HBO My

Premium cable network struts its stuff with three premieres this weekend

"..."The Rains of Castamere" no longer soundtracks our nightmares, and..."

April 4, 2014 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Something Weird This Way Comes

Alamo Drafthouse pays tribute to Mike Vraney

"...The name said it all. Something Weird...."

March 28, 2014 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Games of 2013

From beautiful narratives to simple joy, these games have much to offer

"...1) Kentucky Route Zero (Cardboard Computer) This episodic journey into the depths of magical realism kept players wanting to sink..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

The Nutcracker

The new set and costume designs for Ballet Austin's annual production add warmth and candy-colored magic

"...The Nutcracker Dell Hall at the Long Center, 701 W...."

Dec. 20, 2013 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

Robert Rodriguez: Future Sins, Fiery Projects

Update from Wizard World on 'Fire and Ice', 'Sin City 2' and more

"...Firstly, Rodriguez's leap onto the small screen with the new El Rey Network. Panel..."

Nov. 29, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fixing King John

This loose and gangly treatment of Shakespeare's history is both remarkably original and fiercely energetic

"...The Off Center, 2211 Hidalgo www.rudemechs.com Through Nov. 24 Running..."

Nov. 22, 2013 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Ryan Cownie Has Up and Taken Over Avalanche Comedy

And Chris Cubas, on his way to Kansas City, swears this is a good thing

"...Chris Cubas, the former host, has absconded with his hilarity and his..."

Nov. 4, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Playback

Austin Music People wants to meet up

"...There's never a shortage of benefits in Austin. Every week,..."

Aug. 23, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback

SXSW news and carryings-on

"...that Daft Punk would play a surprise show at the Capitol that night. Perry was unavailable, so they referred..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

In Play: 'Dishonored' & 'God of Blades'

Two new games from local developers

"...DishonoredBethesda Softworks (publisher), Arkane Studios (developer) Playstation3, Xbox 360, PC,..."

Oct. 12, 2012 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

SXSW Friday Showcases

Friday showcases: Stay local (Western Vinyl) or surf Japan Nite, plus reggae Bass Culture.

"...As the anniversary of Japan's devastating earthquake and ensuing tsunami passes,..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature

Community Arcade

How the Texatron will bring us together

"...When was the last time you played a new arcade game that..."

Sept. 9, 2011 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Joystick Junkies Unite

Pixelated panels and tourneys with no save point in sight

"...Plopping Austin's biggest gaming personality, Richard Garriott, in the keynote speaker position at the head of the Fantastic..."

Sept. 24, 2010 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

City Arts Funding

A new clash over what arts groups are legally entitled to bed tax funds

"...year Austin Jazz Workshop introduces some 35,000 kids to the music of an illustrious American jazz musician or composer..."

April 9, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Arthouse

It takes a village to raise a city

"...weren't sure if people would actually show up for The 24 Hour Roman Reconstruction Project, a time-based installation/performance by..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Still Life, All Shook Up

Naked Lunch's models are a bunch of sketchy posers

"...Lisa. La Gioconda. Look at her, Leonardo's superstar, sitting there with that famous smile, her right hand crossed over..."

Aug. 28, 2009 Screens Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Nutcracker

Cynic admits: Ballet Austin's take sparks the imagination with beauty and grace

"...The Nutcracker..."

Dec. 19, 2008 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

The Pirates of Penzance

While the staging could use more swash with its buckle, this take on the G&S pirate musical succeeds where it must: with the music

"...The Pirates of Penzance..."

June 27, 2008 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Sweet Scottish Surprise

Drambuie tries to restore its place as a restorative

"...Legend has it that Bonnie Prince Charlie's apothecary created Drambuie as a restorative. The formula included whiskey,..."

Nov. 16, 2007 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Democrats Get a Boost From Court Redistricting

District 25 will now be more rooted in Travis County, yet also more conservative

"...Friday released a map of new congressional districts for the southwest quadrant of Texas to remedy violations of the..."

Aug. 11, 2006 News Feature by Lee Nichols

A Scanner, Before and After

An interview with producer Tommy Pallotta and animators Jason Archer and Paul Beck

"...Viewed in the context of the times we live in, Philip K...."

July 7, 2006 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Film News

Austin picks up a 'Hitcher'; Linklater's Cannes deux attitude; and the rest

"...'Hitcher' remakes rides into Austin Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes, the company that puts the re- in horror remake, is..."

May 5, 2006 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Rebel Samurai: Sixties Swordplay Classics

The films found in this box set are beautiful examples of a new direction in Japanese filmmaking, one that used the aesthetic and technical language of the swordplay films to expose and attack the culture that had lionized them

"...Rebel Samurai: Sixties Swordplay Classics..."

Dec. 23, 2005 Screens Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Glow Sticks: A Menace to Society!

The drug cops win one, lose one in the appellate courts.

"...In a June 20 opinion, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals vacated and dismissed a..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

Live Shot

"...South by Southwest is plowing through its third decade, the weather gods will be as merciful as they were..."

May 2, 2003 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

The Black Cauldron

The Tolkein / D&D brand of sword & sorcery common in Lloyd Alexander's classic Chronicles of Prydain was a bit dark for the Disney set, but the Mouse factory went ahead and made The Black Cauldron anyway. Too bad they Disneyfied it to death.

"...THE BLACK CAULDRON (1984)D: Ted Berman and Richard Rich; with..."

May 10, 2002 Screens Review by Michael Chamy

The Hobbit

This 1978 animated Rankin & Bass production of Tolkien's The Hobbit works successfully on both a children's and a universal level.

"...The Hobbit (1978)D: Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin Jr.; with..."

Dec. 28, 2001 Screens Review by Michael Chamy

Blood: The Last Vampire

"...Blood: The Last VampireD: Hiroyuki Kitakubo...."

Nov. 9, 2001 Screens Review by Jason Henderson

Hamlet: Words, Words, Words

Despite the presence of a talented ensemble, the Austin Shakespeare Festival production of what most of the English-speaking world considers the greatest play ever written is a thin Hamlet of watered-down performances and even more diluted directorial choices.

"...Beverly Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theatre,..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Naked City

Three employees of the state Senate's Media Services Department are fired without known reason.

"...it take to destroy a 27-year professional career at the Capitol?..."

Aug. 24, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

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