Whatever Works

Confessions of a cranky misanthrope.

"...Directed by: Woody Allen. Starring: Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood, Patricia Clarkson, Ed Begley Jr.,..."

July 3, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Tough Crowd

The setup: 21 depressives, neurotics, and social misfits walk into a book. Meet comedy's all-stars.

"...so consistent – Bob Odenkirk, Marshall Brickman, Mitch Hurwitz, David Sedaris – that I couldn't help but be awed..."

July 3, 2009 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Oops!

"...Part of UT's Grand Plans") incorrectly identified UT professor David Hillis as director of the Brackenridge Field Laboratory. Hillis..."

July 3, 2009 Column

Muny Isn't Part of UT's Grand Plans

Consultant rolls out two master plans for UT's Brackenridge Tract

"...Lab, a research facility headed up by UT professor Larry Gilbert...."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

And Taylor Makes 106

Speaker Straus makes tactical gains in race to be speaker again

"...Otto Tan Parker Diane Patrick Ken Paxton Aaron Pena Larry Phillips Joseph "Joe" Pickett Paula Pierson Jim Pitts Chente..."

June 6, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

See You June 2?

Spitballing the odds and causes of a special session after the the House midnight meltdown

"...own amendment past the 12am deadline for passage, Rep. David Leibowitz, D-San Antonio, got on the mike. He started..."

June 1, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Chubbing Republicans Over the Head

"...the Democrats want to go," said Republican Caucus Leader Larry Taylor, R-Friendswood...."

May 29, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Homeless Bills Get Shelter

TWIA, CHIP and more find vehicles in the Senate, head back to the House

"...is a deep sigh of relief from Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Gov. Rick Perry, as they each get..."

May 28, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Tres Chicas

The Latin ladies have it, but the Krayolas want it back

"...Performance in 1999. Guzman's Polkas, Gritos y Acordeónes, with David Lee Garza and Sunny Saucedo and produced by Guzman..."

May 8, 2009 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

The Agreement Was Never Among Gentlemen

"...Dear Editor, Re: "David Van Os on Single-Member Districts" [Newsdesk blog, Feb. 28,..."

April 13, 2009 Postmarks

Believing the Children

In 1992, Fran and Danny Keller were convicted of multiple counts of child sexual abuse at their Oak Hill day care center and sent to prison for 48 years. It's likely they were innocent. Indeed, it's very likely that no crime ever occurred – except an absurd and overzealous prosecution

"...Guinne, and then to her therapist, social worker Donna David-Campbell. There was no definitive physical evidence...."

March 27, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Saturday Picks & Sleepers

One last night of band blurbs!

"...collection of short, sweet tremolo-assisted pop. – Audra Schroeder David Garza..."

March 20, 2009 Music Feature

Heroes

A strong ensemble abets this witty but quiet play about three old French soldiers

"...Larry L. King Theatre at Austin Playhouse, through March 15..."

March 13, 2009 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail

Just what's needed in the big house – Perry's pistol-packing granny.

"...Perry. Starring: Tyler Perry, Derek Luke, Keshia Knight Pulliam, David Mann, Tamela J. Mann, Ion Overman, RonReaco Lee and..."

Feb. 27, 2009 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Food-o-File

Feb. 16 is the day for changes on the restaurant news beat, Mighty Fine is the place for families during the recession, and more

"...time frame, Lamberts (401 W. Second, 494-1500, www.lambertsaustin.com) chef/co-owner Larry McGuire and his various business partners will be busy..."

Jan. 30, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Campaign Money Fattening Local Coffers

The latest campaign finance reports show who's supporting which candidates for mayor and council

"...Jeb Boyt (who also contributed to Leffingwell), and developer Larry Warshaw and wife Paige, who together contributed $700. McCracken..."

Jan. 23, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Last Five Years

Jason Robert Brown's musical anatomy of a relationship gets a tender, wistful staging

"...Larry L. King Theatre at Austin Playhouse, through Jan. 18..."

Jan. 9, 2009 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Top 10 State Stories

"...fact produced the result that occurred tonight," said Democrat Larry Joe Doherty, after pouring $1.2 million – including $100,000..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Footnotes to 2008

Five further thoughts on the year in film

"...year we had Ben Kingsley as American Jewish professor David Kapesh in Elegy. I don’t get it. Richard Benjamin..."

Dec. 30, 2008 Screens Post by Josh Rosenblatt

The Last Five Years

The new year is prime time to discover this musical anatomy of one couple's relationship

"...the performers. How has it been to work with David Gallagher and Annika Johansson?..."

Dec. 26, 2008 Arts Feature by Hannah Kenah

Jim Gaffigan

Pack up the kids: Comedian Jim Gaffigan is back, taping his Austin shows for cable

"...AC: Oh yeah, and somebody like David Cross spent a lot of his youth in Atlanta...."

Dec. 5, 2008 Arts Feature by Steve Birmingham

Fuel

Fuel is a two-hour infomercial for biodiesel and the virtues of other alternative energy sources that won the Audience Award for a documentary at Sundance.

"...(hemp activist), Willie Nelson (the king of biodiesel), and Larry David (the king of the Toyota Prius). And he’s..."

Nov. 21, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Drying on the Vine

Water shortage forces family farms into survival mode

"...run dry. Owner Carol Ann Sayle says her husband, Larry Butler, was able to dig the well down a..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Nov. 4 Election Results

"...U.S. REP, DISTRICT 10 Michael McCaul (R)45,097 (35.2%)179,118 (53.9%) Larry Joe Doherty (D)77,043 (60.1%)143,388 (43.1%) Matt Finkel (L)5,979 (4.7%)9,844..."

Nov. 7, 2008 News Feature

Red River Shore

Lifting the Dylan sideman vow of silence, Lone Star-style

"...Edition, one gets three versions of "Mississippi" recorded with David Lanois during the sessions resulting in 1997's Time Out..."

Nov. 7, 2008 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Making Designs On a New Library

Three finalists offer up some rough concepts for a new central public library

"...building is going to look like," said design principal David Lake, except for envisioning the building as "low and..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Nov. 4 Joint General and Special Elections

Travis Co. Sample Ballot

"...Larry Joe Doherty (D)..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Nov. 4 General Election

"...the Democrats a veto-proof majority. U.S. House, District 10: Larry Joe Doherty..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

A Few Issues

"...Wire, Deadwood, The Sopranos, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Lost, The Larry Sanders Show, The Office (UK), Homicide: Life on the..."

Oct. 15, 2008 Screens Post by Josh Rosenblatt

Leaders Bear Responsibility, Not Soldiers

"...destruction including the deaths of innocent civilians? That makes Larry Joe Doherty's statement [“The Man in the White Hat,”..."

Oct. 13, 2008 Postmarks

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