The Hightower Report

Wall Street's Mitch; and That Can't-Do Spirit

"...She could've been referring to Sen. Mitch McConnell and other top Republicans in Congress, whose cynical hypocrisy either makes..."

April 23, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower

'Kidnapped by Craigslist': See the incredible obsessive postings!

How two theatre grads from St. Edward's turned the online phenomenon into a wildly successful play

"...Unless you're rabidly anti-technological, you've surfed the Internet. You've Googled, IMDbed, Yahooed, and visited Craigslist. If..."

July 11, 2008 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

'If the Kids Are United ...'

The filmmaking wunderkinder of Center for Young Cinema talk shop

"...The Chronicle met with a core group of eight Center..."

June 25, 2004 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Luv Doc Recommends: The 27th Annual O.Henry Pun-Off World Championships

, Saturday, May 15, 2004

"...David Hasselhoff, shamelessly addicted to Tetris … we know the score. We know your cool facade hides a deep..."

May 14, 2004 Column by The Luv Doc

Arthur the Absurdist

"...Arthur Bradford is either a master of the absurd or a debut author..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Jim the Boy: A Novel

"...Jim the Boy A Novel..."

June 2, 2000 Books Review by Clay Smith

Ryan Gosling Is a Lot More Than Just Ken in SXSW Headliner The Fall Guy

The year’s best rom-com is also the year’s best action comedy

"...Even after his Marilyn Monroe homage at the Oscars, the Barbie star proved he definitely is not..."

March 13, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: Yukking It Up

Australians are hilarious even when they're not trying to be. That's just facts.

"...to a couple of random guys next to us. They were maybe Australian (it was loud) and they were..."

March 17, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Finding the Funny in Bleak Times at Moontower Comedy

A Q&A with stand-ups Akaash Singh and Paul Varghese

"...The world is constantly going to hell in a handbasket...."

Sept. 24, 2021 Arts Feature by Neha Aziz

Find the Elephant in a Virtual Table Read for a New Austin Film

Chinwe Okorie uses childhood embarrassment for her latest short

"...sit in on a movie table read? That's when the cast and crew sit down together and perform the..."

Feb. 12, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

History in the Emulsion

The physical history of Austin can be traced through the movies that have been filmed in the city over the decades

"...The bothersome caveat that has always been a part of..."

Feb. 13, 2015 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Hightower Report

The Kochs Take One on the Chin; and Muzzling Michigan Professors

"...Kochs Take One on the Chin..."

May 27, 2011 News Column by Jim Hightower

Wiping Doggett Off the Map

Renewed efforts to redistrict Lloyd Doggett out of office

"...You're not paranoid if they really are out to get you...."

April 22, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Hightower Report

We the Corporations?; and Lawmakers Dance With the Devil

"...We the Corporations?..."

March 5, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower

SXSW Film: Family Matters in The Overbrook Brothers

Austin filmmaker John Bryant draws on his own childhood traumas

"...Austin filmmaker John Bryant has either directed ("Momma's Boy"), crewed (the Duplass brothers' The Puffy..."

March 20, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Chaos of Eros

Isabel Coixet's 'Elegy' for a dying animal

"...what it is." – Yeats in Philip Roth's The Dying Animal..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Screens Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Hightower Report

The Economic Trepidations of the Rich; and Molly Ivins

"...THE ECONOMIC TREPIDATIONS OF THE RICH..."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Hightower Report

Revisiting the Arrest of Protesters; and Speak Out for America

"...once had a strong president who told us during the dark days of the Depression, "The only thing we..."

Oct. 12, 2007 News Column by Jim Hightower

Cinematexas Heads for That Big Screening in the Sky...

But festival season soldiers on

"...of programming everyone from Werner Herzog to Jim Jarmusch, the semivenerable UT-sponsored international avant-garde and short-film showcase, which would..."

Aug. 31, 2007 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Beside The Point

As the bond election nears, council takes up a light agenda

"...reminding us, "Austin is what you make it." With their recovery-chic name – what happened to the five missing..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Hightower Report

The Government's Sick War on Marijuana; and Pumping Out More Advertising

"...THE GOVERNMENT'S SICK WAR ON MARIJUANA Excuse me for a..."

July 21, 2006 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Graduates

Sarah Hepola goes back to Connally High School to find out how some of her ex-students are doing, now that they are preparing to graduate.

"...first day of teaching, I was in tears before the bell ever rang. I was 23, hired as a..."

May 25, 2001 Features Feature by Sarah Hepola

The Butcher's Daughter

"...Jennifer Haley has run a mini-marathon with her play The Butcher's Daughter. "I started writing this play about 3..."

June 16, 2000 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Spike Through the Heart

"...Any mother who claims to have the best child ever is,..."

Aug. 13, 1999 Books Feature by Spike Gillespie

Nuevo Tex-Mex: Festive New Recipes From Just North of the Border,

"...The eagerly awaited book by up-and-coming regional chef David Garrido..."

May 1, 1998 Food Feature

On the Inside

"...When I saw Marla Sweeney's compelling photos at Laughing at the Sun's "Extreme Exposure" show a couple of..."

Oct. 25, 1996 Arts Feature

Austin Hikes and the Trials of a Fledgling Trailgoer

We got lost, wet, and mildly injured so you don’t have to

"...Much to my disappointment, my therapist suggested I go outside to help me sleep better...."

April 15, 2023 Sports Post by Joelle DiPaolo

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Arya’s Weyes Blood aftershow, celebrating SPOT, Urban Cultural Fest, and more

"...Arya's relationship with music mirrors the winding path she took from Belgrade to Austin, where..."

March 31, 2023 Music Column by Angela Lim

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Riverboat Gamblers, USA/Mexico, Damian Garcia Quintet, Honky-Tonk Holidaze, and more recommended shows for your week

"...Witches Exist On the Patio..."

Dec. 9, 2022 Music Column by Mars Salazar

Down on the Farm for Down With the King

Bob Tarasuk talks rap and agriculture in the new Freddie Gibbs film

"...does Bob Tarasuk have in common with Noomi Rapace? They're both actors, and they've both had their arm up..."

July 9, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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