Seeds of Inspiration

The 2012 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...build the Long Center; their $1 million Endowment for Artistic Excellence to Austin Lyric Opera; their recent $1 million..."

June 1, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Beyond the Closet Door

Gay/Lesbian Filmmakers Find New Inspiration

"...times traumatic) bond of coming out as a primary artistic inspiration. Life's many complexities are increasingly reflected in the..."

Aug. 30, 1996 Screens Feature

Red Dawn

This remake's inspiration comes more from Call of Duty and other first-person-shooter games, rather than the 1984 original.

"...are rarely a good idea (at least from an artistic point of view, although there’s an arguable economic upside..."

Nov. 23, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...Fabiana Werneck Barcinski In search of personal healing and artistic inspiration, Marina Abramovic travels through Brazil experiencing sacred rituals..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

A Man Named Pearl

A self-taught topiary artist in South Carolina is profiled in this amiable but unadventurous documentary.

"...for the natural world into very public displays of artistic, even spiritual, ambition. For years, Fryar – a lifelong..."

Aug. 8, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont

Joan Plowright stars in this bittersweet yet predictable story about an aging widow's new friendships.

"...P. imparts wisdom about a life well lived, Ludo’s artistic inspiration flourishes. The film is an adaptation of British..."

June 2, 2006 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

The Art of Dying

"...to snap photos of dead junkie babes for later artistic inspiration). Speaking to Ivan, he dismisses the circle of..."

May 24, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Next Friday

"...when desperate -- the occasional brownie. And with such artistic inspiration as their guide, they create a story disappointingly..."

Jan. 21, 2000 Movie Review by Sarah Hepola

Courage Moves in Ballet Austin's Exit Wounds

For his new dance, choreographer Stephen Mills turned to moments of inspiration in his own life

"...Mills' life. The older woman was the Ballet Austin artistic director's late mother. The men were friends with whom..."

April 6, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The First Time

Austin artists reveal the intimate details of how they got their muse on

"...Rhythm tap master, Tapestry Dance Company executive/artistic director..."

July 17, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Overlapping Fireworks

It’s been six long years since Frontera artists Vicky Boone, Margery Segal, and Annie Suite have all worked with each other on a play, but the threesome still send off fireworks together, as C. Denby Swanson

"...Vicky: "What was the original inspiration to create that made the commission of this work..."

April 7, 2000 Arts Feature by C. Denby Swanson

We Were From Texas

Texas Triangle: Guy Clark, Susanna Clark, Townes Van Zandt

"...Guy left with a publishing deal in Nashville and inspiration for one of his first hits, the Seventies escape..."

July 19, 2013 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

SXSW VR Cinema: Re-Animated

The last Kaua'i 'ō'ō bird inspires an immersive work of mindwarping art

"...technology, digital archiving tools, and a whole lot of artistic imagination,” reported Engadget back in May of last year...."

March 12, 2019 SXSW Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Draw for Fun Offers Inclusive and Welcoming Space for Artists

Robin Borre strives to make art accessible to all

"...Back in 2015, Robin Borre found inspiration in the Windy City. A Chicago “Draw Jam” at..."

July 19, 2018 Events Post by Benjamin Speigner

Austin Film Festival: Her Composition

A struggling artist finds her muse(s)

"...Most creative types know well the eye of the artistic hurricane: trying to find that sweet, productive spot while..."

Nov. 1, 2015 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

Cloud Tree Studios & Gallery Expands in Time for Austin Studio Tour

Fostering community remains central to the artistic mission

"...an autobiographical painter – a descriptor which is the inspiration behind her most recent self-portrait collection...."

Nov. 3, 2023 Arts Feature by Maya Wright

Once “Outsiders,” the Music World Is Now at BLK ODYSSY’s Fingertips

Collabs with heroes & new Earthchild Ent. label signal ascent

"...alternate versions, covers – but rarely are they game-changing artistic statements. BLK ODYSSY’s BLK VINTAGE REPRISE seems to be..."

June 8, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Looking at the Big Picture

Paramount Summer Classic Film Series goes large

"...my high school best friend, felt like soaking in artistic inspiration. And, let's be honest, the doomed-yet-enchanting romance resonated..."

May 20, 2016 Screens Feature by Sarah Marloff

Learning More ABCs

Ascher, Barratt, and Fessenden dissect their anthology segments

"...1950s mad scientist SF, the structure has a more artistic inspiration: Steven Soderbergh's 2002 adaptation of Solaris. "There's a..."

Oct. 2, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

African Rhythms: The Autobiography of Randy Weston

Jazz's cultural ambassador to Africa beats his drum, or rather piano

"...culture that is both the primary source of his artistic inspiration and the central theme that suffuses this fascinating..."

Dec. 10, 2010 Music Review by Jay Trachtenberg

Put Your Weight on It

"...record store Dolphin's of Hollywood. Before he knew it, artistic inspiration came walking through the front door in the..."

April 30, 1999 Screens Feature by Mike Emery

MACC Mommy

Managing the busy new Mexican American Cultural Center is inspiring work for Amparo Garcia-Crow

"...view setbacks with potential, not consternation. "Receiving and expressing inspiration come from the same place," she says...."

Sept. 14, 2007 Arts Feature by Belinda Acosta

A Cultural Hero

"...Untitled by Benito Huerta For Coronado, a printer and..."

Dec. 25, 1998 Arts Feature by Mary Jane Garza

Mary Shelley

Biopic of Frankenstein's creator lacks spark.

"...lacks luster. Ironically, this story about the sources of inspiration is empty of just that: inspiration. Working from a..."

June 22, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Little Men

Friendships are tested in this bittersweet coming-of-age tale

"...one filmmaker as its definitive chronicler. But what incredible inspiration Ira Sachs has pulled from the city in three..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Adjusting to the Mise-en-Scène

Nine nonfilmmakers – artists out of place – make one in 48 hours

"...limitations of the space, and any number of other artistic variables. The more information she comes to the rehearsal..."

July 13, 2007 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Outsider Art

Music on the margins

"...of his instrument and finding a new source of inspiration through collaboration with local artists. Traveling from east to..."

March 7, 2008 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

The Austin Arts Hall of Fame Class of 2016

These inductees – Ballet Austin's Cookie Ruiz and Stephen Mills, and the Austin Symphony Orchestra's Peter Bay – are cultural heroes who lead by example

"...vigorous and magnetic, rallying the troops with words of inspiration. But it can also appear more modestly, calm and..."

May 6, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

The heroes in a half shell evolve into their most stylish adventure yet

"...Last Wish as shining examples of how a little artistic risk can just make everything better...."

Aug. 4, 2023 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain

The life, passions, and shattering death of the traveler

"...Busia, chef companions David Chang and Éric Ripert, and artistic equals like David Choe and Josh Homme cry, scream,..."

July 16, 2021 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

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