Man on Fire

Denzel Washington heads up a pulsating kidnapping thriller.

"...are given statistics that ominously announce that throughout Latin America one kidnapping occurs every 60 minutes and that 70%..."

April 23, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

A coup d'etat in Venezuela is captured by a video camera, and the filmmakers use the footage to question the honesty of the news media.

"...an accident: Bartley and O’Briain, a pair of documentarians working for Irish television, arrived in Venezuela in April 2002..."

Jan. 9, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Traffic

"...the inherent evils the international drug market creates, Soderbergh (working from a script by Rules of Engagement's Stephen Gaghan,..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Grandfather

"...old stomping grounds after an eight-year hiatus in South America. The reason for his return would do Masterpiece Theatre..."

Dec. 3, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story

This biopic provides an introduction to the work of Dorothy Day, activist for the disenfranchised and founder of the newspaper called The Catholic Worker.

"...She was truly a passionate voice for the disenfranchised, working tirelessly for the rights and needs of the homeless,..."

Oct. 18, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Beyond the Picket Lines: SAG, WGA, and the Austin Industry

Local film professionals explain how they're navigating the strike

"...Two dates are burned into the memory of everyone working in film, TV, and commercials. First there was March..."

Aug. 19, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Word With RZA

"...than one medium, not only in music, but we’re working on the comic book, a feature film for the..."

June 11, 2008 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

TV Eye

The first casualties of the writers' strike.

"...is about surrounding the newly minted Writers Guild of America strike may want to check out two online sources...."

Nov. 16, 2007 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Almost Willie

On the Road Again with the King of the RV Parks.

"...ice cream advertised for after the show than in America's No. 1 Willie Nelson impersonator. Halfway through "On the..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Music Feature by Melissa Sattley

Separation Anxiety

Skyboxes: The Gated Communities of Sports

"...Chicago, skyboxes have become a fact of life in American culture. They played a prominent role at the Democratic..."

Oct. 4, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Hentaii Looks to Broaden the Idea of What People Can Do in Drag

From artistic lip-syncing to live sets and beyond

"...In America, it’s known as “anime porn,” in Japan, it translates..."

July 25, 2019 Qmmunity Post by A. Micah Mills

The Next Generation of Austin Hip-Hop

Young rappers reinvent the most streamed genre in America

"...intentions with the same few promoters and label reps working toward the same shared goal: A record deal no..."

Aug. 31, 2018 Music Feature by Clara Wang

"Drawing Lines: Explorations of Place"

The final exhibit of this public art project shows how every district in Austin has had artists working for it

"...With $256,500 in support from ArtPlace America, artists were nominated and selected for the districts, and..."

April 1, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The AggreGAYtor: October 24

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Working mothers of the year unite, Austin lesbian wives stand..."

Oct. 24, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

'BBQ Pitmasters' Returns on a New Network

Aaron Franklin back as a judge on reality cooking competition show

"...the switch from The Learning Channel to the Destination America Network, BBQ Pitmasters’ new season starts up this evening...."

Dec. 16, 2012 Food Post by Mick Vann

Get Off Your Ass and Change the World

Nobel Prize winner Jody Williams speaks tomorrow at BookPeople

"...among us who see a problem and simply start working on a solution...."

Sept. 6, 2013 Books Post by Jessi Cape

David Cross Goes Cross Country

In "Making America Great Again!!," David Cross cracks up fans from sea to shining sea

"...from coast to coast and a tour titled "Making America Great Again!!," is David Cross making an 11th-hour bid..."

April 22, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

South of the Border, and Much Further South

New films from Mexico and Chile dazzle at Cine Las Americas

"...For the past 17 years, Cine Las Americas has brought the latest films from Latin America (plus..."

April 28, 2014 Screens Post by Michael Agresta

A Smoky, Sexy Take on TV News

BBC America's The Hour premieres tonight

"...British miniseries The Hour, which premieres tonight on BBC America, isn't going to satisfy your hunger for Mad Men...."

Aug. 17, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

National Treasure

Reflections on John Sayles' America

"...Sayles is among the rarest types of American creative talents in that over the course of 30..."

May 13, 2011 Books Feature by Louis Black

The MonkeyWrench Manifesto

Volunteers of America: If you're feeling sinister, North Loop's newest wants you.

"...Over to Survive, Direct Action, Electronic Civil Disobedience, Latin America, Feminism, Bicyclism, Cuba, Che Guevara, political philosophy, Goldman, Kropotkin,..."

Aug. 16, 2002 Books Feature by Shawn Badgley

Hightower Report: Hallelujah, Trump Rushes to Aid the Needy!

America's president, free to help the bankers

"...of the economic ladder – the poor and downtrodden working class – ought to be the priority. But then,..."

April 21, 2017 News Column by Jim Hightower

Jenni Finlay Promotions Turns 8

From sleeping on pool tables at Cheatham Street Warehouse to radio

"...I know about the music business, I learning while working a McMurtry album,” confirms Finlay...."

Aug. 20, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

The Titmouse That Roared

Chris Prynoski on Venture Bros., tech, and more

"...the most subversive and ubiquitous of animation companies in America – Titmouse...."

Aug. 12, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Inmates Strike for Better Conditions

Inmates at seven state prisons have refused to leave their cells

"...4, inmates at seven Texas state prisons launched a working strike to combat crude living and working conditions Monday,..."

April 6, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Cold as ICE

Sheriff Greg Hamilton stoutly defends the 'Secure Communities' deportation mill. But growing public and official opposition is working to shut down the line.

"...a technological if not physical presence for ICE in America's prisons and jails...."

July 4, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Elegy To a Family Made of Football Fans

'America's Parking Lot' screening benefits Capital Area Food Bank

"...Film Network will host a Tuesday night screening of America's Parking Lot, a labor of love documentary that explores..."

Nov. 12, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Opinion: The HOME Act Will Help Keep Austin Affordable and the American Dream Alive

Affordable housing in great locations helped my immigrant parents thrive in America

"...When my parents touched down in America after emigrating from China, my father had only his..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Column by Valerie Zhang

CBD Recipe: Grilled Smokey Eggplant Dip

From Tracey Medeiros’ new cookbook, The Art of Cooking with Cannabis

"...Cooking with Cannabis: CBD and THC-Infused Recipes from Across America – the fifth cookbook by author Tracey Medeiros –..."

June 9, 2021 Food Post by Jessi Cape

The Luv Doc: A Cult of Ignorance

Belligerent idiocy has been trending in America since we started tossing tea in Boston Harbor

"...a trade-in. I want my omnipotent creator to be working on big picture stuff like self-cleaning toilets or peanut..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Column by The Luv Doc

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