Terrible One Hosts Benefit for Skateboarder

Dec. 12, 2007 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase

The original girl detective makes a modern return

"...still holding that same flashlight, but now she’s a skateboarder clothed in a sleeveless undershirt, unbuttoned flannel shirt, jeans..."

March 15, 2019 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Only the Young

This gorgeously shot documentary impression of three teenagers in Santa Clarita, California, effectively captures the sensation of youth on the verge.

"...to girls; Kevin is his best friend, a competitive skateboarder whose inner life hints at a turmoil he doesn’t..."

Feb. 22, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Paranoid Park

Gus Van Sant's new film about young male skateboarders is breathtaking, heartbreaking, tragic, gorgeous, and psychically true all at the same time.

"...like there's something outside of normal life," says teen skateboarder Alex (Nevins), the troubled protagonist of Van Sant's new..."

March 21, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Sk8 Baby Sk8

Austin author Inga Muscio (Cunt, Seal Press) reflects on her experience as a badass skateboard babe and wonders why more women in Austin don't fancy life on four wheels.

"...sex -- or even dinner -- with a known skateboarder...."

April 7, 2000 Features Feature by Inga M. Muscio

What's Cooking With Skate Kitchen?

Hanging with the crew behind the true-life skateboard drama

"...founding member Rachelle Vinberg plays Camille, a lonely young skateboarder who finds refuge in the open arms of a..."

Aug. 16, 2018 Screens Post by Tinu Thomas

Beast Beast

Lyrical look at Gen-Z life trips on its own good intentions

"...drama student who crosses paths with Nito (Angeles), a skateboarder with a rough home life but a friendly, earnest..."

April 23, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

2016’s 10 Biggest Queer Crushes

We’ve got a crush on you and all you do

"...The skateboarder, who went pro in late 1998, came out to..."

Dec. 29, 2016 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Bret Anthony Johnston at BookPeople

Corpus Christi author's novel revels in a parent’s worst fear

"...was a directionless Del Mar College student and avid skateboarder when Robert Stone did an author talk on campus...."

Sept. 8, 2014 Books Post by Joe O'Connell

Step Into Liquid

Surf's up! It's The Endless Summer: The Next Generation.

"...allow local hodads to ride their backwash like a skateboarder precariously hanging on to a passing automobile. There are..."

Sept. 5, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Max Keeble's Big Move

"...same cult cachet (its cameo appearances top out with skateboarder Tony Hawk and pint-sized rapper Lil' Romeo), so its..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Lone Star Skate: New Directions in Skateboard Cinema

"...The short films include “Sponsored,” a documentary filmed from skateboarder Mike Valleley’s point of view, by Wing Ko; “Beloved..."

Sept. 7, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Me Myself I

"...her own -- dour teen Stacey (Stone), rude little skateboarder Douglas (Loseby), and painfully cute Rupert (Sullivan) -- and..."

May 5, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Andre the Giant Has a Posse

"...Directed by: Helen Stickler. A short documentary about skateboarder and graphic designer Shepard Fairey's rebellion against corporate logo..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

First Look: Not a Damn Chance Burger

Turns out ... it's pretty damn good

"...Bar and Sushi by Scratch restaurants, teamed with professional skateboarder Neen Williams to open Not a Damn Chance Burger,..."

Dec. 13, 2023 Food Post by Haris Qureshi

NADC Burger Goes Brick-and-Mortar, Birdie’s Reprises Bistro Remy, Luminaire Gets Spanish with Wines, the Oyster Is (Part of) épicerie’s World, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Burger, the popular cheeseburger concept he started with professional skateboarder Neen Williams, and opened it all brick-and-mortar right next..."

Dec. 6, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Punk Chronicles: "Hard, Fast & Unapologetic" – Raul's Shifts Into Fourth Gear

In the wake of the one-night debut of the Skunks and the Violators, Austin punk begins in earnest in Chapter 5, Part 2 of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...curiosity seekers at Raul's 21 days before, including still-long-haired skateboarder Chris Gates and a 6-foot-5-inch UT art major from..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

The Verde Report – Next Chapter for Austin FC’s Brand: Less Soccer, More Austin

With a new collaboration with local skate shop No-Comply, ATXFC looks to expand its fanbase

"...and Black. They found one in Bailey Lewis, a skateboarder from Temple, who rolled up to Austin FC's National..."

June 24, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Man Behind the Legend Revealed in Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off

Skateboarding, or the art of getting back up

"...Jones, a skateboarder himself, echoed Hawk's sentiment. "I knew this even back..."

March 11, 2022 Screens Feature by Jenny Nulf

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...revealing and visceral deep dive into the life of skateboarder Tony Hawk. (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Punk Chronicles: "I Don't Think the Sex Pistols Inspired Anything Other Than a Buncha More Punk Bands!"

The San Antonio shoot-out ricochets locally in Chapter 4 of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...Meantime, teenage skateboarder Chris Gates, eventually of the Big Boys, found a..."

Dec. 31, 2021 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Hypothesis: These Science Fair Kids Are All Winners

On the ground at the 64th Annual Austin Energy Regional Science Festival

"...a fourth grader at Becker Elementary and an amateur skateboarder with her dad, focused her project on how the..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Arts Feature by Lauren Girgis

Wrestling Legend Dustin Rhodes Keeps Steppin'

The Austin native continues a family legacy with a new TV show and a revived career

"...hands in his pockets, and Darby Allin, a former pro-skateboarder adorned in black-metal-style coffin paint. Whereas the WWE has..."

Jan. 3, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

X Frontman John Doe Has More Fun in the New World

Living quietly in Austin for two years now – and only for hours at a time!

"...SoCal punk. There's artist Shepard Fairey, actor Tim Robbins, skateboarder Tony Hawk, and filmmaker Allison Anders, who's cast Doe..."

June 28, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Day Trips: New Monuments, Houston

Twenty-five artists reimagine modern monuments

"...from an iconic Houston gay bar to a Chicago skateboarder, and proposed mediums from an archway to a glass..."

March 1, 2019 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Jawbreaker Playing Austin in July

Cult favorites set for Skyline Theater

"...a video clip on its Facebook page showing a skateboarder ollie over a Morton Salt container, backdropped by Austin’s..."

May 1, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Top 10 Local Sports Moments

"...craziest part of Aus­tin's first X Games was 14-year-old skateboarder and show-off Tom Schaar landing a 900, making the..."

Jan. 2, 2015 Sports Feature by Eric Sollenberger

Next Summer: The New South Festival in All Its Glory

Danithan Mejia & inkstained friends bring a graphic party to the ATX

"...It was Jim Rugg, of course: The artist who..."

Oct. 15, 2014 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

X Offenders

Weirdos, freaks, and even musicians race for the prize at this weekend's X Games

"...meshed together. Naturally my favorite guy right now is [snowboarder/skateboarder] Shaun White. He's awesome...."

June 6, 2014 Music Feature by Luke Winkie

More X Games Austin Music

"...bromance. Turns out that the Martian mask concealed pro skateboarder Kevin "Spanky" Long...."

June 6, 2014 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

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