Book of the Stars, Stars of the Books

The 2008 Nebula Awards ceremony comes to Austin

"...in the Omni Hotel Downtown during this final weekend of April. Or, if not quite of magnesium intensity, at..."

April 18, 2008 Books Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

StarChefs.com Celebrates Rising Stars of Austin/San Antonio

Award ceremony comes to Texas

"...but this is the first time they've considered culinary professionals from either Austin or San Antonio as potential recipients..."

Feb. 29, 2012 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Proof of Life

"...Directed by: Taylor Hackford. Starring: Pamela Reed, David Caruso, David Morse, Russell Crowe and Meg Ryan. I..."

Dec. 8, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Maps to the Stars

David Cronenberg's film, with a script by Bruce Wagner, is a darkly humorous moral fable aimed at Hollywood.

"...Directed by: David Cronenberg. Starring: Julianne Moore, John Cusack, Mia Wasikowska, Robert..."

Feb. 27, 2015 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

It's Real and It's Spectacular: Seinfeld Stars To Raise Funds for Texas Dems

Any-size donation gets you in the (virtual) door Friday

"...Queue the unmistakable slap bass, the stars of the iconic Nineties show about nothing plan to..."

Oct. 21, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Listen to This: David Beck Follows His “North Star” Home

New album reunites with Sons of Fathers bandmates and his actual father

"...When I think of David Beck, I first think of an absolute killer..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Hentaii Looks to Broaden the Idea of What People Can Do in Drag

From artistic lip-syncing to live sets and beyond

"...name for themselves as an artist in every sense of the word...."

July 25, 2019 Qmmunity Post by A. Micah Mills

How Literature Saved David Shields' Life

The author of 'Reality Hunger' dodges those ol' bullets of anomie

"...David Shields, because he didn't kill himself before he finished..."

Feb. 4, 2013 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

From the Vaults: David Oyelowo

Rising star David Oyelowo is in two new films – with two more on the way

"...The actor David Oyelowo co-stars in two films currently playing in Austin,..."

Oct. 27, 2012 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

In the Shadow of the Moon

This documentary is a cheery restorative that recalls hazy memories of America's finest, boldest hour, when we went to the moon, again and again.

"...Directed by: David Sington. For a country such as ours, mired in..."

Sept. 21, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

David Dastmalchian Welcomes Satan to the Set of Late Night With the Devil

From Svengoolie to Carson, the hosts that made the horror

"...Berwin, Illinois, a city best known as the butt of jokes by horror movie host Svengoolie. So how did..."

April 26, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Trailblazer Reaches End of Road

Texas filmmaker L.M. Kit Carson has passed away

"...Sad news announcing the death last night in Dallas of actor, director, producer, and screenwriter L.M. Kit Carson has..."

Oct. 21, 2014 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Human Tragedy of The Iron Claw

Sean Durkin on telling the story of the Von Erichs, the troubled gods of Texas wrestling

"...be no more perfect place for the world premiere of The Iron Claw – the story of the true-life..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Musicians of Color Talk About the Pandemic's Outsized Impact on Their Communities

COVID-19 extends into all realities of Austin's pervasive inequality

"...a lens, the coronavirus epidemic extends into all realities of Austin's pervasive inequality, from economic distress to broad health..."

June 19, 2020 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...in the makeshift Tentooine villages return to the end of the line as soon as their current ticket stubs..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Unhook the Stars

"...Starring: Gena Rowlands, Marisa Tomei, Gerard Depardieu, Jake Lloyd, David Sherrill, David Thornton, Bridgette Wilson, Moira Kelly and Clint..."

April 4, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs

The Coen brothers head West, but it's a bumpy ride

"...Joel Coen and Ethan Coen. Starring: Tim Blake Nelson, David Krumholtz, James Franco, Stephen Root, Liam Neeson, Harry Melling,..."

Nov. 16, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Queen of Katwe

This Disney film rises above the usual underdog sports cliches

"...Directed by: Mira Nair. Starring: David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong’o, Madina Nalwanga, Martin Kabanza, Taryn “Kay”..."

Sept. 30, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

F. Scott Fitzgerald's slender, unsentimental curio has been stretched by David Fincher into a nearly three-hour-long motion picture about a man (played by Brad Pitt) who ages in reverse.

"...Directed by: David Fincher. Starring: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Julia Ormond, Taraji..."

Dec. 26, 2008 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Falling for The Fall Guy and the Joy of Practical Stunts

Powerhouse moviemaking couple David Leitch and Kelly McCormick team up with Ryan Gosling

"...The greatest magic of the movies is making you think that a megastar..."

March 8, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fist of the North Star

"...John Woo film and enough exploding craniums to render David Cronenberg a lightweight, this new example of over-the-top Japanimation..."

Jan. 24, 1992 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Touch of Pink

This queercentric romantic comedy gets its inspiration from culture clash and the ghost of Cary Grant.

"...Holden-Ried and Suleka Mathew. Despite its silly title, Touch of Pink isn’t the gay guy’s version of a Doris..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Seeing “(California) Stars” at Austin City Limits’ Hall of Fame Induction

PBS perennial fêtes Alejandro Escovedo, Lucinda Williams & Wilco

"...Mitchell, Neil Young, Ringo Starr, and a dozen other superstars onstage to wail “I Shall Be Released.” Forty-five years..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

GalaxyCon and the Pros of Cons During a Strike

Touring fan convention comes to Austin with surprising star power

"...Broder realized that Austin lacked a major comic con of its own, he decided to make the city the..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Stars and Stripes Forever!

Where to get your patriotic tuneage this Independence Day

"...to swell our hearts with patriotic pride? What kind of Independence Day would it be without a rousing fix..."

July 3, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

A Tale of Two Comics

Comedy Contrast: Bill Hicks & David Letterman

"...Too often people don't realize that stand-up comedy is a form..."

March 21, 1997 Arts Feature by Harvey Pekar

Man of Steel

This new Superman flies without a lot of emotional baggage, which is mostly a good thing though the character could stand a bit more dramatic heft.

"...Man of Steel is as square as Superman’s storied jaw. Peel..."

June 14, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Texas Stars Twinkle on the Small Screen

Television used to be where actors were put out to pasture; for these Texas Film Hall of Fame honorees, it's tall cotton.

"...referendum. Let's just call it a compelling coincidence that of the four actors being honored at this year's Texas..."

March 1, 2013 Screens Feature by Melanie Haupt

Sidewalks of New York

"...Edward Burns. Starring: Callie Thorne, Stanley Tucci, Brittany Murphy, David Krumholtz, Heather Graham, Dennis Farina, Rosario Dawson and Edward..."

Nov. 30, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human

"...Directed by: Jeff Abugov. Starring: Mackenzie Astin, David Hyde Pierce, Lisa Rotondi, Lucy Liu, Markus Redmond, Sharon..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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