FF2011: Getting Rabies in Israel

Tel-Aviv finally gets bitten by the horror bug

"...nations to show off their first ever horror film. Not only did Cuba draw first blood with zombie satire..."

Oct. 3, 2011 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Meet the New Boss (Not the Big Boss)

Pearce Middle School community hears more from Carstarphen, but still in the dark about Commissioner Scott

"...Mark Strama and Valinda Bolton, D-Austin) listened as Carstarphen laid out the paths available and how hard fixing Pearce..."

July 16, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Getting Weak at the Bearings

The Lonestar Rod and Kustom Roundup vintage car event harks back to simpler, better-designed times

"...deal with a little myth straight off. America is not in love with its cars. Between the DVD players,..."

April 5, 2008 Design Post by Richard Whittaker

How Not to Be an Artist

Advice on how to be an artist

"...I was off ... off to ruminate and avoid getting started for the next two months. Finding One's Seat..."

March 20, 2015 Arts Feature by Adam Sultan

Not Just the Goofy Guy

The Actor Behind the Antics of Michael Stuart

"...I'm gonna do it, whether I'm supposed to or not."..."

Aug. 2, 1996 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Best-Laid Plans

How does the patchwork of separate plans for the future of Central Texas fit together? No one knows.

"...more than 1 million people – so we're still getting the hang of it. Historically, there's been a strong..."

July 16, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

A Guide to Getting a Beer During SXSW

Ditch the convention center and check these brewpubs

"...an IPA during SXSW? Yes, you will. So why not do it on the company's dime over at Austin's..."

March 15, 2019 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Getting the Formula Just Right

Austin's Formula One track faces engineering hurdles

"...per hour, the asphalt will effectively have to be laid in one pour. The project managers are still discussing..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bombs Not Bullets

Austin Hip-Hop Mushrooms

"...artisans finally, grudgingly, got their due. Then again, maybe not. The Austin hip-hop scene has been short of performance..."

Aug. 7, 1998 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Austin Restaurateurs Discuss Plans to Reopen (or Not)

Local restaurants on how they made the tough decision

"...As for Austin’s restaurants – bars are not included in Phase 1 plans – owners’ perspectives vary..."

May 6, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Alamo Drafthouse Is Not Interested in Your Tardy Slip

Austin theatres will enforce no late-seating policy in 2013

"...move to assigned seating. A Nov. 6 blog post laid it all out:..."

Nov. 7, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Cool City: Getting Down With the Grid

Everybody's excited about the Pecan Street Project – they're just not sure what it is

"...as 40 percent in the next 20 years," Tyndall noted. That would mean well over 300 new coal plants,..."

Sept. 4, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Getting to the General Specific With Band of Horses

"...and things like that. But down here it’s very laid back and we’re kind of old, we’re kind of..."

Jan. 31, 2008 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Playback: This Is Not Traditional

Tim Kerr and Jerry Hagins remain unconventional in Up Around the Sun, plus an update on World Class Capital Group

"..."I'm not playing what you're supposed to play with this kind..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Lehmberg NOT Removed: Déjà Vu All Over Again

Long list of dignitaries testify in defense of D.A.

"...State had wrongly employed archaic Prohibition law and had not proved its case; Peeples predictably declined, preferring to let..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Mission, Not Accomplished

The city's draft budget is on the table, and the cuts just keep on coming

"...already told the council several times: While things are getting better, the city's fiscal picture hasn't quite turned around..."

June 18, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

One Last Thing …

A 16-year-old with terminal cancer just wants to have sex before dying in this sweet, if overly earnest feature.

"...with the "Wish Kid.” Friends and strangers alike want not just to accommodate him, but to shower him with..."

May 5, 2006 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Joy Ride

"...Stuart Stone and Jessica Bowman. At one point or another it's happened to all of us: You're driving cross-country..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Armor of God II: Operation Condor

"...the Germans during WWII. As many nations have simultaneously laid claim to portions of the lost treasure, Chan is..."

July 2, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Friends With Money

Forget friends with money – how about friends with husbands, kids, mortgages, and so-called life plans? That’s the short list of differences between the depressed, single stoner, played by Jennifer Aniston, and her circle of female friends.

"...happiest, too, or at least the only one regularly getting laid. Friends With Money follows the three couples and..."

April 21, 2006 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Skyfall

Daniel Craig's glum third go-’round as 007 is enhanced by fun turns by all the supporting players, as well as the film's exciting camerawork.

"...less. With Daniel Craig’s third go at 007, I’m not sure there’s much left that distinguishes Bond from Bourne..."

Nov. 9, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Sisters Under the Scrim

Six of the finest theatrical artists in Austin discuss their work behind the curtain designing lighting schemes, mixing sound, and creating and constructing sets and costumes and how their careers have been affected by the fact that they're women.

"...that surround me are strong and callused. They do not pick insecurely at napkins and menu edges; they gesture..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Arts Feature by Molly Beth Brenner

The Banger Sisters

"...and plush, with nary a hard edge or demanding note. Despite the movie's well-intentioned heart, its head is out..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Superbad

Cera and Hill are comic gold in this comedy, which is from the Judd Apatow stable and which has credits populated with refugees from Arrested Development.

"...guys" who did – one begins to imagine him not only as a sort of King Turd on Hollywood's..."

Aug. 17, 2007 Movie Review by Shawn Badgley

Luv Doc Recommends: James McMurtry

Continental Club, Friday, November 11, 2005

"...night when you could be out trying to get laid you’re at the Continental Club watching James McMurtry. Sure,..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Column by The Luv Doc

I Like to Watch: Joe Swanberg Takes It Easy

His new Netflix show finds honesty and openness winning the day

"...lives of artists in Chicago gives us a look not just into our evolving culture, but an evolving artistic..."

Sept. 30, 2016 Screens Column by Jacob Clifton

What's Up with Matt "Rubber Repertory" Hislope, Lately?

Esther's Follies, mostly, but let's not forget that other thing

"...Baked goods and getting laid, remember?..."

Sept. 11, 2012 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Luv Doc: Premature

There is only one alternative to getting older, and it definitely involves not getting laid.

"...are still hiding out or maybe because I never noticed before, but everyone on Rainey Street seemed so young...."

May 14, 2021 Column by The Luv Doc

Off the Record

Exit Music: Nakia leaves The Voice, Corcoran retires, and Mike Wiebe walks the plank

"...4) On what not to ask Roky Erickson: "Who's this 'they' you keep..."

July 1, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Unraveling Shakespeare's Life

Dr. James Shapiro tackles the Bard one slice at a time

"...Whether or not you believe William Shakespeare really wrote all those plays,..."

March 23, 2012 Books Post by Robert Faires

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