Luv Doc: A Handful

You can’t just beat children anymore unless you want CPS all up in your chili

"...two cats, but the real reason is that his kids drive me nuts. He has two sons from his..."

July 19, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

The Wild

Despite its title, Disney's new animated film, The Wild, is about as pedestrian as you can get.

"...down to the hazy gimlet eye) from Paramount's Star Trek franchise, but it's not enough to hang this entire..."

April 14, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Wrapped and Ready

"...plenty of the regular old drama standards and entertainment for the kids and family alike. But one of the..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Power Games

Eight reasons to go on living if you don't' own a PlayStation2

"...course, a PS2 can always be had on eBay for a mere $300 to $1,000 over the manufacturer's suggested..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Screens Feature by Marcel Meyer

Culture Flash!

The Heroes of Comedy boldly go to the 'Star Trek' Las Vegas Convention 2005, and Arthouse says, "We are family"

"...will boldly go (right) where no gambler has gone before, taking their improvised stage version of a certain beloved..."

Aug. 12, 2005 Arts Column by Robert Faires

TV Eye

Now that the writers' strike has been averted, the networks feel secure announcing their fall television seasons. Here's a look at what's in store.

"...strangely paired with the sickly sweet 7th Heaven) compete for Nielsen ratings. TuesdayABC: Dharma & Greg (7pm), What About..."

May 25, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...the show looks through the window at the lives performed in a strange, beautiful, and familiar apartment block.  ..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Space Chimps

This animated, sci-fi romantic comedy starring anthropomorphized chimpanzees is a lot funnier than you might expect.

"...fans of The Dark Knight, who have been calling for certain critical heads on a pike outside the gates..."

July 25, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

TV Eye

The cure to the summer rerun doldrums? HBO's Sex and the City and Six Feet Under.

"...tape everything, and I'm (still) not on the A-list for getting network previews -- except for PBS, God love..."

June 8, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Desert Island Games

"...storyline that's kept a legion of worldwide fans thirsting for more, this RPG title boasts one of the most..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Screens Feature by Marcel Meyer

2010 Out of Bounds Comedy Festival

OOB dishes up a feast of funny after a summer starved for laughs

"...This summer hasn't been a big one for laughs. Between the BP oil spill in the Gulf..."

Aug. 27, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

ATX Television Festival: Battlestar Galactica Reunion

Austin welcomes cast get-together with heartfelt “So say we y’all”

"...a reboot of a pre-existing IP could be fodder for groundbreaking artistic reinvention...."

June 12, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Pizza-Based Life Forms

"...Overstimulation? Hah! Nothing new to these kids!Best friends Michael and Zack met in a fit of..."

May 7, 1999 Food Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...really, really cool car. In other words, GeorgeÕs only Ford is in his flivver. Until, that is, two bombs..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Maxwell, Charles Cavanaugh, Brandon Bo yce. (NR, 92 min.) Before there existed The Usual Suspects - directo r Bryan..."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature

Coach's Corner

"...to reach the Upper Peninsula, populated by "Upees" - forgotten Swedes, Danes, and the lost, hardy Eskimo. Winter comes..."

July 7, 1995 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

SXSW Unpacks Longest Lineup List

Soccer Mommy, Caroline Rose, Alyona Alyona, and 351 more

"...splash at last year’s Music conference. Also on deck for the fest, spreading through Austin clubs March 16-22, daring..."

Jan. 14, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

DVDanger: Death Rattle Shakes

A case of "Rigor Mortis," and we pay our dues at the 'Death Spa'

"...However, the audience hears an orchestra. Could they not afford the rights to the disco track?..."

July 13, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Star Wars Day: Happy May the Fourth, And a Very Merry Revenge of the Fifth

One man's 35 year trip to a galaxy far, far away

"...the world could wait weeks, months or in vain for films to arrive. Living in the North of England,..."

May 4, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Replacements

"...The ReplacementsSorry Ma, Forgot to Take Out the Trash (Twin\Tone/Rykodisc/Rhino) The ReplacementsStink (Twin\Tone/Rykodisc/Rhino)..."

May 2, 2008 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Public Notice

Back With a Vengeance

"...the 100% lovable Austin branch has been in hibernation for a short time. Go out to the Electric Lady..."

Nov. 24, 1995 Column by Kate X Messer

Family Circle

Charlie and Will Sexton

"...chip at the glittering white rock on the mirror before them, the radio playing in the background to mute..."

Dec. 20, 1996 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Into the 'Wild' and Back

Cheryl Strayed is having a hell of a year

"...with my husband, I still have to mother my kids, I still have to figure out how to keep..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Books Feature by Jessi Cape

The Hour Has 22 Minutes

Pop quiz on Canada, with a SXSW 07 musical cheat sheet

"..."satirize" our, um, "perceived" stupidity, Mercer conducted man-on-the-street interviews for his feature "Talking to Americans," a regular segment on..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Dancing About Architecture

Our resident Marshmallow Peep relates the news and hearsay in and around the Live Music Capital...

"...district. Meyer says the Fly has never been cited for breaking the sound ordinance, and neither has any other..."

July 27, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Short Cuts

Upcoming events and workshops of interest to the Austin film community.

"...to learn Linux in their increasing off-time while waiting for Titan A.E. to hit theatres this June 16. But..."

May 5, 2000 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Coach's Corner

"...viewed as the longest of marathons; a slow, never-ending trek, like trying to touch the horizon. You will hit..."

Oct. 17, 1997 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Here Comes the Judge

Beavis and Butt-head's Hollywood Score

"...bet cultural analysts will be hashing this one over for decades. Genius is like that...."

Dec. 20, 1996 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Accidents Will Happen

Crash 'n' Burn Punkaholics

"...if they are, they're laughing with the Motards, named for a "stupid, derogatory kids' name" guitarist Dave Head picked..."

June 14, 1996 Music Feature

Top 25 Austin Breweries of 2021

Our annual list of Central Texas’ top beers returns

"...how to integrate them, so be on the lookout for future historical columns like this one...."

Oct. 12, 2021 Food Post by Eric Puga

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