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March 17, 2000 Movie Review by Russell Smith
A Butterfly's Life, From the Inside
Beautiful 'Farfalle' allows kids to step into a bug's world
"...chrysalises as big as basketballs? Or climb inside one the size of a tent? The kids who see Farfalle..."
Feb. 23, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires
The Return of the Champ
Mick Foley swaps the wrestling ring for spoken word
"...Mick Foley is a legend in the wrestling community. The hardcore icon, the reckless daredevil, the..."
July 12, 2014 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker
The Bling Ring
Sofia Coppola relates this true-life crime story about Hollywood teens who boosted things from celebrities' homes so they could walk a mile in their Louboutons.
"...has, with a steadily decreasing degree of success, examined the personal plight of the rich and famous. (I’d say..."
June 21, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
The Luv Doc: The Iron Fist of Fashion
In Austin, fashion is based on the following question: Will I sweat in it?
"...Day. At first I thought he was joking, but then I realized he was serious. We actually got into..."
Sept. 28, 2012 Column by The Luv Doc
With Cronk Out of The Way, Council Goes For a One-Year Cop Deal
Decision allows voters to consider police oversight in May
"...After suffering a temporary defeat at the hands of former City Manager Spencer Cronk last week,..."
Feb. 16, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders
Exclusive Interview With Wrestling Legend Duke “The Rooster” Cartwright
Deposed local champ tells it like it is before Soul Grudge Showdown VI
"...The legendary Duke “The Rooster” Cartwright of the Blue High..."
Aug. 9, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
Cracks in the System
Is the City's Minority Procurement Process Up to Par?
"...says African Americans are not gettinga fair share of the city's construction business. photograph by John Anderson Everybody makes..."
Sept. 19, 1997 News Feature by Chris Walters
The Silence of the Dan
The AG Keeps a Lid on It
"...During the final days of the last legislative session, Representative John..."
Aug. 25, 1995 News Feature by Audrey Duff
When the Bough Breaks
In 1993, the Hyde Park Baptist Child Development Center
hired a teacher who proved to be a little 'rough' with the
children. Now the church is being sued for ignoring alleged
child abuse.
"...as much time as possible with her son, Parker. The Hyde Park Baptist Child Development Center, run by the..."
Nov. 17, 2006 News Feature by Emily Pyle
Mat Johnson on Writing
With his new novel, Loving Day, Mat Johnson finally owned up to the fact that he writes funny books
"...his authorial belt, a man who's already won both the Hurston/Wright Legacy Award and the John Dos Passos Prize..."
June 19, 2015 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner
Welcome to the Rileys
Though the story is preposterous, terrific performances by James Gandolfini, Kristen Stewart, and Melissa Leo save the day.
"...performances can’t save this preposterous film from itself, but they do make it more bearable to watch. Welcome to..."
Nov. 12, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
Mat Johnson: Black & White & Read All Over
Our interview with the Houston-based author
"...This is an interview with Mat Johnson, who wrote the acclaimed Pym – which is..."
June 18, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
The Luv Doc
Great memories are meant to be treasured
"...I've been hooking up with the same guy for several months now. Sometimes when we..."
Oct. 30, 2015 Column by The Luv Doc
The Real World: Documentaries
"...Disturbingly funny documentary depicts the life of the American pimp. Through street interviews, and..."
Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten
Citywide 86'd: The Finale is Complete! A New Champion Reigns!
Uchiko's Ben Schwartz takes top honors at the cooking competition
"...That's the news, the part you need to – or maybe..."
June 17, 2014 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
Hail to the Indie Chefs
Second annual Indie Chefs Week kicks off at Foreign & Domestic
"...For the second year in a row, Ned Elliott of Foreign..."
Jan. 9, 2014 Food Post by Melanie Haupt
On the Avenue
'PlazaLife' comes to Austin's Great Street: Congress Avenue
"...NewsDesk dropped in Thursday evening at the Frost Bank Plaza for a twirl with the Downtown..."
April 27, 2012 News Post by Michael King
Get on the Ground!
Bett Williams navigates contemporary culture with a wicked pen and a wrestling mat, and she'll be at BookPeople on Friday.
"...Ladies in these parts are no strangers to the wrestling party (Battle..."
Jan. 16, 2004 Books Feature by Cindy Widner
The War Within
This fiction film, in which the lead character is but one cog in a plot to detonate a series of bombs in New York City, portrays a terrorist’s point of view in a jarringly matter-of-fact manner.
"...and Varun Sriram. "I have no interest in your brotherhood," the wrongfully imprisoned though American-educated Hassan (Akhtar) tells his..."
Oct. 14, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
The AggreGAYtor: September 12
What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.
"...cause all this ISIL/ISIS nonsense, as your AggreGAYtor jiggles the handle...."
Sept. 12, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund
Bargains in the Mist
Where to find the missing link
"...Paul Frank Wallet – Leather, yellow, and white striped w/ monkey – $32..."
Aug. 5, 2005 Features Feature
The Luv Doc: His Allowance
Petulance is a choice, it's not a natural state of being
"...it's enough for him to buy video games and other small items he wants. Sometimes, he saves his money..."
Sept. 15, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc
Swift's Attic Team Planning Chinese Concept for the Year of the Horse
Wu Chow is on the drawing board for Downtown in late 2014
"...The creative team behind Swift's Attic announced today they plan..."
Dec. 18, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood
Chaos in Tejas Live (Night No. 2): The Marked Men
Denton garage mosh mavens go off
"...The nexus of Texas garage rock these past two decades..."
June 1, 2013 Music Post by Michael Toland
Diggin’ the Down-Dog but not the Dollar
Austinites question cost to stretch
"...Labor Day Weekend also coincided with the “Free Day of Yoga” where all yoga studios in..."
Sept. 3, 2013 Events Post by Sarah Sharif
The AggreGAYtor: November 21
Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news
"...Vieira gives us a view, and Ken Mehlman attempts the impossible. Today’s AggreGAYtor dips into the gravy...."
Nov. 21, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson
Fantasia Review: The Oak Room
Canadian crime labyrinth cuts deep and cold
"...A man walks into a bar. It's the classic set-up to a gag, but the only humor..."
Aug. 27, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Going on the Offensive With The Art of Self-Defense
Jesse Eisenberg navigates the hierarchy of martial arts
"...Most filmmakers use their Twitter feeds to publicize their work, and for his..."
March 8, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker
Consider the Tails of Two Bunnies
A rabbit running, and one at rest
"...been house rabbit owners for nearly 20 years, and the questions we get about caring and keeping them generally..."
