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July 25, 2008 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov
The Ruins
Four friends on a Mexican vacation discover something evil among the Mayan ruins.
"...ran with it, all the way to the Arkham Asylum, so to speak. More's the pity, because Machen's version..."
April 11, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
Big Love
UT energetically takes on Charles Mee's update of an ancient Greek drama and makes it very here, now
"...Fifty sisters flee from one country to another, seeking asylum from forced marriage to their cousins, and while asylum..."
Feb. 22, 2008 Arts Review by Barry Pineo
First Night: A Work in Progress
New Year's Eve extravaganza showcased work Downtown of 63 Austin artists
"...like Ward, it also included an 8-foot-tall black-eyed pea, Asylum Street Spankers, and an installation of 1,000 suspended flashlights..."
Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves
Happenings
September 27-October 4
"...PAPA DOMINGO Join the Political Asylum Project of Austin for Latin music, dance, food, and..."
Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature by Nora Ankrum
Immigration News
Some Central Americans catch a temporary break; and lawsuit filed against LAPD on behalf of organizers of May 1 rally in Los Angeles
"...Center at 800/375-5283; for local assistance, see the Political Asylum Project of Austin Web site (www.main.org/papa) or call PAPA..."
May 18, 2007 News Feature by Cheryl Smith
T. Don Hutto: Homeland Security Bars U.N. Inspector
Homeland Security clangs detention center's door shut on U.N. investigator Jorge Bustamante
"...Yet, for most detainees, many of whom are seeking asylum from torture and repression in their home countries, the..."
May 11, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland
Naked City
Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond
"...to legal representation. Lucky for the detainees, the Political Asylum Project of Austin recently got funding from the Vera..."
Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature
Golden Smog
Record review
"...last we left Golden Smog (1998's Weird Tales), Soul Asylum was derailed by colossal misfire Let Your Dim Light..."
Aug. 4, 2006 Music Review by Christopher Gray
After a Fashion
Stephen suggests cross-stitching to a crusading mom, recommends various philanthropic weekend endeavors, and scouts for a talented costume designer
"...info… Sunday, May 21, 5-9pm at Jovita's, the Political Asylum Project of Austin invites you to join them and..."
May 19, 2006 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser
Naked City
"...• PAPA, the Political Asylum Project of Austin, received more than $8,000 in grant..."
Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature
2005 ACL Music Fest Preview
All 'picks' no 'sleepers' for the Austin City Limits Music Festival, one
blurb at a time
"...enough frontier in Canada to go around. – Matt DentlerAsylum Street Spankers12:50pm, Austin Ventures stage..."
Sept. 23, 2005 Music Feature
Red Eye
Red Eye’s no classic, but with its smart, twisty little script and those two killer performances, it's a helluva lot of fun.
"...thanks to his perfectly creepy turn as the insane asylum head Dr. Jonathan Crane in Batman Begins. Judging from..."
Aug. 19, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
Constantine
Adapted from Alan Moore’s groundbreaking DC/Vertigo comic title, Constantine is sure to divide the series’ most rabid fans, but those who can set aside their preconceptions will discover one of the more artfully designed comic-based films in some time.
"...shut, he was thought mad and sent to an asylum, where, in despair, he attempted suicide. Clinically dead for..."
Feb. 18, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
Page Two
Steve Earle brings Townes Van Zandt's ghost along on Silver City's magical mystery tour; it hangs around for the Toronto Film Festival
"...an Academy Award in the short documentary category for Asylum (Maggie helped produce it). There were assorted others, certainly..."
Sept. 17, 2004 Column by Louis Black
Political Asylum
Shard Live Performance Collective's original production Political Asylum creates a vision of everyday chaos through asylum bars
"...Political AsylumThe Off Center, through July 10 Running Time: 2 hrs..."
July 9, 2004 Arts Review by Barry Pineo
The Butterfly Effect
Ashton Kutcher lays to waste a promising script involving time travel and unforeseeable consequences.
"...(Walters). Evan’s father is an inmate at the local asylum, ostensibly after experiencing blackouts similar to his son’s, and,..."
Jan. 23, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
Hope and Questions Greet Bush Immigration Plan
Austin immigrants share mixed feelings about the
proposed federal guest-worker program
"...Henry Cruz, staff attorney for the Political Asylum Project of Austin, says the immediate reaction from the..."
Jan. 23, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith
The Order
Mysterious doings in a Catholic sect, on the whole more silly than scary.
"...Sossamon as a sexy-crazy dame fresh from the local asylum who may or may not be able to assist..."
Sept. 12, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
Live From SXSW's Screening Room
"...Documentary Feature Special Screenings, Regional Premiere"Asylum" D: Sandy McLeod...."
March 14, 2003 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov
Page Two
When they label war protesters' speech as traitorous, right-wing war supporters reveal themselves as truly anti-American.
"...War movement's most extreme groups. The same bill offers Asylum, a powerful, disturbing short about African female genital mutilation...."
Feb. 28, 2003 Column by Louis Black
Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...Canada after the U.S. rejected their long-standing plea for asylum ["Holiday Greetings From the INS: Hit the Road," Jan...."
Feb. 21, 2003 Column
Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...Canada after the U.S. rejected their long-standing plea for asylum ["Holiday Greetings From the INS: Hit the Road," Jan...."
Feb. 14, 2003 Column
Austintatious
Tapestry Dance Company's new paean to our fair city, Austintatious, made clear this company's innovative spirit and amalgamation of serious talent; we're lucky this sterling organization calls Austin home.
"...the Party," a soft-shoe tap anthem set to the Asylum Street Spankers' jazzy, upbeat "Cakewalk." It spotlighted the formidable..."
Nov. 1, 2002 Arts Review by Molly Beth Brenner
Red Dragon
"...his role as the obsequious Dr. Chilton, Lecter's grinny asylum gatekeeper.) What Harvey Keitel is doing here -- other..."
Oct. 4, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
The Piano Teacher
"...it's mentioned briefly that dad died in an insane asylum. The movie opens with a harrowing scene of Erika..."
July 12, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
Postmarks
World affairs and more Critical Mass mess missives
"...can't really evaluate his comparisons between Austin and Lunatic Asylum (which I consider to be a more accurate name..."
Nov. 9, 2001 Column
Grand Champeen
"...does Clam Dip and Made to Be Broken-era Soul Asylum as well as Soul Asylum ever did, it would..."
June 29, 2001 Music Review by Michael Bertin
Short Cuts
Two don't-miss documentaries, works in progress at AIFV, and the Alamo makes it impossible for you to forget it.
"...worth forsaking the Sunday doldrums for. First, the Political Asylum Project of Austin, in conjunction with Austin Caritas, presents..."
June 22, 2001 Screens Column by Marc Savlov
Dancing About Architecture
Keeping up with Lucinda, Britney, Thurston, Kim, and a bunch of sick people
"...Flaming Youth Asylum..."
May 4, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck
