Between the Temples

A widower cantor and a septuagenarian bat mitzvah student forge an unlikely friendship

"...Establishing shot, slow zoom into close-up. That’s the more standard way a film camera moves. Between the..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

SXSW EDU Panels Tackle Stopping the School-to Prison Pipeline

Proposing policy solutions at SXSWedu

"...A commonly held belief is that poverty is the best predictor of whether or not children will drop..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by Francesca D'Annunzio

The Art of Conversation

Austin Men's Project encourages young gay men to hone their social -- and safe sex -- skills through communication

"...were watching television at a house in South Austin. They had gathered to watch a movie, but Mad TV..."

Sept. 24, 1999 News Feature by Clay Smith

The Future of Tegan & Sara

Digital age Intervention

"...in Tegan & Sara. From day one, fans found the Canadian siblings’ music digitally, and living in different cities..."

Sept. 13, 2016 Music Post by Sarah Marloff

The Fraternal Order

The Duplass-a-Thon charts the evolution of a goofily lovable archetype

"...The man-child is a hot property these days. He populates..."

June 1, 2012 Screens Feature by Melanie Haupt

Divine Intervention

"...possible onto Suleiman’s abruptly humorous comedy of manners about the Israeli-Palestinian situation. After all, what could be more ripe..."

May 9, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

Post-pandemic, not enough students can read well. How do we get out of this ditch?

"...remembers his son Holden’s first year of preschool in the 2020-21 school year. “Imagine being a 4-year-old who doesn’t..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Get Off Your Ass and Change the World

Nobel Prize winner Jody Williams speaks tomorrow at BookPeople

"...Despite the exhausting recent headlines from around the globe, there are..."

Sept. 6, 2013 Books Post by Jessi Cape

Crisis at the Rape Crisis Center

Has Idealism Become the Victim of Financial Reality?

"...To some volunteers, the failure of ARCC's board to award volunteer Rev. James..."

Dec. 20, 1996 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

The Death of Mr. Lazarescu

Mr. Dante Remus Lazarescu of Bucharest descends into a distinct rung of hell when he calls for an ambulance and is subsequently schlepped through Romania's uncaring medical system.

"...arrived. He beseeches his apartment neighbors for painkillers, but they treat him quizzically – just as everyone else in..."

July 7, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Mothman Prophecies

"...At 53, he is, if anything, even easier on the eyes than in his American Gigolo days, and although..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Reclaiming 'The Corner'

Neighbors, police, and prosecutors applaud the 'Drug Market Intervention' at 12th and Chicon

"...lined up along Salina Street, just a block from the intersection of East 12th and Chicon, ground zero for..."

Sept. 20, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Working 'The Corner'

Neighbors and officials plan one more effort to save the neighborhood around 12th and Chicon

"...in his backyard when he heard someone walking up the gravel path toward his neighbor's house. Sherman lives on..."

July 13, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

What the Task Force Wrought

Austin ISD's facilities review became a panic drill of cuts, closings, and contradictions

"...It was hour three of the meeting, and the Austin Independent School District board of..."

May 27, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Slow Dying of Johnston High

State accountability standards may close a school on the edge of survival

"...The night Austin state Sen. Kirk Watson urged the community..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D

Robert Rodriguez adds a dimension with this kids fantasy movie, but only in the most literal sense – 3-D.

"...is just back from Cannes where he showed his other 2005 release – Sin City – in competition, has..."

June 10, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

AFS Cinema Hosts Tribute to the "Quiet Engine" of Austin Film

A celebration of Mark Reeb

"...an actor and producer who was a regular on the Austin film scene for over two decades. His death..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Kyle Henry Calls for a National Family Intervention in Time Passages

AFS Doc Days selection delves into the challenges of family archives

"...Time Passages, the new film from Kyle Henry, looks like a portrait..."

May 2, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Territory

Inside the war to save the Amazon and its Indigenous peoples

"...By all accounts, it is generally acknowledged that the Amazon rainforest is a good thing to have on..."

Aug. 19, 2022 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

The Wanting Mare

Enigmatic and beautiful futuristic drama speaks in dreams

"...sure why we want what we want, we recognize the constant absence, like the air between the fingers of..."

Feb. 12, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Letters

Mother Teresa biopic delivers no miracles

"...Remember those religious biopics the major Hollywood studios churned out for the faithful back..."

Dec. 4, 2015 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Shoot for the Moon

Actor Danny Trejo has made a film career out of playing criminals. Before that, he made a career out of being one. In town to shoot Robert Rodriguez's Spy Kids, Trejo visited Travis High School to talk to students about the lessons he learned the hard way.

"...The busboys at Güero's stare at Danny Trejo hesitantly, unsure..."

June 9, 2000 Screens Feature by Barry Johnson

The Entertainment Economy

As the Austin film, music, and gaming scenes become a "cluster," civic leaders are looking for industrial-strength creativity

"...Austin has been a government town, and from nearly the beginning, local leaders have wanted it to be more..."

March 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Help Kyle Henry Take Time Passages on the Road

New documentary about aging needs help for 22-city tour

"...Everybody knows that the life of an indie filmmaker – especially an indie..."

Jan. 13, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The “Aid and Abet” Abortion Era Begins

Texas' "trigger law" banning abortion takes effect

"...Most Texans have been deprived their reproductive rights since at least September 2021, when Senate..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

The Luv Doc: An Upsell for Your Latte

We have pumpkins. The Irish have Guinness.

"...been married (4 years) we have spent Thanksgiving with them. I am happy with this arrangement because my parents..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

A Giant Dog Rewrites the Bible

Locals cover Arcade Fire’s entire Neon Bible LP

"...If you think about it, “The Well and the Lighthouse” already sounds like A Giant..."

Sept. 19, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Luv Doc: Titty Bar Lunch

The chef knows what medium rare is, so don't send your steak back because it's undercooked

"...Friday, he casually mentioned that he had been to the Yellow Rose with a friend for lunch. I can..."

Feb. 19, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

SXSW Film Review: The Boy

Portrait of a Serial Killer as a Young Boy sums it up

"...The Boy is a title that makes this movie sound..."

March 18, 2015 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Luv Doc: How Much Spirit Do You Like in Your Christmas?

Some people like to have a reasonable expectation of how the night will unfold

"...LuvDoc, The Christmas party season is about to get into full..."

Dec. 14, 2012 Column by The Luv Doc

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