Jackie

A portrait of the First Lady in the aftermath of JFK's assassination

"...aptly titled “Bullet” – while we simultaneously pile one conspiracy theory atop another. Even as you read this, somebody,..."

Dec. 23, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Unlocking the Joys of Austin’s Puzzle Rooms

Escape rooms bring the solitary diversions to life

"...www.lockoutaustin.com Scenarios: Blue Meth Breakout, Casino Heist, WW3: The Conspiracy Theory Players per session: 2-8..."

July 29, 2016 Arts Feature by Marc Majcher

News Ticker: August 27

All the news that's fit to blog

"...caused by an increase in oil production. The alternate theory that God is really irritated by Rep. Louie Gohmert..."

Aug. 27, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Killing Kasztner

This documentary is about the little-remembered figure Rudolf Israel Kasztner, who negotiated with Adolf Eichmann for the release of 1,700 Jews from Hungary, only to later be castigated for Nazi collaboration.

"...and to convicted killer Ze’ev Eckstein, who floats a conspiracy theory late in the game that rivals any yahoo..."

May 7, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

On the Lege

Austin Rep. Elliott Naishtat is leading charges to protect both seniors and children this session

"...groups after circulating a memo calling evolution a kabbalah conspiracy. On Feb. 9, Chisum forwarded a memo from Georgia..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Page Two: Red-State Specials

In the current political climate, reasoned debate turns too easily to ideological hate

"...bankers, those damn Democrats, the Trilateral Commission, the Marxist-Jewish conspiracy, manipulative secret leaders of the New World Order cabal,..."

Dec. 29, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Black Too Moderate

"...neither buy nor want to sell a more elaborate conspiracy theory.” The reason he disavows a more elaborate conspiracy..."

Oct. 3, 2005 Postmarks

Timeline

Time-traveling archeologists can't make the time pass quickly enough.

"...why a fine action director like Donner (Lethal Weapon, Conspiracy Theory) would attach his name to such a flimsy..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Bad Blood

Did the Austin Police Department Shut Down an Investigation of Its Own Cops?

"...The theory behind OCDETF was that while the federal government has..."

Feb. 16, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Kudos for the Lost Austin issue, and much environmental ado.

"...Finally, the "implosion" theory disregards the contributions of the many other groups and..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Column

Practical Magic

"...-- a pervading sense of generic okayness that my Conspiracy Theory of Everything ascribes to the same benignly oppressive..."

Oct. 16, 1998 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story

"...Bruce Lee's demise has been shrouded in mystery, rumor, conspiracy theory and whispered lore. Now twenty years later, this..."

May 7, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Writer Explores the Contradictions of Ted Kennedy in Chappaquiddick

Telling the tale of the shattering of Camelot

"...– died. The exact events have become fodder for conspiracy talk for almost a half-century, but Chappaquiddick does not..."

April 6, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Jade Helm and Tinfoil Hats

Abbott, Cruz, Jade Helm, and the death of the sane GOP

"...because the right-wing fringe, ginned up by Agenda 21 conspiracy theories, black helicopter phobias, and radio demagogue Alex Jones,..."

May 5, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Black's La La La Attitude Poses Far More Threat to U.S. Than Theorists

"...Dear Editor, Ranting about "conspiracy theorists" [“Page Two,” July 13], Louis Black shows the..."

July 19, 2007 Postmarks

Page Two: All in the Family

Debunking the hippie Mafia theory, and starting to say goodbye to Rollo Banks

"...I took to be coincidence, this person saw as conspiracy: Somehow, according to such views, SXSW had gotten the..."

April 20, 2007 Column by Louis Black

Dragons in the Whorehouse

Houston STP Lawyers Depose "No Nuke" Activists

"...depose "No Nuke" activists? HL&P attorneys say there's a conspiracy going on between the Austin City councilmembers and local..."

Dec. 22, 1995 News Feature

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As the Guardians of the Galaxy gather once more, every MCU film reviewed

"...Best remembered for? Robert Redford bringing that cold war conspiracy theory cachet to the MCU, and the first time..."

May 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: I Am Not a Serial Killer

Director Billy O'Brien on adapting the story of a young monster

"...second film this year to play off the old conspiracy theory that NASA hired Stanley Kubrick to fake the..."

Dec. 23, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Welcome to the 2015 Elections

That is, if you live in San Antonio, Bastrop, or Brenham

"...Curtis has painted this as a conspiracy by Gov. Rick Perry to get a Republican of..."

Jan. 5, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Then There's This: Dog Days of Parks and Rec

Planned changes to off-leash area at Auditorium Shores draws howls

"...timing of the plan and a few offered a conspiracy theory or two. (In this instance, a $3.5 million..."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Half True: What Politifact Got Wrong About the GOP and Critical Thinking

Fact checking the fact checkers

"...Collins, whose column was mostly about Ted Cruz's golf-related conspiracy theories, evades understanding. After all, there were plenty of..."

Aug. 18, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Unraveling Shakespeare's Life

Dr. James Shapiro tackles the Bard one slice at a time

"...well from popular culture of the past 50 years, conspiracy theories feed on themselves. Once you've convinced yourself that..."

March 23, 2012 Books Post by Robert Faires

Page Two: The Terrible Thing

Demonization of those with whom we disagree is the most dangerous disease that can infect a constitutional republic

"...One of the things I dislike the most about conspiracy-theory hobbyists is that their driving idea is that tragic..."

Dec. 7, 2007 Column by Louis Black

The Courage to Post

"...I congratulate Louis Black for debunking those advocating irrational conspiracy theories ["Page Two," July 13]. And his clarity regarding..."

July 12, 2007 Postmarks

Making Up Facts as He Goes, Flying His 'Vance' Flag High!

"...courageous stance in his ongoing efforts to debunk irrational conspiracy theorists [“Page Two,” July 6], he falls short in..."

July 5, 2007 Postmarks

David Fisher, Butt-inski

A profile of David Fisher, volunteer sleuth in the Rodney Reed murder case

"...consider him a glorified pest, others say he's a conspiracy nut -- akin to Mel Gibson's character in the..."

March 1, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Tying the Knot: A Drama

Yes, the merger of Austin's Paramount Theatre and State Theater Company is a business affair, but since theatres traffic in stories, human dramas that talk to us about life, this historic event deserves to be looked at as a story, the story of a wedding between two neighbors.

"...a certain angle, you can construct a nice little conspiracy theory to support it. The Paramount is the larger..."

Aug. 25, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Interview with Dean Haglund

"...Haglund's Langley is one third of the goofball, paranoid, "everything's-a-conspiracy" trio known as the Lone Gunmen on Fox's increasingly..."

April 16, 1999 Arts Feature

Picks to Snicker

Rich Man, Poor Man, Funny Man, Stephen Root

"...name immediately, Austinite Johnny Hardwick's nasal whine as the conspiracy theory-prone Dale Gribble on FOX's King of the Hill..."

April 2, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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