The Assistant

The film industry’s quiet complicity in #MeToo crimes placed in stark context

"...Directed by: Kitty Green. Starring: Julia Garner, Matthew Macfadyen, Jon Orsini, Noah Robbins, Makenzie Leigh and Kristine..."

Feb. 14, 2020 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Complicity And #MeToo in The Assistant

Kitty Green unravels systems that enable the Weinsteins of the world

"...On the day that Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty of..."

Feb. 24, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Great Buck Howard

Appearing as the has-been mentalist Buck Howard, John Malkovich delivers another memorably eccentric performance.

"...become a writer but takes a paying job as the assistant to and road manager for the has-been mentalist..."

March 20, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

APD's Lone Female Assistant Chief Retires

Jessica Robledo was the only woman at the executive level during her tenure

"...Assistant Chief Jessica Robledo announced her retirement from the Austin..."

Sept. 2, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Royal Hotel

Disturbing trip to the sexist outback is cut short by a simplistic ending

"...There was a brief period when America was obsessed with..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Boys Club

Female employees say gender discrimination persists at City Hall. Could a new resolution fix the broken system?

"...Mapi Vigil felt she had earned a move up the career ladder. Encouraged by her supervisors, the Austin Watershed..."

Aug. 12, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Beyond the Picket Lines: SAG, WGA, and the Austin Industry

Local film professionals explain how they're navigating the strike

"...Two dates are burned into the memory of everyone working in film, TV, and commercials...."

Aug. 19, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

At the Intersection of Fashion and Justice

Creators of Saturday's workshop on how fashion fights inequality

"...to any individual varies. Some folks are meticulous in their dress, others content to grab a semi-clean shirt off..."

Feb. 2, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Mikaila Rushing

The Choice Is Yours

Rubber Repertory's Casket of Passing Fancy makes you 500 offers you can't reuse

"..."Most of the women were bleeding from their anuses after two days,..."

Oct. 10, 2008 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Who Can Vouch for the Charters?

The state's freewheeling experiment with charter schools gets a poor grade.

"...related school issues are once again under discussion at the Legislature, it's a good time to take a closer..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Michael May

Opinion: End the Witch Hunt, Let LGBTQIA+ Texans Thrive

The 88th Texas Legislature will be remembered for its baseless attacks on queer Texans

"...With a record number of anti-LGBTQIA+ bills proposed in the 88th Texas legislative session, each day brought a new..."

June 2, 2023 Column by Garrett R. Chase

The Verde Report: An Offseason of Change

Austin FC ends season with a win, and with the hunt for a new head coach at the top of the to-do list

"...FC’s 2024 season officially came to an end over the weekend, concluding in a fashion that hopefully represents an..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Once “Outsiders,” the Music World Is Now at BLK ODYSSY’s Fingertips

Collabs with heroes & new Earthchild Ent. label signal ascent

"...editions of records aren’t usually this exciting. Typically it’s the album you already dig, supplemented with some bonus content..."

June 8, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Public Notice: I-35 Back on the Front Burner

TxDOT prepares the next draft of their rebuild plan

"...The Texas Department of Transportation is ready to present the..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Another Front in the Van Boven War

Bill requires Texas Medical Board to clear doctor’s name

"...The long-raging dispute between Dr. Robert Van Boven and the..."

June 6, 2019 News Post by Michael King

The Queer Curator

Getting to know the Blanton's talented curator, Evan Garza

"...In fact, his abridged three-page curriculum vitae includes only the most impressive highlights of his extensive career – including..."

April 11, 2016 Qmmunity Post by Dan Gray

The FronteraFest Way

Christi Moore's top rule for producing the annual festival: Just say 'yes'

"...Congratulations! You've just won the plum job of producing a long-running, much-loved performance festival..."

Jan. 8, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin @ Large: The Dunkerley Solution

Betty Dunkerley's "pragmatic" challenge to Beverly Griffith's obstinancy

"...tax hike to bring Austin's rates in line with the rest of urban Texas. Our correspondent reminded us to..."

March 1, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Sisters Under the Scrim

Six of the finest theatrical artists in Austin discuss their work behind the curtain designing lighting schemes, mixing sound, and creating and constructing sets and costumes and how their careers have been affected by the fact that they're women.

"...I'm sitting in the atrial calm of Mother's Cafe, studying the hands of..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Arts Feature by Molly Beth Brenner

The Art of Being Dagoberto Gilb

What's a successful writer like Dagoberto Gilb got against the establishment?

"...to be in Austin, he wanted to get to the bottom of something that had been bothering him for..."

March 23, 2001 Books Feature by Clay Smith

AISD: Who is Under the Axe?

Breaking down the 1,017 proposed cuts

"...The scale of the 1,017 staff cuts Superintendent Meria Carstarphen..."

Feb. 13, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Beside the Point

Just like your college-ball hopefuls, several city manager picks won't go the distance

"...last Thursday, Jan. 3, after 3½ hours of consideration, the City Council emerged from executive session to name eight..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Fire at AFD

Fire Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr leads a department flaming with labor, race, and gender politics

"...her office. Apart from books and binders, memorabilia line the bookshelf – plaques, accolades, and a squadron of toy..."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Assessing the Underwhelming Field of APD Chief Candidates

Nearly three dozen people applied. Will any make the cut?

"...to choose from – notably, none of whom count themselves as current members of the Austin Police Department’s executive..."

June 28, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Another Lawsuit Filed Against Travis County D.A. and Her First Assistant

The two are accused of attempting to silence a sexual assault survivor

"...County District Attorney Margaret Moore, along with her first assistant Mindy Montford, are again under fire in a new..."

Sept. 11, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

The Honorable Charlie Baird

Judge Charlie Baird is ruffling official feathers at the Travis County Courthouse

"...299th District Court. Defendants and family members sit in the gallery, a handful of county prosecutors and court personnel..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Ott Names Own Assistant City Manager

Ott names Robert Goode new ACM.

"...Apparently not all the action is taking place on the dais this City..."

Feb. 28, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Insiders

Meet City Hall's local candidates for city manager

"...Mayor Will Wynn reports that immediately after the holidays, national personnel search firm Arcus will bring the..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant

Unlike Twilight, the other vampire series based on young adult novels, Cirque du Freak isn't afraid to laugh at itself or the conventions of the genre.

"...Watanabe and Ray Stevenson. If you haven't yet noticed, there are currently two types of vampires fighting it out..."

Oct. 23, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Blowing the Whistle?

City Hall Bureaucrat Says He's the Fall Guy No More

"...official, Hector Fabela, has filed a "whistleblower lawsuit" against the city. If what he alleges is true, the tale..."

March 28, 1997 News Column by Alex de Marban

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