Starting Over

For Tuna creators Jaston Williams and Joe Sears, the fourth time is the charm

"...characters. These guys felt, in the vernacular of their West Texas burg, "rode hard and put up wet." So..."

Oct. 26, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Page Two: Free Means Free

Knee-jerk support of Chavez's TV-station shutdown legitimates all censorship

"...degenerate into accusations that people who hold opposing views are in fact bad people who are doing evil things..."

June 8, 2007 Column by Louis Black

The Big Move

Blogging revolutionary Mena Trott outlines her company's latest advance

"...originally designed Movable Type for personal use, the Perl-based freeware blogging tool was an immediate hit, with more than..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Screens Feature by Marrit Ingman

Team Players

Guilds take the lonesome gamer out of seclusion ... kind of

"...on, tune in, and drop out. Since most games allowed only two-player modes, they could socialize with only one..."

July 28, 2006 Screens Feature by Carson Barker

Blank Generation

Amy Sedaris on 'Strangers With Candy'

"...(whose production company ultimately bankrolled and executive-produced the picture). However, the diminutive performer is an uncommon comedic talent outright..."

July 21, 2006 Screens Feature by Steve Birmingham

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

The fourth Potter emphasizes the emotional over the gothic

"...Directed by: Mike Newell. Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Robbie Coltrane,..."

Nov. 18, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Home From Home

Austin opens arms to New Orleans 'guests,' longing to return

"...too much, too soon, for the couple's frazzled nerves. "We got as far as right there," Sampson said, pointing..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

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"...distinction, noting that some of the neighbors consider the area as their park. I appreciate the neighbors' interest in..."

May 13, 2005 Column

Almost Famous

Adventures in young bandom: Zykos on the road

"...Flannery O'Connor night at Emo's, the sultry, late-September air weighted further by 400 bodies gathered at the outdoor stage...."

Nov. 19, 2004 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

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"...Regarding your endorsement of Margaret Cooper for the 353rd District Court..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Column

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"...[News Editor Michael King responds: As of press time Wednesday, Mr. Buchman had not responded to our request to..."

July 23, 2004 Column

Pop Rocks

Making music in mecca for parents and children alike

"...khaki and plaid makes the rounds through the dining area at Jovita's, trailed by his mother as he stops..."

June 18, 2004 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

Page Two

On love, culture, renewal, timelessness, and SXSW

"...South by Southwest 2004 is over. I loved it, though I worked..."

March 26, 2004 Column by Louis Black

Rights and Consequences

The Redistricting trial pits "partisan gerrymandering" against the Voting Rights Act.

"...state budget cut for election support -- as a transparent attempt to make it more difficult for minority voters..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

The Toronto International Film Festival

A first-timer's diary

"...narrowly curated. Sundance is superimposed on Park City. A week before or a week after, the only film activity..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Screens Feature by Louis Black

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"...As we go through the budget process, are we really protecting..."

Aug. 29, 2003 Column

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"...Well, well. Another story about wannabe indie filmmakers who mortgage..."

July 18, 2003 Column

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"...the Jan. 17 issue, I once again thought how your newspaper can contribute to solutions rather than crying over..."

Jan. 24, 2003 Column

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"...though not with the Chronicle. You all have the power of the print, and can reach any number of..."

Aug. 16, 2002 Column

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"...far worse transgressions of their civil liberties than this. However, by such thoughtless overreactions in so many ways that..."

July 5, 2002 Column

Crossroads

Britney's screen debut.

"...Spears dancing around her peaches-and-cream bedroom in her Jockey underwear to the sound of Madonna crooning her hit “Open..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Looking for Tony

Democrats are settling on Tony Sanchez as their next gubernatorial candidate before anyone has an idea who he is.

"...quiet man sipping a tall drink at a downtown Laredo bar doesn't hedge: "Tony Sanchez? Yeah, I know Tony,"..."

Dec. 8, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Years With Carlos Fuentes

Carlos Fuentes says he can not imagine a world without Shakespeare and Cervantes, but it is impossible to imagine a Mexico without Fuentes.

"...country. Just as Fuentes cannot imagine a world without Shakespeare and Cervantes, it is impossible to imagine a Mexico..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Books Feature by David Garza

Dark Days

Six years ago, Marc Singer wasn't homeless, and he wasn't a filmmaker. With Dark Days, he became both.

"...school for a year and even entertained a brief career as a fashion model in Miami. Disillusioned by some..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Screens Feature by Peter Debruge

Public Notice

Our weekly calendar of activist and volunteer events and fundraisers.

"...improbable change on a global level -- a time we were sure we'd never see. Cynical? Sure. That's what..."

Oct. 13, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

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Starbucks vs. the Chronicle: Who's zoomin' who?

"...I have just finished your little tirade against George "Dubya" ["Page Two," Sept. 8]..."

Sept. 15, 2000 Column

Everyone's a Critic

The theatre community sounds off on critics as artists.

"...Yours truly,..."

July 28, 2000 Arts Feature by Ada Calhoun

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First, the good news ...

"...lawsuit over his false arrest is also in order. Apparently entering someone's house without permission is standard procedure for..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Column

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Differing takes on Town Lake going Greek; too many zeros for Babich; and the Chronicle film reviewers take another hit.

"...Your October 1 edition included an article about Austin Community..."

Oct. 8, 1999 Column

Letters at 3AM

A week of truth.

"...of you that's afraid of them and afraid of yourself. When the truth is out there's nowhere to hide,..."

Oct. 1, 1999 Column by Michael Ventura

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