12 Steps to a More Dysfunctional Musical

Rob Nash's '12 Steps to a More Dysfunctional Musical' gives his troubled Smith clan something to sing about: a 4-year-old boy

"...The Vortex, through Aug. 29..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Resident Alien

Shane Bartell is finally ready to say. Just don't say he's a 'singer-songwriter.'

"...This is the part where South Austin is no longer South Austin...."

Jan. 30, 2004 Music Feature by Michael Chamy

Eagle Eye

Too bad it's autumn: With its frenetic car chases; near-erotic fascination with explosions, gadgets, and guns; and disposable storyline, Eagle Eye is the very definition of a summer blockbuster.

"...but it feels like Eagle Eye is arriving in theatres a few months late. With its frenetic car chases;..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

The Smiths

Box sets as catalog ghetto

"...The SmithsComplete (Rhino)..."

Dec. 23, 2011 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Music Mo'nday: April 30

A sound and vision gay collision

"...By now, I'm sure you've all heard of the recent 2Pac hologram at Coachella. I'm fine with it..."

April 30, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

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"...Local bands playing Smiths tunes packed the Carousel Lounge body to body last..."

April 9, 2004 Music Review by Michael Chamy

Hitch

What should be a battle of the sexes is more like a brief skirmish without any of the romantic tension that makes for an interesting – much less great – screen pairing.

"...– those sleepy eyes, that inviting grin, those ears! There’s “nice guy” written all over it. In the bland..."

Feb. 18, 2005 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Gemini Man

It's Will Smith vs. a younger Will Smith

"...Lee has constructed a body of work tinged with the kind of self-reflection and sadness more often found in..."

Oct. 11, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

I Am Legend

After a terrific start marked by the film's striking views of a desolate Manhattan island, Will Smith's mostly solo action movie devolves into a monster-movie malaise.

"...of black irony any cynic would have to appreciate, the virus that decimates the world’s population in I Am..."

Dec. 14, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Record Reviews

"...causes drowsiness. Do not operate heavy machinery while under the influence of Lee Roy Parnell. My apologies to Austin's..."

July 25, 1997 Music Review

Neil Finn & Friends

SXSW Records

"...Neil Finn & Friends7 Worlds Collide: Live at the St. James (Nettwerk) His voice barely reveals the rasp..."

March 8, 2002 Music Review by Kate X Messer

Johnny Marr

Friday, 4:15pm, Orange stage

"...rock guitarist Johnny Marr about his new solo release, The Messenger. "I needed to get a bit uptight, and..."

Nov. 8, 2013 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Stadium Arcadium

The Red Hot Chili Peppers take down San Antonio's AT&T Center

"...could see Anthony Kiedis standing some 20 feet below the wide, flat, uncluttered stage, watching, waiting, less for his..."

March 7, 2007 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Critics Poll

"...Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears with the Relatives, Austin City Limits taping (Jim..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Music Feature

TV Eye

PBS' documentary series P.O.V. offers a kinder, gentler (though no less provocative) brand of television.

"...sneering at man-hungry women in Alaska, and moaning over the reappearance of The Mole and Big Brother, along comes..."

June 21, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Saw II

With nary a decent, connective character in sight, this nasty sequel quickly becomes little more than a strenuous battle for survival among the already damned.

"...Vaugier and Beverley Mitchell. If you’ve ever wondered when the hell somebody’s going to get around to updating the..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Just Like Heaven

This romantic comedy about a winsome, charming ghost and the man who loves her sidesteps abundant potential clichés through sheer dint of the acting skills on display.

"...Directed by: Mark Waters. Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Mark Ruffalo, Donal Logue, Dina Spybey, Ben Shenkman, Jon..."

Sept. 16, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

I, Robot

This summer, Will Smith saves the world from … robots.

"...dubious achievement, perhaps, but a very marketable skill in these glory years of computer-enhanced moviemaking. If you have aliens..."

July 16, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Scary Movie 3

Third outing is 90% chaff, 10% wit, and pure Children of the Corny.

"...and, it is to be fervently hoped, last in the less-than-venerable horror-movie parody series fires the gags in such..."

Oct. 31, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

X-Men

"...indeed to plug Shakespearean greats Stewart and McKellen into the (literally) comic-book roles of professor Charles Francis Xavier (aka..."

July 14, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Music to Wallow By

Wayne Alan Brenner's list for maudlin millennium-toasting listening displeasure is sure to send you flinging yourself off of Leonard Cohen's "Tower of Song."

"...Darkness? You know what I'm talking about? Almost midnight, the year's drawing to a close around me in this..."

Dec. 31, 1999 Features Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Exhibitionism

"...THE BALD SOPRANO: TREATS BUT NO WIGGLE The Public Domain,..."

Jan. 16, 1998 Arts Review

Cemetery Man

Zombie movie based on an Italian comic book.

"...Mickey Knox, Clive Riche and Fabiana Formica. Based on the wildly popular Italian comic book Dellamorte, Dellamore from Tiziano..."

June 28, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

I Built My Girlfriend's iPod

Stranded on a desert island? At least you have your iPodSolar.

"...On our desert island, a two-story bungalow faces the lagoon, and goats, donkeys, and rabbits forage around the..."

Sept. 11, 2009 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Thursday Picks

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...Picks for March 17All showcase times subject to changeTHE GOURDS8pm, Town Lake @ Auditorium Shores Austin's beloved bad-boy..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

Vegetarian Brits

"...of us Brits are serious vegetarians who remember when the first Cranks opened on London's famous Carnaby Street! For..."

May 7, 2010 Postmarks

Mice & Rifles

Record Review

"...The tension underlying Mice & Rifles' debut EP is encapsulated..."

Aug. 3, 2007 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Shortwave Party

7 & 7 Is

"...Shelby DuPerier's voice summons the frailties of the youthful human heart. Her powerful vocal..."

Dec. 28, 2012 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Lemurs

"...unknown acts John Hughes slipped into his movies alongside the Smiths or Thompson Twins; all it's missing is Molly..."

Nov. 17, 2006 Music Review by Christopher Gray

The Rock Garage Texas Live Concert Series Volume 1

Squawk Box

"...The Rock Garage Texas Live Concert Series Volume 1..."

Aug. 5, 2011 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

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