Take the Lead

It’s hard to fault such a warm, bouncy, and, yes, occasionally funky genre stalwart such as this for being exactly what you’d expect.

"...Yaya DaCosta, Danta Basco, John Ortiz and Alfre Woodward. There’s nothing particularly revelatory about Take the Lead, which mines..."

April 7, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

First We Take the Convention Center

Texas Rollergirls explode into the 2011 season

"...Some times, the secret to success is just hard work. Take the..."

Feb. 25, 2011 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: Decriminalizing Homelessness is Working. Now Austin Needs Investment to Take the Next Step.

The ordinance changes in Austin, designed a year ago to decriminalize the basic human need of having somewhere safe to sleep, have done exactly what they were crafted to do

"...There are many uncertainties about how the COVID-19 pandemic will..."

July 17, 2020 Column by Matt Mollica

TCEQ: Get the Lead Out

Local landfill operator Bob Gregory wins a round in the TV-tubes case

"...Texas' own version of the infamous garbage barge story took another twist on Thursday,..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Powerhouses Begin to Emerge in the ASL

Waterloo, Wheatsville, and C3 Presents remain undefeated

"...no mere “instant classic.” This was a clash of the titans: Mike Tyson vs. Razor Ruddock; the Monitor versus..."

April 20, 2009 Sports Post by Mike Crissey

The Mirror

"...girl, who has one arm in a cast and the other toting a bulky book bag, waits outside her..."

April 16, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Changes in the Weather

As Burnt Orange cools down, UTFI heats up

"...Bryan Poyser was driving to the wrap party for The Cassidy Kids in 2005 when..."

Jan. 18, 2008 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

The Road to El Dorado

"...Assante, Rosie Perez, Kenneth Branagh and Kevin Kline. Perish the day we turn to cartoons for historical accuracy --..."

March 31, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Success for the Wranglers, Finally

"...As we entered the stadium and walked toward the field, all that could..."

April 24, 2008 Sports Post by Christopher Bond

ACL Live Review: The Revolution

Prince has entered the quonset-like hut

"...In the days leading up to their set at the Tito’s..."

Oct. 8, 2018 Music Post by Tim Stegall

He Is the Walrus

Justin Long's take on Tusk

"..."The prospect of doing it was scary, you know, just..."

Sept. 26, 2014 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Renewing the Rainbow

A Preview of the Gay / Lesbian Right Lobby Agenda for the 77th Legislature

"...Lobbying for the rights of gays and lesbians is not always an..."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Under the Skin: Brandon Cronenberg on Possessor Uncut

Behind the flesh of the bodyswap hitman horror

"...order. After all, his 2012 debut, Antiviral, dealt with the convergence of celebrity and virus. But as Possessor arrives..."

Nov. 6, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Coming Out in the Dark

Behind the creation of Friday's LGBTQ Human Rights Rally

"...As is often the case these days, an idea came to fruition through..."

Jan. 19, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Sloane Smith

The Power to Change

A quick sound check with the Austin mayoral candidates

"...As the ongoing hullabaloo over the Austin sound ordinance in regards..."

April 30, 2009 Music Post by Austin Powell

CNN Obama-Clinton Debate: The full transcript

Word for word, the whole shebang

"...Posted after the jump is the entire transcript of CNN's Democratic presidential..."

Feb. 21, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Pleasure of the Paynes 2015

Big wins for Am I White?, Heathers at the 2015 theatre awards

"...ceremony is being emceed by Zeus, you might expect the event to turn stormy at some point. But despite..."

Oct. 28, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Pompo: The Cinéphile

Giddy anime about life and love in the film biz

"...In the last five years, Japan has produced the two best..."

April 29, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Take Shelter

Is Curtis LaForche slowly going mad or is something apocalyptic about to happen? Michael Shannon stars in this truly unsettling movie.

"...Mixon and Kathy Baker. Curtis LaForche (Shannon) stands in the wide-open expanse of his yard in Ohio, staring at..."

Oct. 28, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Back to the Trenches

AMD tightens its hold on Lantana – and the enviro opposition digs in

"...In the global scheme of things, Advanced Micro Devices is on..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

All the Way to State

A high school play contest might not sound like a big deal, but it is to the 18,000 students in 1,200 schools across Texas who participate in the state's UIL one-act play every year -- and here's a look at why.

"...The stage may be empty, but that does not keep..."

May 12, 2000 Arts Feature by Sarah Hepola

Tying the Knot: A Drama

Yes, the merger of Austin's Paramount Theatre and State Theater Company is a business affair, but since theatres traffic in stories, human dramas that talk to us about life, this historic event deserves to be looked at as a story, the story of a wedding between two neighbors.

"...Forget merger. Think wedding. Yes, the union of the Paramount Theatre for the Performing Arts..."

Aug. 25, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

How Robert Rodriguez Saved Alita: Battle Angel From the Scrap Heap

After a decade and a half, the legendary manga's battle dreams are made real

"...less a homecoming and more a brief stop on the crowded publicity itinerary for Alita: Battle Angel. He'd just..."

Feb. 15, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Drink/Drank/Drunk Issue: Stages of Inebriation

To drink or not to drink – for local thespians, no question

"...Want to hear some good drinking stories? Ask theatre people. Between their research for playing soused characters, work..."

July 3, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Texecutioners are the Reason

Full recap of Sunday's derby match up with the Detroit Derby Girls.

"...a long way from Detroit to Austin. So when the Detroit Derby Girls came all that distance to take..."

Sept. 9, 2008 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

No Prozac for the Wicked

The Cool Capers of Donald Westlake

"...Like God and the Devil, - - writer Donald E. Westlake has many..."

Dec. 26, 1997 Books Feature by Jesse Sublett

Sex and the Senate

What will it take to curb sexual harassment at the Texas State Capitol?

"...Not more than two days into the 86th Texas Legislature, the 150-member House of Representatives approved..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Austin Arts Hall of Fame Class of 2016

These inductees – Ballet Austin's Cookie Ruiz and Stephen Mills, and the Austin Symphony Orchestra's Peter Bay – are cultural heroes who lead by example

"...That the vitality of Austin's cultural scene is owed to its..."

May 6, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Welcome to the X-Men, David Marquez: Hope You Survive the Experience!

Local artist opens run on Marvel's merry mutants today

"...his three issue run on All-New X-Men begins. With the comic on shelves now, he said, "It's finally starting..."

Jan. 16, 2013 Books Post by Richard Whittaker

Kicking the Tires at Fleet

City whistle-blower confirms that the trouble at Fleet Services has been much worse than scrap tires and bad record-keeping. And nobody in charge wanted to hear it.

"...Documents recently obtained by the Chron­icle show that officials within the city's Fleet Services..."

July 2, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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