Point Austin: Congratulations on the Struggle

The Supreme Court decision rests upon political agitation

"...The relationship between grassroots activism and political progress is seldom..."

July 1, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Public Notice: Bridges From the Past to the Future

Take a walk along the historic bridges of Shoal Creek

"...Lower Shoal Creek, for all the flooding it has endured through the years, is spanned..."

March 11, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The 24th Annual Austin Chronicle Short Story Contest

The lowdown on the 2015 submissions, judges, 10 finalists, and the prize-winning stories

"...You've heard them, right? The voices you can't get out..."

Feb. 19, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

After the Flood

Israel Nash emerges from the Hill Country like a train coming through town

"...Standing on the dirt road in front of his house, located just..."

Dec. 4, 2015 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

The Squeeze

Gamblers, mobsters, and high-stakes golf matches

"...Directed by: Terry Jastrow. Starring: Jeremy Sumpter, Christopher McDonald, Jillian Murray, Michael Nouri, Katherine LaNasa, Jason..."

April 17, 2015 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter

Austin's Zellner brothers make a wry heartbreaker

"...Directed by: David Zellner. Starring: Rinko Kikuchi, Nobuyuki Katsube, Shirley Venard, David Zellner and Nathan Zellner...."

March 27, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Alamo Drafthouse Gets OK to Screen The Interview

Remember when Kim Jong-un threatened to nuke Austin? He'll be mad now.

"...Ten days ago, there was a secret advance screening of a studio comedy..."

Dec. 23, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Battle of the Bullhorns

Anti-immigrant 'convoy' dwindles into Texas to a very mixed reception

"...Earlier this summer, Murrieta, Calif., gained notoriety after protests caused three buses..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Post by Amy Kamp

America: Imagine the World Without Her

Another book by conservative political commentator Dinesh D'Souza gets the documentary treatment.

"...Directed by: Dinesh D’Souza and John Sullivan...."

July 4, 2014 Movie Review by Louis Black

Wines of the Week Special Edition

The Italians have landed, and they brought wine

"...We walked through the doors of the meeting room at the W..."

May 8, 2014 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Turning Back the Clock on Reproductive Rights

Council members endorse bill that would fight abortion restrictions

"...39 states passed a whopping 141 provisions related to reproductive health in 2013 – half of which sought to..."

Jan. 8, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

The AggreGAYtor: January 3

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Team Michelle scores a tweet, TCU goes Will and Grace, and gay Boy Scouts come..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Qmmunity Post

The Lords of Salem

With his fifth horror feature, writer/director Rob Zombie proves he's a unique visionary in a repetitive cinematic genre.

"...Directed by: Rob Zombie. Starring: Sheri Moon Zombie, Bruce Davison, Jeff Daniel Phillips, Judy Geeson, Meg Foster, Ken..."

April 19, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW: Jeff Daniel Phillips Fears 'The Lords of Salem'

How a caveman walked with a Zombie

"...Don't let the title fool you. There are few lords in Rob..."

March 11, 2013 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

A Place at the Table

The issue of hunger in America is on the menu in this stirring documentary.

"...Directed by: Kristi Jacobson and Lori Silverbush. “We’re in denial about hunger in this country,” says..."

March 1, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Point Austin: The Devil and Gov. Perry

'Spiritual Warfare' is no substitute for the earthly obligations of government

"...Thanks to Texas Governor-for-Life Rick Perry, we now know the U.S. Constitution is the work of the devil. Perhaps..."

Sept. 28, 2012 News Column by Michael King

The Guard

A daffy, delightful Irish yarn capped by fabulous performances by Brendan Gleeson and Don Cheadle.

"...John Michael McDonagh. Starring: Brendan Gleeson, Don Cheadle, Liam Cunningham, David Wilmot, Mark Strong, Rory Keenan, Fionnula Flanagan and..."

Aug. 19, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Both ridiculous and ridiculously fun, this is over-the-top robotic mayhem.

"...Directed by: Michael Bay. Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Josh Duhamel, John Turturro, Tyrese Gibson, Patrick..."

July 1, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Some Parts of the World Pt. 2

Every day is moving day

"...When I tell people I’m heading to Europe for a month to tour, the reaction is always,..."

June 2, 2011 Music Post by BettySoo

POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold

Whether this is a real film or a priceless stunt, Morgan Spurlock has the goods on product placement.

"...Directed by: Morgan Spurlock. The line between filmmaker and stuntman has never been..."

April 22, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Daily Hustle: 10/11/10

House the Homeless founder now author

"...With a recent presentation on permanent supportive housing – a strategy that Dallas Observer columnist Jim..."

Oct. 11, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The GOP's Trial Attorney

Conservatives backing attorney general's anti-health care bill suit

"...Bad day for the Republican Party of Texas: They're having to shift into..."

March 24, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Tim Miller Preaches to the Choir

Review of The Lay of the Land at the Vortex Theater

"...I went to see Tim Miller's Lay of the Land at the Vortex on Sunday night. Since the..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Steven Cheslik-deMeyer

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

Hasbro brings their boy toys to life with this story about an elite fighting squad.

"...Directed by: Stephen Sommers. Starring: Channing Tatum, Sienna Miller, Marlon Wayans, Dennis Quaid, Christopher Eccleston, Rachel..."

Aug. 14, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Point Austin: The Bottom Line on Health Care

Congress needs to act for universal health care

"...The latest outrage percolating through the right-wing noise machine –..."

July 31, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Mining the Soul

2008's overlooked reissues

"...What’s better than great new music? Discovering great old music for the first time. Here..."

Jan. 8, 2009 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

The Day the Earth Stood Still

This dull, unnecessary remake of the 1951 science-fiction classic features Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Connelly in a wooden cautionary tale.

"...Directed by: Scott Derrickson. Starring: Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Kathy Bates, Jaden Smith, John Cleese,..."

Dec. 12, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Common Law

Don't Forget About the Supreme Court

"...Political pundits and talking heads seem to agree on at least..."

Oct. 24, 2008 Column by Luke Ellis

Dispatch From the Land of the Deranged

Taibbi takes on American crazies

"...What do John Hagee's "Christian Zionist" San Antonio megachurch, 9/11 Truthers, and the U.S. Congress -- notably, among..."

June 5, 2008 Books Post by Jordan Smith

Wine of the Week

Big bargains at the big box

"...One of the great joys of shopping at Costco is checking out..."

Dec. 22, 2006 Food Column by Wes Marshall

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