Gimme Danger

Welcome to the fun house

"...up in Jarmusch’s oeuvre before, with fellow fringe traveler Tom Waits in the “Somewhere in California” segment of the..."

Nov. 11, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Gypsy Son

Former Zeros front punk and True Believers co-captain Javier Escovedo circles back to Austin

"...analog, the Masque, and were even grumpily rhapsodized by Tom Waits in a Rolling Stone profile as "these Mexican..."

Feb. 19, 2016 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Austin City Limits: A Monument to Music

Four decades of ACL tapings told in (mostly) pictures

"...Willie Nelson, and Clarence Gatemouth Brown; latter-day folk heroes Tom Waits and Lucinda Williams; contemporary rock stars Beck and..."

Dec. 11, 2015 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Charles Attal Discusses C3/Live Nation Deal

“We needed each other”

"...CA: Tom Waits. I want Tom Waits on ACL. That’s my..."

Feb. 26, 2015 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Another Round

A poetic third act for carnival riot Shoulders

"...veteran locals or a certain European contingent and inevitably Tom Waits and the Pogues arise. A poet did in..."

Oct. 18, 2013 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Down By Law

Criterion releases Jim Jarmusch's jailbird gem on Blu-ray.

"...the non-exploits of three soon-to-be prisoners in New Orleans: Tom Waits' DJ Zack, John Lurie's pimp Jack, and Benigni's..."

July 20, 2012 Screens Review by Marc Savlov

I Am Trying To Break Your Heart

Ruby Jane's no longer the innocent

"...With a taste for Tom Waits and Johnny Cash, Ruby Jane got noticed quickly..."

June 29, 2012 Music Feature by Adam Schragin

SXSW Scares & Shorts Revealed

Late-night fare and short film lineup announced

"...know about the godfather of Conceptual Art... narrated by Tom Waits...."

Feb. 8, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Top 10 National

Despite Austin's musical omnipresence, some national albums merited rating

"...6) Tom Waits, Bad as Me (Anti–)..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Music Feature

Letters at 3AM: Life as We Don't Know It

Our planet casts a shadow

"...Days later, in a diner nearby, I interviewed Tom Waits. Told him of my encounter with the Captain...."

Jan. 14, 2011 Column by Michael Ventura

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

The real Parnassus of this story is director Terry Gilliam, who salvaged his movie despite the sudden death of his star, Heath Ledger, midway through shooting.

"...Directed by: Terry Gilliam. Starring: Heath Ledger, Christopher Plummer, Tom Waits, Lily Cole, Andrew Garfield, Verne Troyer, Johnny Depp,..."

Jan. 8, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Critics Poll

"...HAUPT Tom Waits, Jones Hall, Houston..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Music Feature

The Devil and Daniel Johnston

The literal and figurative institutionalization of Austin music and art legend Daniel Johnston is analyzed from many angles in this perceptive film profile.

"...three endnotes to this keenly phantasmagoric music documentary naming Tom Waits, Pearl Jam, Beck, and Wilco among acts who’ve..."

May 5, 2006 Movie Review by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Thursday

"...trading instruments and lead vocals with ease. 2005's She Waits for Night (Rounder) was their first national release. –..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

Spotlight: KT Tunstall

KT Tunstall, what a difference a year makes

"...a pulsating, country-blues beat she says was inspired by Tom Waits' Bone Machine...."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature by Andy Langer

ACL Music Festival Interviews

"...already by heard on XM. "They might not love Tom Waits, but a Tom Waits tune isn't going to..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room

Oscar winner documents the collapse of Enron in vivid detail and with cinematic flourish.

"...is the same sensibility that closes the movie with Tom Waits’ fabulous rendition of "God’s Away on Business." (The..."

April 29, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Willie Nelson

Texas platters

"...in a Frame," a gorgeously spare ballad written by Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan. Much of Always echoes the..."

Nov. 19, 2004 Music Review by Christopher Gray

Shrek 2

Shrek reloaded: DreamWorks discovers that it's easy being green.

"...to their beloved swamp (where Murphy’s endlessly annoying Donkey awaits, braying from boredom) to discover they’ve been invited to..."

May 21, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

It's a Wrap

Austin Film Festival 2002 reviews

"...Freedom HighwayD: Philip King; with Tom Waits, Ani DiFranco, Jonas Gwangwa, Dick Gaughan, Elvis Costello,..."

Oct. 18, 2002 Screens Feature by Sam Hurwitt

Down by Law

"...Directed by: Jim Jarmusch. Starring: Tom Waits, John Lurie, Roberto Benigni and Ellen Barkin. Jarmusch's..."

May 30, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Sea Cruise

Sailing into the sunset on Delbert McClinton's Blues Crusie.

"...Landreth, Al Anderson, Jimmy Hall, Wayne Toups, Lloyd Jones, Tommy Castro, Anson Funderburgh, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Unannounced guests..."

Feb. 4, 2000 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Chuck Prophet The Hurting Business (HighTone)

National Records

"...Prophet strides daringly close to the territory covered by Tom Waits, with his use of vocals through what sounds..."

Jan. 21, 2000 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Top 10 1999/National

"...3. Handsome Boy Modeling School, So-- How's Your Girl? (Tommy Boy)..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Jazzed Off

"...City Limits crew has forgotten about their discussions with Tom Waits about having him tape a segment, ACL reps..."

June 11, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Record Reviews

"...much more convincing punk than Billy Idol. It's why Tom Waits has more soul than Michael Bolton. And years..."

May 1, 1998 Music Review

Insurgence From the Heart

The 1997-98 Austin Music Awards

"...originally from the aformentioned The Gourds (top) The Damnations (bottom)..."

March 13, 1998 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

Scanlines

"...II. The movie also features a fabulous soundtrack by Tom Waits and performed by Waits and Crystal Gayle. One..."

June 30, 1995 Arts Feature

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...by Marjorie Baumgarten, Sarah Hepola, Marcel Meyer, and Jessica..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth photograph by Michael Crawford..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

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