George Washington

Green's debut feature is a sublime tone poem about adolescence

"...all these are the raw elements used by George Washington in its vivid depiction of a group of kids..."

Feb. 23, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington With This New Graphic Novel

John Lewis pens civil rights history in new graphic novel

"...Today marks the 50th anniversary of The March on Washington – one of the largest peaceful demonstrations for civil..."

Aug. 28, 2013 Books Post by Jessi Cape

Revving Up for Slow Times

How local entrepreneurs plan to weather the recession

"...the tax on time). According to a study by Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit Good Jobs First, Texas rebates $89 million..."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Rocketing Through Hard Times

Yellow Tape and other small theatre groups blast past the black hole of the recession

"...their doors and declared bankruptcy. The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., has even launched an initiative called "Arts in..."

Feb. 20, 2009 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Cobbe

Washington Against Hightower

Aug. 8, 2006 Postmarks

The Life and Times of Gus Garcia

City Council Member Gus Garcia retires after more than 30 years of public service

"...Relief, Garcia recalls, consisted of "Wisconsin cheese, butter, and Washington apples." The cheese and apples were foreign to many..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Medieval Times: Being Dead in an Era of Cruelty and Despair

The story of a real band and a fake band in two acts

"...sunbaked psych pop. Gradually, their delightfully odd performances – sometimes resembling the work of an improv troupe – became..."

Oct. 22, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Best of Times, the Worst of Times

A look back at Texas A&M and Missouri's first season in the SEC

"...liked. Mizzou finished just 96th in total offense behind Washington State...."

Nov. 27, 2012 Sports Post by Emily Bevan

Opinion: Antisemitism Grows in Troubling Times but We Are All Part of the Same Biblical Tree

Recent antisemitic events in Austin and Texas have roots in previous eras of nationalism and political discord

"...tree of Abraham. In fact, in his writings, George Washington would often reference "sitting under the vine and fig..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Column by Bob Feiner

Council: Boom Times, Boom Incentives

City considers deals with Websense and Dropbox

"...promoting freedom." Dropbox, meanwhile, was recently raked by the Washington Post's Vivek Wadhwa for hiring practices that indirectly discriminate..."

Feb. 21, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Texas Times Five

Fivethirtyeight.com asks what might happen if Texas split itself up

"...the new configuration would send eight more senators to Washington, but he digs into 2008 election results and also..."

April 24, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Is John Carter a Nutball?

Round Rock Congressman calls Obama a Marxist

"...of touch with reality: He actually thinks the Moonie-owned Washington Times is a serious journalism outlet.)..."

May 13, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Truth in Journalism: The Making of The Post

Reporters and researchers on Spielberg's journalistic epic

"...came home from his shift at The New York Times, he got a call from assistant foreign editor Gerald..."

Jan. 15, 2018 Screens Post by Acacia Coronado

The Manchurian Candidate

Is it Gulf War syndrome or justified paranoia? The Manchurian Candidate thrills again.

"...Directed by: Jonathan Demme. Starring: Denzel Washington, Meryl Streep, Liev Schreiber, Kimberly Elise, Jon Voight, Vera..."

July 30, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Out of Time

Denzel does a Southern-fried potboiler.

"...Directed by: Carl Franklin. Starring: Denzel Washington, Eva Mendes, Sanaa Lathan, Dean Cain and John Billingsley...."

Oct. 10, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Katharine Graham

The Memoir of a Truly Remarkable Woman

"...themselves unanalyzed and immediate, exist embedded in their respective times. The long-awaited memoir, Personal History by Katharine Graham (Knopf,..."

July 4, 1997 Books Feature by Barbara Strickland

The Post

Hanks, Spielberg, and Streep unite for the Washington Post's version of the Pentagon Papers

"...the Pentagon Papers came to be published by the Washington Post once The New York Times was enjoined from..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Malcolm X

"...Directed by: Spike Lee. Starring: Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett, Albert Hall, Al Freeman Jr., Delroy Lindo,..."

Nov. 20, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

BlacKkKlansman

Spike Lee's wild true-life story would be a better documentary

"...Directed by: Spike Lee. Starring: John David Washington, Adam Driver, Laura Harrier, Topher Grace, Ryan Eggold, Paul..."

Aug. 10, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Gimme the Loot

This prize-winning indie debut follows two wannabe graffiti artists on one long night.

"...Directed by: Adam Leon. Starring: Tashiana Washington, Ty Hickson, Zoë Lescaze and Meeko. If The Wire..."

May 17, 2013 Movie Review by Monica Riese

National Lampoon's Senior Trip

"...-- or Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure or Fast Times at Ridgemont High or The Simpsons or Mr. Smith..."

Sept. 15, 1995 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Kill the Messenger

Jeremy Renner stars in this crusading-journalist story that recounts the downfall of real-life San Jose Mercury News reporter Gary Webb.

"...1996 – pre-ubiquitous Internet, which meant The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, and The Washington Post,..."

Oct. 10, 2014 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Is Anybody Laughing?

In the midst of economic hard times and a wave of terrorist attacks, the comedy business wonders what's funny.

"...for sponsors -- a challenge even in the flush times of the festival's early years -- particularly tough. As..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Snowden

Oliver Stone tackles the famous whistleblower

"...the latest and most illuminating political scandal of our times with this taut and entertainingly paranoia-inducing biopic-cum-technophobic history lesson..."

Sept. 16, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Rosenwald

Chicago-based, Jewish philanthropist Julius Rosenwald is profiled

"...the epic showmanship of baseball doc The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg, but it nevertheless illuminates a little-remembered..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Fair Game

The performances of Sean Penn and Naomi Watts make this film rendition of the Valerie Plame affair a study in acting.

"...House, penned a column about her husband in The Washington Post on July 14, 2003. The column included the..."

Nov. 5, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Brooklyn's Finest

Richard Gere, Ethan Hawke, and Don Cheadle star in this clichéd police drama that's capped by an outlandish third act.

"...of the gritty cop movie Training Day led Denzel Washington to a Best Actor Oscar win and earned co-star..."

March 5, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Page Two

In a post-Katrina about-face, Republicans suddenly don't want to play the 'blame game'

"..."no blame" minions immediately followed suit: Within hours The Washington Times, The Wall Street Journal, and talk-radio pundits everywhere..."

Sept. 9, 2005 Column by Louis Black

TV Eye

A spoonful of censorship …

"...when I saw Steve Miller's article written for The Washington Times last month (April 21), I just had to..."

May 7, 2004 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde

"...years ago for $18 million, recouped its costs five times over and launched its talented and likable star, Reese..."

July 4, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

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