The Passing Show

This rock documentary about musician Ronnie Lane can be described in one word (or is it three?): Ooh la la.

"...for a summary statement seems a bit hermetic but nevertheless appropriate for this movie that bathes the audience in..."

March 31, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

'The Passing Show' Comes to Town ...

Ronnie Lane doc opens up at Alamo South Lamar

"...... Saturday, April 1, at the Alamo South Lamar (1120 S. Lamar). The documentary celebrating..."

March 31, 2006 Screens Feature

On Punk Rock, and the Passing of Bruce Todd and Sarah Weddington

LISTEN: The Austin Chronicle Show on KOOP Community Radio

"...It's all about history on this week's episode The Austin Chronicle Show on KOOP Community Radio...."

Jan. 1, 2022 News Post by Kimberley Jones

The Gospel of 'Toonage

Mike Judge & Don Hertzfeldt present 'The Animation Show'

"...Does the world really need another animation festival? After all, there..."

July 18, 2003 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Choice Is Yours

Rubber Repertory's Casket of Passing Fancy makes you 500 offers you can't reuse

"..."Most of the women were bleeding from their anuses after two days,..."

Oct. 10, 2008 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Esther's Follies: The Laughs, the Gossip, and the Story Behind Texas' Most Celebrated Comedy Troupe

In his history of Esther's Follies, author Jesse Sublett follows the flow of four decades of frivolity

"...To give you an idea of just how long Esther's Follies has been peddling its singular blend of satire,..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

On the Bus Again

On the eve of turning 80, Willie Nelson's still calling the tune

"...ACL Live at the Moody Theater crams to the rafters with generations of..."

April 12, 2013 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

A stellar entry into the beloved franchise

"...Star Wars film does not stand alone, and in the new Disney era, each film has a specific role...."

Dec. 15, 2017 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Framing the Border

Photography of the Region Between Mexico and the U.S.

"...Snapshot of a moment in the cultural life of Central Texas. On a sunny Thursday..."

May 1, 1998 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

Both Sides of the Blade

Roiling, contradictory passions rule in Claire Denis’ latest

"...her ex-lover François (Colin), riding off on his motorcycle. The effect on Sara is immediate, an emotional lightning strike..."

July 15, 2022 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

As the Years Go Passing By

Inner Sanctum Records and the Armadillo – rock & roll, Austin-historical-style

"...long, passed in a cubbyhole in a bookstore on the Drag with a newly Xeroxed poster that read, "Smash..."

Aug. 13, 2010 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

All the Pretty Horses

"...Colon, Bruce Dern and Sam Shepard. This much-storied and long-in-the-making film adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's widely cherished Western novel..."

Dec. 29, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Show Them the Need

The great GOP wave breaks on the realities of the actual cost of government

"...The Texas Legislature did not return (or rather, did not..."

June 10, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

SyFy Puts on a Show of 'Defiance'

Alien invasion show will launch with linked MMO

"...There are many things you expect to see during SXSW...."

March 25, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Musical Theatre Hits the Heights

That's Show Biz!

"..."The Farmboys" in Austin Musical Theatre's Gypsy. photograph by Kenny..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Arts Feature

Faster Than Sound: The Austin Music Awards Rise Again

Tickets on sale now for the 40-year tradition, March 8 at Emo's

"...If you're unfamiliar with Greek mythology or Harry Potter, the fiery red bird on the poster means to indicate..."

March 4, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The 'West' Shall Rise Again

A new generation creates its own take on the show that changed Austin theatre

"...One by one, these individuals take the stage of the Austin Community College..."

April 7, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Sleeping With the Television On

Teething Problems at the Austin Music Network

"...will star George Kennedy, and if you flip on the Austin Music Network, you'll see footage from the Austin..."

Feb. 21, 1997 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...South by Southwest audiences have seen the artier side of Ryan Gosling with films like the..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...SXSW has strapped on the rockets with not just a few titles for this..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Most Fun You Can Have at Christmas With Your Pants On

Rebecca Havemeyer and Stanley Roy channel the spirit of some season…

"...Rebecca Havemeyer and Stanley Roy brought it! The seventh annual incarnation of their Christmas play: Whatchu’ Talkin'..."

Dec. 23, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Claire Gordon

Phoenix ‘Live from the Artists Den’ – At Anderson High!

French rockers during ACL Fest 2013: ‘Find us a high school’

"...If you thought it was hard keeping secrets when the primary mode of communication in your high school was..."

Nov. 22, 2013 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Larry Hagman Exits the Scene

Texas Film Hall of Fame member dies in Dallas

"...Larry Hagman, the man who was best-known as the iconic scoundrel, J.R...."

Nov. 24, 2012 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Jamie Stewart: The Sent Down Boy

Rob yaks with Jamie Stewart of Xiu Xiu

"...In the decade since Xiu Xiu released their first album Jamie..."

May 14, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

Maxwell Matters at the Moody

Neo-soul singer slips in some impassioned urban politics

"...At Monday’s show to a full Moody Theater, Maxwell’s haircut and wardrobe..."

July 19, 2016 Music Post by Alejandra Ramirez

Change for the Better

How one West Texas family brought the cows to town

"...When it comes down to it, those opposed to the rapidly developing landscape of Austin are usually afraid we're..."

Sept. 5, 2014 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Aimee Mann & Ted Leo: The Both

Likely/unlikely collaboration might even yield a musical

"...a deep friendship – one that manifests itself in their musical partnership, the Both. After touring together, the two..."

Aug. 13, 2014 Music Post by Doug Freeman

There Goes the Neighborhood

City split over the latest in urban living options: short-term rentals

"...Strunk. Derek is nonverbal and has autism, and his mother brings him to Aus­tin for weeklong, one-on-one communication therapy..."

June 22, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

The Daily Hustle: 4/29/10 (Update)

Hittin' you with your morning recap

"...A low-key morn on the dais, as City Council tackled nothing quite as attention..."

April 29, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Salon of the West

They may not notice us every time we go to Barton Springs -- after all, they are thinking, passionate men, deep in conversation. But we sure notice them: the men at Philosophers' Rock. Who are they? And why does Austin owe them such a debt of gratitude?

"...On any given evening in the 1940s or 1950s, an old man named J. Frank..."

July 4, 2003 Books Feature by Steve Moore

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