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The Beauty Academy of Kabul
This documentary shows how real power flows not from the barrel of a gun but rather a can of hairspray.
"...to fish and you have fed him for a lifetime. The only difference here is that cans of hairspray..."

May 26, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Summer Storm
German film is a trite tale of youthful angst and closeted sexual confusion about what really happens at those wild and crazy rowing camps that keep all of Bavaria abuzz.
"...all of Bavaria abuzz. Of course, if this closeted Lifetime for Boys production is ever remade stateside – and..."

April 14, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

In Memoriam
Alfred King, one of Austin's greatest cultural benefactors and advocates, has died at age 89
"...Board of Realtors; presented with the Allan Shivers Jr. lifetime achievement award from the Austin Chamber of Commerce and..."

March 31, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

My Favorite Year
In an extraordinary season of four premieres, playwright Robert Schenkkan brings UT, his old school, a new screwball comedy
"...of the Movies, The Royal Family, Once in a Lifetime also deal with the business of entertainment, show business...."

Nov. 4, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Carol You Don't Know
There's much more to Ms. Channing than Dolly and Lorelei
"...of her career – she wasn't handed the 1995 Lifetime Achievement Tony Award for nothing – and the prominence..."

July 22, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Rebound
Although this Mighty Ducks/Bad News Bears clone is predictable and inoffensive, it's filled with sweet humor and well-drawn young characters.
"...circa The Nutty Professor, McCormick is served with a lifetime coaching ban after an on-court meltdown that results in..."

July 1, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Letters at 3AM
We take cars for granted, yet people have been living like this only a short time, and, when this era exhausts itself, people may never live like this again. What will they think of us, I wonder.
"...people have been living like this only in my lifetime, and, when this era exhausts itself, people may never..."

June 10, 2005 Column by Michael Ventura

Unleashed
Jet Li, in his first Western role of any depth, convincingly plays both man and beast, although a sentimental script by producer Luc Besson hampers the story.
"...embrace of music and the stripping away of a lifetime of hyperviolent deconditioning. It’s as though A Clockwork Orange’s..."

May 20, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Culture Flash!
The 2005 Texas Medal of Arts Awards have been announced, and the Elisabet Ney Museum snags a Historic Homes grant
"...music, theatre, television, arts education, and arts patronage. A lifetime achievement award is also presented. Receiving medals at this..."

March 18, 2005 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Wednesday Sleepers
SXSW Picks & Sleepers
"...At 23, this Seattle-area singer-songwriter has already earned a lifetime of Bruce Springsteen comparisons for both her colorful storytelling..."

March 11, 2005 Music Feature

Million Dollar Baby
Glorious performances and Eastwood's confident direction result in a film that transcends the rules of its genre and shows us, with an unvarnished simplicity, how human beings struggle to come to terms with the unthinkable.
"...that her turn in Boys Don’t Cry wasn’t a once-in-a-lifetime fluke, while Freeman’s lovely performance fits this glorious actor..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Elaborate Life
His love of theatre has led 'Aida' director Matt Lenz on an amazing journey
"...about the people. About human connections that can last lifetime after lifetime. About the passionate, tragic, and beautiful love..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Low
In box
"...LowA Lifetime of Temporary Relief: 10 Years of B-Sides & Rarities..."

July 30, 2004 Music Review by Taylor Holland

Coffee and Cigarettes
Jim Jarmusch's new brew is lukewarm.
"...independent film world’s most stalwart adherent who has a lifetime of unique and inspired films to his credit, Jarmusch..."

July 23, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Seducing Doctor Lewis
A tiny French Canadian fishing village tries to woo a doctor to take up permanent residence.
"...trying to make Dr. Lewis’ one-month visit last a lifetime. They hear he likes cricket, so they all try..."

July 23, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Mother
From the director of Notting Hill comes this story about a middle-aged woman who reignites her sex life with a much younger man.
"...Instead, it’s Michell’s handling of the material. A vaguely Lifetime Network-feel hangs about the picture, with its lugubrious piano..."

July 2, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Reckoning
A traveling troupe of actors in medieval England stumble upon a mysterious murder and end up single-handedly inventing the morality play.
"...were already well past their sell-by date during Jesus’ lifetime. It’s not until they arrive on the outskirts of..."

April 2, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Day Trips
The world's largest collection of spurs is almost too big to comprehend.
"...spurs is almost too big to comprehend. During his lifetime, Lloyd Mitchell collected more than 10,000 spurs from around..."

March 26, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Tupac: Resurrection
More popular dead than alive, the hip-hop Tupac Shakur is remembered in this authorized documentary.
"...ever, with posthumous releases outnumbering those issued in his lifetime. The question is why, and many of the answers..."

Nov. 14, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Sylvia
Sylvia Plath biopic is sad dirge.
"...kind of fame she never truly experienced in her lifetime, and also dovetailed nicely with the rise of the..."

Oct. 31, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Good Boy!
A boy is the only human who can understand the mission of his dog from outer space.
"...talking dogs ensemble piece Good Boy! in a single lifetime is simply more of a range than human beings..."

Oct. 17, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Legend of Suriyothai
"...the first of many she will make in her lifetime. The film delves into various palace intrigues in which..."

July 25, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

El Diablo
Digging down into the depths of history (segregation) for the story of Willie "El Diablo" Wells and Austin black baseball.
"...the only folks who recognized Wells' achievements during his lifetime were the newspapermen who ventured out every few years..."

July 4, 2003 Sports Feature by Michael Chamy

Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...unfounded sullying of my good name, built over a lifetime of public service...."

April 4, 2003 Column

Food of Love
"...enough moist looks to fill an entire evening of Lifetime programming. Interestingly, Food of Love finally begins to fall..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

About Schmidt
"...pointless and purposeless, lacking direction, desire, and promise. A lifetime of complacency has finally caught up with him, yet..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Producers
The fourth annual National Association of Latino Independent Producers conference met in San Antonio Nov. 7-10 to talk shop and fête its most promising players.
"...of network television, has receded, cable networks like Showtime, Lifetime, A&E, TNT, and, most notably, HBO, are providing forums..."

Nov. 22, 2002 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Murderous Maids
"...the two, and it becomes clear that after a lifetime of being disappointed and abandoned by the people in..."

Aug. 16, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

TV Eye
How a former nurse in polyester pantsuits can spice up your sex life.
"...daytime talk) or on cable networks like Oxygen or Lifetime. However, the shows on the women's networks in particular..."

Aug. 2, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye
Stephen Harrigan cozies up to Shakespeare for a Texas tragedy
"...Austin attorney Mark Perlmutter consulted on Scared Silent, a Lifetime film based on a case he tried for four..."

May 31, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

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