Social Studies

James Hynes' satires of academia allow the author to say funny things about serious people.

"...Austin to St. Louis so that he can begin the book tour for his new novel The Lecturer's Tale,..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Outing Ellen

TV Eye

"...Langley, one of the three conspiracy theorists known as "The Lone Gunmen" on..."

April 25, 1997 Screens Column by Margaret Moser

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I've just read the current review of the Ghostland Observatory album by Audra..."

July 22, 2005 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Ms. May's excellent article on the college pipeline accurately identifies many of the leaks in..."

Feb. 11, 2005 Column

Headline Misrepresented Letter

"...take issue with your heading of my letter to the editor of July 6 stating “Conspiracy Theorists Are the..."

July 11, 2007 Postmarks

How Many Were Involved?

"...Dear Editor, One recurring refutation against 9/11 conspiracy theories is that such a plot would involve hundreds if..."

Sept. 26, 2006 Postmarks

State of Denial

"...climate change [“Flood of Memories,” News, May 25]. We’d rather mobilize against a real threat – the U.S. military,..."

May 26, 2015 Postmarks

Despite What McDonald Says, Black Insists That He Is a Moral Relativist (and He Thinks Everyone Else Is, Too, Only Some Folks Are Hypocrites)

"...he exhibits profound maturity in his admonishments of conspiracy theorists and their acolytes. He is championing unvarnished truth. Good..."

June 29, 2007 Postmarks

Vance Not in Wackyland

"...of us defending America against stupid conspiracies such as the September 11 attacks being an inside job. Notwithstanding the..."

April 20, 2007 Postmarks

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...To cinema theorists, the Kuleshov effect is the tendency of audiences to..."

March 26, 2021 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Hightower Report: DHS: Bullish on bullets

DHS stockpiles enough bullets for a 20-year war

"...purchase toilet paper a four-pack at a time, goes their thinking, when they can make one trip and pick..."

March 29, 2013 News Column by Jim Hightower

10 Under 10 (Again) Shorts

"...Of the 68 original entries, these 10 were selected for Texas..."

May 7, 2004 Screens Feature

Black's Disservice to Democracy

"...in agreement with this article until I came across the part where Black refers to democracy as nothing but..."

July 25, 2009 Postmarks

'Roy Lichtenstein Prints 1956-97'

AMOA's exhibit reveals how our desires are formed by primary colors, Benday dots, and thick black lines

"...and yet somehow just like you? If you left the film inspired, admiring, more knowledgeable, or, in the case..."

Jan. 11, 2008 Arts Review by Nikki Moore

Making Up Facts as He Goes, Flying His 'Vance' Flag High!

"...stance in his ongoing efforts to debunk irrational conspiracy theorists [“Page Two,” July 6], he falls short in his..."

July 5, 2007 Postmarks

Black Is out of Touch, Pissing Reader Off

"...Dear Louis, It really angers me how you assess the character of the conspiracy revealers like a lawyer with..."

June 29, 2007 Postmarks

Howard Hunt Proves Kennedy Conspiracy

"...warned about a recently released tape from one of the top CIA operatives back in the day, Howard Hunt...."

May 4, 2007 Postmarks

On Conspiracy Theories

"...Editor, I agree with Michael Ventura that 9/11 conspiracy theories should be taken with a grain of salt until..."

Sept. 18, 2006 Postmarks

As Brilliant as Ventura Is, He Comes Off as a Dupe ...

"...he supports his arguments with snippets of information from the mainstream media, most often The New York Times. But..."

Aug. 22, 2006 Postmarks

Day Party Crawl

"...not have much in common politically, but judging by the entertainment at the Sixth Annual Capitol Salute to Texas..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature by Dan Oko

Conspiracy: It's Not Just a Theory

"...A couple of weeks ago I e-mailed him with the argument that the Downing Street Memos were further proof..."

July 20, 2005 Postmarks

Survival Research Laboratories

"...flare for showmanship. After 50 or more shows in the U.S. and Europe, including a recent Phoenix, Arizona event..."

March 28, 1997 Screens Feature

SXSW Film Review: We're All Gonna Die

Sci-fi romance balances humor and grieving

"...experiencing more of what was once unheard of. But then, incredible things happen, and no matter how much we’re..."

March 11, 2024 Screens Post by Dex Wesley Parra

Headlines

"...offering service in San Marcos. No word yet on whether or not Lyft intends to join the party. San..."

July 17, 2015 News Feature

'Chronicle' Running Away From Important Stories

"...for more informative journalism on big issues as conspiracy theorists [“Page Two,” July 15]. Black's excuse that "the Chronicle..."

July 15, 2005 Postmarks

Interview With the Assassin

Despite its initial promise and Raymond J. Barry's worthy performance as the supposed second gunman, Interview With the Assassin never surmounts its clever concept to achieve something transcendental.

"...INTERVIEW WITH THE ASSASSINShowtime Entertainment, $24.98 The camera flickers on, and the..."

Aug. 1, 2003 Screens Review by Kimberley Jones

Lynn Shelton and Marc Maron Wield a Sword of Trust

A question of trust in this new comedy

"...Trust gets its world premiere at SXSW. "I want the world to see what [Maron] is capable of as..."

March 8, 2019 Screens Feature by Shalavé Cawley

Film News

Local docmaker Heather Courtney heads to Afghanistan, and the 2009 Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards

"...Heather Courtney knows that documentarians go where the story takes..."

Jan. 16, 2009 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

The Taker and Other Stories

The dominant tone here is one of doom and existential catastrophe

"...The Taker and Other Storiesby Rubem Fonseca (translated by Clifford..."

Jan. 16, 2009 Books Review by Josh Rosenblatt

After a Fashion

"...Sun (1102 E. Cesar Chavez, 480-0688) presents Santa in the Garden, a holiday benefit for Project Transitions. With music,..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

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