The Wandering Earth II

China's sci-fi apocalypse blockbuster gets an equally massive prequel

"...There are two types of people in this city: those lucky enough to catch The Wandering Earth during..."

Jan. 20, 2023 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

PAW Patrol: The Movie

Puppy power scampers to the big screen

"...of preschool animated shows usually provide. The nearest this spin-off to the Nickelodeon favorite comes to a parent-friendly gag..."

Aug. 27, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Vast of Night

Jaw-dropping reinvention of the UFO scare genre is audacious and brilliant

"...or ambitious. Yet the greatest leaps are inspired by audacity, by not knowing there should be lines, or not..."

May 29, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Year in Books

Freedom, Finkler, and Kids of America

"...so each page swims by, a muted New York City in the late 1960s into the louder 1970s. Their..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Studio City, Calif.Only the Activists' ViewsDear Editor,..."

Aug. 12, 2005 Column

Media Clips

"Media Clips" weighs in on Web site parody of George Bush, Statesman reporter Ben Wear moved off of the city hall beat, and Travis County District Judge Jeanne Meurer declines to issue ruling in KOOP case.

"...that paper's better reporters, is no longer on the City Council beat, so were we -- especially in light..."

Sept. 3, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...with meat and never flinching from his heartache while spinning in sub-plots that heat up the coals in this..."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

This Week's Recommended Arts Events

On walls, on screens, and in crates, get some culture this week

"...of a prime local ballroom approximates the Aztecs’ lost city of gold, El Dorado. More new and used and..."

May 3, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines

"...Pay, No Soccer: Expect a lively debate at today's City Council meeting (Feb. 15) over dueling paid sick leave..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature

Anthem of the Sun

Non-commercial frequency Sun Radio broadens its solar-powered Americana throughout Central Texas

"...Austin fitted its new City Hall with solar panels that year. The following July,..."

Jan. 22, 2016 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Romeo and Juliet

City Theatre's choices give this very familiar tale a welcome, fresh twist

"...Romeo and JulietCity Theatre, 3823-D Airport, 524-2870 www.citytheatreaustin.org Through March 11 Running..."

March 9, 2012 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

SXSW Saturday Showcases

Last night of SXSW 2011 and still plenty of one-venue hang time

"...not far removed from Alicja Trout's Memphis shredders River City Tanlines. Ottawa's Steve Adamyk Band and White Wires yield..."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature

Saturday Picks

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...Brokers Banquet on his Alternative Tentacles imprint. – Greg BeetsPINK SWORDS8pm, Beerland Austin's Pink Swords dish out a remarkably..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

Austin @ Large: Sense of the Census

The new census numbers reflect

"...state demographer Steve Murdock) about Travis Co. "struggling." (The city of Austin's own demographer, Ryan Robinson, noted for his..."

April 16, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Dancing About Architecture

Crossing the Final Path

"...and Austin, each show benefitting a charity in that city. The good news is that the Austin show, scheduled..."

Aug. 21, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Whither Rock?

ii.

"...Rocket From the Crypt, Smashing Pumpkins, Helmet, and Kansas City's little-known Paw, who somehow fired up a bidding war..."

Oct. 17, 1997 Books Feature by Gina Arnold

Nosferatu

A symphony of horrors is revived once more

"...domain, writer/director Eggers is free to give his own spin on Henrik Galeen’s original script. However, as the saying..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Spy Kids: Armageddon Starts Its Mission This September

Fifth film in Robert Rodriguez's series heads to Netflix

"...The reboot/spin-off from the original series stars up-and-coming kid stars Everly..."

Aug. 2, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Knock Their Socks Loose

Hardcore’s leading lights bring Emo’s to its knees

"...capture tonight’s dinner they’re charging around in a circle, spin-kicking the air, unintentionally attacking one another in their bizarre..."

April 16, 2022 Music Post by Julian Towers

Escape Room: Tournament of Champions

Back to the puzzles in this teen-friendly Saw-alike

"...and suffering. When the two travel to New York City to chase down a promising lead, they soon find..."

July 23, 2021 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run

Back to Bikini Bottom for another laugh-filled roadtrip

"...pilot for the upcoming Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years spin-off (one of three currently in development for everyone's favorite..."

March 5, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Sound! Euphonium: The Movie – Our Promise: A Brand New Day

Beloved anime franchise adds new phrasing to its familiar tune

"...this year, anime import house Eleven Arts released series spin-off Liz and the Blue Bird, a radical change of..."

July 11, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Meddler

A terrific vehicle for Susan Sarandon as a meddlesome mom

"...own life may swallow her up whole. (The monotonous spin of the ceiling fan above a bed provides an..."

May 13, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

When Magic is a Real Darling

This popular Austin magician tells it like it appears to be

"...take an old trick and find my own funny spin on it? I try to do that. Even if..."

May 11, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

Second night SXSW handicapping

"...the most hedonistic disciples at the bass-music altar. One spin of "Ordinary Thing" and you'll be singing his praises...."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature

All Over Creation: Regifting

There may be new life in old Scrooge yet, thanks to creative Austin artists

"...more than I can make a case for another spin of the Ray Conniff Singers crooning "The Little Drummer..."

Dec. 16, 2011 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Jumper

Jumper is pretty slick, entertaining stuff about what young male teens might do if given the ability to teleport.

"...S. Goyer (the Blade series and the upcoming X-Men spin-off, Magneto). Abandoned by his mother at age 5 and..."

Feb. 15, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

In the Mix

Consider this brick No. 1 in the fall of the house of Usher.

"...and now a rising star on the New York City DJ circuit. Asked to spin at the surprise shindig..."

Dec. 2, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Culture Flash!

Last call for changes to the city arts funding guidelines, another cool two million for the Long Center, Sally Jacques gets touched by an angel, more Austin artists do New York, and another honor for Conspirare

"...go to the Austin Arts Commission and then to City Council. An informal public meeting to discuss changes proposed..."

July 8, 2005 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...map. Moving the bus sends the wrong message from city bureaucrats claiming to encourage mass transportation...."

Dec. 3, 2004 Column

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