Gastro Obscura Reveals a World of Food-based Weirdness

The culinaristas of Atlas Obscura debut a brilliant new book

"...The world – not just Austin, you old hippies, but the world – has always been..."

Oct. 12, 2021 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Artist Calder Kamin Envisions "A World Without Waste"

With animals crafted from plastic bags, the Austin native turns our eyes to nature

"...Calder Kamin would like you to mail her your old plastic bags. The creative..."

July 2, 2021 Arts Feature by Barbara Purcell

Checking In: Josh Baca Perfects Zydejunto and Mexicajun

Los Texmaniacs accordionist dishes his own Hot Tamales

"...Texmaniacs take up the family business. “I really enjoyed your write-up on Los Pinkys and Bradley Jaye Williams,” emails..."

Sept. 22, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Dragon Ball Super: Broly

The unstoppable anime franchise lumbers on for the fans

"...in the series, and dedicated fans (of which there are plenty, of the kind that will wonder if we..."

Jan. 11, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW: Mars Experience VR

You're not going to Mars. But you can have the next best thing.

"...news and some bad news. First, the bad news: You’re not going to Mars. Not really. Now the good..."

March 16, 2016 SXSW Post by Ashley Moreno

Kanye West: Rock Star

“I’m the biggest of all of them”

"...them. I’m the No. 1 rock star on the planet,” claimed Kanye West during a 2013 interview with the..."

July 7, 2015 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Felicia Day, Defender of the Earth

'The Guild' star plays Asteroids tonight at the Alamo with 'Rock Jocks'

"...It's not every day you get to save the world, but tonight at the..."

June 27, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Ted

Mark Wahlberg and the teddy bear he willed to life as a child stay BFFs into adulthood in Seth McFarlane's zany first foray onto the big screen.

"...so, woe unto the denizens of that poor, pitiful planet. They probably have the Robert Altman version of The..."

June 29, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Insurance Industry Scam

A Q&A with whistle-blower Wendell Potter

"...Spin, his book about his time shaping the anti-health care reform message. With the new Republican-dominated Congress threatening to..."

Jan. 21, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Best Worst Movie

Premiering in Austin, this documentary is about the purportedly "best worst movie" ever made, Troll 2, and its enthusiastic fans.

"...where it premiered, this documentary is just now emerging from the festival circuit and into a theatrical distribution run..."

April 23, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Hot Tub Time Machine

Consider this comedy yet another nail in the Eighties coffin.

"...Crispin Glover. A metaphysical mind-bender posing as a snarky, self-aware tribute to Eighties teen movies, Hot Tub Time Machine..."

April 2, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Surfin' UFO

Another blast of otherworldly wonder and weirdness from Electronic Planet Ensemble

"...The Vortex, 2307 Manor Rd., 478-5282, www.electronicplanetensemble.com..."

Jan. 15, 2010 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Manufactured Landscapes

With the eye of an artist, photographer Edward Burtynsky views the effects of China's industrial incursions into its natural landscape.

"...opening tracking shot of a hangar-sized factory in China, you may get the sensation you’re in uncharted waters. After..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Poseidon

A handful of talented actors checked their egos at the door in hopes of … something, but this Poseidon is a wash.

"...had, at its core, a group of characters that you might actually want to spend some time with, were..."

May 12, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Hostel

In this horror film, three backpackers check in to the wrong hostel where, unbeknownst to them, very bad things happen from dusk till dawn.

"...of the year – so far – and that’s rarely a good thing for a filmmaker, film, or audience...."

Jan. 13, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Packs a Punch

Chances are you've seen Powerhouse Animation's work, whether you know it or not -- its portfolio includes Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights, Disney TV's The Proud Family, and plenty of local TV spots, ad campaigns, and one-off Flash animation projects.

"...studio films like the latest Disney offering, box-office receipts are the standard. But local animation firm Powerhouse Animation has..."

Jan. 24, 2003 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...to hang out around town is now issuing edicts from on high. No contact e-mail, no respond-to address. He..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Column

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...RED PLANET: San Francisco's Red Planet pens melodic guitar-pop songs festooned..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

Postmarks

Global Warming, Public Schools, and Jazz a la Zorn.

"...["Sterling Lands' New Mission," Jan. 12]. Threats and suits are stemmed by violence, not community and compassion...."

Jan. 26, 2001 Column

Letters at 3AM

Is "progress" an unconscious compulsion?

"...humanity -- a series of events, that, taken together, are in reality one grand and fate-determining event so mysterious..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Column by Michael Ventura

Star Trek: Insurrection

"...Star Trek Curse continues unabated; that is, even-numbered Trek's are good, while their odd-numbered cohorts stink like a dead..."

Dec. 11, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Postmarks

VanScoy on Wrong Track

"..."Mixed Signals," declared the headline for last week's "Council Watch" [Vol.17, No.30]...."

April 10, 1998 Column

Postmarks

Do the Right Thing

"...Your recent article by Robert Bryce about the old Industrial..."

March 27, 1998 Column

Parks, Gardens, Pisces, and More Arts Events for the Week

Get out and get arty, away from the SXSW crowds

"...When a fellow is named Tim McCool, you’ve got to hope he lives up to the moniker...."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Blanton Bake-Off Returns, Good Food Foundation Taps Austin Winners, Here Comes the Texas Wine Auction, Lucky Robot Hypes the Tuna, Oseyo Gets Streety with Anju Banju on Thursdays, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here’s some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene – as wrangled from..."

April 26, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Field Guide Festival Finalizes Saturday Symposium Programming

Inaugural fest to explore local food systems

"...Whether you’re eating out or at home on your couch, there’s..."

Oct. 20, 2021 Food Post by Kimberley Jones

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Popstar Demi Lovato’s deeply confessional new YouTube series Demi Lovato: Dancing With the Devil was confirmed..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Jiu Jitsu

No jiu jitsu, and not enough Nic Cage in this Predator rip-off

"...up a puzzlement to both genres. Quoth the Cage: “You look puzzled. Are you puzzled? Because I’m puzzled.” Yeah..."

Nov. 20, 2020 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

@GayTrashCleanupCrew Helps Save Austin Green Spaces

Whole Foods millennial and partner inspire Instagrammers to pick up trash

"...Following her 2016 graduation from South­western University in Georgetown, Christine Harbour upgraded Austin from..."

Aug. 9, 2019 Food Feature by Alexandra Detmar

Juliet, Naked

Nick Hornby adaptation debunks the myth of authenticity

"...can be a heavy toll for those that fall squarely in Generation X. There is so much to answer..."

Aug. 31, 2018 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

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