The Legendary Snow Monkeys of Texas

A brief open season on monkeys resulted in protections for them in the Lone Star State

"...persistent rural legends – the 1996 open season on monkeys – is a story that has steadily faded. How..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Ed Baker

Hustle and Snow

At Sundance, the proving ground just got a lot more slippery

"...a great work might be produced if a thousand monkeys were given a thousand typewriters: Let's just say the..."

Feb. 3, 2006 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Too Much Monkey Business?

"...University of Texas' film production prof's monkey docs, "The Snow Monkeys of Texas" and "Chimp Rescue," will be screened..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Real Austin Stories

Austin's Exploding Documentary Scene

"...on the RTF faculty: Richard M. Lewis, whose piece Snow Monkeys of Texas brought a new scope of wit..."

March 13, 1998 Screens Feature by Jerry Johnson

Born in China

The Disneyfication of nature continues

"...of three animals specific to Chinese habitats: panda bears, snow leopards, and golden snub-nosed monkeys, along with sidelong looks..."

April 28, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Memorial Set for Karen Dickey

Photographer captured politicians and wildlife

"...of her life's work was devoted to documenting the Snow Monkeys in Dilley, Texas, in Frio County. A dedicated..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Short Cuts

"...April 13 at 6pm on TBS (ch.21). Called The Snow Monkeys of Texas, the 20-minute piece recounts the strange..."

April 11, 1997 Screens Column by Marjorie Baumgarten

Once Upon a Time in Austin

The films, the filmmakers, the crews, the making of a scene

"...Lewis Born Wild: The Exotic Animal Pet Trade (1992); "Snow Monkeys of Texas" (short, 1997); "Chimp Rescue" (short, 1998);..."

March 12, 2004 Screens Feature by Louis Black

How to Be a Popular Girl

What will shy novelist Sarah Bird do now that she's back in the limelight, Dick Holland asks in this profile of the author of The Yokota Officers Club.

"...autism; the Penitents of northern New Mexico; the Japanese snow monkeys of South Texas; a transsexual's spiritual journey; moody..."

June 22, 2001 Books Feature by Dick Holland

Competition Judges

"...Richard Lewis has directed numerous short documentaries, including The Snow Monkeys of Texas and Chimp Rescue for National Geographic...."

March 17, 2000 Screens Feature

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...contrived. UT Professor Richard Lewis' National Geographic documentary "The Snow Monkeys of Texas" was clearly the audience favorite, eliciting..."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

Texas Shorts

"...3/17, Dobie 2, 4:45pm; 3/19, Dobie 2, 4:30pm): The Snow Monkeys of Texas..."

March 13, 1998 Screens Feature

Mister Smarty Pants Knows

"...Snow monkeys relocated to Dilley, Texas from Mount Arachi in..."

July 25, 1997 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Snowpiercer

This English-language debut from acclaimed South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho is a riveting sci-fi action film entirely set on a speeding train.

"...An object of blunt force and breath-catching beauty, Snowpiercer plays what-if with a familiar doomsday scenario: What if..."

June 27, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Heaven up Here

27 reason to further investigate the UK roster of bands at SXSW 2006

"...the hullabaloo regarding Sheffield's mind-bogglingly popular quartet the Arctic Monkeys, who are also nominated for "Best Breakthrough Act" at..."

Feb. 24, 2006 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Exhibitionism

Three Sisters: Chilly Scenes of Winter

"...are just a handful of matches burning on a snow-covered hillside. Overall, almost all the characters come across here..."

April 18, 1997 Arts Review

After a Fashion

I scream, you scream, but when Stephen scream's for ice cream, it's an entirely different tune...

"...or 10:30 at night, dozens of these purveyors of snow cones and ice-cream novelties shall not be deterred from..."

Nov. 10, 2006 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Thanks, Canada

Blood-soaked nights on the road to punk rock with the Krum Bums

"...the way to the Triple Rock in Minneapolis. There's snow everywhere, a strange sight for us Texans. We're all..."

July 11, 2008 Music Feature by David Rodriguez

SXSW Music: Mega Third List

L7, the Cult, Loretta Lynn and 556 more added to the Fest

"...Caves, Charlie Belle, Blue Healer, Boan, Booher, Built By Snow, Dylan Cameron, Gina Chavez, Wendy Colonna, Bill Converse, the..."

Jan. 12, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Going on an Adventure With Banff World Tour

Adrenaline junkies, artists, and film fans unite for a great cause

"...Next was an eight-minute American short, "The Gimp Monkeys." The story highlights three friends, all who happen to..."

April 16, 2013 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

Top Chef Texas, Week 10: Restaurant Wars

This restaurant war needs more spies and razor wire.

"...Thai crab thingie with fish caramel (and yes, producer monkeys, we saw what you did there when you gave..."

Jan. 13, 2012 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

The Celts

The Irish, Scottish, and Welsh stick it to Union Jack

"...puts forth dark 'n' flavorsome electronica on 2004's The Monkeys in the Zoo Have More Fun Than Me. Bar/None..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Music Feature by David Lynch

2005 Kids Summer Camps

An annotated list of several places where kids could be going this summer to enjoy physically and mentally invigorating activities

"...actually be encouraged to climb around like the little monkeys they are – and they'll learn to do so..."

April 29, 2005 Features Feature

After a Fashion

Wait a polyester minute! What is our Style Avatar doing in Sugar's, the Showpalace, and Exposé??? You'll just have to read to find out. Thank goodness Lucinda's also in there to soften the blow!

"...gifts for Lovely Lu, including one of those fabulous snow globes that Saks has of the city of Austin..."

May 10, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Coach's Corner

"...Sonics are fun; crazy, wacky guys, a barrel of monkeys, a ride in the sky...."

May 2, 1997 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Best of Print 1995

Words: Printed, Spoken, and Painted

"...8. Come and Go, Molly Snow by Mary Ann Taylor Hall..."

Jan. 5, 1996 Books Feature