The New APD Execs (or, Art and Debbie, Sitting in a Tree)

Art Acevdeo unveils his executive team; will the ACLU be on board?

"...A press release from the Austin Police Department Public Information Office announces new APD..."

Aug. 2, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

RG4N Wants to Roll Back Futrell's Office

The Northcross neighbors have set their sights on Futrell's possible raise – and her very office.

"...task force at this week's City Council meeting. Basically the city's constitution, the charter can only be amended by..."

April 3, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Perfect Metaphor

Heaven help us, it's true.

"...So I'm complaining to my wife for the bazillionth time about how George W. Bush's presidency would..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

The Holiday

Nancy Meyers’ follow-up to Something’s Gotta Give mines the same go-girl terrain but is far less interesting, featuring stock characterizations and a blandly upbeat vibe.

"...relationships” is equivalent to “being in love,” this is the most romantic movie ever. You’ll love it. It has..."

Dec. 8, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

The Mostly Unfabulous Social Life of Ethan Green

This story of a young man in search of Mr. Right has a certain scrappy underdog charm but doesn’t flout any aspects of the romantic-comedy formula.

"...unfabulous. Like so many romantic comedies – gay, straight, either, neither – it gives us a couple as exciting..."

Aug. 4, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Arts and the Economy

A new study shows that Austin's cultural sector contributes over $2.2 billion to the local economy and is responsible for close to 44,000 permanent jobs

"...Every so often, someone makes the point that culture isn't just good for the soul,..."

April 14, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Common Law

Child support – who's the dad?

"...I know who the dad of my child is, but he refuses to..."

Oct. 14, 2005 Column by Luke Ellis

The Dukes of Hazzard

A remake that's about as deep as Jessica Simpson's cleavage.

"...Carter. Folks, welcome back to Hazzard County, Ga. Round these parts life moves slower than a key grip with..."

Aug. 5, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Unlocking the Texas Vote

Felon disenfranchisement hits more than 3% of the state's potential voters

"...have added 10,000 new voters to Texas' rolls through the Unlock Your Vote campaign, which seeks to register ex-felons..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat

Bad cat makes stink in theatre.

"...this book had a hook, a miraculous hook of the kind kids most dig – this book was quite..."

Nov. 21, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Digimon: The Movie

"...feel a bit like a music critic sussing out the latest Ol' Dirty Bastard CD for Martha Stewart Living...."

Oct. 13, 2000 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Through the Glass Darkly

"...Through the Glass Darkly..."

July 7, 2000 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

The Peacemaker

"...This maiden theatrical effort from DreamWorks Pictures – the film company formed..."

Sept. 26, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Sixth Man

"...Jones and Lorenzo Orr. Teen Wolf meets Angels in the Outfield. Hollywood's need for the basic and the obvious..."

March 28, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Distinguished Gentleman

"...Ralph, Joe Don Baker, Victoria Rowell and Grant Shaud. There's something fundamentally unholy about a film whose press release..."

Dec. 11, 1992 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Two Years After Voters Approved Austin Police Oversight Act, the Measure Remains Unfulfilled

Report details progress and shortfalls of implementation

"...on May 6, Austin voters approved an overhaul of the city’s civilian police oversight system in a landslide election..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Brand-New Flower in Texas: The top news this week concerns the “wooly devil.” Readers..."

March 7, 2025 News Feature

An Art, a Craft, a Movie, and More Events for the Weekdays

Don't let the workweek get you down

"...Monday 22, VORTEX Theatre..."

July 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Assessing the Underwhelming Field of APD Chief Candidates

Nearly three dozen people applied. Will any make the cut?

"...to choose from – notably, none of whom count themselves as current members of the Austin Police Department’s executive..."

June 28, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Project Connect Trial Delayed Again: The trial in the lawsuit that could kill Project Connect’s..."

June 21, 2024 News Feature

The Long Game

True-life story of Mexican-American teens who make a run at the 1957 state golf championship

"...you portray real-life humans striving to overcome racially-motivated obstacles, the stakes are even higher. The Long Game successfully balances..."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Jessi Cape

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Whiplash Rulings Leave Us in Suspense Over SB 4: The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday gave Texas permission to..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Once-fresh aquatic superhero series smells like day-old fish

"...Oh, how the mighty have fallen. It’s no secret that superhero movies..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

The Killer

Fincher and Fassbender deflate the assassin myth

"...There are few more overblown creations of fiction than the..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Trial of APD Officer Will Be One of the Most Consequential in Austin History

Here’s what it could mean for our city and for how law enforcement is held accountable

"...One of the most consequential trials in Austin history began this week,..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Royal Hotel

Disturbing trip to the sexist outback is cut short by a simplistic ending

"...There was a brief period when America was obsessed with..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Austin’s Sole Federal District Judge May Be the Most Overburdened in America

The case of the missing judges

"...very important when decisions with nationwide implications are in their hands. Say, when they decide to suspend the Food..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

The Boogeyman

Can Hollywood just knock it off with the trauma horror?

"...Rob Savage gave movie fans a much-needed distraction with the release of Host. Shot and set during COVID-19 lockdowns,..."

June 2, 2023 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant

War flick about the US exit from Afghanistan sabotaged by a weak script

"...military operation gone awry can Hollywood depict it on the big screen? With Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant, his first..."

April 21, 2023 Movie Review by Dex Wesley Parra

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Swordsmith Village

Bolting episodes of the anime smash together does not a movie make

"...There’s a feeling that happens to me sometimes when I’m..."

March 10, 2023 Movie Review by Jasmine Lane

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