Kaitlin Armstrong Defense Team Calls Police Narrative “Misogynistic and Fictitious”

The plot thickens

"...And no, a neighbor did not observe a bike speeding away from Wilson's place the night of her death...."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Kaitlin Armstrong Defense Team: Police "Concocted a Misogynistic and Fictitious Story"

Attorneys seek prompt hearing on motions to quash evidence

"...And no, a neighbor didn’t observe a bike speeding away from Wilson’s place the night of her death...."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Qmmunity: Hounds of Queer Love

Austin's queer scene makes deals with divine powers with this week's events

"...Speed Racer The best live-action anime adaptation from trans icons..."

July 8, 2022 Column by James Scott

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...Wars blows the dust off the cartridge for a speed run through 1990 – the year that Sega dared..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin’s Least Conscientious People

"...leaders first, apparently. The city proposed a 10 mph speed limit on bike lanes that are completely empty WELL..."

July 27, 2019 Postmarks

Behind the Wheel With Documentary The Gentleman Driver

The world of millionaire endurance racers in The Gentleman Driver

"...one person behind the wheel cannot be a full-time racer...."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Cars 3

Third times not a charm for this franchise

"...grips with the fact that he’s not the badass speed racer he used to be. This is an interesting/odd..."

June 16, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Happenings from around the state

"...Speed Racer Standing Still..."

Feb. 1, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Where the Wild Things Are

The 2015 Banff Mountain Film Festival features more female athletes, more mindfulness, and more emotion

"...to EDM. In "All My Own Stunts," pro mountain-bike racer and stuntman, Rob Jarman, reminisces about a nasty crash..."

April 17, 2015 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

Need for Speed

Somewhat fast but seldom furious, this is an adrenaline junkie’s wet dream that stars Aaron Paul.

"...Need for Speed celebrates reckless driving with the bloodless consequences of an..."

March 14, 2014 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Poodie's Stomps Out Butts

A place to run from F1

"...nothing but a hotel towel singing the theme to “Speed Racer” – and I imagine a conversation like this..."

Nov. 13, 2012 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Wreck-It Ralph

"...high-fructose, racing set-pieces that very nearly sideswipe the Wachowskis’ Speed Racer: Such are the ingredients of Wreck-It Ralph. I..."

Nov. 2, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Up Too Early

Google Streetview fashion critique from 21st and Guadalupe

"...Regardless, it's nicely paired with this fellow's vintage 10-speed. Yeah, notice I didn't say "road bike" or "hybrid"..."

July 6, 2012 Chronolog Post by The Luv Doc

High-Speed Facts

FAQs about the sport

"...combines tight and loose corners, chicanes (artificial curves) and high-speed straightaways. In the 2010 season, four of the 19..."

July 9, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dragonball: Evolution

Live-action versions of animé/manga hits are notoriously hard to pull off, and Dragonball: Evolution proves no exception.

"...say for most live-action animés (I'm talking to you, Speed Racer). Bottom line: Costumed Goku and Chi Chi cosplayers..."

April 17, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Fast & Furious

This third franchise sequel doesn't have as much smarts as speed, but it's still an uncomplicated, undemanding lark.

"...Back in 2001, when we first met renegade street racer Dominic Toretto (Diesel), he was jacking DVD players from..."

April 3, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Screens Top 10s

The Chronicle's film critics talk about their favorite movies of the year

"...Speed Racer. If this is the future of film, then..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Screens Feature

Texecutioners are the Reason

Full recap of Sunday's derby match up with the Detroit Derby Girls.

"...she's become the gold standard amongst jammers. Strategy, not speed, was the key as she let jams run long..."

Sept. 9, 2008 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Half-Naked and Panting?

He was NOT going "into the wild." Honest.

"...Speed Racer and soon to be Milk star Emile Hirsch..."

Aug. 4, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Two-Wheeled Texas

Bikers' best bets on the highways and byways

"...bike or just wanna check out mature men in speed-suits. Knowledgeable, friendly, trustworthy, and fast. 10600 N. Lamar, 512-451-7979...."

June 13, 2008 Features Feature by Angela Armstrong

Come On, No Witty Dialogue Was Promised

"...Editor, I'm sad to read Mark Savlov's review of Speed Racer, because it feels unfair [Film Listings, May 9]...."

May 15, 2008 Postmarks

Speed Racer

The Wachowski brothers' hyperbolic film is supersaturated with outrageously eye-popping visuals, but there's nary an honest emotion in sight.

"...video game than there is in the whole of Speed Racer, which raises some very intriguing questions about the..."

May 9, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

' SPEED RACER' Anime at UNITED STATES ART AUTHORITY!

"...cutlure. When I say culture I mean cartoons. Specifically SPEED RACER paved the way for the import of Japanese..."

May 4, 2008 Events Post by Logan Youree

TV Eye

A new special on Starz, titled Anime: Drawing a Revolution, examines the history and historic influence of the Japanese style of animation

"...Astro Boy), Peter Fernandez (voice director of the original Speed Racer), and others who obviously know and love animé...."

Dec. 14, 2007 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

The Common Law

Austin speed racer – resolving a traffic ticket

"...I recently got a speeding ticket, and I'm not sure if I want to..."

June 1, 2007 Column by Luke Ellis

Otaku* Overload!!!

After Monster Island Studios sank, Austin's acting community and Houston animé giant A.D. Vision unleashed talent bent on vengeance and redemption (*otaku = animé geek)

"...by the Allies in World War II); and, yes, Speed Racer. "Go!" they all commanded. Grinning, I went, and..."

Dec. 2, 2005 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Gumball Rally

An escapist romp from 1976, it's determined to have a good time, and what's wrong with that?

"...rolling and calls into action an odd mishmash of racers: elderly English gentlemen, bored housewives, a harmonica-blowing redneck (Gary..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Screens Review by Joe O'Connell

The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D

Robert Rodriguez adds a dimension with this kids fantasy movie, but only in the most literal sense – 3-D.

"...on ideas concocted by the filmmakers’ then 7-year-old son Racer Max Rodriguez, who also receives co-scriptwriting credit. The characters..."

June 10, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Godzilla vs. the Green Screen

Austin special effects artists can kill you with a squib or with a CGI bullet hit, gore it up with pig entrails or digitally composited blood, and create just about anything you can imagine with their bare hands or software. Does the industry need both?

"...have to learn to work with Robert. At his speed. And you have to understand that where we are,..."

April 22, 2005 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Vic Chesnutt

Record review

"...territory, filled with quirky story-songs like "Isadora Duncan" and "Speed Racer," the later also titling a documentary video of..."

June 25, 2004 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

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