The Cove

This marvelously made agitprop documentary exposes the dark secrets that underpin the world’s dolphin mania.

"...Directed by: Louie Psihoyos. “The dolphin’s smile is nature’s greatest deception,” notes one of..."

Aug. 7, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Luv Doc Recommends: Devil's Day at the Cove

Lake Travis, Saturday, August 6, 2005

"...Summer doesn’t last forever. In Austin there’s only about 250 days of it, give or take...."

Aug. 5, 2005 Column by The Luv Doc

Lady in the Water

The performances are bang-on, and there are moments of great beauty throughout, but Lady in the Water ultimately capsizes under the weight of its own goofy story.

"...cinematic depictions of film critics, those unsung heroes of the war on fun. First Rob Zombie pointedly mocks Gene..."

July 21, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Gay Place: Maxey to the Max

Who wins the first Glen Maxey Award?

"...first openly gay legislator (not to mention much of the muscle behind the local push for marriage equality and..."

July 31, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Tacodeli Gets Boozy Dinners, Hopdoddy Marries Beyond Meat, Sweetens Cove Bogeys at the Alamo Drafthouse, 2 Dine 4 Flaunts the Ocean, and More

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

"...wrangled from numerous PR releases, official posts, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

Aug. 11, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Booze, the Booze, the Booze We Choose

Seven swanky new swigs for your taste and relaxation

"...Yes, it’s time for another roundup of spirited adult beverages! Because these laudable liquids..."

June 9, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

In My World of Disorder, the Top 100 Austin Records of 2021

Kevin Curtin ranks his favorite local releases of the year

"...My worst quality, other than making up voices for other people's pets and..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Range War at the Dobie Ranch

A bulldozer's intrusion onto 'enchanted' property uncovers the struggles of UT's historic retreat for writers

"...The morning after a rainstorm, the sun shines down on..."

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Amy Gentry

Chum in the Water at Finance Trial

Dueling 'adequacy reports' liven up the courtroom

"...The state shortchanged AISD by $33 million last year if..."

Aug. 20, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Texas Joins the Inadequacy Club

School-finance decision consistent with national trends

"...as it was termed by Gov. Rick Perry – then it's an opinion held in common with almost two..."

Oct. 1, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Blow the Man Down

Slick and smart New England noir shows the women run the show

"...Rural horrors depend on the idea that you're going where no one else goes...."

March 20, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Tacodeli Gets Boozy Dinners, Hopdoddy Marries Beyond Meat, Sweetens Cove Bogeys at the Alamo Drafthouse, 2 Dine 4 Flaunts the Ocean, and More

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

Aug. 13, 2021 Food Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Gay Place

It's a week filled with sun, Sin, geeks, gays, and Divorcées.

"...HAPPY HOUR WITH MS. WRIGHT Margaret Wright on the black & whites is a great way to head..."

July 26, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Corrupting an Australian Paradise in The Surfer

Director Lorcan Finnegan on his new film with Nic Cage

"...It was just such an image that sparked the script for The Surfer, the new drama starring Nicolas..."

March 10, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: The Dog That Didn't Bark

Will property taxes in Texas ever make sense?

"...exemptions on city property taxes at this week's meeting; they're probably already into that sinkhole by the time you..."

June 5, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Luv Doc Recommends: The Reivers Reunion Show

Parish, Sunday, February 10, 2008

"...in a while when you’re stuck in gridlock on the upper deck watching some dirty construction worker in the..."

Feb. 8, 2008 Column by The Luv Doc

The Challenge of Judge Dietz

School finance decision puts responsibility where it's always been - on all of us

"...Declaring "It's the right thing to do," state District Judge John Dietz..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Column by Michael King

La Vista at the Hyatt

"...Because La Vista is on the second floor of the Hyatt Hotel, chances are you've..."

Aug. 8, 1997 Food Feature

Turbulent Waters (Updated)

Travis County Parks new buoys at Hippie Hollow make waves

"...Over the years, it has become a tradition. Boaters cluster at..."

Feb. 28, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Texas Tiki Week Returns With an All-Star Cast and Tropical Spirit

The annual event is back with the best bits of tiki craft and history

"...The recent acceptance of tiki as a reclaimed art form..."

Sept. 7, 2018 Food Feature by Tom Thornton

Blackfish

Orcas exploited in the name of entertainment and free enterprise is bad business in the view of this doc.

"...Pair this shocking documentary about the plight of captive killer whales at SeaWorld and similar..."

Aug. 2, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Eco 2015: Racing Extinction

Mass extinction is coming, and we're to blame

"..."The worst thing you can do for the environment is..."

Oct. 7, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Farmers Market Report: August 25

What to expect at the farmers markets tomorrow

"...Well, I will be the first to admit, there are some defects to the..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

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

"...Get ready for the raunch. SXSW has established itself as the Spring festival..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Robin Hood Goes to Court

The Lege punts, and the judge catches the school-finance football

"...Depending on your perspective, the Texas school system is either near collapse from insufficient..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Screens Top 10s

"...1) 'A SINGLE MAN' Tom Ford's delirious meditation on the life, death, and rebirth of desire is, simply put,..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Game of Aces

World War I thriller gets lost in the desert

"...The aces in this movie are not wild as in..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Farmers’ Market Report: March 29-30, 2014

Asparagus, spinach, celery tops, turkey eggs, and black hogs

"...The quality and variety of produce at the farmers’ markets..."

March 28, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Capitol Chronicle

The state gridlock persists on public school finance.

"...While the Republican re-redistricting marathon has dominated the Capitol headlines throughout..."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Gay Place

Gay Place is all splashy for Splash

"...of my fondest and most-Austiny memories is taking to the cove at Hippie Hollow during Splash on a blow-up..."

May 1, 2009 Column by Ash Bell

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