Newsgeist: 1/26/11

The spirit of the news

"...the Newsgeist has stories on the State of the Union Address, a Russian arms pact, and the local economic..."

Jan. 26, 2011 News Post by Eric Pickhartz

Countdown to Zero

This documentary offers a blunt assessment of our fate as a result of nuclear weapons – whether through an act of aggression, accident, or madness.

"...the nuclear postures of the U.S. and former Soviet Union officials since the fall of the Berlin Wall two..."

July 30, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

We're 49th! ... Or Just Seventh of 10

Union and Austin ISD argue over teacher pay – and what to do about it

"...by teachers wearing "AISD 49ers" shirts, teacher and staff union President Louis Malfaro argued that the ranking is the..."

April 9, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Martinez Labors While Other Dems Party

Cap Metro strike: What a bummer

"...talking on his cell phone, trying to bring the union and StarTran (Cap Metro's management subsidiary) into agreement. Though..."

Nov. 5, 2008 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Chris & Don: A Love Story

The 30-year-long love affair between writer Christopher Isherwood and artist Don Bachardy is lovingly documented.

"...from that fact, but, queasy origin story aside, the union went on, mostly happily, for another 30 years. The..."

Oct. 10, 2008 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Border Patrol Corruption Concerns

AFL-CIO group warns the border patrol is cutting corners to boost numbers.

"...and fitness testing, and oral interview.” However, the agents union issued an immediate rejoinder via its website, which states:..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Post by Patricia J. Ruland

Charlie Wilson's War

Despite a script by Aaron Sorkin, direction by Mike Nichols, and star turns by Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, and Philip Seymour Hoffman, this good-natured geopolitical romp falls flat.

"...Afghanistan's mujahideen in their fight against the invading Soviet Union in the early Eighties. Sounds a little wonky, I..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The District!

This animated Hungarian feature is equal parts South Park and Magyar-inflected hip-hop, and an altogether smart, urban riff on Romeo and Juliet.

"...feature-length animated film since the collapse of the Soviet Union is dense with snarky satirical references that run the..."

Nov. 16, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Celts

The Irish, Scottish, and Welsh stick it to Union Jack

"...typically get the lion's share of attention. But assuming Union Jack hegemony overlooks the residing power of Celtic sonic-smithing;..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Music Feature by David Lynch

The Dukes of Hazzard

A remake that's about as deep as Jessica Simpson's cleavage.

"...parts life moves slower than a key grip with union wages, even when Bo and Luke Duke (Scott and..."

Aug. 5, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

Pitt and Jolie, who are reduced to set dressing in their own star vehicle, nevertheless pack a lot of bang for the buck.

"...spouse. But screenwriter Simon Kinberg (XXX: State of the Union) doesn’t satisfactorily explore either idea, instead hitting the same..."

June 17, 2005 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Gods and Generals

"...College in Maine to become a leader in the Union army. Gods and Generals is based on Jeff Shaara’s..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Grin Without a Cat: Part 1

"...revisted the film after the fall of the Soviet Union and added material. Now, a two-part version has been..."

Oct. 8, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Iris

"...Murdoch and her devoted husband John Bayley, a 40-year union grounded in mutual admiration, complimentary personality differences, and an..."

March 1, 2002 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Naked City

Black Firefighters Break with Union

"...Fire Dept. are breaking ranks with the local firefighters union, the Austin Association of Professional Firefighters. "Within the last..."

Jan. 25, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The General

The General is one of Keaton's best films. In this Civil War comedy, Keaton does battle with the General – only thing is the General is a stolen train, not a soldier. There's a girl and some Union spies ­ but, mostly it's Keaton, the Great Stone Face, all the way.

"...train, not a soldier. There's a girl and some Union spies ­ but, mostly it's Keaton, the Great Stone..."

Feb. 15, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Enemy of the State

"...and other hot-button cyber-topics. Smith plays suave Washington, D.C. union attorney Robert Clayton Dean, who finds himself the target..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

City of Angels

"...you accept this plot contrivance, the consummation of this union of souls isn't very emotionally involving -- it lacks..."

April 17, 1998 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Niagara, Niagara

"...perspective. Regardless, you never feel the urgency of this union of lost souls; their meeting is more happenstance than..."

April 3, 1998 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Peacemaker

"...almost completely what you might expect from such a union. Big stars, big story, and big effects make for..."

Sept. 26, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Anna

"...highly personal chronicle of the collapse of the Soviet Union and the maturation of filmmaker Mikhalkov's young daughter Anna,..."

Sept. 5, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Jude

"...Jude, which doesn't sentimentalize the romance in their inevitable union. In the two leading roles, Eccleston and Winslet are..."

Dec. 20, 1996 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Balthazar

"...The movies show in either Hogg Auditorium or the Union Theatre on the UT campus and admission is free...."

Sept. 22, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Max, Mon Amour

"...-- and her husband who struggles to accept their union -- would seem inherently rich in provocative possibilities, a..."

Sept. 5, 1994 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Leprechaun 2

"...a cabin out of it, the cinematography is apparently non-union, and the gore effects (what should be the redeeming..."

May 27, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Hocus Pocus

In this comedy, sister witches from the 17th century re-emerge in modern-day Salem, Mass.

"...the witches move and speak in mesmerizing, intricate, sisterly union. Unfortunately, sets, costumes and choreography do not a movie..."

July 16, 1993 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Sofie

"...a cousin she doesn't really love, and their passionless union eventually produces a son who becomes her only solace..."

July 16, 1993 Movie Review by Pamela Bruce

Emma & Elvis

"...fiction by noted documentary filmmaker Julia Reichert (Seeing Red, Union Maids, Growing Up Female). In the transition, Reichert has..."

May 14, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Raspad

"...the Ukraine region of what was then the Soviet Union, a reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant exploded..."

Aug. 21, 1992 Movie Review by Pamela Bruce

The Inner Circle

"...have been an interesting movie. Set in the Soviet Union over a period of years beginning in 1939 and..."

April 10, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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