The Fall of the House of Usher

"...Mark Damon, Myrna Fahey and Harry Ellerbe. By far the best of Roger Corman's Poe-inspired films done for legendary..."

Oct. 25, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

'The Fall of the House of Usher': When Debussy was a Poe boy

With UT's hosting of the Debussy International Congress comes a Halloween treat: an operatic adaptation based on Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Fall of the House of Usher'

"...Tired of the same old haunted mansions with chain-saw psychos and..."

Oct. 27, 2006 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

DVDanger: 'Devil's Pass', 'Die, Monster, Die!', 'The Whip and the Body', 'Birth of the Living Dead'

A modern shocker, two vintage terrors, and a history lesson in zombies

"...The years change, the decades fall away, but here at..."

Jan. 11, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

In the Mix

Consider this brick No. 1 in the fall of the house of Usher.

"...Directed by: Ron Underwood. Starring: Usher Raymond, Chazz Palminteri, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Robert Costanzo and Robert..."

Dec. 2, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

DVDanger: 'The Vincent Price Collection'

The master of horror at the height of his Poe powers

"...It was that face and that voice. The high, arched eyebrow over an unnaturally long, handsome face...."

Nov. 5, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Nonprofits and the City's Quest for Affordable Housing

Helping usher Austin out of a quagmire of inequality

"...In April, as part of its effort to combat the deepening housing shortage, the..."

July 14, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Protecting the LGBTQ Community When the State Attacks

From the bathroom bill to marriage equality, can Austin fight back?

"...Texan. In July, shortly after state lawmakers reconvened for their special session, the local activist was kidnapped, beaten, and..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

NBA Star and Music-Maker Chris Bosh Sets Up Shop in the ATX

The future NBA Hall of Fame forward wants it all

"...pivot into an Austin-based music producer isn't surprising. Consider the constant rejiggering of the 11-time All-Star and two-time NBA..."

March 19, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

And the Award Goes to ...

The 2006-2007 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...On Monday, June 4, the Austin Critics Table handed out its annual awards for..."

June 8, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Mayor's Story

Three contenders try to write a personal tale that will convince the voters

"...candidate and a campaign team have a limited amount of time and space to reach the voters and create..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

The Bloodhound

Poe adaptation relishes tone over text

"...The first rule of Gothic fiction is: When a friend..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...by Marjorie Baumgarten, Sarah Hepola, Marcel Meyer, and Jessica..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

The Fall of the House of Usher

By far the best of Roger Corman's Poe-inspired films, The Fall of the House of Usher takes the author's gloriously claustrophobic tale of mad Roderick Usher and his undead sister Madeline and fleshes it out into some sort of minor drive-in masterpiece.

"...THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHERD: Roger Corman (1960);..."

Oct. 26, 2001 Screens Review by Marc Savlov

Outstanding!

Nominations for the 2006-2007 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...This is the 15th year that local critics have put their heads..."

May 18, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Toasting Hogmany

The French Buffet

"...forced affairs. Partygoers get all gussied up to fete the flip of the calendar, and hosts and hostesses feel..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Food Feature

Faust

"...Directed by: Jan Svankmajer. Starring: Petr Cepek. The release of a new film by Svankmajer is always..."

Oct. 14, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Music and the movies, the two oldest and most defining elements of..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Is Anybody Laughing?

In the midst of economic hard times and a wave of terrorist attacks, the comedy business wonders what's funny.

"...Right about now, the whole city was supposed to be doubled over with..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Fantastic Fest: 'Nevermore'

One-man Poe show closes festival

"...Technically, Fantastic Fest ended on Thursday: But the final curtain did not fall until Saturday and the..."

Oct. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Lizzo, Beck Announced as SXSW Keynotes

Festival also adds cyberpunk pioneer Neil Stephenson

"...The Grammy winners are coming! The Grammy winners are coming!..."

Feb. 15, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Gay Place

Seriously, who doesn't love Halloween?

"...that extends through Tuesday. It seems only fitting that the queens behind Die Felicia both celebrate birthdays in October,..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Wrapped and Ready

"...season were a song it might be sung to the following refrain: "Have yourself a bloody little Christmas." Oh,..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

There Will Be Blood

... And bloodsuckers and zombies and ghosts and murderers all over our stages this week

"...Performers know from fear. At some point in their careers – it may be the first time they..."

Oct. 23, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Thursday Picks & Sleepers

S.H.I.T. – So Happy It's Thursday blurbs

"...7pm, BD Riley's Brothers Peter O'Doherty and Reg Mombassa formed Dog Trumpet in..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

Cowboys & Critters

Take Back Texas' Marshall Kuykendall Says It's Simply a Choice Between...

"...save eagles and grizzlies than warblers and salamanders, believes the federal government is "invading" the lands of property owners..."

Jan. 26, 1996 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Lou Reed

Record Review

"...Lou ReedThe Raven (Sire/Reprise)..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez