It's Only Life After All

Moving doc about the folk musical duo Indigo Girls

"...they want the audience to experience from their music: self-esteem, a shared experience, and healing, likening it almost to..."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Katherine McNevins

How Austin Transformed Danny Brown

The Detroit wild card on getting his shit together (and finding H-E-B)

"...so you know that would do something on your self-esteem,” he reveals, bringing attention to the pristine incisors he..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

Post-pandemic, not enough students can read well. How do we get out of this ditch?

"...shows literacy is associated with better health outcomes, higher self-esteem, the development of empathy, stronger moral reasoning, and better..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Luv Doc: Bloody Burger

Pitch black goes with just about everything

"...you think you shouldn't have to. I'm betting your self-esteem can take that hit. As the Ags proved against..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Sound Unseen Brings Fugazi, Cyndi Lauper Docs to Austin

Minneapolis-based film fest spotlights local links for Austin leg

"...closed doors, Karen’s quest for perfection resulted in low self-esteem, a disheartening love life, and a public battle with..."

Oct. 19, 2023 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: An Excellent Wingman

An anachronistic ornithological metaphor about gender equality

"...not the jealous type and I don't have low self-esteem, I just think this behavior is dangerous. Should I..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Review: Shrewd Productions’ Small Steps

Intriguing maiden voyage for local playwright’s campy sci-fi romp

"...Dane Parker. Skip’s a sweet young man of low self-esteem who has come to realize that no one will..."

July 25, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

The Autobots get wild as their animal counterparts join the fight

June 9, 2023 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

SXSW Film Review: Caterpillar

Impressionistic documentary evokes the trauma of beauty standards

"...man living in Miami. David struggles with confidence and self-esteem. He has a complicated relationship with his mother, who..."

March 18, 2023 Screens Post by Joe Gross

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 17-23

"...and great understanding of relationships ... It requires a self-esteem to receive – a pleasant acquaintance and liking for..."

March 17, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

SXSW Film Review: It's Only Life After All

Indie folk legends Indigo Girls as warm and humble rock stars

"...they want the audience to experience from their music: self-esteem, a shared experience, and healing, likening it almost to..."

March 15, 2023 SXSW Post by Katherine McNevins

The Luv Doc: THANK YOU, HEARTBREAK!

Also, a tip of the hat to humiliation as well

"...teaching aid, but it doesn't do wonders for your self-esteem. The same could be said of heartbreak. I feel..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Column by The Luv Doc

The Luv Doc: Flip Dictum

Wherein the Luv Doc engages in some easy moralizing

"...for nitwit Christian fundamentalists can't be healthy for anyone's self-esteem, even someone with a fancy law degree...."

Oct. 7, 2022 Column by The Luv Doc

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 20-26

"...would love for you to summon her level of self-esteem and bravado in the coming weeks. According to my..."

May 20, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Opinion: Future of STEM Needs Collaboration and Diverse Voices

Why it's important to empower all girls to innovate through media and technology

"...all-Latina robotics team – all focused on fostering positive self-esteem. With a variety of enriching experiences, girls discover their..."

March 25, 2022 Column by Laura Donnelly

Crucial Concerts SXSW Week Edition

Our favorite showcases and unofficial parties for the rest of the week

March 18, 2022 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Second SXSW Lineup Installment Adds Over 300 Acts

KT Tunstall, Shamir, Sunflower Bean, and Circuit Des Yeux highlight

Dec. 8, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

The Luv Doc: TXT ME BK

Where U at?

"...the recent whistleblowing about its negative effect on the self-esteem of teenage girls. Nonetheless, posters gonna post, and you..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Column by The Luv Doc

Sound Unseen Drops Full Playlist

Online music film fest adds Bee Gees, Sound of Metal

"...plastic delusion and teach their peers self-acceptance, self-confidence and self-esteem...."

Oct. 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: The Texas State Board of Education is Failing LGBTQ+ Students

School districts and families will need to pick up the slack left by SBOE’s recent decision to exclude sexual orientation and gender identity from the curriculum

"...health and well-being outcomes, including depressive symptoms and low self-esteem. Moreover, research shows that sexual minority and heterosexual youth..."

Sept. 18, 2020 Column by Katherine Goldey

People Talk Funny at Austin Sketch Fest

The annual jubilee of jokes leads off with a spoof of a Trump-Biden debate and a speech on toxic femininity

Aug. 21, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Taps Baby Rose, Heart Bones & Laundry Day

108 more acts added to music fest

Feb. 13, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Everything I Know About Rejection I Learned From My Cats

He's just not that into mew

"...their priorities, and refuse to let it erode my self-esteem...."

Feb. 14, 2020 Features Feature by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Unpacks Longest Lineup List

Soccer Mommy, Caroline Rose, Alyona Alyona, and 351 more

Jan. 14, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

ACL Live Review: Julia Jacklin

Aussie song expert shakes off the fest’s Sunday hangover early

"...“Always good for the self-esteem to see that footage.”..."

Oct. 7, 2019 Music Post by Elise Barbin

Theatre en Bloc's Dance Nation

This production of Clare Barron's play invokes the experience of puberty for girls, in all its allure and terror

"...Sarah Danko's admission of that pulls up the shattered self-esteem every child has felt. Even the team's anointed star,..."

Sept. 6, 2019 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Author, Poet, and Podcast Host Carrie Fountain Isn’t Trying to Trick You

The 2019 Texas Poet Laureate talks shop as she receives two Texas honors

"...went away – and because I have very high self-esteem apparently, I was like, 'We should call them and..."

April 5, 2019 Arts Feature by Rosalind Faires

Trumpet Colossus Kenny Dorham Towers Alongside the Jazz Gods

The Austin musician stands alone in showing up Miles Davis in his autobiography

"...Davis gathered his possessions angrily, including his self-esteem, and walked out without saying a word. He glanced..."

Sept. 14, 2018 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Seafood Restaurant Guild Launches a Community-Focused Club

Become a member to get swanky perks and help your neighbors

Aug. 30, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Puzzle

The pretty pieces don't all fit in this jigsaw-solving drama

"...undiscovered passions or a young person acquiring self-confidence and self-esteem through the discovery of a sports skill or some..."

Aug. 24, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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