King Corn

The film’s light hand, appealing style, and simple exposition make it an eminently watchable inquiry into the politics of food, public health, and the reasons why corn has become an ingredient in virtually everything we eat.

"...Directed by: Aaron Woolf. Corn is in freakin’ everything. If you drink soda, you..."

Nov. 9, 2007 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Children of the Corn Ii: The Final Sacrifice

"...Romero. “Based on a short story by Stephen King”, Corn II drags that poor pop-culture stylist's already tarnished name..."

Feb. 5, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Sonya Coté’s Comforting Curried Yellow Corn Grits Recipe

Eden East chef/owner highly recommends these grits

"...cannot for the life of you find Texas yellow corn grits and absolutely have to substitute, then I guess..."

April 16, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Top 10 Ways to Eat Corn in Austin

We're thinking outside the cob

"...1) SUERTE Suerte has a thing for corn. It appears in some form in nearly every dish..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Devenyns

Green Corn Project Grow Local/Eat Global

This once-a-year event provides nearly all of the funding the Green Corn Project needs to help install sustainable organic gardens

"...Creek Farm 3414 Lyons Rd. Sunday, Oct. 25, noon-4pm www.greencornproject.org..."

Oct. 23, 2009 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Luv Doc Recommends: Austin Corn Lovers Fiesta

Hole in the Wall, Friday, September 16, 2011

"...it. Fortunately, the guys who put together the Austin Corn Lovers Fiesta recognize this and added a clarifying "F"..."

Sept. 16, 2011 Column by The Luv Doc

Austin's Corn-Powered Cop-Car Conundrum

Did climate-change concerns trump common sense when the city decided to rush a nearly $3 million order for new cop cars?

"...85% ethanol and 15% gasoline, is made predominantly from corn in the U.S. It has been a lightning rod..."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Green Corn Project Fundraiser

Sunday, Oct. 21, noon-4pm

"...celebration in Austin has to be the annual Green Corn Project fundraiser on the tree-shaded grounds at Boggy Creek..."

Oct. 19, 2007 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

'Nasty Nate' Devours His Competition in Corn-Dog-Eating Contest

"...their faces with fried things? The Fourth Annual World Corny Dog Eating Contest commenced on Sunday afternoon during the..."

Oct. 3, 2006 Sports Post by Audra Schroeder

Sweet Corn! The Hickoids

‘Hairy Chafin’ Ape Suit’ ain’t no Harry Chapin tribute

"...This month, Austin/San Antonio’s corniest, horniest quintet finally discharges its long-promised full-length, Hairy Chafin’..."

Aug. 12, 2013 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Plutopia: Where Robots and Corn Cups Come Together

"...beer was served in compostable cups made completely of corn, and the evening's headlining speaker was none other than..."

March 11, 2008 SXSW Post by Nora Ankrum

Pot Bigger Than Corn

"...in the U.S. – worth more than the nation’s corn and wheat crops, which, combined, are valued at just..."

Dec. 18, 2006 News Post by Jordan Smith

Suerte

I fell in love with a cup of hot corn

"...food, and it's even more rare when it's a corn-based appetizer. The sweet corn esquites con fontina at Suerte..."

July 6, 2018 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Steak With Green Chile Flautas

Marinated steak with Fire-Roasted Salsa Verde and green chile corn flautas with Smoked Tomato and Wild Chili Salsa

"...2 ears corn..."

Aug. 21, 2015 Food Feature by Andria Millie

Whiskey of the Week

Local distillery serves up organic corn whiskey

"...Plus, the fact that they're using locally grown, organic corn as the mash is intriguing. When I checked the..."

June 15, 2012 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Farmers Market Report: June 1-2, 2013

Sweet corn and eggplants are making the scene

"...The extremely brief Central Texas sweet corn season has begun––I have known it to last only..."

May 31, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Budín de Elote

Corn Pudding

"...2 pounds frozen corn kernels, thawed..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Food Feature

Farmers Market Report: June 15-16, 2013

Watermelon, okra, plums: It’s officially summer

"...up to buy the first peaches (or asparagus, or corn) of the year...."

June 14, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Cook Globally, Grow Locally

Green Corn Project's 10th annual fall festival returns

"...Local gardening nonprofit Green Corn Project celebrates 10 years of installing organic home vegetable..."

Oct. 24, 2008 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

At Any Price

This family drama puts a human face on corporate agribusiness.

"...with a family drama set amid the present-day Iowa cornfields...."

May 17, 2013 Movie Review by Leah Churner

Come Out and Play

Isolated adults must fight off feral children in this effective, if familiar, horror import.

"...seen Village of the Damned or Children of the Corn, you’ll find yourself in recognizable territory. The film tells..."

March 22, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Farmers Market Report: June 23

A brief report on area farmers markets

"...Well, time for the giant frowny-face: No more corn. It's always a brief thing here in Central Texas..."

June 23, 2012 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Stone

Robert De Niro, Edward Norton, Milla Jovovich, and Frances Conroy become tangled in a narrative web of deceit, religion, carnality, and incarceration.

"...Edward Norton in Stone, the effect is startling – corn rows? – but it's when he opens his mouth..."

Oct. 22, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

A Satisfied Crowd Feasted on the Bounty of the Fall Harvest for a Good Cause

The Green Corn Project Benefit 2008 at Boggy Creek Farm was a rousing success.

"...The annual Green Corn Project benefit on the grounds of Boggy Creek Farm..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Joy Ride

"...everyday occurrence, pal, because I've seen Children of the Corn, and I've been to Oklahoma. Even if this sort..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Pootie Tang

This is a nutty story about the life of the fictional ghetto hero Pootie Tang, whose struggles against corporate America after selling out become the stuff of legend.

"...who is reincarnated as a giant, talking ear of corn. I don't even know what to say about that...."

July 6, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Tea With Mussolini

"...sadly enough, the end product is an exercise in corn. Let's just hope that he hasn't inspired other filmmakers..."

May 14, 1999 Movie Review by Steve Davis

A Flame in My Heart

"...lines and loses her role, she eats nothing but Corn Flakes, she cuts the phone cord in the apartment..."

Aug. 30, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Ballad of the Sad Cafe

"...landholder in the area and because she makes excellent corn liquor. Her position is secure until the arrival of..."

June 7, 1991 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

Q&A: Mike Watt

Econo-jamming bass man headlines an alternate ACL

"...Watt’s Missingmen trio headlines night one of the Austin Corn Lover’s Fiesta on Friday. The other ACL Fest gig..."

Oct. 1, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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