Between the Teeth

"...like David Byrne. Spare, minimalist stage effects combine with the multi-textured pop rhythms of Byrne's music to create an..."

Jan. 21, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Lotions Rub It In at Steamboat

Reggae favorites the Lotions get funky for the Steamboat Reunion

"...from here to Chicago,” laughs drummer Michael McGeary, as the Lotions prepare for the Steamboat Reunion, Sunday, May 15..."

May 11, 2011 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Checking In: Beto Martinez Stays Home for the Summer

Triple threat shredder adapts from Buda

"...mainstream in this country, but Austin counts one of the most recognizable in Grammy-winning big band Grupo Fantasma, whose..."

June 1, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Bo-Keys’ Memphis Soul

“The collision of gospel, blues, jazz, country”

"...The Bo-Keys have carried the torch for Memphis soul music..."

April 28, 2016 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Do the Tighten Up

'Texas Funk' Spreads the Little-known Gospel

"...something good in your own back yard. Such is the case with Texas Funk, released last fall on London-based..."

May 16, 2003 Music Feature by Greg Beets

The Scene Is Gone But Not Forgotten

The Evolution of Austin's White Blues

"...used to go to Antone's every weekend but all the good bands are gone."..."

Aug. 9, 1996 Music Feature

47 Meters Down: Uncaged

New sharks, who dis?

"...A moment, please, to appreciate that 47 Meters Down: Uncaged contains a landmark in shark attack cinema..."

Aug. 23, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Smart Meters, Fluoride, and Guns

Things Laura Pressley doesn't want to talk about

"...This year, Laura Pressley is running for the District 4 City Council seat as a neighborhood activist..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature by Jo Clifton

47 Meters Down

It's this year's The Shallows (but not as good)

"...by: Johannes Roberts. Starring: Mandy Moore, Claire Holt and Matthew Modine...."

June 23, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Daily Hustle: 8/10/10

Budget for parking costs!

"...Council hasn't publicly discussed the city budget in a hot minute, but that doesn't..."

Aug. 10, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Media Watch: All Things to All People Meters

New radio ratings system kicks in

"...Local radio executives are hard at work examining the first round of data from a new ratings system,..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Making the Energy Grid Smarter

New nonprofit pushes energy providers for efficiency via high tech

"...In the last 50 years, technology has monumentally impacted the way..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Sanya Richards Finally Wins the Big One

Ex-Longhorn takes world championship in Berlin

"...Richards of choking any more. She is now truly the best female quartermiler in the world...."

Aug. 18, 2009 Sports Post by Lee Nichols

The Pressley Fiasco

Pressley counterattacks … and the "Statesman" scuttles

"...answer questions about her oft-expressed views on fluoride, smart meters, guns, or 9/11 conspiracies – unless, of course, they’re..."

Nov. 4, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Pressley Ups the Ante

Defeated Council candidate now claims “thousands” of uncertain votes

"...In her latest filing contesting the election of City Council Member Greg Casar, defeated District..."

March 11, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Shot in the Dark

The Texas Documentary Tour presents Paul Devlin's 'Power Trip'

"...thriller about corruption, assassination, and street-rioting over electricity in the former Soviet Union." Yes, you read that correctly –..."

Nov. 4, 2005 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Jumping into The Dive With Director Maximilian Erlenwein

How the scuba diving filmmaker navigated filming underwater

"...Remaking a movie is always a challenge. The first is finding something new to say or do,..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Uncancel the Olympics With a DIY Decathlon

How one man became the world's greatest athlete* (of his backyard)

"...When America's COVID-19 outbreak caused the cancellation of my beloved weekly musician basketball game, I..."

May 29, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Strangers: Prey at Night

Home invasion classic becomes a franchise.

"...The creepily masked “strangers” of the 2008 original reignite their..."

March 16, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Death of Brad Will

An American reporter films his own murder in Oaxaca, and Mexican and U.S. authorities look the other way

"...Oaxaca, Mexico -- Those of us who report from the front lines of the social justice movement in Latin..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature by John Ross

Who Wants the Mansion?

Quick update on who may (or may not) be running with governor

"...Start your online contribution meters, because gubernatorial primary season is ramping up...."

July 7, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

May We Suggest Some Music to Chill Out Your Dog During the Fireworks?

New Austin music to drown out the booms

"...dog will be trembling petrified, if not jumping on the couch and barking at 120 decibels. You recall that..."

July 1, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

This Fresh Squeeze Is All About the Opera Shorts

One Ounce Opera premieres a concert of new young composers

"...Yes, that’s Austin’s own One Ounce Opera. The ristretto-strength renegades who overdubbed Jackass: The Movie with opera..."

April 13, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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

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

Killing Nazis the Finnish Way: Jalmari Helander on Hyperviolent Action-Comedy Sisu

How mud and sand made for a gritty World War II romp

"...In Jalmari Helander's office, there are two film posters. One is for Rare Exports,..."

April 25, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Johannes Roberts Says Welcome to Raccoon City (Hope You Survive the Experience)

How the latest Resident Evil film goes back to basics

"...recognition. But when Johannes Roberts was tasked with rebooting the films for his new adaptation, Resident Evil: Welcome to..."

Nov. 23, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Have Love Will Travel with the Sonics

Guitarist Larry Parypa woke up 50 years later a punk godfather

"...on Sunday, with what’s arguably America’s first punk band, the Sonics. Supporting This is the Sonics, their first full-length..."

June 12, 2015 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Bad Science Marches at the Legislature

Anti-vaxxers turn out for Public Health meeting, promise more action

"...Sheffield, R-Gatesville, to provide this week's exasperated Quote of the Week, you weren't watching Tuesday's House Public Health committee..."

March 6, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Wade in the Water

Geto Boy rap icon keeps Austin in 'Checks & Balances'

"...his pedal steel guitar one night in February at the Continental Club Gallery, Johnson couldn't understand how Bushwick Bill,..."

Sept. 20, 2013 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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