The Hightower Report

The "outernet industry want advertising on the inside of your eyelids; WorldCom moneyslinger Bernie Ebbers dies by his own gun; and the un-American activities of Stanley Works.

"...CommercialWorld..."

June 14, 2002 News Column by Jim Hightower

Letters at 3am

Learning about "manhood" from the movies.

"...occasional fireman, the occasional cop. Many were veterans of World War II and Korea, but I never heard a..."

May 31, 2002 Column by Michael Ventura

Bohemian Rhapsody

'Moulin Rouge' Director Baz Luhrmann Loves Love

"...jarring to see tuxedoed men chant "Smells Like Teen Spirit" ("Here we are now, entertain us") in 1899 Montmartre?..."

June 1, 2001 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Complete Freedom

A profile of Bad Livers banjo player Danny Barnes

"...entire universe. Everything we know. This country gave the world, and as far as we know, the entire universe,..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Equus: Probing the Darkness

Reviews of recent and ongoing exhibitions and performances around Austin

"...his director's notes, "the malls our cathedrals, and our spirit is imprisoned in a black pit; and we wonder..."

Oct. 8, 1999 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Hard Water

Second Place

"...those sundaes. This was my initiation into the secret world of adults. Adults always had their secret clubs. Mother..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Features Feature by Sharon L. Dutton

Texas Platters

The Scabs

"...more unique: a work-in-progress closer to the depth and spirit of a Patti Griffin or Paul Simon. As casual..."

July 30, 1999 Music Feature

Exhibitionism

Itzhak Perlman: Extension of His Soul

"...too, by all accounts, but in Itzhak Perlman the world of classical music has a violinist so pure of..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Arts Review

Austin Musical Theatre Hits the Heights

That's Show Biz!

"...diagonals, arms waving, legs kicking, performing what, in the world of the musical Gypsy, passes for an old vaudeville..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Arts Feature

Postmarks

VanScoy on Wrong Track

"...send "mixed signals"? Hardly. For the first time since World War II, the council has formally tied land use..."

April 10, 1998 Column

Top Ten Stage

Top Ten Theatrical Experiences of 1997

"...frailty of human bodies and enduring strength of its spirit...."

Jan. 9, 1998 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Live Through This!

The Semi-Annual Rock & Roll Round-up

"...rawk into heavy airplay and millions of albums sold worldwide. They were also the quintessential traveling circus arena-show --..."

Dec. 5, 1997 Books Feature

Cracks in the System

Is the City's Minority Procurement Process Up to Par?

"...the city tasked with bringing fairness to the rough-and-tumble world of contracting being taken over by the most expedient..."

Sept. 19, 1997 News Feature by Chris Walters

Going the Distance

The International Movement of Sharir Dance Company

"...order. That SDC made two such ventures onto the world stage in such a brief period of time is..."

May 2, 1997 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Seven in Focus

SXSW '97 Film

"...Men, which they produced with Pamela Cederquist, makes its world premiere at the SXSW Film Festival this year. Directed..."

March 7, 1997 Screens Feature

Twisted Williemania

On the Bus Again with Willie Nelson

"..."Johnny Cash?" I think ya can.) The honesty and spirit of the music appears to resonate with that crowd...."

Feb. 9, 1996 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

A Drag Fest, Nutcracker, and Puppets in This Week’s Events

Lots of weekend events to keep you occupied

"...Every year, Ballet Austin puts on a world-class version of this Christmas classic, proving that Austin’s dancers..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Six Uncanny Canned Cocktails

Yes, they can – and we'll drink to that

"...sharp mind and skillful hands – splashing up the spirits, muddling the mint, dashing in those bitters, finessing the..."

Nov. 8, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Live and Recorded Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

Black Pistol Fire, BLXPLTN, Jazz for a cause, and more

"...backed by throwback groovers Steep Cats. Sabrina Ellis (Sweet Spirit), Daniel Sahad (Nané), Shinyribs, Jake Lloyd, Daniel Fears, Mélat,..."

July 23, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Booze News & Reviews

Seven Things to Know In the World of Spirits

"...that Desert Door has launched a nonprofit foundation, Wild Spirit Wild Places, created to support conservation and land stewardship..."

April 15, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

From the Archives: Linklater on Linklater

Our 1991 self-interview by the Slacker filmmaker

"...it was done so inexpensively says more about the spirit of the people involved in the project than the..."

July 24, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Linklater

Austin Street Art Enters Into a New Era

With the city cracking down on graffiti and Hope Outdoor Gallery set to close, artists look for permission to paint

"...of course: It's a moniker he uses in the world of street art. Those who dabble in illegal street..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Kate Groetzinger

The Austin Music Awards’ Ecstatic Experience

Thirty-four awards and six musical sets in 211 minutes

"...weapon of the future," professed Fela Kuti through Best World music promulgators Hard Proof afterward...."

March 9, 2018 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Austin Music Awards’ Ecstatic Experience

Thirty-four awards and six musical sets in 211 minutes

"...weapon of the future,” professed Fela Kuti through Best World music promulgators Hard Proof afterward...."

March 1, 2018 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

One of the Good Guys

Is Chris Ohlson the nicest film producer in town, or just the hardest working?

"...the coveted Piaget Producers Award at the 2015 Independent Spirit Awards this February but frankly, I'll be watching the..."

Jan. 9, 2015 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Lucinda Hutson's Colorful Love Letter to Mexico

Two decades of additional research make her latest book shine

"...But her second book, ¡Tequila! Cooking With the Spirit of Mexico – her first foray into the world..."

July 5, 2013 Books Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Warfear: Paul Beck's 'Bomb' Blows Up Big Time

Austin animator creates a new short on the same old war

"...ending wars. [Right now] the video is on a mini-world wide tour of sorts. Winning hearts through body parts!"..."

Aug. 6, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Inside Out ... Outside In

The growing influence of fringe movements on City Hall reflects either a healthy populism or the implosion of civic engagement

"..."Is there a giant plan to decrease the world's population?" Jackie Simon asked the committee. "It sounds insane...."

March 2, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Where ShowGO Needs You to Go Now

Time's almost out to make 'Spirit Molecule' screening happen

"...three sci-fi-inflected web series and one short, including the world premiere of a new episode of Alan Ray's Shadow..."

Jan. 10, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Post-Production

Anish Savjani on where he's been and where he thinks the industry is going next

"...Lucy (2008). All three films were nominated for Independent Spirit Awards...."

Feb. 25, 2011 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

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