The Verde Report: Austin FC Players With the Most on the Line in 2022

Here are the members of El Tree feeling the pressure to perform in 2022

"...In the recent history of Major League Soccer expansion clubs, year..."

Feb. 4, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Luv Doc: A Blinding Amount of Light

If Jeff Bezos can launch a $5.5 billion dollar penis rocket into suborbital space, he can surely put a dimmer switch on a floodlight

"...Even though your column is called "The Luv Doc," I know I have seen you respond..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

WrestleCircus Leads the Pack of Impressive Promotions in Town

"...Dusty Rhodes, the American Dream. Mark Henry, the world's strongest man. The..."

Sept. 8, 2017 Sports Feature by Richard Whittaker

Purity Ring, Still Ungirthed

Megan James on social media: “It’s all of it”

"...Canadian duo Purity Ring made its debut by posting the ethereal and churning..."

Jan. 17, 2013 Music Post by Abby Johnston

ACL Live Shot: Purity Ring

Canadian duo unfazed by Depeche Mode’s audio bleed

"...Woe are the festival artists strapped with set times overlapping legends. Fifteen..."

Oct. 5, 2013 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Wrestling the Mic From Colt Cabana

Underground wrestler-turned-podcaster slams SXSW

"...For the last eight years, Chicago-based wrestler Colt Cabana has been..."

March 17, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Redemption of Ricky Starks

Back on the path to the Inspire Pro championship

"...When "Absolute" Ricky Starks steps between the ropes of Inspire Pro Wrestling tonight, and takes on..."

Aug. 9, 2015 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

The Colosseum: There Will Be Oil

Arts on Real goes WWE with six seminaked, well-greased men wrestling for a championship title

"...Strongbow in his headdress doing his rain dance around the ring. I watched it all and, in my naivete,..."

Feb. 1, 2008 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

The Insect Woman

"...Directed by: Shohei Imamura. Starring: Sachiko Hidari and Jitsuko Yoshimura. The Insect Woman, from..."

Nov. 17, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Harder They Come

"...Directed by: Perry Henzell. Starring: Jimmy Cliff, Janet Barkley, Carl Bradshaw, Ras Daniel Hartman,..."

Sept. 26, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Temple of Angels, a DJ Chicken George benefit, a Soap Creek Saloon reunion, and more recommended shows

"...Angels record gushy, you might assume I mean in the abrasive lyrics and disgusting album art way. Rather, it's..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Austin FC Makes SoCal Statement, Goes Top of the League with LAFC Win

ATXFC notches most impressive victory to date

"...Thirteen months ago, Austin Football Club took the pitch at Banc of California Stadium for its first..."

May 19, 2022 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Birth of the Dragon

Bruce Lee: the early years

"...Directed by: George Nolfi. Starring: Philip Ng, Billy Magnussen, Yu Xia, Terry Chen, Jingjing..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon

This film is a loving valentine to an unsung hero of the entertainment industry who's had an astonishing career.

"...Shep Gordon: The name may not ring a bell, but in old-school..."

June 20, 2014 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Into the Abyss

In his latest documentary, Werner Herzog tackles the subject of the death penalty in Texas.

"...Texas and its resulting repercussions, up to and including the execution of 28-year-old Michael Perry, one of two men..."

Nov. 18, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Dukes

Character actor Robert Davi directs and co-stars with Chazz Palmintieri in this movie about a former doo-wop group that tries to recapture its glory days.

"...Directed by: Robert Davi. Starring: Robert Davi, Chazz Palminteri, Peter Bogdanovich, Miriam Margolyes, Elya..."

Nov. 28, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

The Lucky Ones

Tim Robbins effectively heads an engaging threesome of Iraq war vets as they travel across America on a road to personal growth.

"...Directed by: Neil Burger. Starring: Rachel McAdams, Tim Robbins, Michael Peña, Annie Corley, John..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Under the Same Moon

The film's parallel stories of a mother and son seeking each other across geographical divides is never more than one small step away from mawkishness and cliché – but as a sociological study, it’s fascinating.

"...Directed by: Patricia Riggen. Starring: Kate del Castillo, Eugenio Derbez, Mário Almada, Adrian Alonso,..."

March 21, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

The Game Plan

The Rock plays a quarterback whose life is altered by the daughter he didn't know he had.

"...Directed by: Andy Fickman. Starring: Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson, Madison Pettis, Kyra Sedgwick, Roselyn..."

Sept. 28, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason

Cast is excellent; movie is OK; men and women are soooo different.

"...Directed by: Beeban Kidron. Starring: Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Jacinda Barrett, Sally..."

Nov. 12, 2004 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

The Cookout

Don't get burned on these leftover stereotypes.

"...Directed by: Lance Rivera. Starring: Storm P, Jenifer Lewis, Meagan Good, Frankie Faison, Queen..."

Sept. 10, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Sweetest Thing

"...Directed by: Roger Kumble. Starring: Parker Posey, Jason Bateman, Thomas Jane, Selma Blair, Christina..."

April 12, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

What's the Worst That Could Happen?

"...Directed by: Sam Weisman. Starring: Larry Miller, Bernie Mac, Glenne Headly, Nora Dunn, William..."

June 1, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Beyond the Mat

"...for two hours to get your first-edition copy of The Rock Says signed by the author, you'll find plenty..."

March 17, 2000 Movie Review by Russell Smith

The Alarmist

"...Directed by: Evan Dunsky. Starring: David Arquette, Stanley Tucci, Kate Capshaw, Mary Mccormack, Ryan..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Slaves to the Underground

"...Directed by: Kristine Peterson. Starring: Molly Gross, Marisa Ryan, Jason Bortz, Natacha Laferriere and..."

Dec. 12, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

The Fan

"...Directed by: Tony Scott. Starring: Robert De Niro, Wesley Snipes, Ellen Barkin, John Leguizamo,..."

Aug. 16, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Last Hero in China

"...Directed by: Wong Jing. Starring: Jet Li Lien-Jie, Sharla Cheung Man, Leung Kar-Yan and..."

July 28, 1995 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

The Best New Year’s Eve Concerts Happening in Austin

Eleven live music options to ring in 2024, from Snail Mail to Gary Clark Jr.

"...with earnest love songs on her 2018 debut Lush, then bested it with 2021's streamlined, electronic-tinged Valentine. A recent..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Cassandro, the Exotico!

Back body drops, and in high heels

"...Not reviewed at press time. Since the 1940s, exoticos – men wrestling in drag – have..."

Aug. 2, 2019 Movie Review

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