Wednesday Rewind

Okkervil River, Sahara Smith, Centro-matic

"...The studio version will be hard pressed to surpass this rendition, which features..."

Jan. 12, 2011 Music Post by Austin Powell

ACL Music Fest Saturday Interview

Austin's Will Johnson sounds off on the Monsters of Folk

"...Will Johnson has an invaluable vantage point in Monsters of..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Off the Record

SXSW news and carryings on

"...Previously confirmed guest presenters Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz will be joined by fellow Talking Head Jerry Harrison, who..."

March 19, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

McCoy Eyes the Prizes: National Title, Heisman Trophy

A lot at stake this Saturday

"...beat the Cornhuskers, but there’s no guarantee said victory will seal a Heisman Trophy as his other two rivals..."

Dec. 3, 2009 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

Texans Welcome Bird-Flipping Bud to Town

On Monday night at that

"...The man who moved the Oilers out of town will be returning to the scene of the crime this..."

Nov. 20, 2009 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

Another Travelin' Band

Monsters of Folk on Friday, Friday, Fridaaaaay

"...Monsters of Folk, the quartet, with local folk beast Will Johnson on drums, returned to a packed house at..."

Nov. 16, 2009 Music Post by Doug Freeman

ESPN Goes Inaugural

ESPN to commemorate Obama’s inauguration with 'Breaking Barriers' marathon and more

"...of the inaugural fun (or ratings bonanza), ESPN Classic will be airing 10 hours of their Breaking Barriers program..."

Jan. 19, 2009 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

When Did You Last See Your Father?

Based on British poet Blake Morrison’s written memoir, this film is a very particular yet universal story about the eternal knot between fathers and sons.

"...Juliet Stevenson, Gina McKee, Sarah Lancashire, Matthew Beard, Bradley Johnson, Elaine Cassidy and Claire Skinner. Based on the British..."

July 4, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Eight Reasons to Watch the Saints/Texans Game This Sunday

"...This Sunday the Houston Texans will host the New Orleans Saints in the first head-to-head..."

Nov. 16, 2007 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

The Year in Sports, as Pitched to the Head of a Hollywood Studio

"...be in dire need of a new idea that will green light another call from the Academy. They need..."

May 14, 2007 Sports Post by John Hunt

Next

Nicolas Cage plays a man who can see into the future – a talent the FBI wants to put to use capturing terrorists.

"...this summer; for Moore, it’s a slummer. As Cris Johnson, Cage wears eyeliner and a sort of black pageboy,..."

May 4, 2007 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

'Possession Arrow': Badgley<-Razook

"...University, the Seattle SuperSonics, and the Phoenix Suns) Dennis Johnson, a class-act competitor and an admirable pro athlete. Upon..."

Feb. 24, 2007 Sports Post by Shawn Badgley

ACL Music Fest Preview

"...behind the Wheel, they've kept the spirit of Bob Wills alive and well during their irrepressible, freewheeling, and undisputed..."

Sept. 15, 2006 Music Feature

Curious George

It’s not perfect, but this big-screen debut of H.A. Rey’s lovable monkey is faithful to George’s gentle spirit while fully exploiting the possibilities of old-school, two-dimensional animation.

"...sad. Parents know that they love their children but will always make mistakes in caring for them. But bumbling..."

Feb. 10, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Wednesday Picks

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...loop certain sections. So even in playing James P. Johnson's "You've Got to Be Modernistic," there's a section we..."

March 11, 2005 Music Feature

Jesse’s Closet

"...Directed by: Ken Johnson. Longtime mainstay of the Austin theatre world Ken Johnson..."

July 30, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Making of a President

While waiting for election recount results, George W. Bush is imitating Lyndon B. Johnson while allowing his staff to run the show.

"...11 ranch dispatch describes an event reminiscent of Lyndon Johnson's visits to his Hill Country ranch:..."

Nov. 24, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

The Hi-Line

"...looks in the phonebook for the number of Vera Johnson (Cook), whom he calls to set up an interview...."

June 9, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Articulations

Johnson/Long Boldly Go ...

"...weekend to go journeying across the cosmos with the Johnson/Long Dance Company (see the "Exhibitionism" arts page this issue..."

Aug. 7, 1998 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Senseless

"...as long as Penelope Spheeris is around, David Spade will probably have a steady stream of pay-the-bills roles offered..."

Feb. 20, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Steel

"...Directed by: Kenneth Johnson. Starring: Shaquille O'Neal, Annabeth Gish, Judd Nelson and Richard..."

Aug. 22, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Mother

"...knows that his upending of her happy domestic life will do little to explain why his two marriages failed...."

Jan. 17, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Imaginary Crimes

"...financial con, it's clear that his most gullible mark will forever be himself. He has an inordinate ability to..."

Dec. 9, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Album Review: Hayes & the Heathens

Hayes Carll and the Band of Heathens capture Southern-fried synergy

"...broil of searching songwriting somewhere between Bazan and Farrar. Will Johnson..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Local Rock Weirdos, Death Metal Out-of-Towners, and More Crucial Concerts

They're your ears, do with them what you will

"...honky-tonk heartbreak and barstool ruminations, especially in Heather Rae Johnson’s fiddle and aching vocals that mark the title track..."

July 26, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

City Manager Search Down to Two Candidates

Finalists will address public at March 25 forum

"...Selecting the city manager is perhaps the single most..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A tribute to tattoo legend Shanghai Kate, Hi How Are You Day, and Karima Walker highlight our recommended shows

"...Kate. So I reckon the first tattoo I get will be of her. If I could only look into..."

Jan. 20, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Girl Ultra, Nori with strings, Maxo Kream, Mudhoney, Little Mazarn, and more recommended shows

"...Christabel Lin, violist Leigh Wallenhaupt, and cellist Sara Nelson will join singer Akina Adderley (daughter of jazz/soul keyboardist Nat..."

May 13, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

Meet Me at Waterloo Records: Playing, Shopping, and Encountering Life-Changing Moments at the Heart of Austin Music

Influential Austin characters reminice on 40 years of playing, shopping, and encountering life-changing moments at the heart of Austin music

"...at the Wheel, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Jerry Jeff [Walker], Willie Nelson, and more – many of them who played..."

April 8, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Faster Than Sound: Austin Imprint Keeled Scales Partners With Polyvinyl Records

New joint office expands the local label landscape

"...Polyvinyl will eventually take over tasks including accounting and artist royalty..."

June 4, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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