Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
The story is lacking but the spectacle is stupendous
"...eventually, after the young Furiosa is kidnapped from the utopia of the Green Place by Dementus, a charming but..."
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May 24, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker
Review: Nova, NovApocalypse
Experimental folk-pop player Nova’s sophomore release gets twisted
"...the North Texas native’s debut album Novaville, a self-released utopia that reveled in bubbly, self-described “narcissistic daydreams.” Modest nightmares..."
May 24, 2024 Music Feature by Laiken Neumann
The Luv Doc: Moby Dick McConaughey
People have been spinning tall tales about celebrities in Austin for years
"...not implying that Austin is some sort of egalitarian utopia where all people are treated as celebrities ... or..."
May 17, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc
Old Settler’s Music Festival Announces Last-Minute 2024 Comeback
The Spring Pickin’ Party runs May 9-12, despite property sale plans
"...According to Harrell – who held the festival’s top..."
April 4, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson
Madeleine Leigh, HONK TX, and Eclipse Mania Leads Our Crucial Concerts
Find some sounds to match the celestial sights this week
"...show tickets still available. – Abby Johnston Eclipse UTOPiA..."
April 5, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe
Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup
Plus Luther Hotel updates, Elephant Rock petition, more
"...UtopiaFest April 5-9, Utopia, www.utopiafest.com..."
April 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod
Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2023 Award Nominees
Killers of the Flower Moon, Oppenheimer lead field
"...20 Days in Mariupol Beyond Utopia Four Daughters Little Richard: I Am Everything Still: A..."
Jan. 3, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Jenny Nulf’s Top 10 Films of 2023
"...(May December), Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers), Lee Byung-hun (Concrete Utopia)..."
Dec. 15, 2023 Screens Feature
Gobble Gobble Yada Yada
In this week’s issue: Evil MoPac speaks, holiday shopping begins
"...Spring Music Fests: Carys Anderson previews April's Eclipse Utopia, Georgetown's Two Step Inn, and more...."
Nov. 24, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones
From Country to Blues, Check Out These Austin-Area April Music Festival Lineups
Peruse new 2024 plans from Eclipse Utopia, Two Step Inn, and more
"...Eclipse UtopiaFour Sisters Ranch, April 5 - 9$350-$430 multiday..."
Nov. 17, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson
Old Settler’s Music Festival Postpones to 2025 in Move to Sell Property
“This festival isn’t going anywhere; it’s just going to take a new form”
"...encourages Americana fans to check out the upcoming Eclipse Utopia and Kerrville Folk festivals – two other spring events..."
Nov. 15, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson
Meat Joy Reunion Shows and More Crucial Concerts This Week
Ways to celebrate the annular eclipse, fundraise for Sarah Brown, and avoid ACL
"...– Genevieve Wood Meat Joy by MEAT JOY Eclipse Utopia Four Sisters Ranch, Thursday 12 – Saturday 14..."
Oct. 13, 2023 Music Column by Genevieve Wood
Austin’s Best Breweries of 2023, Power-Ranked
Top of the Hops VIII, baby!
"...the Deep helles and Pro Tip American Pilsner. Future Utopia West Coast Pils is Lynn Swann over there, finessing..."
Oct. 10, 2023 Food Post by Eric Puga
Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup
Bid the sun farewell and enjoy a fall fair this October
"...Utopia Festival Oct. 13-14, Utopia, www.eclipseutopia.com..."
Oct. 5, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod
Free Will Astrology
Your weekly horoscope, September 8-14
"...we give up hoping for the unrealistic concept of utopia. Instead, he suggests we empower our practical efforts with..."
Sept. 8, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny
Emerald Fennell's Saltburn to Open Austin Film Festival
Promising Young Woman followup leads first title drop
"...D: Alexi Pappas, Jeremy Teicher USA, Utopia Distribution World Premiere In an exclusive artist-in-residency program overseen..."
Sept. 1, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
A DAWA benefit, A Giant Dog album release, and a country showcase headline our recommended Austin shows
"...finding one's self. It all centers around the virtual utopia Avalonia, which doesn't feel far away – given the..."
Aug. 18, 2023 Music Column by Adam Cherian
Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger
Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added
"...CONCRETE UTOPIA D: Um Tae-hwa South Korea, 2023, Texas Premiere, 130..."
Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
AI, Strikes, and Burning It Down: Highlights of the ATX TV Festival
Celebration of the small screen becomes a war room for writers
"...showrunner Greg Daniels, "Is this a dystopia or a utopia and he said 'It's just reality.'" Bigley's even seen..."
June 9, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Billionaire Wants His Own Town, Go Figure
Musk Town headed for Bastrop isn't "paradise" Elon proposed, either
"...Musk has been espousing his vision to create a “utopia” in Texas for a while now. In Tesla’s October..."
March 9, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson
SXSW Music Adds New Order, Killer Mike, Protomartyr, and Isabella Lovestory
Along with over 300 more artists headed to the Austin festival
"...Caramelo Haze, Cecilia and The Broken Hearts, Colin Houlihan's Utopia Quartet, Como Las Movies, Cotton Mather, Curse Mackey, Dale..."
Jan. 25, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe
Five Film Books From Austin
From Pinocchio to psychotic women, your gift guide for reading material
"...take you inside the borders of Marvel's magnificent Afrofurist utopia than NYC-to-Austin transplant Evan Narcisse? The author of the..."
Dec. 2, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker
Other Worlds Says Sorry About the Demon
Sci fi film fest announces final lineup for final outing
"...cryogenically freeze their bodies while escaping to a VR utopia. But this virtual world isn’t without its real-life dangers...."
Nov. 15, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Marvel's Afrofuturist paradise goes to war with the world
"...to the earlier movies and to the beloved Afrofuturist utopia of Wakanda, the hidden kingdom built on a rare..."
Nov. 11, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker
Austin's Best Breweries of 2022, Power-Ranked
It's Top of the Hops VII!
"...Zilker’s innovative patio IPAs, music, art, and spicy chicken utopia...."
Oct. 12, 2022 Food Post by Eric Puga
Fantastic Fest Raises a Smile With First Announcement
The Banshees of Inisherin, V/H/S/99, sharks, and more
"...fear spreads among the residents, threatening to turn their utopia into Absurdistan...."
Aug. 16, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Review: Broadway in Austin’s Mean Girls
Tina Fey’s musical induces laughter, sensory overload, and acid reflux
"...three-time Tony Award winner Scott Pask (The Coast of Utopia), and the show is directed and choreographed by Tony..."
Aug. 5, 2022 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Mikaela Davis, Knocked Loose, Curtis McMurtry, Questlove, and more recommended shows
"...with an adjoining performance space – both owned by UtopiaFest organizers Travis and Noa Sutherland. The listening room's provided..."
April 15, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin
Five Things to Experience at Fusebox Festival
The return of the avant garde and experimental drama and artextravaganza
"...fashion, and nightclub-culture panache to reveal a disco/funk/electro music utopia right in front of your eyes and ears. "Monstah..."
April 8, 2022 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner
Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup
Visit historic Presidio La Bahia, take a scenic drive, and more
"...Utopia is at the heart of the most beautiful part..."
