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Happy, Texas
"...war, eventually won by Miramax. Of course, the snazzy costume does not belong to the vertically challenged, but rather..."

Nov. 19, 1999 Movie Review by Sarah Hepola

Say Hello to Kitty
Join Austin writer Anna Hanks in her desperate search for the "Hello Kitty" hotline.
"...wearing Kitty's ears and whiskers -- my "play-at-home" Kitty costume. Grrr!..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Features Feature by Anna Hanks

Public Notice
It's time for scary season, the season that has us examining our obsession with the nevermore, puts us in touch with our mortality, and brings us that much closer to our maker (and some of us to Maker's Mark, but that's another story -- ).
"...Hall. The adult masquerade party will feature entertainment, a costume contest, a raffle to benefit Wildlife Rescue, and the..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Trekkies
"...the receptionist griping about having to wear “this silly costume”), here's a professor of linguistics who's taken the trouble..."

May 21, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Other Stars in the Galaxy
"...This spoof of Merchant-Ivory costume dramas stars some of Britain's best-loved actors. Matchmaking in..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Loving Liz and Lana
"...Young Liz, Liz With Animals, Fat Liz, Liz in Costume, Sixties Liz -- but TCM seems to have chosen..."

Jan. 22, 1999 Screens Column by Margaret Moser

Patch Adams
"...sick. Patch is willing to dress in a clown costume, gorilla suit, and angel wings, or dunk a dying..."

Dec. 25, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Live Shots
Beastie Boys, Rancid, Asiandubfoundation
"...like Kathie Lee Gifford trick-or-treating in a Green Lantern costume, didn't just lack sex appeal, she was devoid of..."

Sept. 18, 1998 Music Feature

Ever After
"...if they don't remind you at all of the costume worn by Juliet to her big ball. In Ever..."

July 31, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Mulan
"...natural to her than the whiteface, rouge, and restrictive costume she must don in her quest for a husband...."

June 19, 1998 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Author by Author
Notable Folks in Their Own Write
"...comics, Little Diego hints that he'd like a Superman costume for his approaching birthday. He has a daring plan..."

May 1, 1998 Books Feature

The Oscar-glow
Tv Eye
"...SM: The costume award seemed appropriate...."

March 27, 1998 Screens Column by Margaret Moser

Women Who Run With Warrior Princesses
Reneé O'Connor ROCs
"...same hair that I have and wears the same costume, and a stunt double and a riding double who..."

Feb. 13, 1998 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

Jackie Brown
Based on Elmore Leonard's novel Rum Punch, this is a fairly straight-ahead, Seventies-styled caper film.
"...(although it takes place in 1995), from production and costume design on down to the soundtrack. Grier plays Jackie..."

Dec. 26, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Home Improvement
Live Oak Theatre and the Overhaul of the State
"...theatre proper, a space with a scene shop, a costume shop, dressing rooms, storage space, and a classroom for..."

Dec. 19, 1997 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Parental Guidance Suggested
The Adults
"...this local band's onstage antics, where they dress in costume, perform Paula Abdul-style rock choreography, and mock anything and..."

Oct. 10, 1997 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Live Shots
"...to the supreme and overriding importance of getting the costume change, Tokyo's Pizzicato Five showed that they can get..."

Oct. 3, 1997 Music Feature

The Fifth Element
Besson's smart editing and sly sense of humor keep this science-fiction epic from bogging down. Despite a grim storyline, the film never takes itself too seriously.
"...science fiction will have to applaud Jean-Paul Gaultier's striking costume design and Dan Weil's brilliant production design. However, it's..."

May 9, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Jackie Chan's First Strike
"...furry white snow-bunny hat, waddles around in a whale costume, and takes pratfalls like an incarnated Tex Avery cartoon..."

Jan. 17, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Public Notice
Resolution No. 10
"...Counseling Center woke the dead at its annual Halloween Costume Ball, one of those "see & be seen" deals..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice
Sign of Love
"...that you know about tonight's (Thu, Oct 17, 6pm) Costume Creation Carnival at Top Drawer Thrift Shop (see column..."

Oct. 18, 1996 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice
Holiday Hades
"...bustle (don't crease your ass-piece!) on down to the Costume Creation Carnival, at Top Drawer Thrift Store, 4902 Burnet...."

Oct. 11, 1996 Column by Kate X Messer

Scan Lines
Showgirls
"...not necessarily the obvious choice for a mannered English costume romance, but his refined touch is a perfect match..."

Aug. 16, 1996 Screens Feature

To Die For
"...respond to her presence? Kudos also should go to costume designer Beatrix Aruna Pasztor who has regularly worked with..."

Oct. 6, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Virtues of Flexibility
Re-Imagining the Production Process
"...does not always appear clearly thought through, and with costumes that are threadbare and sets that are slipshod...."

Aug. 11, 1995 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Belle Epoque
"...Fernando while they are both mutually cross-dressed for a costume party is a memorable come-on), the widow, and the..."

April 22, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Mrs. Doubtfire
In order to spend more time with his kids, a divorced dad dons drag and plays nanny.
"...It's handled so preposterously – with Daniel making complex costume changes in seconds – it makes Gilligan appear the..."

Nov. 26, 1993 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me
"...Peaks pilot episode and the one that followed it. Costume prizes will be awarded and of course a special..."

Sept. 4, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Batman Returns
Gotham City is once again riven with crime, so Michael Keaton and director Tim Burton's Batman save the citizens from the megalomaniacs.
"...trouble projecting his character beyond the heavy makeup and costume. The Penguin, however, is aided in his plans by..."

June 26, 1992 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

Tuff Turf
"...lots of makeup painted on in a pouty sneer, costume jewelry and chains hanging from every appendage, hair with..."

Jan. 25, 1985 Movie Review by Steve Davis

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