The Art of Self-Defense

Jesse Eisenberg excels as the mouse that roars in this karate black comedy

"...In the Nineties, a film like The Art of Self-Defense – one that explores the ways frightened men are..."

July 12, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Self-Defense in the Trump Era

Targeted groups take safety into their own hands

"...into their own hands and seeking out training in self-defense techniques. While the proprietors and teachers at some fighting..."

Jan. 7, 2017 Sports Post by Tucker Whatley

Going on the Offensive With The Art of Self-Defense

Jesse Eisenberg navigates the hierarchy of martial arts

"...work, and for his new movie, The Art of Self-Defense, writer/director Riley Stearns has been undertaking the necessary self-promotion...."

March 8, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Ortiz Shooting: The Merits of Self-Defense

What would it take to believe Jason Roche's story?

"...but claimed he did so as an act of self-defense. While court documents suggest Ortiz had access to a..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Harrell: Attempted Murder or Self-Defense?

Trial of 2016 cop shooting leaves context out of question

"...stairs, qualifies Harrell's actions more as an act of self-defense than anything malicious toward a police officer...."

April 27, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

July 4 Murder, or Self-Defense?

What happened before Jason Roche shot Devonte Ortiz?

"...Roche said he shot Ortiz in self-defense, but police have video evidence that shows "Ortiz was..."

July 13, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Panel Recap: Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Expression and Self-Defense

Author/sex blogger Violet Blue on online harassment

"...blogger Violet Blue's panel Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Expression and Self-Defense discussed at length the most famous example of this,..."

March 17, 2009 Screens Post by Rebecca Farr

Fragrant Self-Defense

Live Shot of Yeasayer at Stubb's Thursday

Sept. 7, 2012 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Death Watch: New Appeal Argues Ineffective Defense

New appeal argues Williams' mental impairment

"...stolen. Williams told police that he'd shot Blando in self-defense. Blando had approached him with his gun drawn, and..."

May 10, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Death Row Inmate Kills Self, Claimed Innocence

As his defense attorney worked on a last appeal of his case, 29-year-old Michael Johnson, who was set to become the 376th prisoner executed in Texas since 1976, took a makeshift knife and slashed his own throat

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

In Defense of Paul McCartney

Milquetoast Balladeer or Songwriting Stud?

Dec. 15, 1995 Music Feature

Mala Sangre: City Shoots Self in Foot, Then Reloads

The city's legal strategy -- or lack thereof -- in the Jeff White suit.

Oct. 31, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Common Law

Basketbrawl – Self Defense in Texas

"...Could the players argue self-defense if the NBA fight happened in Texas?..."

Dec. 17, 2004 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law

Basketbrawl – self-defense in Texas

"...Could the fans argue self-defense if the NBA fight happened in Texas?..."

Dec. 24, 2004 Column by Luke Ellis

Enough

"...us: “Self Defense Isn't Murder.” Sure, but is it self-defense when you pre-plan your attack with precision and relish?..."

May 24, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Queen & Slim

Tragic romance with a Black Lives Matter message

"...a struggle during which Slim kills the cop in self-defense. In another flash of a moment, Queen insists there..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Girls Rock!

"How do you teach a teenage girl how to like herself?" is the key question that drives Portland, Ore.'s Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls, as well as this documentary survey of the experience.

"...it's also a crash course in confidence, self-respect, and self-defense (seriously – the girls get schooled in punching and..."

March 21, 2008 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

X-Men

"...in the classics, but also in the art of self-defense and offense, tooling their unique powers and preparing them..."

July 14, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Did You Wonder Who Fired the Gun?

A true-crime family mystery indicts decades of racial violence.

"...owner, shot Bill Spann, a local black man, in “self-defense.” Spann died two days later. Branch was charged with..."

April 20, 2018 Movie Review by Danielle White

Sweet Country

The modern Western goes to Northern Australia.

"...eventually cause Sam to shoot the “mad-dog Australian” in self-defense, whereupon Sam and Lizzie go on the run because..."

April 13, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Mirror Mirror

Holding on to the Snow White fairy tale's most tiresome aspects, this iteration has some visual sass but is devoid of wit.

"...known here) undergoes a Karate Kid-like training montage in self-defense. (Less clear is why she concludes the montage in..."

April 6, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Monster

Charlize Theron gives a ferocious performance as serial killer Aileen Wuornos.

"...first murder is arguably justifiable; we can understand her self-defense and anger. But at what point do her murders..."

Jan. 16, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

On the Cutting Edge: Four Short Films About Violence Against Women

"...image to defend women who kill their batterers in self-defense. Cold statistical facts are juxtaposed against assorted dream-like images...."

Sept. 16, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer

"...killer, who claims to have committed her crimes in self-defense; it's hard to tell the truth here, so much..."

Aug. 12, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Show of Police Force After Foster’s Killer Is ID’d

Daniel Perry claims self-defense; 40 arrested in weekend clashes

"...inadvertently turned into the demonstration and then fired in self-defense after Foster pointed the barrel of his AK-47 at..."

Aug. 7, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

12 Jurors Found Him Guilty of Murder. Gov. Abbott Thinks He Knows Better.

An Army sergeant thought he could get away with murdering a Black Lives Matter protester, and he might be right

"...interview a short time later said he'd shot in self-defense, thinking that Foster was about to raise his gun...."

April 14, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Dangerous Liaisons

A Gay Man's Search for Sex Ends in His Murder

"...defense, it's possible he will say he acted in self-defense, that Becker came at him with a club. It..."

March 14, 1997 News Feature by Amy Smith

Justice or Vengeance?

A tale of tragedy and punishment in Williamson County

"...tae kwon do, a form that teaches discipline and self-defense. Practitioners learn how to avoid confrontation and contact, preaching..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

1 Billion Rising

February 14, 2013. 28 Photos.

"...Joy from Sun Dragon Self-Defense demonstrates self-defense techniques that informed the dance moves Debbie..."

Feb. 14, 2013 Photo Gallery

Hung Jury in Murder Trial of APD Officer Christopher Taylor Causes Mistrial

Jurors were deadlocked through four days of deliberation

Nov. 15, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

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