Allah Is Not Obliged
In Ahmadou Kourouma's fourth and final novel, the 10-year-old narrator is forced into military service in Liberia
"...Allah Is Not Obligedby Ahmadou Kourouma Anchor, 224 pp., $12.95..."
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Aug. 3, 2007 Books Review by John H. Razook
Media Watch
KXAN promises a new approach to 'Austin News' –
but will it go beyond just a new set?
"...up new music, pump up the graphics, tighten the anchor babe's blouse, and roll out the new era...."
July 13, 2007 News Column by Kevin Brass
Evan Almighty
Steve Carell's new film is a mild laffer instead of a divine comedy.
"...We're shown the final broadcast of Buffalo TV news anchor Baxter before he departs for his new job in..."
June 22, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
Words Without Borders: The World Through the Eyes of Writers
An anthology offering remediation for those who believe that there is value to understanding other national perspectives and reading – if not always traveling – widely.
"...Anchor, 384 pp., $14 (paper)..."
April 27, 2007 Books Review by Dan Oko
Developing Stories: Northcross Neighbors to Wal-Mart: You don't want us as enemies
"Responsible" development sought for flagging mall
"...Company has signed a lease with Wal-Mart as the anchor tenant; it plans to build a 24-hour, 219,629-square-foot Supercenter..."
Dec. 8, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
Media Watch
KXAN staffers fear the baseball bat to the head
"...management circles staff and looks to make changes. Veteran anchor and reporter Jim Bergamo? Gone. Jovial weather guy Dan..."
Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature by Kevin Brass
Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...responds: Dear Mr. Thiele: As you may know, the Anchor Bible Dictionary is universally recognized as a scholarly authority..."
Sept. 22, 2006 Column
Biblical Interpretations
Sept. 19, 2006 Postmarks
TV Eye
Roaring at the Static
"...border: the ascension of Katie Couric as an evening-news anchor. First there was news of her jumping from NBC..."
Aug. 11, 2006 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta
The Syrian Bride
This story about an arranged marriage taking place in a remote outpost of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights will be familiar to anyone ever caught in an avalanche of red tape.
"...worker. Sister Amal (Abbass) appears to be the real anchor of the story – a Western-dressed woman who attempts..."
May 12, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
One Last Thing …
A 16-year-old with terminal cancer just wants to have sex before dying in this sweet, if overly earnest feature.
"...(Jack’s son on Will & Grace) is the film’s anchor, a winning presence that consistently rises above the taint..."
May 5, 2006 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones
A Good Woman
Oscar Wilde's Lady Windermere's Fan is here set among Jazz Age expatriates cold-chillin' on the Italian coast, and the result is not quite as dishy as one might hope.
"...the performance or its direction, yet she's asked to anchor the whole film. Her lovers, Moore and Umbers, are..."
Feb. 3, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman
Rather Visits, Weighs in on Local AMD Debate
Iconic TV anchor Dan Rather wades into local debate over Advanced Micro Devices' proposed development plans
"...Iconic TV anchor Dan Rather waded into the debate over Advanced Micro..."
Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature by Kevin Brass
You Are There!
The bottom of the barrel isn't low enough for local TV news
"...sweat dripping from the forehead of new KTBC bohunk anchor Mike Warren, as he leaned into the camera and..."
June 10, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass
Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...dumped by KEYE-TV for saying a bad word, sports anchor Robert Flores has landed a job with ESPN News...."
Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols
Are You Decent?
Dudley & Bob and the footsoldiers in the FCC's war
on pop culture
"...Last August he was working as the lead sports anchor for the local CBS affiliate, KEYE-TV, when he made..."
Feb. 18, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass
Naked City
Longtime KVUE anchor leaves over contract
disagreement
"...that his third stint as the ABC affiliate's lead anchor provided "some of the happiest points of my career."..."
Feb. 4, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass
ACC South Austin: Plain, Weird, or Just Plain Weird?
Board spends $1.1 million on architecture fees and gets a Kleenex box
"...therefore also simplified, as ACC jettisoned plans for an "anchor program" in music and commercial music while they downsized..."
Jan. 28, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Thankfully, the dark tone of the beloved childrens books is carried over to the screen, and the terrific performances and production design provide extra lift.
"...but no less impressive, are Browning and Aiken, who anchor the film with their big eyes, Dickensian plight, and..."
Dec. 17, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones
Pink Slips Fly at TXCN
Belo takes a chainsaw to its cable-news channel
"...her online "behind the scenes" column, Texas Cable News anchor Jolene DeVito wrote, "You'll likely notice different faces and..."
Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Kevin Brass
After the Sunset
Possibly the ideal film to more or less ignore while lounging poolside and sipping Jamaican rum, After the Sunset is 100-proof pap.
"...containing a megacarat Napoleonic diamond is about to drop anchor in the bay – a perfect target for the..."
Nov. 12, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
How Do I Look?
'Chronicle' writer and News 8 music reporter Andy Langer provides a tongue-in-cheek view of the glamour of television
"...us a real New Year's party. And when the anchor asked me for my News Year's resolution, I probably..."
Sept. 3, 2004 News Feature by Andy Langer
A Home at the End of the World
Michael Cunningham's novel is the basis for this story of a love triangle in which everyone's in love with Bobby (played by Colin Farrell).
"...barely there – and barely there isn’t enough to anchor a film...."
Aug. 6, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones
Bee Cave Brouhaha
Civic unrest erupts in the southwest Travis County village
"...spot where Wal-Mart wanted to land. But without tony anchor stores willing to go to Bee Cave (in the..."
May 7, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith
Scary Movie 3
Third outing is 90% chaff, 10% wit, and pure Children of the Corny.
"...contributions.) Scary Movie 3’s Anna Faris returns as news anchor Cindy Campbell, aching for a real live scoop. It..."
Oct. 31, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
The Touch, The Feel
Three books that take on evil
"...of anguished people, ash, and drifting paper. Watch TV anchors sit dumbly at their desks, unable to hang their..."
Oct. 31, 2003 Books Feature by Scott Blackwood
Everybody Loves a Wynn-er
Will Wynn is his own flavor of ice cream -- pure vanilla, but mixed with nuts
"...one hand: Will Wynn is the pro-business, tight-fisted, basic-services-hawking anchor of the right flank of the Austin City Council,..."
Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Look Ma, No Wrapping
DVD boxed sets, no assembly required
"...Herzog/Kinski Collection Anchor Bay Entertainment ($89.98)..."
Dec. 13, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov
Book Reviews
Marion Winik reviews Jennifer Egan's startling National Book Award finalist, now in paperback.
"...Anchor, 432 pp., $14..."
Oct. 4, 2002 Books Feature by Marion Winik
TV Eye
Film actors take flight for the small screen.
"...time with the family. But when an opportunity to anchor another early morning news show presented itself, how could..."
