I Like to Watch: Across Steven's Universe

The curious connection between programming and content

"...This was the model adopted by most other Syfy shows, then most Freeform (then ABC Family) shows, as they..."

Aug. 31, 2016 Screens Post by Jacob Clifton

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...year saw the premieres of two critically acclaimed TV shows: Mr. Robot and UnReal. This year, I'd wager on..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

DVDanger: Horror in 150 Words or Less

Putting a stake through some recent terror releases

"...it." Carpenter should know: His remake of The Thing shows the clear influence of Quatermassdirector Val Guest's unnerving masterpiece,..."

Dec. 17, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Real Housewives of Ciudad Juárez

Living double lives in the shadow of the border

"...but had then re-entered, was banned for life from returning to the U.S. It was possible to file a..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

If You Have Ghosts

Nothing's rotten in Denmark for Danny Malone

"...something; I have another personality that comes out at shows. Like Beyoncé."..."

June 7, 2013 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

Victory at the Victory

Bill Spelman and Sheryl Cole celebrate reelection at the Victory Grill

"...she was very glad that her colleague Spelman is returning to the dais, after all the speculation that he..."

May 13, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Off the Record

Heralding the return of the Wagoneers and Recover

"...on Thanksgiving Day, AMW has posted more than 50 shows from 40 Cap City acts – roughly three per..."

Jan. 21, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Pulling back the (iron) curtain on Fun Fun Fun Fest and the Flying Balalaika Brothers in time for the 40th anniversary of the Armadillo World Headquarters

"...(see "The Wild, the Innocent, and the Five Armadillo Shows," April 3, 2009), and everything cosmic in between. "I..."

Aug. 6, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Home Field Advantage

Sure, Austin can become a sustainable center for TV production. Just ask the Friday Night Lights gridiron gang.

"...life are two separate worlds, but as this series shows all too well, those worlds often seep into each..."

April 30, 2010 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Austin@COP15

Local participants, activists in Denmark for U.N. climate summit

"...a Norwegian university. Her global summary of research studies shows that 52% of wild plant and animal species (including..."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

A Gathering of Tribes

Timmy Hefner sleeps in a fortress of vinyl just to bring you Chaos in Tejas

"...and more eclectic, with most of last year's Emo's shows beyond sold out...."

May 22, 2009 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

Stop the Loss

Austin veterans turn away from Iraq and war

"...life in a war zone, is not brutal. He shows acts of kindness as well, such as sharing rations..."

Dec. 19, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Saturday Sleepers

"...Loxsly dials it up to 91/2 in their live shows with the resulting effect of booties shaking like so..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature

TV Eye

In with old, in with the new

"...probably spent most of February miffed that your favorite shows were off the air. Maybe you tripped around the..."

Feb. 24, 2006 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Love in the Time of War

Nanci Griffith returns after a four-year absence, heart, mind, and activism in hand

"...times, selling it out more than once. In between shows at both venues, Griffith's won Grammys, had international No...."

Feb. 25, 2005 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

TV Eye

Strong words from Edward James Olmos, and what's on this week.

"...a more appropriate response might be: so many TV shows, so little time. Literally. Any show that makes it..."

Aug. 29, 2003 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...of my favorites and I am pleased it is returning to its prior level of excellence. Stewart's influence is..."

July 11, 2003 Column

TV Top 10s

TV Eye's Top 10 on the Telly

"...10 Shows I Can't Believe Are Still on the Air:..."

Jan. 4, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

After a Fashion

Our Style Avatar gives the lowdown on the TV Judges' style (or lack thereof).

"...that I'm addicted to television's spate of afternoon "Judge" shows. For three hours (2-5pm) it's a veritable bonanza of..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Cinema of the Americas

A Festival of Latino Films Showcases New Visions of an Old and Resurging Culture

"...is a hemisphere far more complex than its cartography shows: Where the map displays a column of nations fighting..."

April 13, 2001 Screens Feature by David Garza

U2 -- Opening Night, National Car Rental Center, Sunrise, Fla., March 24

"...Themes of redemption and returning prodigal sons recurred throughout the evening. The band ripped..."

March 30, 2001 Music Feature by Kate X Messer

Livin' Lavaca Loca

In the early Eighties, back when Jay Leno was still funny, he and a number of now-big name comics told jokes at a little place on Lavaca called the Comedy Workshop. Being there changed the life of one person, who recalls what it was like.

"...After returning to the Workshop several times, I began to get..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Arts Feature by Angela Davis

Postmarks

Global Warming, Public Schools, and Jazz a la Zorn.

"...of documentaries including The Civil War and Baseball that shows how the interactions of disparate Americans (especially blacks and..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Column

Young, Loud, and Cheap

The Skunks were a band. A loud one.

"...fate nearly made a very final decision for them. Returning from playing some shows in Dallas, the group's van..."

Dec. 8, 2000 Music Feature by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

Freddy Fender is diagnosed with Hepatitis C, as news comes in that Direct Events owner and longtime local live music promoter Tim O'Connor is getting ready to retire.

"...Sahm as just the "Tornados" (and will be booking shows for them in the spring), says Fender was "doing..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Lust for Life

Ahhh … the good old daze

"...down the stairs and ready to perform.Westward, Ho! After returning to the Armadillo March 9, 1980, Cale was scheduled..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

To Sitcom Hell and Back

Getting her own sitcom nearly killed Margaret Cho, and she talks about the experience in her new show I'm the One That I Want.

"...with all the chemicals and alcohol and still do shows. But I'm a lot better now and much healthier..."

Oct. 1, 1999 Arts Feature by J. C. Shakespeare

Dancing About Architecture

Exposing the Subgenius; Austin clubowners gather to mourn the Steamboat; Earthpig moving to the taxicab center of the universe; and Jonathan Richman breaks down.

"...Crooks had hoped for, with one expected clubowner late returning from a meeting in Dallas and another tied up..."

Sept. 24, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Live Shots

NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL

"...didn't deliver -- but a short list of fine shows would have to include the Dixie Hummingbirds, Dr. John,..."

May 7, 1999 Music Feature

Rock Around the Biological Clock

Yes Sir, That's My Baby

"...Rock Star, and I still see her out at shows. I don't see how she does it. Of course,..."

May 7, 1999 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

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