Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...The clawed toe of Godzilla has finally set down -..."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

Blues on the Green Back On, Thanks to City Council and H-E-B

New resolution outlines city co-sponsorship of free event

"...Blues on the Green will officially head back to Zilker Park this..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Koko’s Suspension, El Naranjo’s Lamb Jam Win, Sushi Bar’s Guest Chefs, Uchibā and Yamas and Carve are On the Way, Bouldin Creek Dances a Foxtrot, and More

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

"...Here’s some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene – as wrangled from numerous..."

June 7, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Public Notice: Clowns to the Left of Us, Jokers to the Right

The overwhelming hubris and audacity of Uber continues

"...Returning to a few of my favorite topics today: the..."

June 10, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

City Hall Hustle: Council Kix Pix to Click!

Music, water, and fusion in the air

"...Thu., Aug. 6. Dateline: Downtown!..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Confirms “Non-Concerning” Levels of Toxins in Algae in Barton Springs; Pool Still Open

Toxins found at many local waterways due to rising temperatures

"...Don’t worry, the worst has not yet happened. The city has confirmed..."

Aug. 17, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

City Council Looks at Homelessness, Climate Change, and Gun Violence

Post-summer Council hits the dais running with 149-Item agenda

"...City Council returns today (Thu., Aug. 8) for its first..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Summer Fun: Into the Mystic of High Road Pool

Plunging back in time with my iPod

"...In the winter when I miss swimming at High Road..."

May 13, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Summer Fun: Revealed

Slip out of those skivvies for some summer fun at Hippie Hollow

"...There's no denying it: Outrageous heat is better dealt with..."

May 20, 2013 Chronolog Post by Nate Jackson

Giving City Hall the (Small) Business

Small Business Group raises some serious concerns about the city's finacial forecast – in between all the hand-wringing.

"...It's just too easy to poke fun at the Small Business Group. The pseudo-libertarians inveigh against needless government..."

May 9, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Secret History of Tuna

Tuna isn't the only Texas town with which actor-writers Jaston Williams and Joe Sears can be closely identified. Austin has played a significant role in the development of their town, and in return Sears and Williams have changed the face of the capital city.

"...men and a town. That pretty much sums up the careers of Joe Sears and Jaston Williams, at least..."

April 12, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Summer Vacations

Five Children's Film Series Offer a Break From the Routine

"...So it hasn't even been a week since school ended, and already family bonding sounds like a..."

May 26, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

The Fifth Element

Besson's smart editing and sly sense of humor keep this science-fiction epic from bogging down. Despite a grim storyline, the film never takes itself too seriously.

"...Directed by: Luc Besson. Starring: Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman, Milla Jovavich, Ian Holm, Brion..."

May 9, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

The Autobots get wild as their animal counterparts join the fight

"...Directed by: Steven Caple Jr.. Starring: Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Luna Lauren Velez, Dean Scott..."

June 9, 2023 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

A Few Faves From the Paramount Summer Classic Film Series

Immortal gems of the cinema help us define a classic

"...What makes a film a classic? What irrepressible spark illuminates a flick past those first few weeks in theatres..."

May 24, 2019 Screens Feature by The Screens Staff

The Long Road to Responsive Fire Coverage

It appears the city’s in no big rush

"...The city remains in the process of plugging holes in..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

City of Ghosts

Battling ISIS with journalism

"...Directed by: Matthew Heineman...."

July 28, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Summer Fun: No Pressure; No Diamonds

Learning the facets of the AAA hotel inspector's trade

"...Come with us as we slide our plastic card in the key slot and explore the carpeted halls and..."

July 17, 2015 Chronolog Post by Kate X Messer

Gimme the Loot

This prize-winning indie debut follows two wannabe graffiti artists on one long night.

"...Directed by: Adam Leon. Starring: Tashiana Washington, Ty Hickson, Zoë Lescaze and Meeko. If..."

May 17, 2013 Movie Review by Monica Riese

Room for the Unexpected

With the budget season not yet in full swing, there's still time for hope

"...During these recessionary years, the practice of cutting library hours..."

July 1, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Road Trip: H&M to Open in Dallas

First Texas location opens Summer 2011

"...Hennes & Mauritz, otherwise known as H&M to legions on a budget who..."

Nov. 1, 2010 Design Post by Anne Harris

Hitting the Budget Barbells

The annual city budget workouts begin, and you're all invited

"...The city budget returns, and with it, all the perennial..."

June 25, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Balance of Power Rests on the Dais

Three ordinances before City Council look to shift power from city staff to the council.

"...This Thursday's City Council meeting carries three momentous measures from Mike Martinez..."

Oct. 9, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Trust the Man

With distinct echoes of Woody Allen, Trust the Man follows fashionably neurotic New Yorkers in oversized apartments as they search for happiness, love, and sex.

"...Directed by: Bart Freundlich. Starring: David Duchovny, Julianne Moore, Billy Crudup, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Garry..."

Sept. 1, 2006 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Lower City

The toastiest summer on record is but an intermittently flickering 40-watt bulb compared to this positively incendiary sexual firestorm.

"...Directed by: Sérgio Machado. Starring: Alice Braga, Lázaro Ramos and Wagner Moura. Right about..."

Aug. 18, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Pianist

"...Directed by: Roman Polanski. Starring: Adrien Brody, Frank Finlay, Maureen Lipman, Ed Stoppard and..."

Jan. 10, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Heroic Trio II: The Executioners

"...Directed by: Johnny To. Starring: Maggie Cheung, Anita Mui and Michelle Yeoh. Hong Kong's..."

Aug. 26, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Summer Continues at the Paramount

Part two the the annual Summer Classic Film Series

"...Summer may seem to be eternal in Austin, but as..."

June 15, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Shift Meal's Job Fair, the Quesoff's Triumphant Return, Jester King's Pet-Adoption Rescheduling, and More

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

"...Here’s some of what’s happening in Austin’s culinary scene, as the threat of COVID-19..."

May 26, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Grand Jury Indicts APD Officer in Shooting of Michael Ramos

Christopher Taylor faces first-degree murder charge

"...A Travis County grand jury has indicted Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor on a charge of..."

March 10, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

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