SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"..."Scarface" started a fight club called Streetbeefs in his backyard to combat gun and knife violence in the area...."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Documentary

Trauma defines these glimpses into other real lives

"...living in a war zone or in our own backyard, these are films that show the triumphs and tragedies..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Dining for One at the Rubber Repstaurant

Austin’s Rubber Repertory provided, I mean, anything you desired

"...the side of the Laratta residence, across the tidy backyard, and over to a small and handsomely made building...."

Jan. 27, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Plenty of fun still to be had in 2019

"...Rounding out the People’s Choice Award winners were Brett’s Backyard Bar-b-cue of Rockdale with second and Daddy Duncan’s BBQ..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Iron Age's Seminal Album Reverberates Through Texas' Metal Scene

The Sleeping Eye turns 10 with a reissue, its creators and other Texas metal icons consider its influence

"...hangs in Tarpey's self-described "man cave," which shares the backyard with his forge. The landmass looks like Great Britain...."

Oct. 18, 2019 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Spread Your Wings With The Peanut Butter Falcon

The story behind an unlikely filmmaking adventure

"...corners? Foley and Roberts as a pair of fading backyard wrestlers, taking bumps in the mud pit behind a..."

Aug. 8, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Tomorrow Man

Lithgow and Danner give a charming edge to this predictable doomsday prepper meet-cute

"...adds them to the neatly stocked shelfs in his backyard bomb shelter. Ed is a doomsday prepper who logs..."

June 7, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Iron Wolf Ranch and Distillery Offers Bold Flavors Just Outside Austin City Limits

Drinks for the discerning palate and Hill Country views to soothe the soul

"...world competition, and it's right here in Austin's cedar-lined backyard...."

May 17, 2019 Food Feature by Laura Jones

The 12 People You Meet at Sam’s Town Point, Austin’s Real-Life Roadhouse

You’d never know the South Austin honky-tonk is there, but wait 'til you meet its cast of characters

"...explains Hannah Alpert while painting a mural in the backyard of STP...."

April 26, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Music Review: Amyl & the Sniffers

Aussie punks froth equal parts AC/DC and Ramones

"...carry 15 bands as they strutted onto the Barracuda Backyard stage. They’re striking enough, visually. Guitarist Dec Martens could’ve..."

March 15, 2019 SXSW Post by Tim Stegall

16 Punk Rock Bands to Slam Into at SXSW

"...a mid-South Slits in 1978. Ushering punk into Elvis' backyard, their anti-musicality turned up more No Wave than pogo..."

March 15, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

12 Can't-Miss Austin Bands at SXSW

Hip-hop, roots rock, pop, shoegaze, and more to keep your ears ringing

"...SXSW showcase: Wed. 13, Sheraton Backyard, TBA; Sat. 16, Barracuda, TBA Future Museums..."

March 7, 2019 Music Post by The Music Staff

The Damn Times

"...seam of Scan­di­navian bands materialized – Turbonegro, the Hellacopters, Backyard Babies – who didn't see much difference between heavy..."

Feb. 8, 2019 Music Review by Tim Stegall

Ben Is Back

The opioid crisis invades a family Christmas in this timely drama

"...of the town, Ben is pictured rummaging around the backyard, hoodie on, vape in hand, like some kind of..."

Dec. 21, 2018 Movie Review by Danielle White

Summer of 84

Kids vs. serial killer, Eighties-style

"...(who buys that much dirt for a normal suburban backyard?), and it doesn’t help that he’s actually a cop,..."

Aug. 10, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Spy Who Dumped Me

Kunis and McKinnon run to Europe, but forget to pack jokes

"...as a hot dog dropped in dirt at a backyard barbecue is blithely dusted off and inhaled in three..."

Aug. 3, 2018 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Tacos of Texas Takes Cultural Exploration to the Screen

Episodes feature one taco and one Texas city

"..."I know he's done things like that in his backyard, but this was his first full-on, legit six-foot hole..."

July 27, 2018 Food Feature by Nina Hernandez

More Sinclair in Austin?

Right-wing behemoth might be taking over Fox 7

"...found participating in the segment ("The Propagan­dists in Our Backyard," April 6). Considering the backlash KEYE received, it's hard..."

May 18, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Never Again

"...manipulated by Sinclair Broadcasting. [See "The Propagandists in Our Backyard," Daily News, April 6.] I will avoid all media..."

April 13, 2018 Postmarks

30 Restaurants to Try in Downtown Austin

Eat some good food while you’re in town

"...15) Frank These aren't your average backyard grill-style hot dogs. Frank elevates house-made franks with ingredients..."

March 16, 2018 Food Feature by Acacia Coronado

Pivotal Punk at SXSW Music

Don't miss this gang of 10

"...Tue. 13, Barracuda Backyard, 8:45pm..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Half Magic

Heather Graham turns director in empowerment comedy

"...discovers she never needed to look beyond her own backyard, so to speak.) Given Graham’s strict religious upbringing and..."

Feb. 23, 2018 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Suburbicon

The dark side of Fifties middle America

"...Lodges’ son Nicky (Jupe, a real find). The Lodges’ backyard faces that of the newly relocated black family, the..."

Nov. 3, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Amazon-ification of Whole Foods

Local producers struggle to keep the attention of the Goliath of global efficiency

"...fitting the bill. Pete Svehla, wholesale manager for Johnson's Backyard Garden and a former employee of Whole Foods, says..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Food Feature by Jessi Devenyns

Home Again

a lifestyle comedy with a soupçon of pain

"...are kissy-kissy-pillow-talk montages in bed and small-talk-and-glasses-of-wine montages at backyard dinner parties. Enough, already! It’s like watching a pharmaceutical..."

Sept. 15, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Luv Doc: Dog Luv

The corporate culture here at the brick bunker is that there are no bad ideas

"...rotting, varmint corpse in some remote corner of the backyard and rolling around in it until I smell like..."

May 26, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

Jim Caligiuri Exit Interview

Ten minutes, 20 questions, and 20-plus years of Americana chronicles

"...Austin City Limits, and some shows at the old Backyard: Elvis Costello, Lucinda Williams, Widespread Panic...."

April 13, 2017 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Playback: Greetings From Euphoria

Austin’s best spring festival – correction, “experience” – faces competition after idyllic sixth year

"...revealed anti-government operative Moby, "Playback" was approached by Johnson's Backyard Garden owner Brenton Johnson, who looked as happy as..."

April 14, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Music: Must-See Indie

11 essential indie bands at SXSW

"...Chastity Belt Wed. 15, Barracuda Backyard, 10pm Tongue-in-cheek slacker rock from this Seattle feminist foursome..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by Libby Webster

SXSW Music: Must-See EDM

Dance your ass off to these 11 EDM acts

"...Chrissy & Hawley Wed. 15, ScratcHouse Backyard, 8pm Originally from Kansas, the Chicago synth-pop duo of..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

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