Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol

This fourth entry in the Tom Cruise film franchise is the best of the bunch; it's wacky and keen to please.

"...Directed by: Brad Bird. Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton, Michel Nyqvist,..."

Dec. 16, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Do the Right Thing

Call me Commissioner

"...without a great deal of fanfare, I was appointed to the Austin Music Commission...."

Dec. 25, 2009 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius

Biopic of the only person to have ever won golf's grand slam.

"...Directed by: Rowdy Herrington. Starring: Jim Caviezel, Claire Forlani, Jeremy Northam, Malcolm McDowell,..."

April 30, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Final Portrait

High art in Paris with Armie Hammer and Geoffrey Rush.

"...Directed by: Stanley Tucci. Starring: Armie Hammer, Geoffrey Rush, Clémence Poésy, Tony Shalhoub and Sylvie Testud...."

April 20, 2018 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

If It Ain't Bruch, Don't Fix It

Just a drummer from Iowa? Just a culinary badass? Hold his beer.

"...Yeah, that’s the way to refer to a human being, right? As a component?..."

Dec. 21, 2017 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Server Error

"...My name is Meredithand I'll be your waitress today. God help..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Food Feature by Meredith Phillips

Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return

Animated Dorothy goes back to Oz for further adventures.

"...According to the Library of Congress, 1939’s The Wizard of Oz..."

May 16, 2014 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Touch

This drama about mind and spirit and love and grief has much to recommend it

"...Touch..."

June 26, 2009 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Rocky Balboa

This final chapter in the Rocky saga is terrific – maybe not great, like that first kiss of fist in ’76, but good, solid, exhilarating entertainment of the stand-up-and-cheer variety.

"...Directed by: Sylvester Stallone. Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Burt Young, Antonio Tarver, Geraldine Hughes, Milo Ventimiglia, Tony Burton, A.J...."

Dec. 22, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith

Veering from moments of breathtakingly visualized valor to outright stupidity, Sith is a vast improvement over the previous two outings, but still and all, it’s no Star Wars.

"...Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid, Frank Oz, Samuel L. Jackson, Christopher Lee, Jimmy Smits, Anthony Daniels, Temuera Morrison, Kenny Baker..."

May 20, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Afin Modern Japanese Tapas Bar

In the crowded Austin sushi market, genuine value for your dollar is what sets Afin apart

"...In the crowded Austin sushi market, genuine value for your dollar is what sets Afin apart. Not only are..."

Sept. 9, 2011 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

Our most primal fears about what's lurking in the dark lies at the heart of this Guillermo del Toro-scripted frightmare.

"...Directed by: Troy Nixey. Starring: Katie Holmes, Guy Pearce, Bailee Madison, Jack Thompson and Garry McDonald...."

Aug. 26, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Shape of Things

"...latest, The Shape of Things, as a sort of retort to critics who branded him a misogynist for his..."

May 16, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Good Eye: Of Russians and Ruffles

From Chekhov to Gunne Sax

"...As a college student studying Russian, I always underestimated Anton Chekhov. Why take Chekhov's gentle ironies when you can..."

Dec. 19, 2014 Column by Amy Gentry

The 'Mack' Story

Latest sequel in the Mack Brown saga promises intrigue, uncertainty

"...slate!” Mack Brown screams at fans. “New coaches (except me)! Clean slate!” – we’re left in search of a..."

Sept. 2, 2011 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

Ruminations on a Sleepless Night or How the ‘New' Longhorns Look so Very Familiar

Joe O'Connell on the newest version of the UT football squad

"...my in-laws. My kid is throwing Mr. Moo at me from the nearby crib, and my wife has already..."

Aug. 31, 2008 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

Austin’s Sexual Assault Controversies Roil the District Attorney’s Race

Margaret Moore's controversial handling of rape cases brings opponents to the race

"...How does it feel seeing sexual assault become an election issue?..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Trading One 'Community' for Another

Dan Harmon is talking to you

"...napkin notes. This much has been true for television immemorial...."

Jan. 11, 2013 Screens Feature by Shawn Badgley

'The NFL Beat': Week 10

Our little season is all grown up

"...Well, I told you so...."

Nov. 10, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Halloween Cocktails

Cocktail recipes for Halloween 2012

"...children, Halloween was superfun. No wonder we never want to give it up! Sadly, concerns about child safety have..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Every Last Word

Vincent Gallo: The Complete Transcript

"...Wednesday, Nov. 21, between 4 and 5pm, Central Standard Time. For a fascinating peek inside the mind of this..."

Nov. 30, 2007 Screens Feature by Mark Fagan

TV Eye

The Women's Realm

"...Whoever said that television is a female medium certainly has proof with this year's summer cable fare...."

Aug. 17, 2007 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Can't live with it ...

"...circumstance. I was at one of those round-the-clock conferences, too busy to watch TV, and besides that, there wasn't..."

July 6, 2007 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

The line between titillating and tawdry is always moving, and women rarely get to decide when and how far it moves

"...First there was denial, then anger. Then came the bargaining, depression, and finally accep-tance. Yes, dear reader,..."

Feb. 20, 2004 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Letters at 3AM

A proposal for grading high school literature students gauges their “engagement” with the material.

"...Background: Four months a year I teach literature to high school kids at a nonprofit private school in..."

April 5, 2002 Column by Michael Ventura

TV Eye

What's so funny about being fat? Lots, if you're Jiminy Glick.

"...Jiminy Glick is supposed to offend me. Glick is the bone-headed celebrity journalist Martin..."

Feb. 22, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

The cure to the summer rerun doldrums? HBO's Sex and the City and Six Feet Under.

"...feel like that piece of beef Gloria lobbed at Tony Soprano's head in the "Amour Fou" episode of The..."

June 8, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Coach's Corner

"...I'm pleased many cared. I'm flattered that some of you asked. It's my fervent hope and wish..."

April 24, 1998 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

How Austin's Theatrical Couples Keep Romance Alive Love's Labors Won

"...the theatre is one of those places -- like summer camp -- that gives rise to romance. Get within..."

Feb. 9, 1996 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Angelo Moore & More

The Art Of Never Giving Up

"...having its annual one day of true winter weather, which wouldn’t be a huge deal were it not for..."

Feb. 14, 2022 Music Post by Gary Lindsey

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