DVDanger: Youth Gone Wild

Pre-millenial teen angst, both period and retro, melds with noir

"...they seem." That's how small-town Texas high school graduate Sue sets up the dusty gloom of Bad Turn Worse:..."

Jan. 17, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

School Lawsuits Multiply

Three groups of Texas school districts are suing the state over the public school finance system

"...pending in the Capitol press corps: Would school districts sue the state as one bloc, or would the property-rich..."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Bergstorm

"...everpresent shadow over folks on the ground (the 1-17 issue cover is classic) because, sadly, an occasional pilot is..."

Jan. 24, 1997 Column

The Man Behind the Ad

Anti-toll roads activist says alleged Thompson attack ad not a Thompson ad.

"...of Rep. Dawnna Dukes seems to be trying to sue her primary opponent Brian Thompson for an attack ad..."

March 1, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

2003 Texas Book Festival Preview

"...11:45am-12:45pm ER E1.012 Fun Facts: Bringing Nonfiction to LifeSue Macy, Susan Quinlan, Diane Stanley, Moderator: Barbara Immroth..."

Nov. 7, 2003 Books Feature

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...III's long-rumored documentary about the gonzo king, Hunter S. Thompson, and his run for sheriff of Aspen, Col. in..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Colossal Wreck

The Intel Building and its discontents

"...AN-2 got this way ("Deconstructing Downtown," April 20, 2001, austinchronicle.com/issues/dispatch/2001-04-20/pols_feature.html). In January, Intel announced it would finish AN-2's exterior..."

Nov. 16, 2001 News Feature by Michael Erard

Nothing Less Than Magical

Veterans of the Zilker Summer Musical recall enchantment on the hillside

"...place for a few sequins and some fringe. Judy Thompson-Price..."

July 4, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Greg Beets' National Top Ten

"...2. Sue Foley, A Walk in the Sun (Antone's/Discovery)..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Music Feature

Free Cheese at Antonelli’s, Moving and Shaking at Cookie Rich, Beer Collabs at Banger’s, Secret Cheeseburgers at Lenoir, and More, More, More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...and the Grey Market in the lobby of the Thompson Hotel (506 San Jacinto) are launching the Austin Family..."

July 26, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Point Austin: You Think Austin's Weird?

Consider the ballots beyond city limits

"...egregious example, although it's unlikely that any voter will sue on grounds of obvious vagueness...."

May 4, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Articulations

Austin Musical Theatre survives, the Center for American Music is born at UT, and the Texas Fine Arts Association is renamed Arthouse.

"...to continue. The board has given Artistic Director Scott Thompson the green light to restore reduced operations by Dec...."

Nov. 22, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

Pan Soars Into Holdover

"...second weekend, this Friday through Sunday. AMT founders Scott Thompson and Richard Byron, who co-directed Pan, might've thought it..."

Jan. 24, 1997 Arts Column

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...to take matters into her own hands, and hilarity ensues in this third Best Picture nominee for director Mike..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival Schedule

"...12:15-1:30pm I Remember When ... Mike Cox, Leon Hale, Sue Brandt McBee, Frances Nail, Moderator: Liz Carpenter..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Books Feature

Further Reflections

"...Elizabeth Hurley at the EDtv premiere at the Paramount..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

Postmarks

United Way Clarifies

"...Brenda Thompson..."

June 12, 1998 Column

Local Anthologies Take Root Growing Up

"...are linked solely by an intangible quality. Even in issues linked by a specific theme, what's chronicled is often..."

Aug. 11, 1995 Arts Feature by Phil West

Dennis the Menace

This film adaptation is based more on the TV series than on the comic strip.

"...Walter Matthau, Mason Gamble, Christopher Lloyd, Joan Plowright, Lea Thompson and Paul Winfield. Writer-producer-director John Hughes these days comes..."

June 25, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

What Is Going On With Ken Paxton and Nate Paul?

What we know – and don't know – about the strange connection between the embattled Austin real estate magnate and the Texas attorney general

"...for a Fox News hit when, for example, he sues Austin on New Year's Eve to defend Texans' liberty..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...the two find strength in each other as dangerous pursuers and the shadows of their pasts follow close behind...."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Critics Table Tops at 25

The nominees for the 2016-17 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...New Play Award Dust, Nicole Oglesby A Girl Named Sue, Christine Hoang The Hotel Vanya, or A Metaphysical-Paradigm at..."

May 22, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Top 10 Election Gaffes

"...the Democrats, Austin Rep. Dawnna Dukes and challenger Brian Thompson threatened to sue and countersue over each other's TV..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Pedernales RecordsMore of Tribute to Hunter S. ThompsonDear Mr. Black,..."

March 4, 2005 Column

The Kids on the Web

Late Train Productions' Self-Inflicted 30-Day Film Festival

"...What? We're lying again? OK, so sue us...."

Feb. 20, 2004 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

More Places at the Table

The Austin Critics Table is about to hand out its annual awards for achievement in the arts for the 10th year, and the list of nominees is longer than ever.

"...Scott Thompson and Richard Byron, The Sound of MusicActress, DramaLisa Bansavage,..."

May 24, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

A roundup of local news, rumors, and factoids from around Austin

"...ongoing concerns about county jail staffing shortages and safety issues. The Travis County jail system -- the Travis Co...."

Aug. 10, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...communicating with City Council members and staff on church-related issues for the past week, while the council attempts to..."

March 9, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...championship season. Forty-year-old guides to life in Austin. Old issues. Really old issues. Snow globes. Softball trophies. Vintage tees,..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

SXSW Online: Recommended Programming

Must-catch panels, films, music showcases, and more at this year's all-virtual Fest

"...5pm:  A Conversation With Kenan Thompson & Chance the Rapper — Featured Session (CHANNEL 1)..."

March 12, 2021 Features Feature

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