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The Legend of Hercules
Kellan Lutz muscles his way into classical mythology.
"...The end of this film was truly shocking. Not the..."

Jan. 17, 2014 Movie Review by Louis Black

Fear(s) of the Dark
This French anthology of six short animated films, which are thematically linked by their dark tonalities and stirrings of dread, has greater appeal for animation buffs than horror hounds.
"...French anthology of six short animated films, which are thematically linked by their dark tonalities and stirrings of dread,..."

Nov. 28, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The House of Mirth
"...McGovern and Jodhi May. Many aspects of Edith Wharton's turn-of-the-century New York can be glimpsed in writer and director..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media
"...Directed by: Mark Achbar and Peter Wintonick. As the title suggests, this nearly three-hour long documentary focuses on..."

Sept. 10, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Ballad of the Sad Cafe
"...Rod Steiger. First time director Callow, creates a very theatrical film from this novella by Carson McCullers and play..."

June 7, 1991 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
There's little about this return trip to Middle-earth that feels "unexpected" or fresh.
"...All aboard: The Middle-earth Express has once more pulled into the station...."

Dec. 14, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Passion of the Christ
So the difference between this and a snuff film is … ?
"...Gibson’s vanity project may well turn out to be the single most lucrative film of all time if ticket..."

Feb. 27, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
This animated Batman is from the same folks behind the TV cartoon series, and is a diverting take on the Caped Crusader.
"...by: Eric Radomski and Bruce W. Timm. Not exactly the Dark Knight you'll always remember, but a diverting one,..."

Dec. 31, 1993 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Herdsmen of the Sun and Les Maitres Fou
"...Jean Rouch. Herzog returns to Africa (where he made the astounding Fata Morgana) to document a celebration of the..."

Jan. 17, 1992 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

The People Under the Stairs
Wes Craven mixes social injustice into urban horror
"...A young boy (Adams) from the black urban ghetto faces a dilemma. It's his thirteenth..."

Nov. 8, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

“Raul Gonzalez: Doing Work” at grayDUCK Gallery
The show’s images of construction work and fatherhood challenge expectations of masculinity, domesticity, immigrant work, and art
"...A few workplace settings: a roadside; a rooftop; home, with the kids...."

Dec. 1, 2017 Arts Review by Melany Jean

'The Future of the Internet is Cats'
"Kittywood Studios: Cat Videos Incorporated"
"...That it's Friday afternoon just shy of the work whistle blowing is as good excuse as any..."

Aug. 19, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Long and the Short of It
The expansive Cinematexas short film festival
"...a festival to showcase University of Texas filmmakers, but the Cinematexas International Short Film + Video Festival, now in..."

Sept. 14, 2001 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

A Council’s Work Is Never Done
If this is Tuesday, it must be work session
"...City Council has a heavy workload this week, what with budget prep, committee meetings, and..."

Aug. 18, 2015 News Post by Michael King

The Common Law
Copyright 101 – the basics
"...people have told me I need to copyright my work. Can you tell me more about what a copyright..."

May 20, 2005 Column by Luke Ellis

Women's Work Is Never Done
Started in 1978 as a grassroots feminist arts collaborative, Women & Their Work has evolved into an Austin institution, which has survived collapsing economies and shifts in location and mission to become one of the city's premier visual arts spaces.
"...A sign of the times: People once mistook Women & Their Work for..."

March 7, 2003 Arts Feature by Sarah Hepola

Book Review: Truckload of Art: The Life and Work of Terry Allen
New authorized biography vividly exhumes the artist’s West Texas world
"...of his career, both his critics and admirers regarded the Lubbock native either as a conceptual artist who wrote..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by Doug Freeman

Challenging Repair Work Amid "Horrendous" Conditions as Thousands Remain Without Power
Austin Energy lines sustain massive damage in ice storm
"...As more than 25% of Austin Energy customers face another night of cold darkness in the aftermath of the..."

Feb. 2, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Luv Doc: Running Late
The kind of unforgivable transgression that can ruin a promising career.
"...up this morning to find coffee spilled all over the kitchen and a broken coffee pot (glass) and grounds..."

May 7, 2021 Column by The Luv Doc

"Deborah Roberts: I'm" at the Contemporary Austin
In Deborah Roberts' solo exhibition at the Contemporary Austin, we learn what it is to be seen and not seen
"...Look the girl in the eyes...."

Feb. 19, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

"ART for All + ALL for Art" at Art for the People Gallery
Truth is one of the rewards of this showing of work by artists who have lived on the streets
"...What may or may not be "true" in an artwork is arguably subjective, but when cornered I will insist..."

March 31, 2017 Arts Review by Sam Anderson-Ramos

Kevin McNamee-Tweed: The Exit Interview
As he leaves Austin, curator and artist Kevin McNamee-Tweed reflects on the city's artists and art community
"...in Austin in 2009 and has been kicking around the city's galleries and studios since 2012, when he started..."

March 10, 2017 Arts Feature by Caitlin Greenwood

The Luv Doc: Definitely Not Pee
Looking a gift horse in the mouth
"...My girlfriend and I only see each other on weekends because of our busy work schedules. When..."

March 3, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

“Ana Esteve Llorens: Studies for Future Objects” at Women & Their Work
The show’s mix of colored textile works and a large installation of open ovals spark an urge to interact with them
"...My most persistent thought while viewing Ana Esteve Llorens' work was that I wanted to put my head on..."

Dec. 16, 2016 Arts Review by Sam Anderson-Ramos

The Theorists’ Hiraeth
A sprawling evening of art and community organized by Amy Morrow and the Theorists showed the challenge of editing in our age
"...A near-full moon. An outdoor performance. Promise of an après-theatre night swim. Dancer-choreographer Amy Morrow organized an evening of..."

Sept. 23, 2016 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

The Rude Mechs' Fixing Timon of Athens
The theatre collective's latest repair job on a broken Shakespeare play is wildly accessible, welcoming, and enthralling
"...I'm not overly fond of William Shakespeare. I respect the work, with all its linguistic acrobatics and poetic virtuosity,..."

Feb. 12, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

H. R. Giger, the Dark Star
Full Q&A with documentarian Belinda Sallin
"...In The Third Man, Harry Lyme infamously said the only thing..."

May 23, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Telling The David Whiting Story or, the Cesar Romero Joke
Louis Black reflects on working decades ago with Walter Reuben
"...The David Whiting Story or, the Cesar Romero Joke, being..."

Feb. 16, 2015 Screens Post by Louis Black

The Q&A Hole: What's the Use of Owning Original Artwork?
With Chris Cubas, Jill Schroeder, Shannon McCormick, and more.
"...Here's the latest of our weekly Q&A Hole series, wherein your..."

Feb. 2, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Power to the People
Cue the linemen! 'Trash Project' choreographer Allison Orr is making Austin Energy dance
"...Allison Orr is back in the old routine: up at 5am (5:30 on a "good"..."

Sept. 20, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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