Birth of the Dragon

Bruce Lee: the early years

"...by the charismatic Ng, who captures Lee’s egocentric yet egalitarian ethos of bringing kung fu to the masses (the..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Bill Cunningham New York

The film provides an intimate portrait of Cunningham, whose two weekly New York Times photo columns document the city's fashion trends.

"...chummy. But as the film expands, Cunningham's all-abiding and egalitarian passion for individual expression crystallizes. Harder to come by..."

May 20, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Pride & Prejudice

This fresh adaptation of Jane Austen’s masterpiece starring Keira Knightley presents a witty and lovesick skirmish of the sexes that exceeds all expectations.

"...good use of them in contrast to the more egalitarian interactions between Lizzie and Darcy, who come to see..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Movie Review by Steve Davis

An Open-Door Policy for Performance Art at FronteraFest

Austin’s innovative and egalitarian gathering keeps its public service mission

"...Suite and Jason Phelps both deeply eclectic and truly egalitarian, "to give the stage to people who otherwise might..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Disney’s Snow White

This live-action remake isn’t just bad, it’s pointless

"...as collateral damage. In an attempt to deepen the egalitarian politics of the new script, the seven dwarves are..."

March 21, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard

Ryan Reynolds adds a new client but no extra fun

"...on the standard Reynolds stock character and a good egalitarian gesture from director Patrick Hughes, who gives Jackson and..."

June 18, 2021 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

The Spy Who Dumped Me

Kunis and McKinnon run to Europe, but forget to pack jokes

"...that establishes early the film’s hard-R, uncartoonish, and surprisingly egalitarian philosophy of violence. (Lots of people get shot in..."

Aug. 3, 2018 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Sweet Country

The modern Western goes to Northern Australia.

"...loaned out with his wife Lizzie (Gorey-Furber) by the egalitarian preacher (Neill) for whom they work on a frontier..."

April 13, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Hightower Report

The U.S. ranks low in standards of social justice

"...by the U.S. – which boasts of being an egalitarian society – outranks only Greece, Chile, Mexico, and Turkey...."

Dec. 30, 2011 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Hightower Report

The U.S. ranks low in measures of equality and social justice

"...performance by the U.S. – which boasts being an egalitarian society – outranks only Greece, Chile, Mexico, and Turkey...."

Nov. 11, 2011 News Column by Jim Hightower

Why Chamber Music?

For the folks who play it, it's the intimacy and democracy and unity and fun

"...AC: Is it that the music starts from an egalitarian place? In a chamber group, you're all looking at..."

July 11, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Welcome to the Real World

Rhizome Collective brings activist ideals down to earth

"...while this makes good financial sense, it torments his egalitarian soul. "I try very hard to dissociate myself as..."

Dec. 31, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Black Star Co-op Announces Permanent Closure

Pioneering brewpub turns off the taps this weekend

"...the idea of the beer co-op but extended its egalitarian ideas to the staff, becoming the first restaurant in..."

Jan. 9, 2025 Food Post by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: Moby Dick McConaughey

People have been spinning tall tales about celebrities in Austin for years

"...am not implying that Austin is some sort of egalitarian utopia where all people are treated as celebrities ......"

May 17, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Die Spitz, Red Axes, Fiddlehead, Albert Lee, Elsa Cross, and more recommended shows

"...the occasional "I can't hear you" hand motion. An egalitarian flip-flopping operation, drummer Chloe Andrews visits the mic for..."

July 8, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Thursday

Young Thug in the park, icy French experimentalism, and more

"...There was an egalitarian notion to the Auditorium Shores showcase, even more so..."

March 18, 2022 SXSW Post by Derek Udensi

Album Review: Nobody’s Girl

BettySoo, Grace Pettis, and Rebecca Loebe helm a collective effort of defiant, supportive independence

"...most impressive aspect of Nobody's Girl lies in the egalitarian nature of the whole project. The three voices meld..."

Aug. 20, 2021 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...State researchers, female vampire bats tend to form an egalitarian community within a roost...."

July 30, 2021 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Musicians on How Best to Employ City Funds Earmarked for the Local Scene

$3 million in HOT funds are coming. Now what?

"...directly to musicians and music businesses in a fairly egalitarian way, providing a nice payday for the artists, stimulating..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Music Feature

Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee by Casey Cep

Casey Cep solves the mystery of the true crime book that Harper Lee never wrote

"...family members, but also deeply, genuinely fun. There's something egalitarian in the way Cep dispenses information, something joyful in..."

July 19, 2019 Arts Review by Rosalind Faires

Citizen Wine’s Planned Tasting Room Looks to Bring Texas Wine to the People

Rae Wilson of Dandy Rosé imagines a fine and dandy watering hole

"...her business Wine for the People to reflect her egalitarian mission. The website proudly introduces newcomers to the creed,..."

April 26, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Devenyns

New French Cinema Week Displays a Nation’s Artistic Resilience

Vive la nouvelle France at AFS Cinema

"...itself is outsourced to various creatives to ensure an egalitarian and unconventional way of making sure students from all..."

April 19, 2019 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Bowlaway by Elizabeth McCracken

Bowling is something sacred in Elizabeth McCracken’s multigenerational novel

"...her story alone, but McCracken is more ambitious and egalitarian. Like a rolling stone gathering moss, Bowlaway snatches up..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Arts Review by Rosalind Faires

The Sisters Brothers

A murderers’ row of great actors in this contract killer Western comedy

"...Turns out that egalitarianism – the shift from a singular voice to a..."

Sept. 28, 2018 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Pocket Fishrmen Serve up Punk and ... Fish

What to expect at the punk cutups’ annual Fish Fry

"...to think it's a quality event, but it is egalitarian."..."

June 1, 2018 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Max Richter Puts SXSW to Sleep

UK classicist previews his eight-hour SXSW debut

"...They walk around, wake up, snore. It’s a bit egalitarian...."

March 9, 2018 SXSW Post by Dan Gentile

SXSW Music Interview: Max Richter

Contemporary classical polymath performs an eight-hour composition for an audience in bed

"...they walk around, wake up, snore. It’s a bit egalitarian. I think of it as an invitation to go..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature by Dan Gentile

Black Art Matters Puts Artists of Color in the Spotlight

Austin Justice Coalition's exhibition opens Feb. 17

"...drive to create art is as mysteriously endowed and egalitarian as it gets; however, who gets the opportunity to..."

Feb. 16, 2018 Arts Post by Amani Newton

Snapshot: Texas’ First Female-Written Torah

Congregation Agudas Achim's dedication ceremony

"...important," reflects Senior Rabbi Neil Blumofe. "This magnifies the egalitarian values we currently practice and gives people a chance..."

Feb. 16, 2018 Arts Column by David Brendan Hall

Shrewd Productions’ The Revolutionists

This staging of Lauren Gunderson’s satire proves the pen is mightier than the guillotine

"...enough to move the people of France toward an egalitarian democracy. She needs a story that embraces freedom. A..."

June 16, 2017 Arts Review by T. Lynn Mikeska

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