Point Austin: Whistling for the Train

City says latest bond delay just another stop on the line

March 19, 2010 News Column by Michael King

2018 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Live Action

Compassion, grace, and humor distinguish the Oscar hopefuls

"...Emmett Till in rural Mississippi for the offense of whistling at a white woman. While this short film feels..."

Feb. 9, 2018 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Beverly Hills Chihuahua

It may be a family-friendly trifle, but it's nevertheless a silly, if guilty, pleasure to watch.

"...if you or your moviegoing companion are anywhere within whistling distance of adolescence, you’ll howl at this lowbrow, family-friendly..."

Oct. 10, 2008 Movie Review by Margaret Moser

Vera Drake

With this period piece set in 1950 London, British filmmaker Mike Leigh delivers his best picture in some time, and with it he seemingly aims to provoke conversation about the ethics of abortion.

"...the front burner again, and Vera Drake is a whistling kettle...."

Jan. 21, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

M

Lang's unnerving tale of a deranged child-killer (with Lorre in a star-making turn) is a riveting example of Expressionist filmmaking.

"...only of persistent aural motifs (such as Beckert's constant whistling of the “Hall of the Mountain King” theme from..."

Dec. 5, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

AFI Review: Sound of Metal

The musician's nightmare becomes a catalyst for change

"...you've probably joked with them more than once about whistling in your ears, or made "what? WHAT?" responses. But..."

Oct. 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

This Blows

Jay Hardwig carefully recounts falling out of love with whistling.

"...I have fallen out of love with whistling...."

June 2, 2000 Features Feature by Jay Hardwig

The Whistlers

Convoluted Romanian noir gets lost in translation from birdsong

"...go to La Gomera, to learn el Silbo, the whistling language of the local farmers adopted by the Romanian..."

April 3, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Sound of Metal

A musician's worst nightmare becomes a catalyst for change

"...probably joked with them more than once about a whistling in your ears, or made "what? WHAT?" responses. But..."

Nov. 20, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...are everywhere. You can't go food shopping without hearing whistling (even from the working men). Whistling even reaches into..."

July 14, 2006 Column

Belated Thanks to Hardwig

"...are everywhere. You can't go food shopping without hearing whistling (even from the working men). Whistling even reaches into..."

July 10, 2006 Postmarks

Dumbo

Another Disney live-action remake, but this one has a little magic

"...Burton, back at work-whistling alongside Mickey Mouse, and screenwriter Ehren Kruger have stripped..."

March 29, 2019 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

I Served the King of England

The new film from Czech New Wave hero Jirí Menzel presents a whimsical version of 20th century European history.

"...but feels like a lark: a bit of nothing whistling past the graveyard of 20th century European history without..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Out Takes

SXSW might be over and done with, but our coverage isn't quite yet: reviews and photos

"...trek to Louisburg, N.C. – the world capital of whistling, for those not in the know – to compete..."

March 25, 2005 Screens Feature by Mark Fagan

Capitol Chronicle

Will Victor Morales' pickup take him to the U.S. Senate this time?

"...On a whistling cell phone from the highway, Victor Morales sounds like..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Life Is Beautiful

Life Is Beautiful is the drama every comic probably wishes he had made. In this life-affirming Italian "concentration-camp comedy," Benigni uses the Holocaust as a backdrop for telling a heartfelt story about a father who protects his son from the gas chambers by the use of the only weapons at his command: his quick imagination, outlandish buffoonery, and scrappy determination.

"...are witnesses to the plight of a lone man whistling bravely in the dark. In addition to its questionable..."

Nov. 6, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Breaking Up

"...is dead on target; you can hear the wind whistling between Steve (Crowe) and Monica (Hayek), and you know..."

Oct. 17, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

An L.A. Benefit, Toni Price Tribute, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...mainstream today. That’s why unorthodox songsmith Madison Cunningham and whistling multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird paired for their own self-titled resurrection,..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Gladys Knight, Nick Shoulders, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get live this week

"...has a throat like a gramophone horn – singing, whistling, and yodeling with a timeless quality – but it’s..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Album Review: Big Bill’s Strawberry Seed

Austin’s Big Bill grows up – sort of

"...driving percussion, acoustic guitar, and a beam of feedback whistling underneath. In line with this influence, Braden trades his..."

June 21, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

No Beyoncé, Lots of Jelly Roll, and More Takeaways From the CMT Music Awards

Best and worst moments from the ceremony’s uneven Moody Center return

"...after widespread backlash to what critics called racist dog whistling and glorification of gun violence. In the lyrics, Aldean..."

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Madeleine Leigh, HONK TX, and Eclipse Mania Leads Our Crucial Concerts

Find some sounds to match the celestial sights this week

"...free music festival, a four-day brass fantasy of honking, whistling, thumping mania. Thursday: “pre-clipse” takeover of the Ballroom, 8pm...."

April 5, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Review: Shinyribs, Transit Damage

Kevin Russell boomerangs back on supple, sultry full-band disc

"...Alice Spencer and Courtney Santana ("All the Best Things"), whistling wistfulness (side two touch-off "Reconsider It"), trademark Russell tongue..."

July 21, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Horror Writer and Folk Musician Carter St Hogan Finds Relief in Discomfort

"Everything is so much grosser than anyone talks about"

"...evident in Good St Riddance's atmospheric field recordings of whistling crickets, swooping swallows, and rushing water. These organic settings..."

June 30, 2023 Music Feature by Laiken Neumann

What We're Listening to This Week

Dayglow, Sunny Sweeney, Chucky Blk, Alexi 8bit, and more local sounds worth your time

"...false pretenses. In up-tempo kicker "Ghost," spectral harmonies and whistling synths wrap Alexi's 14 minutes of expressive experimentation. – Kriss..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

Rosemary Renteria's Family Responds to Her Death and the Encampment Sweep That Continued Despite It

Out of sight, out of mind

"...they laughed at a chihuahua who howled alongside people whistling the Andy Griffith Show theme...."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Whistleblowers Keep Whistling: Four whistleblowers who claim that Texas Attorney General Ken..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...2018 debut Fuzzybrain. Here, the 21-year-old's syncopated vocals and whistling synths usher in playful dynamics. While his commitment to..."

March 5, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Watch: Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol Die in Space

Groove metal cosmonauts animate new video

"...but instead, all the Earth guys start catcalling and whistling and try to pick them up, so they end..."

Nov. 13, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Luv Doc: He Says He Likes Music

It's OK to not like music

"...secretly want to murder me because I am incessantly whistling, humming, or outright bellowing songs – often songs I..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Column

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