Fading Gigolo
John Turturro directs himself and Woody Allen in this movie that gently cruises but but never drives it home.
"...with John Turturro, the actor, who’s become a dramatic staple in the films of Spike Lee, the Coen Brothers,..."
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May 9, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
I'll Take You There: Mavis Staples, the Staple Singers, and the March Up Freedom's Highway
The Staple Singer and their music march on Civil Rights
"...I'll Take You There: Mavis Staples, the Staple Singers, and the March Up Freedom's Highwayby..."
Dec. 6, 2013 Music Feature by Ed Ward
Muscle Shoals
The Alabama town that birthed two music studios and inspired great recordings by Aretha, the Rolling Stones, and scores more is viewed in this laid-back documentary.
"...Mick begged for some more brown sugar, and the Staple Singers offered to take you there. Countless other stars..."
Oct. 18, 2013 Movie Review by Steve Davis
That Whole Handcuffed-to-a-[ something ]-with-a-Hacksaw Gambit
Eventually it doesn't even cut the mustard anymore
"...Nicholas can put on a major independent comic convention, STAPLE!, every year for ten years now, and largely draw..."
Sept. 4, 2013 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
One Direction: This Is Us
This big, fat kiss to the band's young, female fans is directed by that advocate for good nutrition: Super Size Me's Morgan Spurlock.
"...A staple of rock documentaries, we’ve seen this kind of behind-the-scenes,..."
Aug. 30, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
Moms the Word
Whoopi Goldberg on the black woman comic who started it all
"...Tell You tracks the performer's 60-year career from vaudeville staple in the Teens and Twenties to star attraction at..."
May 17, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires
Fourplay
These four stories of unabashed sexual intimacy are often funny, sometimes poignant, always unconventional and playfully erotic.
"...the segments were written by Carlos Treviño – a staple of the Austin theatre community as a director and..."
Feb. 8, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
Now Serving ...
New faces and tastes at ACL's Austin Eats
"...way to support small food businesses has become a staple in the Austin Eats food court, particularly for locavores..."
Oct. 5, 2012 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón
The Possession
A divorced couple reunite in their efforts to save their daughter from an evil spirit.
"...evil/possessed-child films that have become a seemingly monthly genre staple of late. That it also features Hasidic rapper Matisyahu..."
Sept. 7, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
Bonnie Raitt & Mavis Staples: Americana Soul
First ladies of rhythm and blues tape ‘Austin City Limits’
"...Austin City Limits taping featuring Bonnie Raitt and Mavis Staples was as refreshing as it was celebratory. The range..."
June 28, 2012 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri
'Staplegate' Considered
"...all the recent letters concerning the ongoing controversy of staple use at the Chronicle, something I have dubbed "Staplegate,”..."
March 2, 2012 Postmarks
ACL Music Fest Friday Interviews
Freedom songs for the 21st century
"...Mavis Staples7:30pm, Vista Equity stage..."
Sept. 16, 2011 Music Feature by Margaret Moser
Food-o-File
Sushi film nets award, food trailer troubles, chefs scramble, and a mysterious hiatus in this week's food news
"...Bess Bistro
(500 W. Sixth) and Walton's Fancy and Staple (609 W. Sixth) are under new direction since chef..."
June 24, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
Eagles
"...Young-penned "Seven Bridges Road," which has been a live staple for the band since they first tracked it in..."
Oct. 15, 2010 Music Review by Dan Oko
Bess Bistro on Pecan
Check out Bess for the welcome atmosphere, friendly and efficient service, and well-executed menu with something for everyone
"...the Westin), chef Camden Stuerzenberger of Walton's Fancy and Staple took over at Bess, juggling both jobs and keeping..."
Sept. 24, 2010 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón
Food-o-File
West Sixth Street is abuzz with delicious options, and more foodie news
"...both Bess and its nearby sibling, Walton's Fancy and Staple (609 W. Sixth, 542-3380, www.waltonsfancyandstaple.com). Menus at both eateries..."
Aug. 13, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
Family Matters
Downtown dining with young ones doesn't have to be daunting
"...West Sixth Street's low-key restaurant row. Walton's Fancy and Staple609 W. Sixth, 542-3380 Monday-Friday, 7am-8pm; Saturday, 8am-8pm; Sunday, 9am-5pm..."
June 11, 2010 Food Feature by Katherine Gregor
Reunited
Alamo Drafthouses to merge, Tim League back in as CEO
"...of whisky. All I know is that when they staple your skull, they take out something that looks way..."
June 4, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov
What's a Hungry Brit to Eat in Austin?
It may not be Mum's bubble and squeak, but it's close
"...and Gordon Ramsay, is improving. Bad imitations of hearty staples of the British dinner table are being replaced by..."
May 7, 2010 Food Feature by Richard Whittaker
Sherlock Holmes
This movie reinvents the chilly, brainiac sleuth as a tortured genius and occasional backroom brawler, and Robert Downey Jr. almost makes the character work.
"...and chronicler Dr. Watson – has been a cinematic staple. The character has been assayed by a veritable rogues’..."
Dec. 25, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
Off the Record
Another progress report from Red River, the return of Sixteen Deluxe, and Papa Mali's American beauty
"...keep tabs on, this cantina should be a holiday staple for traditional tamales. Recently, it started providing a much..."
Dec. 4, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell
Walton's Fancy and Staple
Walton's Fancy and Staple pulls out all the stops in its newly refurbished West Sixth Street building
"...Walton's Fancy and Staple609 W. Sixth, 542-3380 www.waltonsfancyandstaple.com Daily, 6am-8pm..."
July 17, 2009 Food Review by Kate Thornberry
Arigatou Gozaimasu, Mr. Sakai
Usagi Yojimbo creator Stan Sakai looks back on 25 years of his samurai rabbit
"...was one of the headline guests at last's month's Staple! The Indie Media Expo (read Wayne Allen Brenner's interview..."
April 15, 2009 Books Post by Richard Whittaker
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
Guillermo del Toro's Hellboy II is the most splendidly imaginative and creatively uncorked piece of fantastic cinema since his Pan's Labyrinth netted an Oscar trifecta in 2007.
"...surround them. That dichotomy has, of course, been a staple of cinema fantastique at least since James Whale's The..."
July 11, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
Spike & Mike's Sick & Twisted Festival of Animation 2008
Another compilation of old and new animated spectacles guaranteed to rot your eyeballs.
"...whose inexplicably hilarious "No Neck Joe" was an S&M staple for the better part of the last decade. And..."
Feb. 8, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
A Moveable - and Musical - Feast
Eating at ACL Fest
"...A staple at The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival since 2003..."
Sept. 14, 2007 Music Feature
Triad Election
When the time comes for an aging gangster godfather in Hong Kong to step down, a bloody battle for control ensues in this vivid story about thug life.
"...one of his gangland godsons. Jimmy (Koo, a younger staple of the Hong Kong firmament) is the obvious choice,..."
Aug. 3, 2007 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman
The Last Rock & Roll Deejay
KLBJ cans legendary Johnny Walker
"...go for "budget reasons," along with "A.D.," another KLBJ staple. However, Emmis market manager Scott Gillmore also noted that..."
April 13, 2007 News Feature by Kevin Brass
Kinky Boots
One man's ailing boot factory and a transvestite's need for extra-large thigh-highs become a perfect match in this British comedy about tolerance.
"...knack for Obvious Plotting 101 – but Jarrold, a staple of British television, manages it with no small aid..."
May 19, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
Fortunate Son
Bass player to the stars, past and present, Mark Andes
"...of activity (Jimmie Vaughan). Cult bands are often a staple of this category...."
