The True Story

Grandfather fought in the Philippines -- after that, things get kinda blurry …

"...Father's father was a buffalo soldier...."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

The Great Raid

The single dullest war film of the past decade from the once promising director John Dahl.

"...War may indeed be hell, but for those on the home front these days this combatively boring misfire from..."

Aug. 12, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Islands in the Film Stream

Recent films from the Philippines unspool for the Austin Film Society's next Essential Cinema series

"...be forgiven for believing that most films shot in the Philippines are either low- or no-budget blood 'n' gutbusters..."

Nov. 7, 2014 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

PJ Raval's Call Her Ganda and the Murder of Beauty

aGLIFF film explores the intersection of transphobia, imperialism, and poverty

"...The death of Jennifer Laude is not simply a story..."

Sept. 7, 2018 Screens Feature by Sarah Marloff

The World as He Knows It

H.W. Brands? The Age of Gold is just the latest in a long line of well-crafted history.

"...100 years, readers of literate nonfiction have gravitated to the brand names, the household names, of the historical profession..."

Sept. 13, 2002 Books Feature by Tim Walker

The Top 10 Censored Stories of 2000

The news stories that didn't make the mainstream press in 2000

"...Have you read the one about corporations planning to charge you hundreds of..."

April 20, 2001 News Feature by Karynn M. Fish

Kier-La Janisse and the Ghosts of Christmas Yet to Come

Film historian conjures The Haunted Season

"...logs, eggnog, carols, Christmas trees, and scary stories – the true heart of a British Christmas. Now, film historian..."

Dec. 19, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Arts Review: Early Era Collective’s “Rising From the Roots”

Hybrid production explores the immigrant experience through dance and taped interviews

"...asks before beginning her filmed interview for “Rising From the Roots.” Through this celebration of immigrant stories – directed..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by Cy White

Ballet Austin II Launches Fables of the World Series

A more inclusive happily ever after with Maria and the Mouse Deer

"...For generations of young people, the wide world of fables was actually quite small –..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Arts Feature by Leila Saidane

The Wine Enthusiast

June Rodil's passion for wine has shaped her career and the way Austin drinks

"...birthday and she's spending part of it cloistered in the Napol­e­on Room at Jeffrey's, taking a break from receiving,..."

June 27, 2014 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Austin And the Wider World

State department visit puts global spotlight on tech center

"...Many Austinites already know that their city is one of the more truly international urban..."

May 19, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Top Chef Texas, The Finale. Finally.

Whose cuisine will reign supreme?

"...There’s something so thrilling about the opening montage of Paul’s..."

March 6, 2012 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

UT Expert Remains “Bullish” on U.S. Democracy as Trump Heads to the White House

Professor says unity can be worse than polarization

"...For six years, former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte’s regime violently repressed its citizenry in..."

Dec. 6, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

The AggreGAYtor: March 31

What happened today in gay? Here's your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Gays beat evangelicals, but only when they want it, Elton John celebrates with Britain, and China..."

March 31, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

The AggreGAYtor: December 19

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Netflix finds a queer rival, Florida splits the baby, and America snubs its territory, as your AggreGAYtor..."

Dec. 19, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

The Hightower Report

Redistribution of Wealth to the Few; and Soaking Shareholders for Perks

"...Redistribution of Wealth to the Few..."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Hightower Lowdown

George W. Bush makes war on evildoers -- except the ones he likes; and W and his cohorts love war -- unless they're the ones who have to fight.

"...Take his undeclared, unlimited, undefined war against all of the world's "evildoers." George claims the moral high ground in..."

Sept. 27, 2002 News Column by Jim Hightower

The New Cold Concoction

Iced tea gets a makeover

"...come into its own. While those of us in the southern United States have known forever that nothing beats..."

Aug. 17, 2001 Food Feature by MM Pack

Page Two: In the Moment, Part 2

A fascinating lesson in history

"...This is the second of what will likely turn out to be..."

July 29, 2011 Column by Louis Black

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger

Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added

"...said that you had to get rid of all the toxic people in your life? Not when they're the..."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Booze We Choose: Seven and Up

Liquor in the front … of your favorite cabinet, of course

"...of course we’re talking about distilled, liquid spirits here. The apotheosis of fermented plant material, painstakingly crafted. The fine..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Three Month Fever

Short reviews of recently published books.

"...Three Month Fever: The Andrew Cunanan Story..."

Sept. 3, 1999 Books Review by Cary L. Roberts

The Winners

"...Steals a Kiss" WYNN PARKS earned an MFA from the Iowa Writers' Workshop in 1971 and was awarded a..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Books Feature

Austin Asian American Film Festival Goes to the Drive-In

Headliners heavy with local films for outdoor screenings

"...The Austin Asian American Film Festival is back for 2021,..."

May 19, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Hightower Report

You don't have to be a gabillionaire to maximize your philanthropic impact; and White House's favorite government contractor mistreating foreign workers in Iraq.

"...donations to all sorts of educational, religious, civic, and other charitable groups. In fact, the middle class and even..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Column by Jim Hightower

With the Music Lineup Rolling Out, South by Southwest 2022 Finally Feels Real

Maxo Kream, Monaleo, W.I.T.C.H., and Vitreous Humor highlight drop

"...hard on viral hit “Beating Down Yo Block” – the forthcoming festival, 31 months removed from its last physical..."

Oct. 20, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The AggreGAYtor: August 21

Your daily dose of LGBTQ news

"...starts a witch hunt, Jeff Kent gets voted off the island, and Barbie turns it out. Step into my..."

Aug. 21, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Qmmunity: LGBTQ and the Search for a Wide Enough Umbrella

Plus, OUTsider Fest is here to queer up your weekend

"...Trans Kids" shirt Sunday evening and thought: "Love that." Then: I wondered what it would be like to live..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

The Luv Doc: Extreme Douchebaggery

Stealthing is sexual assault, and sexual assault is considered a second degree felony in the state of Texas

"...What's up with stealthing? What's the appropriate punishment for this act?..."

May 19, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

The Hightower Report

Reining in Corporate Tax Dodgers; and Doping Racehorses to Win Fast Bucks

"...The British Virgin Islands – the very name conjures up..."

May 15, 2009 News Column by Jim Hightower

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