ACL Interview: On the Shoulders of Giants, the Huston-Tillotson University Jazz Collective Makes ACL Debut

All-student ensemble shares alma mater of jazz legacies

"...to comprising part of the university president’s entourage, the Huston-Tillotson University Jazz Collective has established itself as an essential..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

City Hall Hustle: Do You Feel a Draft?

Big-leaguers back Leffingwell, but really, who'd want the gig?

"...At high noon on Monday, the campaign floodgates officially opened...."

Dec. 19, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

“Miserable” Winless Stretch Takes Its Toll on Austin FC

Struggling club faces D.C. United tonight

"...If Austin FC wasn’t a soccer team and instead transformed into a mid-2000’s pop-punk band, it would be All..."

Oct. 4, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Margaret

A tangled post-production history kept this Kenneth Lonergan film from completion for six years, and its story about teenage trauma suffers as a result. But, oh, what a cast.

"...Directed by: Kenneth Lonergan. Starring: Anna Paquin, J. Smith-Cameron, Jean Reno, Jeannie Berlin,..."

Oct. 7, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Last Castle

"...Directed by: Rod Lurie. Starring: Robert Redford, James Gandolfini, Mark Ruffalo, Delroy Lindo, Steve Burton and George..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Sleepwalking

Sleepwalking might have been a terrific character study of damaged adult siblings, but instead becomes a muddled road trip toward redemption.

"...by: William Maher. Starring: Nick Stahl, AnnaSophia Robb, Charlize Theron, Dennis Hopper, Woody Harrelson and Deborra-Lee Furness. In the..."

March 21, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Walker Lukens Bakes NYC

Loops, balding accountants, and penis postcards

"...Devoted may have pegged the Austinite as a solemn singer-songwriter in search of earnest emotional connections. He demonstrated his..."

June 29, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Best of the Best (With Qualifications)

"...Not to get too nostalgic here (can a man be nostalgic for a time he wasn’t..."

Oct. 15, 2008 Screens Post by Josh Rosenblatt

To Join Or Not to Join

Austin actors tell how they negotiate the Actors Equity choice

"...actors talk about pay – which is often – you can count on the conversation turning at some point..."

Jan. 22, 2015 Arts Post by Katherine Catmull

The Great Escape

Chain Gangs! Cast Aways! Kung Fu! Chocolate! ... It's Time for the Holiday Film Previews

"...You Can Count on MeD: Kenneth Lonergan; with Laura Linney,..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Spike & Mike's Sick & Twisted Festival of Animation 2003

"...Directed by: Various. If you've never been to one of Spike & Mike's Sick..."

Jan. 24, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Clear As 'Mud'

Writer/director Jeff Nichols dishes the dirt on his third feature

"...Jeff Nichols makes films that are very personal and precise yet universally identifiable. These films have furrows..."

April 26, 2013 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

TV Eye

Belinda Acosta frees her inner dork, with big ups for The Lone Gunmen and BattleBots, among others. Also, a partial Oscar ballot.

"...through last week's SXSW Interactive trade show for free candy and promotional toys, a "TV Eye" reader approached me...."

March 23, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

As a breakout film for Kathie Lee, E! Entertainment's original movie Spinning Out of Control misses the mark. Also, the upcoming Independent Spirit Awards and Oscar-related programs.

"...of what a sweatshop is), and, most notably, the constant doting over her children, particularly her first-born, who appeared..."

March 16, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Manchester by the Sea

Casey Affleck shines in this heartfelt drama

"...Directed by: Kenneth Lonergan. Starring: Casey Affleck, Lucas Hedges, Kyle Chandler, Michelle Williams,..."

Dec. 2, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Alive and Kicking

Just when a heavy cynicism about the future of independent film has overtaken the industry and most of its observers, the Sundance Film Festival came along during the early weeks of 2001 and, almost unexpectedly, brightened the downcast mood shared by its most dour participants.

"...for the Sundance Film Festival, I had little more on my mind than visions of the marathon of independent..."

Feb. 2, 2001 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Way We Watch Now: Case Studies

Five experiments in theatrical-on-demand

"...Theatrical-on-demand isn't about creating a completely new business model. It..."

June 22, 2012 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

'The NFL Beat': Week Three

Survive and advance

"...An NFL weekend is descending upon us, but first, I would like to congratulate you...."

Sept. 22, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Week One

And like that, we're back

"...You get a feeling when the beat drops back to..."

Sept. 7, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

The Great Escape

Chain Gangs! Cast Aways! Kung Fu! Chocolate! ... It's Time for the Holiday Film Previews

"...The following calendar is what you might call a good guess. It's culled from press..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Screens Feature

SXSW Music Spotlight: Indigo De Souza

Indie rock liberator finds "incredible clarity" on upcoming third LP

"...Among the discourse of ideas that could make the SXSW..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Welch Jam: Kevin & Dustin

Father/son Sunday residency at Strange Brew drops jaws

"...several years ago during a day party at the former Momo’s for South by Southwest. I sat on the..."

April 10, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Ben Kweller

"...Kicking it country-esque on 2009's Changing Horses following his return to Austin,..."

April 6, 2012 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Nothing Less Than Magical

Veterans of the Zilker Summer Musical recall enchantment on the hillside

"...When it's summer in Austin, you can count on at least two..."

July 4, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

'Possession Arrow': Badgley->Razook

"...From: John Razook To: Shawn Badgley Time: 11:54pm, Jan. 22 I’m drained. Exhausted. My nerves are..."

Jan. 23, 2007 Sports Post by John Razook

Critics Poll 2000

"...Marjorie BaumgartenNear MissesGirl on the Bridge, Erin Brockovich, George Washington, Best in Show,..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Great Escape

Chain gangs! Cast aways! Kung Fu! Chocolate! … It's Time for the Holiday Film Previews

"...It's no coincidence that the holiday season -- with its stubborn insistence on family time --..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

ALSO PLAYING

"...Festival Favorites One of the most anticipated independent releases of the past..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Screens Feature

Austin Film Festival to Honor Kenneth Lonergan

Manchester by the Sea Oscar winner named Distinguished Screenwriter

"...Austin Film Festival announced today that Oscar winner Kenneth Lonergan will be honored at this year’s festival and writers..."

June 28, 2017 Screens Post by Jennifer Murphy

Don Pitts Calls It Quits

City Music Manager resigns citing bureaucracy

"...Don Pitts has vacated his post as program manager of..."

Feb. 14, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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