The Double Hour

An Italian import, The Double Hour is a twisty psychological mystery.

"...Bruno and Fausto Russo Alesi. Red herrings abound in The Double Hour, an Italian psychological mystery that features two..."

June 10, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Double Life of Veronique

Kieslowski's movie is told not so much in customary narrative structures, but in glimpses, hints, and intimations. On the same day in 1968, two women are born, one in Poland, the other in France. Though the two share many characteristics, they live worlds apart. Yet each senses the other and has intuitive knowledge of the other's presence.

"...it tells a story that could only exist in the form of a movie (or, perhaps, as a piece..."

March 6, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Double Life of Liliane

This odd, beautiful book from Lily Tuck is part memoir, part novel, part poetry, part historical quilt

"...The Double Life of Lilianeby Lily Tuck Atlantic Monthly Press,..."

Oct. 16, 2015 Arts Feature by Jessi Cape

Enforcing the 'Double Standard'

Major college sports insanity is entrenched at UT-Austin

"...The recent article by Amy Smith ("Then There's This: Double..."

Sept. 27, 2013 News Feature by Tom Palaima

The End of the Double Rainbow

Does it take a pot of gold now to go viral?

"...For every Charlie who bites his brother's finger and becomes an international sensation (417 million views!),..."

March 2, 2012 Screens Feature by Dan Solomon

Enforcing the 'Double Standard'

Major college sports insanity is entrenched at UT-Austin

Sept. 27, 2013 Sports Feature by Tom Palaima

The Handmaiden

A stylish and alluring love triangle

"...hammer-ramming, incest-laden freak-out that wowed Tarantino and a million other worldwide fans. But that was 13 years ago, and..."

Oct. 28, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Vision: From the Life of Hildegard von Bingen

This biopic tells the life story of Hildegard von Bingen, the 12th-century Benedictine nun, who was a woman of many talents and mystical visions.

"...Directed by: Margarethe von Trotta. Starring: Barbara Sukowa, Heino Ferch, Hannah Herzsprung,..."

Dec. 10, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Contender

"...Saul Rubinek and Sam Elliott. Timely as can be, The Contender arrives on the scene this presidential-election season as..."

Oct. 13, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin @ Large: For Whom the Road Tolls

The Regional Mobility Authority takes small but necessary steps in the direction of multi-modal transportation

"...commented our peerless illustrator Doug Potter when we discussed the idea for the drawing above. Well, maybe so, but..."

May 21, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Up the Pay, Medics Might Stay

Medics volunteering for overtime nearly doubled after EMS made overtime pay double regular hourly wage

"...For the past two months, field medics and communications staff at..."

March 25, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Devil's Double

Saddam Hussein's decadent and monstrous eldest son Uday forced Latif Yahia to serve as his body double, and this movie recounts his experience.

"...Raad Rawi, Mem Ferda, Philip Quast and Nasser Memarzia. The devil in this story is Uday Hussein, the notoriously..."

Aug. 12, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Common Law

What is double jeopardy?

"...I don’t really understand the idea of double jeopardy. Could you explain when it..."

April 1, 2005 Column by Luke Ellis

The Getaway

"...Madsen, Richard Farnsworth and James Wood. This remake of the 1972 Peckinpah gem lacks the Ali McGraw/Steve McQueen heart..."

Feb. 11, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Blue Room

Mathieu Amalric directs and stars in this Hitchcockian story of l'amour four.

"...It’s one of the great pleasures of moviegoing to watch Mathieu Amalric’s face..."

Oct. 24, 2014 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Outside the Bachs

Classical sounds new when Austin artists do the composing

"...The Killer Bs must be proud of A-Town. The shades..."

May 1, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Astros Defeat the Express, 6-4, in Round Rock

"...frequenting bars and nightclubs, hanging out with musicians and other people who think the sun is only a rumor,..."

March 30, 2007 Sports Post by Christopher Gray

Niche Streaming Sites for the Holidays

Give the gift of worlds of entertainment just a click away

"...be reigning supreme as far as internet bandwidth goes, there is a wide array of niche streaming sites that..."

Nov. 18, 2016 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

The Last Five Years

Anna Kendrick shines in Richard LaGravenese's loving adaptation of Jason Robert Brown's stage musical.

"...The Last Five Years is a film about a loving..."

Feb. 20, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Road Against Hate

The Hurtado murders measure the distance Austin and Texas must travel

"...The doorbell rang just before 7pm on April 18...."

May 6, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Linda Lindas, Momma, Caramelo Haze, JaRon Marshall, and more highlight our recommended shows

"...The Linda Lindas & Momma Free Shows..."

Jan. 13, 2023 Music Column by Alejandra Ramirez

Face Off Recap: Loving the Alien

Two boldly go straight off the show

"...FX competition, and we're getting to know and like the contestants. Unfortunately, this week Jerry is back in his..."

Feb. 29, 2012 Screens Post

The Illusionist

Surprisingly, this atmospheric movie starring some of the greatest actors of our time is a dull and enervating bore.

"...Eddie Marsan. Surprisingly, this atmospheric movie starring some of the greatest actors of our time is a dull and..."

Aug. 25, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin @ Large: The End of the Roads

The toll plan takes us down the right path, but there's still a long way to go

"...readers who felt my column last week went over the top – that it was mean and personal and..."

July 30, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Cruise

"...Directed by: Bennett Miller. From atop his perch on the upper deck of New York City's Gray Line tour..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

DVDanger: A Bad Case of the Sequels

Retreads, remakes, and do-overs rule the home releases

"...producer Keith Calder took to Twitter to ask, "What's the most recent wide-release, non-platformed horror film that wasn't a..."

July 28, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

How Good Do You Look in the Shower?

Annie Ray sets up a Psycho-themed photo booth

"...Ray is setting up her signature photo booth at the Paramount Saturday night to coincide with the screening of..."

Aug. 5, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Dining Beyond the Chains

Good food moves to the 'burbs

"...Solving the age-old dilemma between Mexican or Italian cuisine, La Cocina..."

July 18, 2014 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Remembering the Victims

The two lives lost and how to help

"...As the media turns its attention to the perpetrator in this..."

March 23, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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