All Over Creation: My Kind of Town

A trip to see theatre in Chicago brings one writer closer to home

"...as disillusioned anarchist Larry Slade, held court with the weary sneer of a cynic who, despite his jaundiced view..."

June 22, 2012 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Free Acupuncture for Weary ER & ICU Staff

Doctors, nurses and receptionists from St. David's get treatments on the house

"...just believe in Western medicine. We believe in any kind of therapy that will benefit the body, not only..."

March 25, 2022 News Feature by Ellen Daly

Guess Who's Knocking

Gone Hollywood? Not Ryan Bingham.

"...reflection that netted him a 2010 Oscar for "The Weary Kind." At a two-night Stubb's stand in September, "Guess..."

Nov. 23, 2012 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Grindhouse

Grindhouse, which was filmed in Austin, raises the bar for movie showmanship and the theatregoing experience.

"...in order to heighten the illusion of the celluloid’s sprocket-weary authenticity; a splashy two-for-the-price-of-one marketing campaign; and enough cast..."

April 6, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Saint

"...starred a pre-Bond Roger Moore. The Saint is the kind of throwback pulp thriller Mission: Impossible longed to be..."

April 4, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Blue Valentine

Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling play a pair of lovers from first meet to last fight.

"...they toe-picked a cowbell up in the rafters. That’s kind of what Blue Valentine feels like, with its obsessively..."

Jan. 14, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Crossover Artist

Rocker Ryan Bingham on his Crazy Heart acting debut and Golden Globe songwriting nod

"...the Golden Globes later this month. His song, "The Weary Kind," the theme song for the film Crazy Heart..."

Jan. 8, 2010 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Friend of the Deceased

"...infrastructure brings with it not freedom, but instead a kind of cold isolation, spurred on by a sudden upsurge..."

June 12, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Good Woman

Oscar Wilde's Lady Windermere's Fan is here set among Jazz Age expatriates cold-chillin' on the Italian coast, and the result is not quite as dishy as one might hope.

"...worth noting as the movie's moral compass — a kindly, honest New Man who meets his match in Mrs...."

Feb. 3, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Bubba Ho-Tep

Elvis Presley and JFK (played brilliantly by Campbell and Davis) fight a soul-sucking mummy in this twisted sci-fi horror film loaded with generous chunks of cheese.

"...speed, and Lansdale’s Presley is a suitably grave and weary old man. Can "the Chin" handle it? The performance..."

Oct. 24, 2003 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Alive & Kicking

"...Sher equals his intensity with his portrayal of a world-weary character who, lacking art to conquer his pain, numbs..."

Sept. 26, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Seven

A serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his modus operandi is hunted by two New York City detectives in this hellish take on Nineties film noir.

"...pair of Gotham detectives (and is there any other kind?) who stumble across a serial killer whose motivation seems..."

Sept. 29, 1995 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Ricochet

"...Malcolm X turn for Spike Lee. And Lithgow, perhaps weary of the critical acclaim that greets every role he..."

Oct. 11, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Off the Record

Stephen Bruton's final cut, a parting gift from At All Cost, and other holiday stocking stuffers

"...The Weary Kind..."

Dec. 18, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

A flashback from Red River's seedy past, the Sour Notes hit a sweet spot, and Patty Griffin gets Grounded in Music

"...Addicts. "It was all pretty seedy and DIY, the kind of place where if you got 30 people in..."

Jan. 22, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

UT pulls the plug on the Cactus Cafe

"...to Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett for "The Weary Kind (Theme From Crazy Heart)."..."

Feb. 5, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

The Big Turnaround (and Who's to Thank for It)

"...are taking it to the D-League and inching their weary way toward respectability. Now, we’re too humble to take..."

Jan. 12, 2007 Sports Post by Josh Rosenblatt

Austin Music Awards Announce a Special Performance by Ryan Bingham

Oscar-winning onetime local makes AMA debut

"...Award and a Grammy for Crazy Heart theme “The Weary Kind.”..."

Feb. 27, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Harvey Hurricane Concert Rallies

Can’t Mess With Texas benefit beams Lone Stars and all-stars

"...Nelson’s harmonica stalwart Mickey Raphael for “Hard Times,” “The Weary Kind,” and “Hallelujah.”..."

Sept. 23, 2017 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Ryan Bingham

"...the success of his hit Grammy and Oscar-winning "The Weary Kind," then the L.A.-based songwriter's fifth LP finds him..."

March 20, 2015 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Final SXSW Free Concert: Ryan Bingham

Oscar-winning westerner headlines Friday at Auditorium Shores

"...Award winner for the theme to Crazy Heart, “The Weary Kind,” Ryan Bingham slots in on Fri., March 20,..."

March 9, 2015 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Off the Record

Gimme All Your Lovin': Emo's heads East as John Kunz looks back; plus, Whiskey Shivers' single malt success

"...honeyed harmonies to the actor's endearing soundtrack for The Weary Kind. "We're probably a little tighter now," chuckles Rodriguez..."

Sept. 2, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Steel Wheels

Scenes from the Railroad Revival Tour

"...Glory.” The Railroad Revival Tour’s the first of its kind – a six-stop trek by vintage rail cars (“Santa..."

April 27, 2011 Music Post by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Prime real estate: Patricia Vonne and the historic opening week for Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater

"...spurred by Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett's "The Weary Kind," which earned Best Song in the same field...."

Feb. 18, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Will Sheff, Grupo Fantasma Earn Grammy Nods

A brief breakdown of Austin artists headed to the red carpet

"...For Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media, “The Weary Kind”) Crazy Heart (Best Compilation Soundtrack Album For Motion..."

Dec. 1, 2010 Music Post by Austin Powell

Ryan Bingham & the Dead Horses

"...country music or his Academy Award-garnering turn for "The Weary Kind." Here the former local had the well-earned advantage..."

Oct. 15, 2010 Music Review by Doug Freeman

ACL Music Fest Friday Interview

This ain't no place for the weary kind

"...Academy Awards for his theme to Crazy Heart, "The Weary Kind."..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Ryan Bingham & the Dead Horses

"...closing credits, thanks in part to his Oscar-winning "The Weary Kind" co-writer and producer T Bone Burnett, who adds..."

Oct. 1, 2010 Music Review by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Forsaking the Song, the final chapter

"...both Song of the Year, for Crazy Heart's "The Weary Kind," and Artist of the Year, edging out Ray..."

Sept. 17, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Paying tribute to Tony Campise and rolling out the red carpet for the Kashmere Stage Band and SXSW Film

"...Awards on Sunday for the Crazy Heart theme "The Weary Kind." Likewise, in his acceptance speech for Best Actor,..."

March 12, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

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