The Bloodhound

Poe adaptation relishes tone over text

"...The first rule of Gothic fiction is: When a friend..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Seagull's Laughter

Set in 1950s Iceland, this film is equal parts noirish mystery and coming-of-age tale.

"...salts, gossipy spinsters, and groaning, windswept volcanic shorelines. But then, that's Iceland for you, a country whose most famous..."

April 23, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Austin Music Awards, a Black Rock Maverick, and More Crucial Concerts

Our recommended shows for the week ahead

"...debuting at Coachella, Bratty bandleader Jenny Juárez brought her dreamy-then-spiky bedroom pop to last year’s Austin Psych Fest ahead..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Texas Book Festival 2016: The Full List

TBF hosts Don DeLillo, Thomas Dolby, Emma Cline, 277 more

"...Readers and fans of the literary, you might want to grab a napkin before..."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Darkness in the Heart of Town

Will Sheff, one step forward, two steps back

"...His grandfather, 90, was running out of time, so Will Sheff..."

Sept. 6, 2013 Music Feature by Michael Corcoran

The Big Cheese

South by Southwest 1997

"...The phrase "shit-hot," cribbed from some international band's bio, comes..."

March 21, 1997 Music Feature

Stream Analysis

Summer is here, winter is coming, and some housekeeping

"...dear reader, may have noticed a few changes in the last month here within the Film Listings section of..."

July 14, 2017 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Josh Kupecki’s Top 10 Films of 2017

"...I've watched Macon Blair's debut feature more than any other film this year. Melanie Lynskey's Ruth is my spirit..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Twins, Phantoms, and More Recommended Events

Seeing double on the weekdays

"...my love for dinosaurs is so well known to the Almighty Algorithm that I regularly get served ads on..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Gay Place

This is the summer to have fun, get wet, take a road trip, and stay fired up

"...us love summer any less. From Queerbomb to Pride, there's something about hot weather that brings out the sassiest,..."

May 19, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

SXSW Band Announcement, Part III

1,500 of some 2,000 showcasing acts now vetted

"...SXSW comes further into focus with a third batch of artists released..."

Jan. 7, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

'Mo Music: New Music Wednesday

Catch up on the latest tunes with Gay Place

"...Lots of big names in indie rock return this week with new material. Let's get to it!..."

Dec. 1, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

A Man and a Half

Hanging with music industry legend Jerry Wexler

"...call from Jerry Wexler: Gerald Wexler, born 1917 in the Bronx to a Jewish Orthodox Polish immigrant turned window..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Hot Luck Announces Chef and Music Lineup

Tickets are on sale now for Aaron Franklin’s party of the year

"...announcement confirms what we’ve known since last year’s extravaganza: There’s no chance of a sophomore slump for the much-anticipated..."

Feb. 21, 2018 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Unpacking Emperor Jones’ Esoteric, Career-Launching Label Catalog

The late Craig Stewart released early works by the Mountain Goats and more

"...From 1995 until 2007, the late Craig Stewart ran the Austin-based record label Emperor..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Feature by Joe Gross

Mexico City/Austin Trio Demons My Friends and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Plus the debut of Radio Coffee’s new location and Natalie Jane Hill’s Texas return

"...Looking for the best shows happening in Austin this week? Check out..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

DVD Watch: '24 Exposures'

Joe Swanberg on filmmaker obsessions tops this week's releases

"...is an obsessive about perversion. That's probably why he's the inspiration and star of the latest flick from Joe..."

May 27, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Judas Priest Pounds Fun Fun Fun Fest 2014

Some heads are gonna roll

"...months before its usual unveiling, Transmission Events just announced the cull for Fun Fun Fun Fest’s ninth annual edition,..."

May 19, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...City’s offerings in this blurb. Here we’ll have what the Sake Brewers Association of North America calls “curated sake..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

TV Eye

Is there anything worse than that long stretch before the start of the fall season? Thank God for cable.

"...about network sweeps months, turn my nose up at the hype, refuse to be unconsciously lured to watch this..."

June 2, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

SXSW Thursday Picks & Sleepers

S.H.I.T. – So Happy It's Thursday blurbs

"...7pm, BD Riley's Brothers Peter O'Doherty and Reg Mombassa formed Dog Trumpet in..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

Qmmunity: Autumn on My Mind

Alternative column title this week: I Wish It Weren’t So Damn Hot!

"...October! Would that we could finally move into sweater weather instead of this “false fall” we’ve been dealt, but..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Column by James Scott

Wednesday SXSW Picks

"...Records LP, 2013's Victim of Love, Charles Bradley transcended the club of forgotten black soul men (Lee Fields) and..."

March 18, 2016 Music Feature

Tuesday SXSW 2015 Showcases

"...HE^RD and Paypal's music-tech mash-up isn't in name only. The showcases, running both inside the Control Room and Garage,..."

March 13, 2015 Music Feature

Headlines

"...UT-Austin was shocked Tuesday by the discovery of a body in Waller Creek behind the..."

April 8, 2016 News Feature

Headlines

"...Happy Holidays! City Council held its last meeting of the year Dec. 17, and isn't scheduled to meet again..."

Dec. 25, 2015 News Feature

Candy-Coated Copyright Infringement

Museum of Human Achievement sues Mars, associates over SXSW installation

"...The Museum of Human Achievement is a lot of things,..."

May 11, 2018 News Feature by Kate Groetzinger

News Roundup: Biker Gangs, Ice Cream, & Rain

A deadly shooting, the latest at Kyle PD, and more

"...members. Law enforcement had been monitoring a meeting between the Bandidos, the Cossacks, and three other affiliated gangs at..."

May 18, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts/Rick Springfield/George Jones/Devo

"...Joan Jett & the Blackhearts/Rick Springfield/George JonesRodeo Austin, Travis County Expo Center, March..."

April 1, 2011 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

TV Eye

George Clooney's return to ER for Julianna Margulies' final episode left many viewers divided -- but not "TVEye" columnist Belinda Acosta. Also, Michael J. Fox exits Spin City, and the latest news from HBO.

"...if you're anti-Doug Ross, meaning that George Clooney's surprise return last week for Julianna Margulies' last episode as Nurse..."

May 19, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

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