Rise Above

SST Records' Greg Ginn jams econo in Taylor, Texas

"...There's no Convention and Visitors Bureau in Taylor. There's nothing at all, really, save a vintage two-screen..."

Aug. 21, 2009 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Faster Than Sound: The Austin Music Awards Rise Again

Tickets on sale now for the 40-year tradition, March 8 at Emo's

"...is this year's emcees: endlessly enthusiastic KUTX radio host Taylor Wallace with acerbic and music-loving Austin comedian Avery Moore,..."

March 4, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Get on Up

As James Brown, Chadwick Boseman captures the performer's voice, moves, sweat, and swagger, but this biopic, as a whole, needs a stronger compass.

"...Directed by: Tate Taylor. Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Nelsan Ellis, Dan Aykroyd, Viola Davis,..."

Aug. 1, 2014 Movie Review by William Goss

Ray

Ray Charles, we can't stop loving you, even though this formulaic biopic lacks your original style.

"...Directed by: Taylor Hackford. Starring: Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina King, Clifton..."

Oct. 29, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Dancemaker

"...who make it, Diamond's absorbing documentary about choreographer Paul Taylor is, most importantly, an intricate and delicately hued portrait..."

April 16, 1999 Movie Review by Sarah Hepola

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...opening night film, while eagerly-anticipated horror sequel Evil Dead Rise is also part of this year's headliners...."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Emperor's New Clothes

"...Directed by: Alan Taylor. Starring: Nigel Terry, Tom Watson, Tim Mcinnerny, Iben Hjejle..."

Aug. 23, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Outlaw King

Chris Pine aptly fills the crown of Robert the Bruce

"...Stephen Dillane, Rebecca Robin, Billy Howle, Sam Spruell, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Callan Mulvey...."

Nov. 9, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Free Fire

A delirious shoot'em-up comedy

"...Sam Riley, Michael Smiley, Cillian Murphy, Babou Ceesay, Noah Taylor, Jack Reynor and Patrick Bergin...."

April 21, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Zach Theatre's Ann

This revival of Holland Taylor’s play replaces Ann Richards the Lone Star icon with the everyday Texan who faced challenges head-on

"...the first time since 2016, Ann chronicles the politician's rise to prominence as well as her time as governor,..."

Aug. 23, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

Cantinflas

Mexico's most beloved comedy film star gets the biopic treatment.

"...This is a straight-ahead biopic, very much the traditional rise to fame followed by the corruptions therein with an..."

Sept. 5, 2014 Movie Review by Louis Black

Top Austin Headlines of 2021: Killer Cop Faces Murder Charge

March 10: Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor is indicted for first-degree murder in the 2020 killing of Michael Ramos

"...the news broke in March that APD Officer Christopher Taylor faced murder charges for shooting Mike Ramos in April..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Tim League Stepping Down as Drafthouse CEO

Founder now executive chairman, replaced by former Disney exec

"...down as CEO to become executive chairman, and Shelli Taylor – a former executive at Disney, Starbucks, and United..."

April 30, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: Cheech and Chong’s Last Movie

The stoner comedian duo has come a long way, man

"...of a documentary detailing his and Cheech Marin’s stratospheric rise to international stardom. Largely credited as the first “rock-n-roll..."

March 13, 2024 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

ACL Live Shot: Local Natives

L.A. hummingbirds rally

"...finds strength in the shared lead responsibilities of guitarist/singer Taylor Rise and Kelcey Ayer, who does a little bit..."

Oct. 5, 2013 Music Post by Austin Powell

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...past, her choices, and her future. Cast List: Andrea Riseborough, Allison Janney, Marc Maron, Andre Royo, Owen Teague, Stephen..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Music Network

"...5pm Jesse Taylor's All Star Revue with Kimmie Rhodes..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Music Feature

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...missing. Cast: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Winston Duke, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham, Stephanie Hsu. (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Pondering Downtown Condos

Frequently Asked Questions

"...are not 'overbuilt'!" Their key argument: After the four high-rise condo projects now under construction sell out, no other..."

March 13, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...D: Alice Gu, Screenwriters: Alice Gu, Carol Martori The rise, fall, and rise again of a Cambodian refugee who..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...(Kristen Stewart) and Cherie Currie (Dakota Fanning), as they rise from rebellious Southern California kids to rock stars of..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

TikTok Talents, Metal Gods and Comedy Provocateurs Added as SXSW Keynotes and Speakers

With a week to go, the fest expands its speaker and podcast list

"...and author Ruha Benjamin, activist and sister of Breonna Taylor Ju'Niyah Palmer, founder and CEO of YESUNIVERSE Lady Pheønix,..."

March 1, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...THE RISE: The Rise's stellar debut, Signal to Noise, on hardcore..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

No Commitment Necessary

As the economy takes a dive, many high tech workers find themselves stuck on the temping treadmill

"...use the workout room. That really annoyed me." (Steve Taylor, a spokesman for Applied Materials, which does offer contract..."

March 9, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Suburban Blight

Austinites' Escape to the 'Burbs Backfires

"...zones. (Indeed, in the words of architect and eminence grise Vincent Scully, "the New Suburbanism might be a truer..."

March 27, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Bullet Bills and mushroom gags can't save this awful video game flick

"...to save his brother, Mario connects with Princess Peach (Taylor-Joy), Toad (Key), and Donkey Kong (Rogen, one of the..."

April 7, 2023 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Austin Cop Who Killed Mike Ramos Denied Qualified Immunity

Judge’s order allows case against officer, city to proceed

"...Now Austin Police Department officer Christopher Taylor has two choices – go to trial, or settle..."

Dec. 19, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Amsterdam

David O. Russell's madcap murder-mystery is a misfire

"...Margot Robbie, John David Washington, Robert De Niro, Anya Taylor-Joy, Zoe Saldaña, Chris Rock, Rami Malek, Michael Shannon, Mike..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Towers of Power

Are high-rises the key to a middle-class Downtown?

"...And the Milago is the shortest among nine residential high-rises currently on their way to market. Spring, whose proposed..."

Nov. 11, 2005 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Picking Up the TAB

The Travis Co. DA and the courts consider Texas Association of Business money spent during the fall campaign.

"...key evidence seized from Hutchison's state treasury office.) Andy Taylor, the business group's lawyer, believes Earle is "hell-bent on..."

March 28, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

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