April and the Extraordinary World

Animated French steampunk fantasy is delightfully imaginative

"...Absolutely one of the most imaginative and altogether wonderful animated films I’ve had..."

April 8, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Springsteen Takes Dallas to The River

Epic stand once again reiterates who’s the boss

"...At the 3:20 mark – hours, not minutes – Bruce Springsteen..."

April 6, 2016 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Lucy's on the Lake Opens Monday

Fried chicken empire expands

"...Angela Lunardi reports that inspections have been passed and the newest outlet of James Holmes' Lucy's Fried Chicken franchise..."

Dec. 1, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

The Outskirts of Hope

Jo Ivester launches civil rights-era memoir

"...story changed dramatically in 1967 when her parents moved the family from Massachusetts to Mississippi to open a medical..."

April 14, 2015 Arts Post by Jessi Cape

All Hail the King Cake

It's not Carnival until you find the hidden baby

"...New Orleans, king cakes are a regular feature of the Carnival season, showing up for the Feast of the..."

Feb. 6, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Burlesque the Hallowed Dead Days

Shopping for Halloween and Dia de los Muertos with Shelby Mine

"...Halloween, hands-down the best holiday. It's a month-long excuse to eat candy,..."

Oct. 31, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Twerkin' for the Weekend

GirlFriend and Cheer Up Charlies' gAyCL brings fest fun home

"...not, however, a twerker. In fact, Edwards is certain there isn't enough alcohol in the world to get those..."

Oct. 1, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Blinded by the Light: My Bloody Valentine

Kevin Shields’ gods and monsters re-do the Austin Music Hall

"...people needed. Consistently frazzled, debatably conscious, and potentially optimistic, the guitarist and the rest of his Dublin quartet arrived..."

Aug. 18, 2013 Music Post by Luke Winkie

The Food Issue: Table for One

The boon and bane of living alone

"...Freedom is eating the same meal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner...."

June 13, 2013 Food Post by Kimberley Jones

Happy People: A Year in the Taiga

Werner Herzog focuses on Siberian fur trappers in his latest documentary.

"...bear-lover Timothy Treadwell’s self-recorded video of his interactions with the grizzlies, while Happy People: A Year in the Taiga..."

March 1, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The International Modern Quilt Guild: The First QuiltCon in Austin

And these aren't, as the saying goes, your grandmother's quilts

"...a hell of a lot of gorgeous quilts at the Austin Convention Center this weekend...."

Feb. 20, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Football Prophecies

Journey's Steve Perry gives a pep talk

"...The Football Prophecies foretell the outcomes of each week’s slate..."

Sept. 19, 2012 Sports Post by Russ Espinoza

FF2012: An Hour With the Gamemaking Frenzy

Fantastic Arcade incites a 48-hour creative explosion

"...In the armpit between the HighBall and the Drafthouse lies an..."

Sept. 17, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

From the Vaults: "Let the Work Speak for Itself"

Yaphet Kotto reflects on the movie "Alien" and other matters

"...The release this week of Ridley Scott's Prometheus – regularly..."

June 8, 2012 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Good Music Club

First meeting/taping of the Good Music Club

"...local bands to videotape for online segments. Monday at the ND, the pair's first four-act taping as the Good..."

Jan. 18, 2012 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Austin Book, Paper, & Photo Show

Rare & collectible books need good homes

"...enthusiasts will have two days to thumb (gently!) through the wares displayed at this weekend's annual Austin Book, Paper,..."

Jan. 13, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Ode to the FAB

When a store is more than a store

"...& Books (hereafter FAB) on 600 Frenchmen, just past the border of the French Quarter. It’s a used bookstore,..."

Jan. 13, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

sxswf: The Agony and the Ecstasy of Senna

The Formula One documentary comes to the new Formula One city

"...Considering the US Grand Prix is scheduled to begin in Austin..."

March 13, 2011 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Daily Hustle: 3/4/11

Parking acrimony persists

"...The ink ain’t even dry yet on City Council’s changes..."

March 4, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Mechanic

A mediocre remake of a Charles Bronson assassin film that's downright repellent at times.

"...West. Starring: Jason Statham, Ben Foster, Tony Goldwyn, Donald Sutherland, Jeff Chase, Mini Anden and James Logan. Mere hours..."

Jan. 28, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Girl Who Played With Fire

The world's favorite bisexual, black-leathered, dragon-tatted, hog-riding hacker is back in action.

"...fire" may be misleading, playfulness not being one of the leading characteristics of Lisbeth Salander, the black-leathered, dragon-tatted, hog-riding..."

July 16, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Surreality of Reality

Sure, America's got talent, but does Dallas have the next chicken plucker?

"...central casting – a bristly border for a big gap-toothed Texas grin. The crowd behind him roared: "America's got..."

April 2, 2010 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

The Average Student

Rising workloads, rising costs pressuring UT students

"...more disconnected? Management tried to steamroll major changes at the Texas Union under the guise of student-driven reforms: The..."

March 7, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The New Council

Changes to citizen communications and zoning hearings spark controversy

"...The revisions, initially proposed Aug. 20 by Mayor Lee Leffingwell..."

Sept. 4, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Violation From the Brewster Nation (Updated Again)

Mysterious pro-McCracken group pinches Leffingwell on parking

"...to find a bright yellow “violation” notice stuck to the windshield. It’s not a real ticket, but a flyer..."

May 4, 2009 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Farewell to the Madness

Remembering Doug, the Dicks, Devo, and more

"...and posters, it seemed as if Doug Sahm was the most ubiquitous person at South by Southwest. He hasn’t..."

March 23, 2009 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Day One. Road to the Whitehouse: Save Us, Davis!

Gay Place correspondent Dacia Saenz finally has a moment to breathe and blog about her inaugural inauguration experiences.

"...started my trek to Obamaland, trudging through Chinatown in the snowy dawn, loading into a stinky bus, groggy, but..."

Jan. 22, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Dacia Saenz

Turn Off, Tune Out, Drop Into the Unwired Place

Take a deep breath and unplug

"...I've always been fascinated by the left-field ascent of a trend, a movement, even just..."

March 7, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Feel the Noise

In this overstuffed movie, an aspiring Harlem rapper finds his artistic calling and homeland pride with Puerto Rico's reggaeton.

"...had about anything into his first movie for fear there won’t be a second. Albert Leon does just that..."

Oct. 12, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

How Much Bang for the Buck?

The Rolling Stones latest DVD drops with a bang.

"...The announcement came via my Rolling Stones fan club email:..."

June 7, 2007 Music Post by Margaret Moser

« 1    ‹ BACK    5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12   13   14     NEXT ›    34 »