Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...of our presidents share the same lineage because of James Taylor Sr. (1636-98). His great-grandsons included Zachary Taylor and..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Cars and Speed and Flight

Just prior to his appearance at SXSW Film for a retrospective of his work, Monte Hellman talks about a career in film.

"...much buckshot off bone. Two-Lane Blacktop, starring a young James Taylor, Beach Boy drummer Dennis Wilson, and Hellman regular..."

March 10, 2000 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Big Chill

Wild Thing Chip Taylor waxes political on 'New Songs of Freedom'

"...a single song can achieve, look up songwriter Chip Taylor at AllMusic.com. There, under his name and the tab..."

June 27, 2008 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Wind River

Crime and punishment on a Wyoming reservation

"...Directed by: Taylor Sheridan. Starring: Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen, Graham Greene, Gil..."

Aug. 11, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Bullet to the Head

Sylvester Stallone is back – the action is loud and pulpy, the quips are ever-ready, and the cycle is unbroken.

"...Hit man James Bonomo (Stallone) is hired to take out a corrupt..."

Feb. 1, 2013 Movie Review by Louis Black

Nowhere Boy

This movie about John Lennon's young-adult years showcases the importance of the importance of both his mother and aunt in his life.

"...Directed by: Sam Taylor-Wood. Starring: Aaron Johnson, Anne-Marie Duff, Kristin Scott Thomas, David..."

Oct. 15, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Reissues

"...JAMES BROWN..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Music Feature

Ninth Life

"...with his band in addition to appearances by Steve James, Anson Funderbergh and the Rockets and Cafe Noir as..."

May 31, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Cop Who Killed Mike Ramos Wants Trial Moved to Deep-Red County

Supporters: judge’s ex-husband, Alex Jones-connected attorney

"...It’s no surprise that APD Officer Christopher Taylor’s attorneys want his murder trial moved out of progressive..."

July 28, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Morgan

An AI experiment goes wrong in this forgettable genre exercise

"...Directed by: Luke Scott. Starring: Kate Mara, Anya Taylor-Joy, Rose Leslie, Toby Jones, Paul Giamatti, Michael Yare, Chris..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Playback: Jon Pettis Rising

One man's life touches so many others

"...Bankrupt & the Borrowers with Moore, Blue Mongeon, and James Taylor...."

Oct. 17, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Eddie Taylor's 100th birthday, Dry Cleaning, and Terry Allen highlight our recommended shows

"...Big Town Playboy: 100 Years of Eddie Taylor Antone’s, Friday 27..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

DVDnds

"...• James Taylor's solo shivers through Joni Mitchell's "Woodstock" and Stephen..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry

Newest Adam Sandler comedy Chuck & Larry is a movie full of weak moments, contrived to the point of painful, that quickly turns from wild farce to gay-agenda movie.

"...Directed by: Dennis Dugan. Starring: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Jessica Biel, Dan Aykroyd, Ving Rhames, Steve Buscemi, Richard..."

July 20, 2007 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Tangerine

Indie drama shot with an iPhone provides a riveting take on two transgender BFFs

"...Directed by: Sean Baker. Starring: Kitana Kiki Rodriguez, Mya Taylor, Karren Karagulian, Mickey O’Hagan, James Ransone, Alla Tumanian, Luiza..."

July 24, 2015 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Texas Platters

The Scabs

"...-- if any -- instances in which comparisons to James Taylor are good. Thus, when Bruce Robison's light tenor..."

July 30, 1999 Music Feature

Austin Music: What We're Listening to This Week

Hot Summer Nights 4 Mixtape, Y2, Witchcryer, Suzanne Santo, Hovvdy, and James McMurtry

"...of the 2:06, you can't help but hit repeat. – Morgan-Taylor Thomas Witchcryer's When Their Gods Come For You..."

Aug. 27, 2021 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

100 Local SXSW Music Acts

A-Z list of 100 Austin acts showcasing at the Fest

"...Skyzoo, Max Frost, Tank Washington, and Yelawolf. – Kahron Spearman James Junius..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

SXSW Cares Ups the Ante

Nine-day citywide fundraising effort to run April 12-20

"...James Taylor, Holy Mountain’s general manager, told the Chronicle Wednesday..."

April 2, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Sundance Announces Competition Slate

Austinite Jeff Nichols will compete in Park City

"...Cast: William Mapother, Brit Marling, Jordan Baker, Robin Lord Taylor, Flint Beverage. Benavides Born (Director: Amy Wendel; Screenwriters: Daniel..."

Dec. 1, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

May the Fourth Be With You

Richard Whittaker rounds up Star Wars events this Saturday

"...every Star Wars fan in Austin. – Calendar Editor James Scott..."

May 2, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Heavy

"...Directed by: James Mangold. Starring: Pruitt Taylor Vince, Shelley Winters, Liv Tyler,..."

Sept. 27, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

No Repeats, No Regrets: Metallica Catches Lightning in Arlington, Twice

Symmetrical nights on the M72 World Tour dug deeper into the catalog

"...“What else should we play?” James Hetfield grinned late Sunday night at AT&T Stadium in..."

Aug. 21, 2023 Music Post by Austin Powell

Is ACL Fest Local Mobley Austin's Bill Withers?

First-weekend act transforms hardship into post-genre pop

"...discovered pop-punk and ska in his teenage years, a James Taylor record was the first to which he knew..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Playback: Lost in the Silent City

Crowdsourced sci-fi, getting steamy with Black Pistol Fire, and a mighty storm of music

"...musicians – including Willie Nelson, Paul Simon, Bonnie Raitt, James Taylor, Lyle Lovett, and Little Joe y La Familia..."

Sept. 29, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Harvey Hurricane Concert Rallies

Can’t Mess With Texas benefit beams Lone Stars and all-stars

"...City relief efforts, introduced themselves with stunning vocals, before James Taylor settled in with Sexton on “Country Road” and..."

Sept. 23, 2017 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Southside With You

When Barack met Michelle

"...setup is so enticing (the jazzy chords of Stephen James Taylor’s score subtly suggest romance) that you’re instantly on..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Hot August Nights: Hot/Cold

"..."Fire and Rain," James Taylor..."

Aug. 28, 2015 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Playback: Live Music and Lodging

Hotel Indigo to break ground on Red River as Max Frost breaks the same with Wilco's Jeff Tweedy on his Atlantic Records debut

"...representing the Red River Cultural District, including Mohawk owner James Moody, Holy Mountain partner James Taylor, and Austin Music..."

April 4, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Mighty Hannibal Sees All

The Atlanta soul man has stories to tell, and who cares if they're true?

"...Born James Shaw in Atlanta, 1939, Hannibal had the outlandish personality..."

Aug. 27, 2008 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

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