The International

This conspiracy thriller starring Clive Owen and Naomi Watts never gets past second gear.

"...a lending titan that specializes in corruption, arms dealing, war profiteering, murder, and the employment of pale European men..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

The U.S. vs. John Lennon

Documentary about Lennon's political activism and time spent in New York basks in the legend's presence but offers little new on the subject.

"...the messier aspects of Lennon’s life during this period (drug use, marital infidelity, and political naivete) are barely mentioned,..."

Sept. 29, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Layer Cake

A contemporary gangster film that both looks and feels like a Britnoir classic filtered through the Jam’s bang-on sense of style, Layer Cake takes a realistic approach to Britain’s criminal underclass.

"...by Ritchie’s longtime producer Vaughn, is an ultracool ricochet backward to the swinging era of Carnaby Street and any..."

June 3, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from around the world

"...has withdrawn his bid for re-election to the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District board. The board president and northwest..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Breaking news from Austin, Central Texas, and the world

"...proved his cynicism is indeed boundless by appointing unindicted war criminal and former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger to..."

Dec. 6, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Former TFSC Counsel Responds

"...We ought to be moving toward a car-free downtown. But once we've sunk all our..."

April 9, 1999 Column

Peña the Gang Buster

Rep. Aaron Peña wants to fight cartels and gangs the RICO way

"...There's no doubt that drug-fueled violence in Mexico, particularly along the border, is a..."

Feb. 24, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Cops Say Legalize It

New report from drug-reform cops with the group Law Enforcement Against Prohibition says the time is right to legalize -- and regulate -- drugs

"...-- still, the conceit of U.S. policy is that drug prohibition nonetheless remains viable. But that's simply not the..."

Dec. 2, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Weed Watch

Denver legalizes weed, and a record number of Americans think it's a good idea

"...Drug law reformers scored a victory in Denver week before..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Weed Watch

Find your friendly local narc on a new Web database

"...resources. "Every month, nearly 100,000 Americans are arrested on drug charges," Bucci told the Drug Reform Coordination Network. "What's..."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Fantastic Fest Raises a Smile With First Announcement

The Banshees of Inisherin, V/H/S/99, sharks, and more

"...famous for the large number of returning directors, from award winners to cult faves, who can't wait to bring..."

Aug. 16, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Q&A Hole: What Got You Hooked On the Weird Stuff?

Waiting for the manlike creature with the glowing eyes

"...sort of addiction and you can find a gateway drug in there somewhere. (In the case of science fiction,..."

July 13, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...going to be a retrospective screening of The Road Warrior (aka Mad Max 2) with director George Miller in..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Civics 101

"...VICTIMS OF MEXICO'S DRUG WAR The Movement of Peace with Justice and Dignity..."

Aug. 24, 2012 News Column

Election 2006

The latest from the campaign trail

"...Beware the Straight Party Vote Straight-ticket voting may be a..."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

"...In recent months Congress has been ramping up the war machine once again. We will soon be sending genetically..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Column

Sniper

"...eliminate a powerful rebel leader and his Colombian financier drug lord. The basic story is a familiar one. The..."

Feb. 5, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Town Hall Calls for Quick Action to Combat Overdoses

The crisis is now

"...Graziani, Organizing Director Paulette Soltani, and current and former drug users and outreach workers explained harm reduction as a..."

May 13, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Needle and the Damage Done

Meth Storm: Arkansas USA lays it down on both sides of the law

"...America can relate to family members being addicted to drugs," explains Craig Renaud, co-director (with brother Brent) of Meth..."

March 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Kahron Spearman

DVD Watch: Snitch

Director Ric Roman Waugh makes the Rock into an everyman

"..."The Rock" Johnson, and Ric Roman Waugh, director of drug drama Snitch, knows why: No-one works harder. "I've been..."

June 11, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Toke the Vote

Reefer Madness looks at pot ballot measures around the country

"...Voters in Colorado, Oregon, and Washington will vote on..."

Nov. 2, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Death Penalty Violates Constitution

"...band (Creative Opportunity Orchestra or CO2 -- including creative stalwart musicians John Mills, Randy Zimmerman, Martin Banks, James Lakey,..."

Jan. 29, 1999 Column

The Austin Chronic – Which Is Better: Marijuana or Fentanyl?

According to the government, cannabis is scarier than the drug killing over 150 people a day

"...not a cop, given his decorated service in the war on drugs. But, to his credit, an executive action..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Column by Kevin Curtin

Lege Lines: The Score

Grading the Lege on women's health, drug policy, and criminal justice

"...there's plenty of buzz that "social issues" – abortion, drugs, et al. – are waiting in the wings. Drugs:..."

May 31, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness

Convicted drug felons slated for early release this week under new crack-cocaine guidelines

"...stories about crazy crackheads hellbent on creating new urban war zones – Congress failed to heed his warning against..."

March 7, 2008 News Column by Jordan Smith

Legalize Hemp

"...know the difference between hemp fiber and the safest drug on the planet, cannabis, but you sound like one..."

May 25, 2007 Postmarks

Weed Watch

Fox reconsiders drug legalization; and Beavis and Butt-head spike the teachers' brownies

"...Cracking under pressure – mainly applied by American Drug War soldiers – Mexican President Vicente Fox earlier this..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Truth Must Overcome

"...that marijuana is (thankfully) our nation's most popular "illicit drug" makes it the disproportionate target of propaganda and enforcement..."

May 20, 2005 Postmarks

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Our readers talk back.

"...have P.A. experience!) I've taken a more gradual course toward realizing my filmmaking goals since, but I suppose I..."

July 18, 2003 Column

Tulia, Too Late

Civil rights advocates and opponents of the "war on drugs" were relieved by the announcement last week that state Attorney General and U.S. Senate candidate John Cornyn will initiate a probe into the notorious drug bust in the Panhandle town of Tulia. But is it too late?

"...that his office will finally investigate the notorious 1999 drug bust in the Panhandle town of Tulia. In most..."

Sept. 6, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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