For AISD, Some Positive Signs Amid Poor Ratings

Two high schools and six middle schools miss state targets

"...Under the final ratings for the 2010-11 school year, released July 29, the..."

Aug. 5, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Closer Look at AISD's Ratings

Many schools improved over the last year – but not all

"...have seen big improvements under the state's latest accountability ratings. But there are significant questions being asked about what,..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Questions About 'Chronicle's Star Ratings

"...Dear Editor, Re: Rich Latta's letter to the editor "Ratings' Logic Is Stupid and Irritating" [“Postmarks,” Feb. 17]: I..."

Feb. 19, 2012 Postmarks

AISD Accountability Ratings

Some make the grade; some don't

"...ISD are also subject to the state's Campus Account­ability Ratings. In the latest report, released by the Texas Education..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Explain the Ratings

"...Chronicle prints the Motion Picture Association of America's movie ratings without explanation. Sometimes I appreciate trigger warnings, but as..."

Jan. 13, 2017 Postmarks

Texas Education Agency Ratings

"...are 230 charter schools listed in the state accountability ratings for 2002 -- about 3.2% of all schools evaluated...."

April 4, 2003 News Feature

Movie Ratings Not Sensible

"...up or thumbs down but at least make the ratings sensible...."

Aug. 29, 2012 Postmarks

Film Ratings' Logic Is Stupid and Irritating

"...annoyed me: the descriptions you have for your movie ratings (a bomb to five stars). You describe a five-star..."

Jan. 30, 2012 Postmarks

Poor Ratings for Pearce, Garcia?

Despite overall TAKS improvements, two middle schools lag behind

"...receive bad news when the state releases its accountability ratings in July. At the June 20 meeting of the..."

June 24, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

KOKE Ratings Better Than 'Chronicle' Suggested

"...Aug. 19 “Bob and El Chulo Lead Radio Spring Ratings Pack” [News]: Kevin Brass reports, “The news wasn't as..."

Aug. 25, 2005 Postmarks

School Ratings Are Unfair and Frustrating

May 17, 2006 Postmarks

This Film Is Not Yet Rated

Everyone complains about the perceived shortcomings of the MPAA, Hollywood's movie-ratings board, but nobody does anything. Nobody, that is, until activist documentarian Kirby Dick.

"...America: Everyone complains about the perceived shortcomings of Hollywood's movie-ratings board, but nobody does anything. Nobody, that is, until..."

Sept. 22, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Media Watch: All Things to All People Meters

New radio ratings system kicks in

"...examining the first round of data from a new ratings system, the biggest shake-up in the radio business since..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Naked City

The hottest morning show in town is not a morning show

"...intense competition among local radio morning shows, the new ratings champion is – drum roll, please – none of..."

Aug. 19, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Lifting the Curse at KEYE?

Can big bucks and big names return the CBS affiliate to the land of the ratings living?

"...Maggio, Cantu, and Ron Oliveira, most recently of local ratings leader KVUE (and not yet visible because of standard..."

July 22, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

How We Watch – and Who's Watching Us

Writer Kyle Killen and TV critics talk ratings and recap culture

"...“Ratings determine if you get into a good college or..."

June 7, 2014 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Media Watch: 'I Want My KGSR!'

Format and signal changes alienate longtime fans – and boost ratings

"...the old format, in the last two years KGSR's ratings consistently fell out of the Top 10 local stations..."

May 28, 2010 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Larry Goes to Dallas

AISD CFO Larry Throm takes on the challenge of fixing broken ISD

"...the longest-serving urban superintendents is the district's high bond ratings (Aa1 from Moody’s Investors Service; A-1+ from Standard &..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

TV Eye

A reader's letter got me to thinking ...

"...have some adequately cynical, educated guesses. First, it's the ratings game. Forget for a hot minute that the Nielson..."

March 25, 2005 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Late Night

Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling spark and bond in this timely and charming media satire

"...Newbury (Thompson), with her 43 Emmys and decades of ratings. She gushes to her new boss that she's excited..."

June 7, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Morning Glory

Well-acted and ingratiating, this rom-com starring Rachel McAdams, Harrison Ford, and Diane Keaton should still be tarter than it is.

"...occasion, adorably so. Hired to turn around the disastrous ratings of a national morning show, Becky in turn hires..."

Nov. 12, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Ugly Truth

In this formulaic battle of the sexes, no one will be mistaking Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler for Hepburn and Tracy.

"...Sacramento, who is forced to accept the inclusion of ratings-magnet Mike Chadway (Butler) into her morning mix. Mike is..."

July 24, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Phil Ivey Makes the 2009 WSOP November Nine

Ali in Zaire, Phelps in Beijing, Hendrix at Woodstock, and now Ivey in Vegas

"...not unlike NASCAR racers. ESPN also hoped to increase ratings by having the tournament conclude in a nearly live..."

July 16, 2009 Sports Post by Fernie Martinez

Strange Wilderness

When a popular wildlife TV show starts slipping in the ratings, the clueless hosts go off to the Andes in search of Bigfoot and big ratings. Big mistake.

"...rolling papers, with room to spare. Looking for a ratings boost, Peter crams his crew of degenerates, doofs, and..."

Feb. 8, 2008 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Lars and the Real Girl

This movie's high-concept premise would be easy to dismiss were it not so flawlessly executed.

"...its best behavior in matters of courtship and film ratings. (It's PG-13.) At the (admittedly questionable) advice of the..."

Oct. 26, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Festival Reco 2002

"...mind that virtually none of these films have MPAA ratings guidelines). And stay tuned to austinchronicle.com for additional coverage...."

March 8, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Festival 2002

"...mind that virtually none of these films have MPAA ratings guidelines). And stay tuned to austinchronicle.com for additional coverage...."

March 8, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Mangler

"...pointless exercise in tweaking the suits at the MPAA ratings board serves only to show how much gore filmmakers..."

March 10, 1995 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Hero

"...frequently sinks in its unending quest for “truth” and ratings. Bernie LaPlante (Hoffman) is a small-time crook whose twin..."

Oct. 2, 1992 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Livin' Large!

"...suitable bride (in other words, a match made in ratings heaven -- between the Man About Town and the..."

Sept. 20, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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