Control

Gretchen Phillips admits she wasn’t Just Comforting that girl

"...Floyd!" exclaims Gretchen Phillips when asked who's singing on the hi-fi as she ushers me into her East Austin..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Music Feature by Cindy Widner

Arrested Development?

Young-at-heart Austin is home to a booming Young Adult literature scene

"...Leitich Smith's Tantalize series, and you may never look at those Con­gress Avenue bats the same way again. In..."

Dec. 24, 2010 Books Feature by Melanie Haupt

Beautiful Bodies: Girl Talk

The Propaganda Troop production of Laura Cunningham's Beautiful Bodies

"...The Off Center,..."

Dec. 17, 1999 Arts Review by Ada Calhoun

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...The clawed toe of Godzilla has finally set down -..."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

Review: Georgetown Palace Theatre's Cabaret

A risky and risqué staging opens the company's season of stalwart productions

"...The iconic musical Cabaret, currently being staged by Georgetown Palace..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Too Dumb to Die

A profile of Austin's longest-running musical parody, the Uranium Savages.

"...They're not looking to get signed at South by Southwest..."

Dec. 10, 1999 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...a half-dozen titles, SXSW Film has finally drawn back the curtain on its 2016 lineup...."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

His Name Was Gary Poulter

Meet the homeless man who became a movie star

"...blue eyes and smooth dance moves. He was a smart kid from California who dreamed of joining the circus...."

April 11, 2014 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

Total Entertainment Package

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

"...well-wishers every time he saw an empty cocktail glass at the pre-release celebration for Vallejo's Sony debut, Into the..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Music Feature by Andy Langer

FF2012: How Fantastic Fest Got Twisted Up By 'American Mary'

Jen and Sylvia Soska are the new twins of evil

"...There's a trick to telling Jen and Sylvia Soska apart...."

Oct. 3, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...After last week's tease, the Austin Film Festival has announced its official lineup for..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Gasoline Dreams

Rounding up 2000 LPs.

"...The New Millennium. Same as the old millennium...."

Jan. 5, 2001 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Love Walks In

The first Rockrgrl Music Conference gets a blessing from Seattle's rain goddess.

"...had been my mantra for days, so walking to the gate at Bergstrom airport and hearing a voice cry,..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Celebrity, South Austin Style

The Mayor of South Austin

"...say "I moved here." He weaves a romantic tale that rivals many married couples' stories of their first meeting...."

Dec. 4, 1998 News Feature

Sexy Empowerment, Terror Tuesday, Book Adaptations, and More Weekday Recos

Local event suggestions for the arts inclined

"...The Company of Wolves..."

July 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...so you've had your headliners and competition titles, with the normal array of talent and titles Now it's time..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Miyazaki, Hot Boys, Jane Austen Improv, and More Recommended Events

The weekend is looking ... a little weird

"...Thursday 11 - Saturday 13, the Future Front House..."

July 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Hey, Hey, Woody Guthrie, I Made You a Film

The AFS Texas Documentary Tour: 'Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home'

"...Whatever your connection to the man or his music, Peter..."

May 5, 2006 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Almost Famous

Adventures in young bandom: Zykos on the road

"...It's another Flannery O'Connor night at Emo's, the sultry, late-September air..."

Nov. 19, 2004 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

Live Music This Weekend, Aug. 18-20

Soundtracking this weekend’s sweat-fests

"...day this weekend boasts a multi-performer blitzkrieg. Riders Against the Storm brings an arsenal of friends for RAS Day..."

Aug. 18, 2017 Music Post by James Renovitch

Summer Fun: Season’s Screenings

Austin filmmakers pick their favorite summer movies

"...all blue skies and 80 degrees right now, but the dog days are coming. We think the best way..."

May 14, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film: Selected Shorts

From 3,597 submissions, 106 emerge

"...In addition to announcing its after-dark Midnighters slate, today SXSW Film Festival released its short films lineup...."

Feb. 6, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

A Guide to Austin Stand-Up: Comics

The stand-up people behind the city's comedy scene

"...The original Funniest Person in Austin (as in the contest's..."

March 31, 2017 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Yes Yes: Sundance Announces 2014 Class

Austinites a-plenty in Competition and NEXT slates

"...The Sundance Film Festival released its first programming wave this..."

Dec. 4, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Page Two

Persistence of memory

"...even betrays us. Mine often exposes me, bringing forth what I've tried so hard to forget. Other times, it..."

Nov. 18, 2005 Column by Louis Black

Texas Platters

"...DALE WATSON..."

July 11, 1997 Music Review

Sxsw

"...Okay, take a deep breath. Hold it. Exhale. Again. There. Feel better? Look, just..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Thirteen

Catherine Hardwicke directs her laser-beam gaze into the horrifically malleable soul of young girls caught in bad situations.

"...Directed by: Catherine Hardwicke. Starring: Holly Hunter, Evan Rachel Wood, Nikki Reed,..."

Aug. 29, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising

Seth Rogen learns that girls just want to have fun

"...and his bro-comedy gang growing up or is it the audience? That’s a question well worth posing when scoping..."

May 20, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Lust for Life

Ahhh … the good old daze

"...critic Ann Powers wrote about Pamela Des Barres and the groupie phenomenon in The New York Times. Girls like..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

« 1    ‹ BACK    1   2   3   4   5     NEXT ›    5 »