The Rocker

Rainn Wilson's goofy, puppylike charm makes this comedy about overage, overweight rockers passing on the glories of rock & roll to the next generation a palatable exercise.

"...Jeff Garlin, Jane Lynch, Jason Sudeikis and Howard Hesseman. The Rocker, a minor entry in the "old rockers freaking..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

'The Bowie Project: A Rock & Roll Soundpainting'

Ziggy Stardust and the Thin White Duke serve as inspirations for Ariel Dance Theatre's new dance-and-music collaboration

"...Andrea Ariel wasn't that sold on The Man Who Sold the World or its glam-rockin' creator..."

Jan. 31, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

How a Collaboration Between Roky Erickson and Doug Sahm Became Part of the Blueprint for Punk Rock

Chapter one of the Austin Punk Chronicles concludes with two local legends setting the stage for a global music revolution

"...As Roky Erickson's live solo debut loomed at the grand opening of the Ritz on October 18, 1974..."

Aug. 9, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten

One of the most compelling documentary portraits of a musician yet made, Julien Temple's film about the former Clash musician acknowledges the legend while uncovering the truth.

"...Directed by: Julien Temple. On the eve of the Clash's 1983 American tour and during..."

Dec. 7, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

“No Willie, Waylon, or the Armadillo in 1977!!!” The Punk Beast Begins to Stir in Austin

A nascent scene takes shape in chapter three of the "Austin Punk Chronicles"

"...Editor’s note: This is the third chapter in a serialized history of Austin’s punk..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Year of the Dog

In his directorial debut, Mike White embraces the awkward with this story of a woman (played by Molly Shannon) who just wants to be loved.

"...Mike White knows awkward. As a screenwriter, he’s tackled the subject many times over. Whether focusing on an obsessive..."

April 27, 2007 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Faster Than Sound: BabiBoi's Spitfire Soundtrack for the Club and Beyond

Ballroom rapper joins the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce's Pride in Local Music next Saturday, and more music news

"...The spitfire, highly danceable musicality of BabiBoi developed alongside their..."

June 17, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Q&A: The Dicks’ Gary Floyd Talks Lifelong Creativity Ahead of Austin Art Exhibition

Maybe We'll See Butterflies opens tomorrow at Prizer Arts & Letters

"...exhibition opening, but won't stay on screen too long. The pioneering punk bandleader says that could be cheesy...."

June 10, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Ross Johnson, Shit Rocker

Keeping it sleazy with Ross Johnson

"..."Every day I look at myself in the mirror and think, 'Man or manatee?'" Ross Johnson is..."

Feb. 15, 2007 Music Post by Audra Schroeder

True Love Cast Out All Evil

New oral history explores the head and mysteries of Austin's psych pioneer

"...Erickson's life. Brian T. Atkinson dominoes his ripping garage rocker through dozens of prodigious sources pulsing a psychedelic tall..."

Dec. 3, 2021 Arts Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

This glad-hearted and furiously funny piece of pop entertainment stars Michael Cera and is told in the vernacular of video games.

"...Scott Pilgrim vs. the World comes from (and compacts) Bryan Lee O'Malley's six-volume..."

Aug. 13, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

God Help the Girl

Belle & Sebastian frontman Stuart Murdoch's first film is a charming movie musical in the key of Mod.

"...Saudade was the word I was grasping for while watching God Help..."

Sept. 12, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Great Beauty

An Italian writer and bon vivant reflects on his life in this walkabout with Felliniesque touches.

"...Wild set-pieces and rueful observations are the stock in trade of this Italian film by one..."

Feb. 14, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Puffy Chair

In their first feature, former Austinites the Duplass brothers have made a near-perfect relationship-trauma comedy.

"...Wilkins, Bari Dahan, Gerald Finnegan and Julie Fischer. In their first feature, former Austinites the Duplass brothers – Jay..."

June 2, 2006 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Banger Sisters

"...and Robin Thomas. Its heart, at least, is in the right place. In an industry that promotes an offensively..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron

Animated equine love story that's also a fresh take on the standard cowboys-and-Indians tropes.

"...Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron -- the first animated equine love-story-cum-anti-Manifest Destiny screed..."

May 24, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Zine Scene

Anthologies Top the Underground Stream

"...many zines, so little time... until now. Even though they've been around since the advent of the fanzine several..."

Oct. 10, 1997 Books Feature by Stuart Wade

Sondre Lerche w/ The Marmalakes at the Parish Friday

Ashley's concert pick for Friday night.

"...The Parish will be hosting Norwegian indie-rocker, Sondre Lerche, on..."

Nov. 10, 2011 Events Post by Ashley Nicole Hardy

The French Connection: ATX6

"Playback" follows Austin musical emissaries to Angers

"...“au revior” to Texas and begins a journey to the French city of Angers – pronounced “ahn-zhay.” Something like..."

Sept. 9, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Where the Girls Go/ATX: Get Freaky Edition

The creepiest, queerest & grrrl-filled events all weekend.

"...Happy Halloween, bois and grrrls! We’ve been counting down the days, carving pumpkins, perfecting costumes, and today, All Hallows..."

Oct. 31, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Tonight: The Dark Side of 'The Muppets'

'It's A Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie' at Blue Starlite Drive-In

"...Are you a Muppet fan? Okay, yeah, who isn't these days? However, depending on your lust for Miss Piggy,..."

Dec. 22, 2011 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Iconic Rocker Kim Gordon, Former Nintendo President Reggie Fils-Aimé Lead SXSW 2020 Lineup

Fixer Upper power couple Chip & Joanna Gaines also join fest

"...industry conference South by Southwest, which holds its 34th gathering March 13-22 next year, has just announced iconic Sonic..."

Sept. 10, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Live Music Recommendations for the Week

Here are a few good reasons to go out on a school night

"...weekend of psychedelic rocking at Levitation, check out grunge godfathers Melvins on Monday and continue with some indie and..."

April 30, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

Flesh Lights

7 & 7 Is

"...Mike Vasquez in his Oregon studio. Side A spins the airtight guitar pop of "No Longer," in which boyish..."

Aug. 8, 2014 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Video Premiere: The Painted Redstarts

‘Curtains Wide’ evokes a classic ‘120 Minutes’ spot

"...Austin’s Painted Redstarts, led by second-generation rockers William Harries Graham and Marlon Sexton, step back in..."

Aug. 4, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Luv Doc: Introducing

The awkwardness that exists between complete strangers

"...to people. Not at parties or work or at the grocery store or whatever. It drives me crazy, and..."

April 18, 2014 Column by The Luv Doc

ACL Live Shot (Second Weekend): Thao & the Get Down Stay Down

Feminist folk-punk Thao Nguyen calls the shots

"...From start to finish, Thao & the Get Down Stay Down’s Friday afternoon ACL Fest performance..."

Oct. 12, 2013 Music Post by Melanie Haupt

Review: The Stage Austin's Hedwig and the Angry Inch

An audacious but underwhelming walk on the wild side

"...In mainstream musicals about musicians, like Jersey Boys (The Four Seasons), Beautiful (Carole King), and On Your Feet..."

Aug. 19, 2022 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Tool Asphyxiates the Erwin Center

“Supposedly, Austin,” announced Keenan. “Work on it”

"...Tool avoids the spotlight. Thus, it came as no surprise Tuesday night..."

Jan. 22, 2020 Music Post by Alejandra Ramirez

That! Big! 80s! Musical! at the Hideout

This improvised take on Footloose-style musicals wasn't exactly polished, but the cast's catchy enthusiasm brought genuine laughs

"...our exhausting social climate, where oppression weighs heavily on the mind of any sensible adult, that played a role..."

Aug. 16, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

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