The Hottest August

A month-long portrait of NYC captures our fears for the future

"...is in simply approaching strangers and having them answer simple yet huge questions. What makes them afraid? How do..."

April 10, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Next Step

They've made their films. They've done the festivals. Now, four filmmakers share stories about finding -- and losing -- distribution.

"...Enter the festival circuit, that vast, global web of far-flung outlets where, for..."

April 20, 2001 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...from last year, Spoke, was a real peach - simple, with sleepy songs made for afternoon naps in shady..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Money to Burn

John Cornyn tries to keep tobacco case lawyers from reaping all of the financial benefits.

"...On the surface, this dispute should be simple: the five lawyers -- Walter Umphrey, Wayne Reaud, John..."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

In the Beginning There Was... the Demo

Cutting Tracks and Everything After

"...things? First, and foremost... make a demo. It's this simple: Live performance is ephemeral, but tape is forever (or..."

May 12, 1995 Music Feature

Court Rules: Texas Voter ID Still Racist

Second ruling finds GOP deliberately suppressed minority vote

"...The GOP’s political calculation is simple: Minority voters are likely to be Democratic voters. That..."

April 11, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Roots, Reckonings, and Resolutions

Roots

"...Victory Grill and establishing himself on the small-town Texas circuit...."

Nov. 27, 1998 Music Feature by Jay Hardwig

Public Notice: Where Does Money Come From?

Council's approach to money matters needs more work

"...of all things, not conservative enough. The issue is simple: What does it mean to spend money?..."

April 3, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

F1 in Sound and Vision

Formula Expo attempts to broaden the appeal of racing

"...That's Mario Andretti, official ambassador for Austin's Circuit of the Americas, and this is the car that..."

June 16, 2012 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Scott Panetti: Sane Enough to Execute?

Supremes' June 28 ruling in case of Texas death row inmate Scott Panetti concludes that law requires condemned inmates have some 'rational understanding' of why they're being executed in order to satisfy Eighth Amendment's ban on cruel and unusual punishment

"...opined that the Texas courts and the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals' handling of the Panetti case was..."

July 13, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Benefits of Frankenfoods

"...against the use of light rail in Austin is simple. There are more modern transit systems which could be..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Column

We Need to Do Something

The terror is coming from inside and outside the house

"...place to find yourself stuck in for even a simple bathroom break...."

Sept. 3, 2021 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

2021 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Animation

The also-rans are as good as this year's animated nominees

"...it sort of is. But Oh isn't telling a simple story. In his elaborate design, he's building a cosmology,..."

April 2, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

Second night SXSW handicapping

"...7-inch out on French label Born Bad. Its lovably simple debut single, "Sweetest Talk," evokes the retro rock of..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature

Secret Ballot

Iranian film is sharply observed and resoundingly funny, and tackles such heady topics as feminism, democracy, the voting process, communication, external and internal impediments to personal growth, and more.

"...as rich with symbols and parabolic implications, or as simple and straightforward as a grade-school pageant. The film's comedy..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Total Entertainment Package

Rockin' out with Austin's Latin-metal crossover darlings

"...Alabama, Vallejo had a solid lineup and a solid circuit of frat parties to play; they learned enough Cult..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Reissues

Los Zafiros

"...Bossa Cubana (World Circuit/Nonesuch)..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Music Feature

Jesus Gonna Be Here

Johnny Toxic

"...Colin Escott contributed a tweedy bit on the Hadacol circuit and Hank's penchant for plagiarism (or, as they say,..."

March 26, 1999 Music Feature

A Nightmare for DREAMers

Ending DACA affects an estimated 124,000 Texans

"...including the claim the program increases crime. Yet a simple glance at the eligibility requirements quickly dispel that myth:..."

Sept. 29, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

SCOTUS: Affirmative Action OK at UT

Justices rule 4-3 on using race in college admissions

"...for the Western District of Texas and the 5th Circuit. SCOTUS had already heard the case and bounced it..."

June 23, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Slack Where We Started

Richard Linklater and John Pierson Ponder 'Slacker' and Its Aftermath

"...RL: It was intricately designed. It wasn't a simple film...."

June 29, 2001 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Don't Believe the Hype

Local Digiterati on the Good, the Bad, and the Internet in Between

"...here and know that there's going to be a Circuit City and a Home Depot on one side of..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Screens Feature by Jon Lebkowsky

Village People

Gay Austinites Carve Out Festive Niche Downtown

"...seem to know about it. As one of the "circuit boys" known to frequent The Forum says, "Oh yeah,..."

Jan. 30, 1998 News Feature by Clay Smith

Going for Broke

Fruit Salad Days

"...may have seemed like less-than-commercially-viable artists, they also offered simple contracts, dependable accounting, and the opportunity for musicians to..."

June 18, 1999 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Fall Film Previews

September

"...title Monument Ave., the movie also traveled the festival circuit under the various titles Snitch and Noose. (Sept./Oct. TBD)..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

World Cup Cocktails

A drink for each of the 32 teams in the tournament

"...Brennivin Nicknamed the Black Death for its simple, dark label, this caraway-infused liquor is only recently making..."

June 8, 2018 Food Post by R.T. Frank

Recviews

"...giving you a headache, Two Foot Flame deliver insidiously simple sounds that multiply in your head until you're one..."

Jan. 19, 1996 Music Review

Caught 'em in Autumn

Earthpig & Fire

"...or "young" country - it's just country, pure and simple, only cranked up to "11". On the band's This..."

Sept. 22, 1995 Music Feature

Lake Bell Is 'In a World' of Her Own

Sound studios, trailer voiceovers and high-speed rivalries

"...she'll never quite reach his level. The reason is simple. He is one of the handful of performers who..."

Aug. 22, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Undiscovered Jewels

Formula One visitors get a taste of Austin's best hotel dining

"...hotels in Central Texas are booked up for the Circuit of the Amer­icas Formula One race in Austin this..."

Nov. 16, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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