Is Women's Media Too Girly?
Nail art and the "woman-child": Postfeminism in action at SXSW 2013
"...conception of “girlish” behaviors – an obsession with nail art, unicorns, Hello Kitty – that quite possibly serve to..."
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March 10, 2013 SXSW Post by Melanie Haupt
Butter
Jennifer Garner stars in this satire about a woman who'll stop at nothing to win the Iowa state butter-carving competition.
"...trophies every bit hers in her role as the artist’s helpmate. She's the kind of person who hides her..."
Oct. 5, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
The Shape of Things
"...agree to raise our glasses and toast Old Man Sartre and his maxim about hell and other people (specifically,..."
May 16, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones
The Beauty Academy of Kabul
This documentary shows how real power flows not from the barrel of a gun but rather a can of hairspray.
"...along to document the process. As superficial as the art and science of cosmetics and hairdressing may seem, the..."
May 26, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
SXSW Film Review: Mamifera
At 40, Lola navigates unexpected pregnancy and decisions
"...Romance, friendship, art, and success color Lola’s days. At 40 years old,..."
March 9, 2024 Screens Post by Jessi Cape
Postmarks
Capital Metro Responds
"...his inflammatory diatribe is to put fear into the hearts of the students riding the UT shuttle...."
Aug. 29, 1997 Column
Gay Place
Rebel Grrrl Burlesque's riot grrrl tribute will benefit SAFE
"...Organizational Meeting Queerbomb: making queer dreams come true. Be part of the planning and create some magic. Every other..."
March 3, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff
Luv Doc: A Little Bit Metro
Some people defy sterotypes
"...I was talking with a woman friend at a party, and after I introduced her to my sister and..."
June 14, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc
Crisis Pregnancy Centers: Money for Nothing
Despite unprecedented taxpayer investment, state-funded CPCs deliver few services
"...That was one of the misleading and deceptive messages imparted to Laura Gorsky and Breanne Wenke by crisis pregnancy..."
July 20, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma
Find Another Hobby
Alternative crafting for the conceptually thoughtful
"...found our answer on the newsfeed of a local artsy type and friend, Fabricker...."
July 1, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Mortimer
The Luv Doc: Exposed Nipples
Unlike our president, a warm, sweaty, glitter-speckled nipple is nothing to be embarrassed about
"...Last weekend during the breathtakingly awesome Janelle Monáe set..."
Oct. 26, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc
Estate Sale Roundup: May 8-11
So many options, so little time.
"...antique high-backed chair; plant stand; antique dry sink; tea cart; wooden TV trays, collection of glass turtles; coffee table..."
May 8, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris
love conjure/blues
Sharon Bridgforth's love/conjure blues is a ritual steeped in the magic of the Southern black oral tradition and West African spirituality but encircling all of us
"...the space, sometimes narrating, sometimes not, while a multimedia visual-art installation moves on three large screens. The characters dance,..."
June 22, 2007 Arts Review by Abe Louise Young
After a Fashion
Stephen shaves his head and goes Southern ... or at
least South Austin. And this time, it's not even SoCo!!!
"...one constant companion a man who follows her to parties carrying a locked box. It is said that when..."
Dec. 24, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser
Russian House Becomes Just 'The House'; Cowboy Breakfast Brings the Free Noms; Tatsu-Ya Takes Over Former Contigo Space; This Month Is All About the Women Everywhere; and More
All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering
"...compete for the title of champion, is a delicious part of this weekend’s Rodeo (March 4-5), and you can..."
March 2, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
We Have an Issue: How’s Your Blood Pressure?
Platitudes don't help. Now is 100% the time to get political.
"...– as the GOP, the "corporations are people, too" party, advances big business interests over those of regular people..."
May 1, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones
Estate Sale Roundup: December 5-7
Estate Sales: Holiday Countdown Edition
"...weeks in this billing cycle, er, until Christmas, so start looking for that special gift now...."
Dec. 5, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris
Headlines
"...› Early voting starts Monday, Oct. 22, and runs through Friday, Nov. 2,..."
Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature
How the GOP Ended up With a Rape Problem
It's not just Todd Akin: Republicans reveal their radical mainstream
"...to future generations that this is not some bizarre art prank being perpetrated by every contemporary journalist, Akin is..."
Aug. 26, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker
The AggreGAYtor: August 23
Your daily dose of LGBTQ news
"...Savage debate gay marriage in the most awkward dinner party since The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie. While I..."
Aug. 23, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson
Headlines
"...Nathan Wagner in the May 2011 shooting of Byron Carter in disputed circumstances, and APD Chief Art Acevedo closed..."
March 16, 2012 News Feature
Sports and Social Justice With David Zirin
On the Olympics, Mark Cuban’s fondness of Ayn Rand, and Howard Zinn’s love of the Boston Red Sox
"...but Tiger Woods apparently sees them as upstanding corporate partners." Zirin has a surgical approach in his vivisection of..."
March 5, 2010 Sports Post by Timothy Braun
Thanks 'Chronicle' for Cover and Story
"...you did on the "The New Texas Family Planning" article [News, Jan. 27]. Ms. Smith did an excellent job..."
Feb. 3, 2006 Postmarks
After a Fashion
Bettie Naylor's got 'em … but what are they? Also learn about a culture of men who chase the AIDS epidemic in a most personal fashion. Oh! And guess who turns 4???
"...the world. By 1971 she was active in the women's movement as well as the Democratic Party. She was..."
Aug. 29, 2003 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser
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