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"...19-March 20): Panda bears don’t seem to enjoy having sex. The typical length of their mating encounters is from..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...develop a bold new computer program to catch online predators, but its rapid advancement poses unexpected challenges. Cast: Tatum..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Holy Spider

True crime drama is an indictment of theocracy and misogyny

"...to visit the city’s shrines, grisly slayings of female sex workers strangled with their own hijabs are occurring in..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Six Sinister Austin-Made Movies for Your Halloween Watching

Horror, ATX style

"...wild horror comedy, taking flesh out of Texas' lousy sex ed and grabby young men, and the evangel­ical culture..."

Oct. 23, 2020 Features Feature by Richard Whittaker

Now Streaming in Austin: Death Proof

Watch Tarantino's grindhouse road trip with us tonight

"...throwback to the glorious '60s and '70s heyday of sex and violence cinema. Each director created one segment: Rodriguez..."

April 2, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Quotes From Austin Politics in 2019

The smart, dumb, courageous, and cowardly words from the local and state political arena.

"...much of a bigot. They see us as the predators, when in fact, we are the victims."..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Column

Anti-LGBTQ Nonsense Sucks Up AISD Oxygen

Texas Values, Concerned Parents of Texas sow fear and misinformation

"...insisting that teaching children to respect people of all sexualities and gender identities would threaten the very fabric of..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Quote of the Week

"...much of a bigot. They see us as the predators, when in fact, we are the victims."..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Column

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...they unleash an alluring succubus who gives them a sex education... written in blood. Cast: Evan Daves, Larry Saperstein,..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Out of Bounds Comedy Festival 2018: Molly Brenner Is Not Coming

Brooklyn comic gives big laughs about not getting the Big O

"...With all of the discussion about #MeToo and sexual predators in the entertainment industry, it's refreshing to hear..."

Aug. 31, 2018 Arts Post by M. Brianna Stallings

Texas Legislators Push Through Two Anti-LGBTQ Bills Sunday Night

Bathroom and religious freedom bills both likely to become law

"...don’t wish to use the facilities designated by the sex on their birth certificate will be given single stall..."

May 22, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

The Austin Music Scene's Spectrum of Sexism

From sexual assault to all-female bills, women musicians face myriad issues in the live music capital

"...comes to representation and support. Fisher then retells her sexual assault by another local musician at Hotel Vegas in..."

Jan. 20, 2017 Music Feature by Libby Webster

Battle of the Bathroom Bigots

Austin's "bathroom bill" aims to protect rather than demonize trans residents

"...adopt gender-neutral sign regulations for all single-stall restrooms (see "Unisex Bathrooms on Agenda," Aug. 29, 2014). Motivated by the..."

May 27, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

L. Shapley Bassen's "Portrait of a Giant Squid"

First Place winner

"..."What about the Sixties? Sex, drugs, and rock & roll?"..."

Feb. 19, 2016 Arts Feature by l. Shapley Bassen

A Safe Place?

Parties, alcohol, and attitudes are contributing to a high number of sexual assaults in Austin

"...Every 107 seconds someone is sexually assaulted in the U.S., and in Texas, two in..."

Sept. 25, 2015 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

DVDanger: Ryan Reynolds, the Most Interesting Man in the World

How Van Wilder became Hollywood's most unpredictable talent

"...in the latest creation of the king of subversive sexual cinema, Atom Egoyan...."

May 2, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Lost River

Ryan Gosling's controversial debut as a writer/director finally arrives

"...a veritable ghost town in which there are only predators and prey. No wonder the little ones worry about..."

April 10, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Fighting Sexual Assault

Amid growing national momentum, UT-Austin takes steps to protect incoming students

"..."One in five women is sexually assaulted in college."..."

May 16, 2014 News Feature by Jessica Luther

DVDanger: 'Byzantium,' 'Kiss of the Damned,' 'Nosferatu,' 'Aeon: The Last Vampyre on Earth'

Time for a real vampire weekend

"...There are two kinds of vampire. Sexy and pained, or a walking virus. Personally, I have..."

Nov. 17, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Hightower Report: Ken the Sex Cop for Governor

Ken the Sex Cop for Governor

"...politics is hardly alone in the strange world of oversexed campaigns – and at least he wasn't trying to..."

Aug. 16, 2013 News Column

A Brighter Day for Martin Ezell

A bit of good news on the sex offender registry beat

"...a decade of being required to register as a sex offender, Martin Ezell has finally found a way off..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Will Texas Be Safe for Romeos and Juliets?

Senate committee recommends not implementing federal sex offender law

"...when it comes to the registration and monitoring of sex offenders...."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Attorney General: Abbott Amps Up Conservative Credentials

Radnofsky points to attorney general's flip-flop on immigration

"...Abbott also touts his success in stopping cyberspace child predators and boasts a 100% conviction rate for adults caught..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Media and Hypocrisy

"...Dear Editor, [Re: “Sex Offenders Exposed,” News, Sept. 10]: California’s gubernatorial race is..."

Oct. 1, 2010 Postmarks

Don't Know What a Pedobear Is but Know What It Represents

"...on which we hang all those fears, the ubiquitous sex offender. Police departments have issued warnings, releasing elaborate bulletins..."

Sept. 16, 2010 Postmarks

No One Can Change Men but Men

"...Dear Editor, Re: “Sex Offenders Exposed” [News, Sept. 10]: I am a licensed..."

Sept. 13, 2010 Postmarks

Sex Offenders Exposed

Are sex offender laws causing more harm than good?

"...with questions about their relationship. "We didn't have a sexual relationship; that was my saving grace," he said. Yet..."

Sept. 10, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Page Two: We Are the Walrus

... And other tales of circles unbroken

"...resurrected and nascent punks. They were there for the Sex Pistols' San Antonio show. Toward the back of the..."

July 9, 2010 Column by Louis Black

The Smith Smears

Euless Republican draws primary challenger for "Romeo and Juliet" bill

"...in his press release as a get-out-of-jail-free bill for sexual predators...."

Dec. 1, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips

Sea Turtle Inc. in South Padre Island continues the work of Texas conservationist Ila Loetscher

"...a predator. He (they aren't really sure of his sex) seems to be as curious about the visitors peering..."

Nov. 14, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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