Boy Erased

Joel Edgerton goes to gay conversion therapy's heart of darkness

"...intertwined with both empathy and a certain sense of compassion. Terror elicits a shriek. Horror hits you in the..."

Nov. 9, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Luv Doc: A Very Passionate Boyfriend

Find someone whose baseline is not assaulting you

"...result of some profound epiphany of pacifism, empathy, or compassion, it's usually because of your partner's incarceration or your..."

Oct. 19, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Austin's Next Shot at Ending Homelessness

Thanks to an infusion of philanthropic cash, the city and its iTeam embark on a new effort

"...born of good intentions, misconceptions, much fear and more compassion, and a lot of path dependence, which "requires the..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Blindspotting

Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal astound in this perfect state of the union story

"...Area city of Oakland, but of universal relevance and compassion...."

July 27, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms

Beautiful and heartfelt fantasy anime tackles death and family

"...elves and dragons nonsense, but its raw spirit and compassion elevates it. Moreover, that pure-hearted belief in what defines..."

July 20, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

First Reformed

Paul Schrader and Ethan Hawke burn in the divine for this meditation on faith.

"...Schrader’s finest and most excoriating films to date. Does compassion exclude passion, does despair defile hope, and what are..."

May 25, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Broken Trust at the Alamo Drafthouse

After executive mismanagement of sexual harassment accusations, the movie chain reconsiders what it means to do the right thing

"...the Drafthouse. ... They came from a place of compassion, and maybe needed to come a bit more from..."

March 2, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Black Panther

High drama and high action as Marvel gives Wakanda life.

"...to the abuse of power as Boseman's soulfulness and compassion does to restraint and mercy...."

Feb. 16, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

2018 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Documentaries – Program B

Horror and hope in America's underdog communities

"...runs her courtroom with jubilation for those staying clean, compassion for those relapsing; and Necia Freeman of Brown Bag..."

Feb. 9, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

It Takes a Village to Eat Safely With Food Allergies

Local restaurants adapt to the growing number of Americans with food allergies

"...a chance to teach your kid about empathy and compassion and what it means to be part of a..."

Feb. 2, 2018 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Savannah Welch a Year Later

After losing her leg, the Trishas singer revisits the accident and her blessings

"...revealed to us later," says Savannah. "It woke up compassion in him, to have compassion for other people that..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Music Feature by William Harries Graham

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Frances McDormand gives a searing performance as vengeance personified

"...has late-stage cancer, nor the priest who comes offering compassion. To her way of thinking, all who have not..."

Nov. 17, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Lady Bird

An enchanting coming-of-age tale from Greta Gerwig

"...imbue these people and their foibles with humanity and compassion. So many moments throughout the film exude a sense..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Menashe

In an Orthodox Jewish community, a father struggles to retain custody of his son

"...can even get around to it. The end result? Compassion for the (literally) poor schmuck conjoined with a genuine..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Good Time

A crime caper goes horribly movie

"...who evidences no other signs of human empathy or compassion (although he does seem to have a special connection..."

Aug. 18, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Hightower Report: Who Is Mick Mulvaney ... and Why Is He So Awful?

Because he works for Trump, that's why

"...of slothful moochers. The Trump budget is all about "compassion," he declaims – explaining that it shows compassion for..."

June 9, 2017 News Column by Jim Hightower

Wonder Woman

The origin story of Diana, princess of the Amazons

"...Wonder Woman emerges as the epitome of female strength, compassion, and yes, kickassery. It may feel like a Marvel..."

June 2, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

My Favorite My Favorite Murder

When comedians Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstack talk homicide, people listen

"...on her own three children. There's signature banter, signature compassion, signature frank discussion of mental health, and their response..."

April 14, 2017 Arts Feature by Rosalind Faires

Texas VegFest Returns to Austin

Any time a bunch of vegans get together, you can bet it will be a party

"...two nonprofits were nominated and will receive the honor: Compassion Connection from Elgin and All Things Wild Rehabilitation in..."

March 31, 2017 Food Feature by Alisha McDarris

Prevenge

"...Instead, her target is selfishness, and those that lack compassion, regardless of gender. In her us-against-the-world relationship with her..."

March 17, 2017 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Maggie's Plan

Greta Gerwig delights in this NYC-set screwball romantic comedy

"...careful plans destined to go awry. She has such compassion for these characters...."

June 10, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Patrick Bullies School ISD Over Transgender Policy

Lt. Gov. calls for resignation of Ft. Worth superintendent

"...Not moved by the compassion, Attorney General Ken Paxton issued his support for North..."

May 10, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Star Turns

The nominees for the 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Chan Yang Lim, At the Statue of Venus Lior, Compassion Eric Neuville, The Poet Sings: Emily Dickinson Issachar Savage,..."

May 9, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Not Human

"...once said, “A religion which does not inculcate universal compassion is no religion at all. Similarly, a human being..."

March 23, 2016 Postmarks

The Lady in the Van

Dame Maggie Smith is stunning in the role of the titular homeless lady

"...there’s a subtle beauty in the ability of human compassion to cure one’s shortcomings...."

Feb. 12, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Luv Doc: Forest Fires!

Blue hair is flammable. Don't let any geezer tell you different.

"...murder-suicide. Even rug rats have a modicum of human compassion and empathy...."

Sept. 4, 2015 Column by The Luv Doc

Gay Place: Find Your Qummunity

Events for every stripe of the rainbow, especially Qumbia Queers and Going Grrls

"...Love! Valour! Compassion! Eight gay men, three summer holidays, one helluva playwright...."

Aug. 14, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Good Kill

Ethan Hawke pilots drones over Afghanistan from a trailer in the Nevada desert

"...demonstrated his capacity as a great dad and the compassion he brings to the role of parent. Perhaps the..."

June 12, 2015 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Luv Doc: The Woman Who Stole My Husband

A raging bonfire of hate

"...reasons for your anger and working toward empathy and compassion. That’s right, I just said the C word, and..."

March 6, 2015 Column by The Luv Doc

2015 Academy Award-Nominated Documentary Short Films: Program B

The collected films in Program B examine suffering from different angles

"...with a pulse and a pinky finger’s worth of compassion. It’s an absolute brutalizer. But it’s worth it. In..."

Jan. 30, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

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