Win Win

Paul Giamatti stars in this dark comedy from the director of The Station Agent and The Visitor.

"...route to his own fall from grace. Under mounting debt, he bilks an aging client named Leo (Young) for..."

April 8, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Peepli Live

New Hindi political satire.

"...time. In this Hindi satire, a farmer's unpaid government debt becomes a cause célèbre when it's suggested that the..."

Aug. 13, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

From Mexico With Love

An illegal migrant worker dreams of becoming a boxer but suffers setbacks in this film shot in San Antonio.

"...by Glen Hartford and Nicholas Siapkaris, owes a sizable debt to pretty much every other boxing film that's come..."

Oct. 16, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Made of Honor

Heart-on-the-sleeve sweets mix with pure raunch as Dr. McDreamy stars in this mean-spirited and uncomfortably blue romantic comedy.

"...that killer idea that will get him out of debt and into celebrity sit-downs at the Chateau Marmont. And..."

May 2, 2008 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Angel-A

Luc Besson delivers a gorgeous-looking but ill-conceived mash note to the city of Paris that stars a petty crook and an ethereal beauty.

"...Bailey. Hot dog! Andre, we soon learn, is in debt to the mob up to his beady little eyes,..."

July 13, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Wendell Baker Story

The Wilson brothers deliver this shaggy comedy – which was written and directed by Luke and Andrew and co-stars Luke, Owen, and seasoned pros Harry Dean Stanton, Seymour Casssell, and Kris Kristofferson.

"...– is harmless enough. Sure, it owes a heavy debt to the Coen brothers' Raising Arizona – with its..."

May 18, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Believe in Me

Despite all its clichéd moralizing and blatant borrowings, the movie does offer a few clever twists on an old sports-movie formula.

"...of. Believe in Me makes no secret of the debt it owes to Hoosiers; in fact, it's not above..."

March 9, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Tristan & Isolde

This new version of the timeless love story is a dopey, mopey, all-around bore.

"...is all right, although her performance owes a major debt to her marvelous hair weave. But Franco – best..."

Jan. 13, 2006 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Christmas in the Clouds

This Native American romantic comedy, which won the Audience Award at the 2001 Austin Film Festival, arrives in theatres four years late but seasonally right on time.

"...but seasonally right on time. It owes a small debt to White Christmas, sharing with that Bing Crosby crooner..."

Dec. 2, 2005 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Chateau

"...proves increasingly calamitous: The chateau is falling apart and debt-ridden, the staff is eccentric and demanding, and (don't forget)..."

Sept. 13, 2002 Movie Review by Sarah Hepola

The Gambler

"...for telling a story such as this. Heavily in debt due to his gambling obsession, Dostoevsky had foolishly signed..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark Animation

"...alongside computer graphics, this tale of a lovestruck young debt collector wandering around ancient China in search of his..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Belle Epoque

"...of choice rather than lecherous sex farce. Director Treubo's debt to Jean Renoir's minor masterpiece, A Day in the..."

April 22, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Music of Chance

"...and Stone propose that the two work off their debt by building a wall on their estate, a wall..."

Sept. 17, 1993 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Poison

"...and the primacy of the body, acknowledges an inspirational debt to the works of Jean Genet and makes no..."

Aug. 30, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Alamo Drafthouse Touts Post-Bankruptcy Expansion Plans

With sale complete, chain announces five new locations

"...has just announced that it's moving past its own debt restructuring with the opening of five new locations nationally..."

June 1, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

TDH: 8/11/11

Spelman sets sights on high interest payday loans

"...working class citizens that often prompt unending cycles of debt – is soon to see some local regulation. City..."

Aug. 12, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

City Faces Debt, Tax Hikes

"...$2.4 million from its reserves, issue $800,000 in short-term debt (specifically for public safety equipment) to be reimbursed this..."

Feb. 15, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Common Law

Aren't there laws that protect debts from overzealous debt collectors?

"...many times by a collection agency regarding an outstanding debt. I get calls from the debt collection agency all..."

Jan. 9, 2004 Column by Luke Ellis

Taking Budget Mountain by Strategy

To balance the city's long-term accounts, financial discussions need to climb beyond the General Fund

"...streams, like development fees; and whether, through our accumulated debt, Austin's been living beyond its means. Shifting Paradigms: Enterprise..."

July 23, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Common Law

Can the debt collection agency call me at work? Can the debt collector talk with other people besides me regarding my debt? What types of things would be considered harassment or abuse?

"...Harassing Debt Collectors – What Are Your Rights? (Part 2)..."

Feb. 6, 2004 Column by Luke Ellis

Heal Thyself

City to Perform Self-Reflection

"...The Debt Burden Just in case the audit is a serious..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

Savings or Slush?

In a tight budget year, Austin Energy's debt management fund is under scrutiny.

"...transfers, or buy down a considerable amount of the debt and lower bills permanently."..."

Aug. 23, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Analyzing Annexation

"...the "last neighborhood that is Jollyville." Pond Springs no debt +$26,474,851 n/a Primarily commercial strip 183 WEST NW Travis..."

Nov. 14, 1997 News Feature

Letters @ 3AM

An economy of speculation is an economy of debt

"...this system, banks (and other enterprises) profited from the debt of the community. It was in the interest of..."

Oct. 12, 2007 Column by Michael Ventura

1995-96 City Budget: The Electric Utility Holding the Line

"...offset increases in rates by helping to eliminate some debt," says Malaski. Moreover, the EUD hopes the additional money..."

Aug. 25, 1995 News Feature

And the Winner Is...

Who Will Benefit the Most From Annexation?

"...be shouldering more than $70 million in new bond debt when it annexed the 15 areas in its plan,..."

Nov. 14, 1997 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

The Hightower Report: Turning Human Misery Into Corporate Profits

Corporations use the courts to prey on financially devastated Americans

"...for credit card charges, student loans, and other consumer debt...."

April 3, 2015 News Column by Jim Hightower

Are City Employee Pensions at Risk?

Pension systems in Dallas and Houston have been beat up by bad spending.

"...analysis from Rice University's Kinder Institute indicated that pension debt for these three funds jumped from nonexistent in 2000..."

Feb. 24, 2017 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

West Lake Hills Under Siege

Urbane Mud-Slinging

"...at Westlake High that is not financed by bond debt, such as addition of more portable buildings, would have..."

Sept. 18, 1998 News Feature by Wesley Oliver

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