Beside the Point

Council returns after a three-week hiatus to a lengthy and twisty agenda

"...You've got to admire their tenacity: After doing without a regular meeting for three..."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Path Not Taken

"...Dear Editor, From someone who doesn't know Brandon [Threet], the situation brings many questions to mind [“Justice or Vengeance?,”..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Postmarks

Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith

Veering from moments of breathtakingly visualized valor to outright stupidity, Sith is a vast improvement over the previous two outings, but still and all, it’s no Star Wars.

"...Directed by: George Lucas. Starring: Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid, Frank..."

May 20, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Hightower Report

Oh, the indignity! Royalty gets the commoner treatment, sort of; and 'offshoring' gets a new name

"...THE ROYAL TREATMENT IN MIAMI..."

June 18, 2004 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Commissioner Has Left the Building

Johnny Torrez was one of the first Austin comics to work on a professional level, and every local comic who ever made a living in the business credits the self-proclaimed "Commissioner of Comedy" as an early influence and inspiration. On Valentine's Day, the Commissioner died. Here's how he is remembered.

"...The memory of the mythical Austin of yore continues to..."

Feb. 23, 2001 Arts Feature by J. C. Shakespeare

The Little Station That Could

Austin's AAA station KGSR and its market ascendance.

"...Finding someone to say something negative about Jody Denberg proves..."

Dec. 22, 2000 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Between the Lines

"...When Christopher Dickey was eight years old, his father, the poet James Dickey, took him aside and told..."

Oct. 16, 1998 Books Review

In Person

"...Henry Rollins at Liberty Lunch..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Books Feature

The Wedding Singer

"...Directed by: Frank Coraci. Starring: Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Steve Buscemi, Allen Covert, Angela..."

Feb. 13, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Trial Date Set in Lawsuit Brought Against City Over Fatal Police Shooting

One plaintiff has settled, the other expects to go to trial

"...The city of Austin is set to stand trial on..."

April 21, 2025 News Post by Austin Sanders

Courtney Barnett, Kurt Vile, and Alvvays Lead the Austin Psych Fest 2024 Lineup

The relaunched fest returns to the Far Out Lounge April 26-28

"...Austin Psych Fest has announced the lineup for the 2024..."

Dec. 13, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour

Leviathan live experience transfers from stadiums to cinemas

"...At my screening of Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, the mood was..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Movie Review by Alejandra Martinez

Qmmunity: The Puzzle of Pride

Putting together all the pieces of queer history with Pride Month events

"...Queer history makes for an interesting puzzle: Every piece represents both trauma and triumph in..."

June 2, 2023 Column by James Scott

Paramount Theatre and the Little Gay Shop Host Big Gay Nights Out

Two ATX institutions bring queer pre-show fun to Just for Laughs

"...Just in time for Moontower Just for Laughs comedy festival, Paramount..."

March 31, 2023 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

The Son

The Father director crashes with this mental health drama

"...Directed by: Florian Zeller. Starring: Hugh Jackman, Laura Dern, Vanessa Kirby, Zen McGrath, Hugh..."

Jan. 20, 2023 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Opinion: Brené Brown – Join Our Union and Take Another Principled Stand

Union organizers argue the UT administration remains beholden to a political leadership that regularly dismisses students' and workers' concerns

"...We, the UT-Austin Organizing Committee of the Texas State Employees Union..."

March 4, 2022 Column by Sol Weiner

Good Food Awards Austin; Sprudge Laurels Try Hard; 40 North and Z'Tejas Bring the Powerflavors; and, Yeah, Pretty Much Everybody Wants to Hire You

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here's some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene, as wrangled from numerous PR..."

Jan. 19, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Top 10 Arts Stories You Cared About the Most

From racist comedy to new books, returning theatre, and new textile joy, the most read stories about the Austin arts scene in 2021

"...1) “Tony Hinchcliffe’s Stand-up Racism” by Robert Faires, May 13Podcaster, comic, and..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Tony Hinchcliffe's Stand-up Racism

Kill Tony host spews slurs at fellow comic Peng Dang

"...As he finished his set at a Big Laugh Comedy show in..."

May 13, 2021 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Big Ugly

Vinnie (Jones) goes to (West) Virginia

"...Directed by: Scott Wiper. Starring: Vinnie Jones, Malcolm McDowell, Ron Perlman, Lenora Crichlow, Brandon..."

July 31, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Moontower Comedy 2020: The Second Wave

Thirty-two more comics plus new podcasts added to the lineup

"...Have you been sitting around thinking, "Hey, I wonder when we're going to..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

FOMO Factory Does It for the Gram

The new, colorful “immersive selfie space” arrives

"...I've noticed, lately, that Instagram is reshaping my brain. I'll be eating something particularly..."

Sept. 14, 2018 Screens Feature by Emily Beyda

In Memoriam: Lashonda Lester

Remembering the Queen of Austin Comedy, who died April 6

"...Lashonda Lester was the funniest person in Austin. She used her voice like..."

April 7, 2017 Arts Post by Carina Magyar

A Guide to Austin Stand-Up: Annual Events

Festivals aren't just for music and film

"...Funniest Person in Austin Contest..."

March 31, 2017 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Springsteen Takes Dallas to The River

Epic stand once again reiterates who’s the boss

"...At the 3:20 mark – hours, not minutes – Bruce Springsteen..."

April 6, 2016 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Embrace of the Serpent

Scientists and an Amazonian shaman interact in this unique film

"...Directed by: Ciro Guerra. Starring: Antonio Bolívar Salvador, Jan Bijvoet, Brionne Davis, Miguel Dionisio..."

April 1, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Hightower Report

Will the GOP budge on any Obama proposal?

"...In a stunning development, President Barack Obama has had to..."

March 25, 2016 News Column by Jim Hightower

In the Bounce House with Comedian Danny Palumbo

2015’s Funniest Person in Austin is cooking on all burners

"...That’s right, “cooking on all burners.”..."

Nov. 18, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

In Stereo

Indie romantic comedy doesn't resonate

"...Directed by: Mel Rodriguez III. Starring: Micah Hauptman, Beau Garrett, Melissa Bolona, Kieran Campion, Mario..."

July 3, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Tests of Mettle in Austin Hip-hop

Stop passive-aggressive and aggressively-passive mediocrity

"...Austin’s rap scene is one of immense growth and enthusiasm..."

March 3, 2015 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

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