revealed

Attendees include Junot Díaz, Cheryl Strayed, and... Tony Danza?

"...Chefs: Recipes, Techniques, and Tricks from America's Best Cooks) Scott Roberts (The Salt Lick Cookbook: A Story of Land,..."

Sept. 12, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the other end of the scale were Akin Gump; Scott Douglass and McConnico (a frequent outside counsel to City..."

Aug. 20, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Art Fun in the Summertime

May

"...giving those towering 'dos a three-year rest, the Zachary Scott Theatre Center brings back the big-hair musical, with Felicia..."

May 21, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Public Notice

"...hope. The fundraiser will feature former state senators Babe Schwartz and Chet Brooks among others hamming it up, Wed,..."

Jan. 29, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Postmarks

Cars the Issue, Not Parking

"...Scott Ogren..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Column

Reflections

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98

"...Hazlett; Assoc Prod: Karen Powell; Exec Prod: James Head, Scott Kennedy; DP: Robert Aschmann; Ed: Mark Lemmon, Reginald Harkema;..."

March 20, 1998 Screens Feature

Doctuh Mistuh's Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical

This send-up of the 1978 blue movie serves up the cheese and camp for a load of giddy fun

"...The musical, conceived by Susan L. Schwartz with music and lyrics by Scott Sherman (with Jonathan..."

Dec. 25, 2015 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Arthur Schwartz..."

July 11, 2003 Column

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