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Letters @ 3AM
Cyberspace is nowhere and everywhere, a place where the articles on www.michaelventura.org hover and hang, nailed to a virtual wall like paintings in a museum
"...century – 1945, the year the Allies liberated Auschwitz, Truman bombed Hiroshima, and Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie made..."

May 9, 2008 Column by Michael Ventura

After a Fashion
Stephen lines up some fat rails of white powder for deserving fundraisers
"...lineup: Liza Minnelli, Andy Warhol, Elton John, Diana Ross, Truman Capote, Gloria Gaynor, a fat Liz Taylor, and assorted..."

May 2, 2008 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

'Conservatism' Means What I Say It Does
"...grows far less under Democrats than under conservatives. Harry Truman and Bill Clinton actually made the federal government smaller...."

Feb. 24, 2008 Postmarks

The Last Word
The Harry Ransom Center opens Norman Mailer's archives
"...like a Who's Who of the times – from Truman Capote and Charles Mingus to Hugh Hefner, The Mike..."

Dec. 28, 2007 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

The Toros: Season Three Preview (First Less-Than-Successful Attempt)
"...is that?! Dwayne Wade is on there, looking like Truman Capote, as is Jason Kidd, looking like he’s on..."

Nov. 25, 2007 Sports Post by Josh Rosenblatt

Soccer Watch
Lady Longhorns get their season started on the road, and more
"...open their season Friday, Aug. 24, at 5pm, hosting Truman State. The Lady Hilltoppers are the returning Heartland Conference..."

Aug. 24, 2007 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

News From Around the World: Austin, Tajikistan, Manchester, and Two World Cups
"...open their season Friday, Aug. 24 at 5pm, hosting Truman State. The men are in Colorado this weekend...."

Aug. 22, 2007 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Dare to Believe
"...Just think about this short list: Lincoln, JFK, and Truman. Need I say more; dare you to believe we..."

Feb. 25, 2007 Postmarks

Down-to-the-Wire Polling Numbers
"...in your local precinct. Remember, Dewey did not beat Truman...."

Nov. 6, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: One for the Books
All the sound and fury is upballot, but the real work is on the ground
"..."Run a Republican against a Republican," runs the Harry Truman truism, "and the Republican will win every time." These..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Column by Michael King

After a Fashion
Stephen weighs in on the Belmont and what Dubya might be reading these days...
"...Infamous will make you forget all about that other Truman portrayal. Rife with Austin actors and crew, it is..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

No Limits
Austin at the Toronto International Film Festival
"...connections in Toronto include the screening of the other Truman Capote film Infamous, which filmed in Austin last year...."

Sept. 22, 2006 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...Party. It is no longer the party of Roosevelt, Truman, and John Kennedy. It is now that of neo-leftist..."

July 14, 2006 Column

Film News
Tall tales of the Texas film industry
"...Fadette. A fall start is possible... Infamous, the other Truman Capote film with Sandra Bullock as Harper Lee, lives...."

July 14, 2006 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Black Maligns America
"...Party. It is no longer the party of Roosevelt, Truman, and John Kennedy. It is now that of neo-leftist..."

July 10, 2006 Postmarks

In Print
'Screenwriters' Masterclass'
"...From Y Tu Mamá También's Carlos Cuarón: "I believe Truman Capote said 'Don't humiliate yourself by answering a critic.'..."

April 28, 2006 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

The Dick Cavett Show: Comic Legends
"...to do it.'") A nearly senile Groucho Marx exasperates Truman Capote with constant interruptions, while a young Bill Cosby..."

March 24, 2006 Screens Review by Steve Uhler

The Grind
'The Grind,' a new workplace satire by local playwright Timothy Thomas, reveals what happens when a company Everyguy gets caught in interoffice intrigues
"...the tortoise. (But then Daisy admits to having dated Truman, a gung-ho, golf-club-swinging doofus in Dockers, as portrayed by..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Film News
'The King' finds a throne, Hanks finds another Wilson, and where you'll find time to help Marian Yeager; plus, Sandra Bullock should stay closer to home
"...foreign. Maybe this bodes well for your Central Texas-shot Truman Capote biopic, which recently changed its name to Have..."

July 29, 2005 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

TV Eye
What the ...?
"...Yawns to Ray Romano and Eric McCormack as Will Truman in Will & Grace. Tony Shalhoub is outstanding as..."

July 22, 2005 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

History According to Butt-Head and Beavis
"...World War II, everyone tightened their belts as President Truman asked everyone to plant a victory garden. We did..."

July 18, 2005 Postmarks

The Hightower Report
Norquist disowns stinky pal; and forget about a living wage
"...to hug your buddy! This case shows why Harry Truman said, "You want a friend in Washington? Get a..."

June 10, 2005 News Column by Jim Hightower

Naked City
Obese military budget crushes local governments, group alleges
"...budget. Slusher cited former Presidents Dwight Eisenhower and Harry Truman for their scrutiny of defense spending, and said, "Cities..."

May 27, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

After a Fashion
Who are the up-and-comers coming up from UT Fashion program? Plus, Your Style Avatar weighs in on the controversial subject of little stickers with kids' names, sport, team, and jersey number on the back of SUVs.
"...– Holly Golightly from Truman Capote's Breakfast at Tiffany's...."

April 29, 2005 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Film News
Look no further than this alt-weekly's SXSW coverage for proof that Austin is the film capital of Texas, but don't forget some of the stuff going on 'Between the Scenes'
"...facility of the Austin Film Society, full to overflowing: Truman Capote biopic Every Word Is True, starring Sandra Bullock..."

March 11, 2005 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Film News
No good deed goes unpunished, just ask Mopac Media's Kevin Triplett; plus, Explore UT and awards all over the place
"...Bullock herself has been busy filming scenes for the Truman Capote biopic Every Word Is True, in which she..."

March 4, 2005 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Film News
The stars are out already – just look around; plus Guadalupe Arts Center groups regroup and more industry news you won't find anywhere else
"...nirvana. Sandra Bullock portrays Harper Lee to Toby Jones' Truman Capote in the biopic about Capote's research for the..."

Feb. 18, 2005 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Film News
Despite a forlorn fall, Austin racked up its second best film year ever in 2004, and, cross your fingers, 2005 is starting off strong
"...in place. When Sandra Bullock and friends arrive for Truman Capote biopic Every Word Is True in February, every..."

Jan. 7, 2005 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Film News
Every Word Is True: Austin lands a Killer production; plus, Joe Conway 'Rocks,' Rodriguez wraps, and more
"...Mexico: After earlier leanings toward our western neighbor, the Truman Capote biopic Every Word Is True is set to..."

Dec. 24, 2004 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Where the Blaming Starts
"...for the disasters they've caused and are causing. President Truman had "The Buck Stops Here" on his desk. Perhaps..."

Oct. 25, 2004 Postmarks

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