Snakes on a Plane

This solid little B-movie arrives cloaked in the dodgy garb of a fanboy phenomenon.

"...Directed by: David R. Ellis. Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Julianna Margulies, Nathan..."

Aug. 25, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Luv Doc Recommends: The Sinus Show: Snakes on a Plane

Alamo Drafthouse Downtown, Friday, October 13, 2006

"...This Friday is the 13th. If you’re feeling unlucky, consider this:..."

Oct. 13, 2006 Column by The Luv Doc

Austin's Airport Art Program Makes Every Flight a Trip to the Gallery

Got some time at AUS? There's many distractions in plane sight.

"...You know what there’s a lot of at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport? Art...."

Sept. 2, 2022 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Future of Film on the Web

Part I: The means

"...The Web was going to be a bottomless well of content. No..."

March 2, 2007 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

This Ain't No Picnic: Minutemen on Patrol

The sinister legions of the 'Drug Cartel' have little to fear from the latest incarnation of border hysteria. As for the rest of us ...

"...On the first of October, if you wanted to contact..."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Feature by Diana Welch

Shark Night 3D

These sharks are as bland as their comely victims.

"...Directed by: David R. Ellis. Starring: Sara Paxton, Dustin Milligan, Chris Carmack,..."

Sept. 9, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Jenna Davis, The Voice of M3GAN

Texas actor talks about changing from straight horror to comedy

"...Viral social media success doesn't guarantee ticket sales (just ask..."

Jan. 13, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sipping 'Satellite of Love'

Texas wineries make the movies

"...“The most important question we had to ask them was, ‘Can a..."

April 23, 2013 Food Post by Margaret Shugart

Elektra Luxx

Carla Gugino heads up this daffy film as the eponymous porn star, now retired, pregnant, and prone to self-reflection and the occasional moment of doubt.

"...Directed by: Sebastian Gutierrez. Starring: Carla Gugino, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Timothy Olyphant, Adrianne..."

March 25, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Black Snake Moan

Like a steady 12-bar blues progression, Black Snake Moan lays down a groove and works the chords over and over 'til they're all spent.

"...Directed by: Craig Brewer. Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Christina Ricci, Justin Timberlake,..."

March 2, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Cocaine Bear

The ursine Dr. Rockzo goes on a bloody comedic bender

"...Directed by: Elizabeth Banks. Starring: Keri Russell, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Christian Convery-Jennings,..."

March 3, 2023 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced

What's all the ruckus? Why, it's the SXSW Film lineup!

"...We had a little bit of the Christmas morning feeling when..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Conventioneers, Start Your Panels!

So what happened at the first SXSW panel? Enquiring minds want to know.

"...Supposedly, somewhere under all the day parties, free booze, shmoozing and all-round, get-out..."

March 9, 2007 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Truth and Inconsequences

Chuck Klosterman on his life and his latest

"...Chuck Klosterman is like the Lawrence Welk of pop culture. His..."

Sept. 22, 2006 Books Feature by Audra Schroeder

Lesbians Suck

Britain's hot new lezzie sucky sucky fest…

"...Lesbian Vampire Killers opens in UK theaters on March 20,..."

March 2, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

TCB

What the Back Room leaves behind, what's ahead in the Sound Team-Pitchfork feud, and which rock superstars come calling in October

"...PARKLIFE Once upon a time, a rumor that the Rolling..."

July 28, 2006 Music Column by Christopher Gray

'Lost Ark,' Resurrected

Three boys, seven years TK, and one heck of an homage -- a shot-for-shot remake of Raiders of the Lost Ark that earned the blessing of their hero.

"...Last February, Eric Zala received a signed letter from Steven..."

May 30, 2003 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Sarah Bird Reviewed

"...The Yokota Officers ClubA Novel..."

June 22, 2001 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Beautiful Loser

Keith Ferguson: No Apologies, No Regrets

"...This story originally appeared in the Dallas Observer dated March 28, 1996...."

May 9, 1997 Music Feature by Josh Alan Friedman

“Garth Weiser: Paintings, 2008-2017” at the Contemporary Austin

In this solo show of abstract works, the painter has pinpointed the ungraspable, like grabbing a tiger by the tail

"...Garth Weiser's 10 is large. It is black. From a..."

Aug. 11, 2017 Arts Review by Sam Anderson-Ramos

Python Coverage Indicative of Media Problem

"...Dear Editor, A common problem with the media and our..."

July 3, 2009 Postmarks

The Cabbie Knows

In Portland, Taxi Drivers Are Tuned Into the Food Scene

"...illustration by Lisa Kirkpatrick The shuttle to my hotel had..."

May 8, 1998 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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Our readers talk back.

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Nov. 28, 2003 Column

Book Reviews

"...The Marx Family Saga..."

July 23, 1999 Books Review

Moon-Shaped Panties & the Saint of White Trash

The Late Lucinda Williams

"...The morning starts normally for Lucinda. Well, maybe not normal, since she's..."

Oct. 23, 1998 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Fun Fun Fun Line-up

Danzig Legacy and Donald Glover join Slayer, Odd Future

"...When Fun Fun Fun Fest announced Slayer last week, we wondered what they could possibly..."

Aug. 1, 2011 Music Post

Get Back

Francisco Matto created bold modern art with the timeless graphic style of the past

"...Draw a circle. (Or, if you prefer, a square.) Now,..."

Aug. 7, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires