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Jan. 22, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
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Our readers talk back.
"...Who Are You Calling Self-Righteous?..."
Feb. 8, 2002 Column
The Post
Hanks, Spielberg, and Streep unite for the Washington Post's version of the Pentagon Papers
"...enjoined from further publication of revelations that the government’s defense of the Vietnam War was based on systematic lies..."
Jan. 12, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
Monica Loera’s Killer Gets 20 Years
JonCasey Rowell received his sentence on Tuesday
"...his legal strategy was to portray the act as self-defense. Rowell arrived at Loera's house in the early morning,..."
Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff
Death Watch
Trottie is scheduled for execution next week
"...and his counsel, Connie Williams, never lobbied for a self-defense argument on the brother's murder – instead pushing unsuccessfully..."
Sept. 5, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger
The Karate Kid (1984)
Five franchise films
"...the basic theme – a bullied young person gains self-esteem and learns self-defense after moving to a strange place..."
May 17, 2013 Screens Feature by Dan Solomon
Knocked Up
Although it’s extremely funny in bursts, Judd Apatow's new comedy flirts once too often with schmaltz before toppling into melodrama in its third act.
"...good-natured schlub who uses his deadpan wit as a defense mechanism against a world that often doesn’t put much..."
June 1, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt
Delta Farce
In this multination offender, Larry the Cable Guy and two friends are Army reservists who are shipped off to Iraq but mistakenly wind up in Mexico – and can't tell the difference.
"...This one will not be. This movie is Best Defense meets Three Amigos, with the latter’s mild fruity overtones..."
May 18, 2007 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman
Lone Star Panthers
A profile of Austin's New Black Panther Party
"...Austin chapter of the New Black Panther Party for Self-Defense spent Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and food baskets to needy..."
Dec. 7, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple
Higher Learning
"...movie star, taking command of the screen with a self-confident, swaggering attitude augmented by a surprising sense of comic..."
Jan. 20, 1995 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan
What’s a Grand Jury, and Is It Being Manipulated to Indict Police Officers?
More cops are being indicted, but why all the secrecy?
"...chosen and presented solely by the District Attorney's Office. Defense input was not solicited and no invitations were extended..."
June 24, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Lebanon
This brutally real-feeling Israeli film about the war in Lebanon in 1982 received the top prize at the Venice Film Festival in 2009.
"...has said that his own experiences in the Israel Defense Forces informed the film). Maoz sets Lebanon on the..."
Sept. 24, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones
At Home in the World of One's Woes, And It's a Wide, Wide World
The nitty-gritty of what speaks to us and why
"...far more substantial than the musings of the occasional self-deprecating contributor. (And what’s so wrong with self-deprecation? David Rakoff..."
Oct. 17, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones
United 93
United 93 is a sober, humanistic portrait of America’s literal “first responders,” who in an instant were forced to wrap their heads around a new, unfathomable reality.
"...as Hollywood’s brazen exploitation of a national tragedy for selfish popcorn profits. United 93 is a sober, humanistic portrait..."
April 28, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
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"...that legal observers should appear more rational than a self-appointed, untrained, and hysterical posse. Diana Welch spent a day..."
Nov. 11, 2005 Column
The Hard Word
"...to knock over banks, but they’re principled: Dale reads self-help books to bolster his shaky marriage to femme-fatale Carol..."
July 11, 2003 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman
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Barrientos Misrepresented
"...cities, including San Antonio, imposed its own interim ordinance, itself a compromise measure hammered out through repeated meetings among..."
May 7, 1999 Column
Naked City
Off the Desk:
"...he killed Zuniga, but said he did so in self-defense, was found not guilty of murder. He did get..."
Oct. 30, 1998 News Feature
Police Chief Deposition Sheds Light on Daniel Perry Case, APD Shake-Ups
Strained relations between Austin Police officers, leadership at center of Joseph Chacon's deposition
"...Avenue in the summer of 2020. Perry is claiming self-defense in the killing but was indicted for murder in..."
Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
The Killing of Garrett Foster Shocks the City – and Galvanizes the Moment
Whether Foster raised his gun may never be known, but there can be little doubt about the driver's intentions
"...garage. APD later stated that Bucknam had acted in self-defense, though he had initiated the confrontation. "APD protected him,"..."
July 31, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Responding to Rape on Campus
"...St. Ed's also features a 12-hour defense course called the Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) System for..."
Sept. 25, 2015 News Feature by Sarah Marloff
Brigham Down the Horns
BYU Cougars feast on too-green Texas talent
"...in 17 years. The Cougars (2-0) relied on their defense to completely shut down an inexperienced UT offensive line...."
Sept. 8, 2014 Sports Post by Eric Sollenberger
Point Austin: It's Not About Sharon Keller
Sharon Keller, Todd Willingham, and unjustifiable homicide
"...execution day, having received a phone request (relayed from defense attorneys) to allow a late filing, she responded with..."
Sept. 4, 2009 News Column by Michael King
Bottoms
The Shiva Baby team reunite for a ridonkulously horny queer comedy
"...cred and start a fight club to teach girls self defense, and hopefully make out with them...."
Aug. 25, 2023 Movie Review by Lina Fisher
Inside Texas' Angels of Death, Who Refuse Hundreds of Death Row Pleas but May Expedite Daniel Perry Pardon
How the Board of Pardons and Paroles runs its ship
"...like me, or girls like me. Make something of yourself.’”..."
May 12, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Unless Abbott Interferes, Daniel Perry to Serve 25 Years
"I know it’s never going to be the same again.” – Whitney Mitchell
"...out there following Christ. He knew sacrifice. He knew selflessness. And my son knew how to love, most of..."
May 10, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon
Riley Stearns Helps Karen Gillan Look Herself in the Eye in Dual
Riley Stearns' new sci-fi drama makes its world premiere at Sundance
"...Dual is not the film about meeting yourself that Riley Stearns originally planned to make. Nor did..."
Jan. 21, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker
Daniel Perry Will Stand Trial for Murder of BLM Protester Garrett Foster
Army sgt. indicted for murder, aggravated assault, deadly conduct
"...Perry fled and turned himself in to Austin police, telling them that he’d shot..."
July 2, 2021 News Post by Brant Bingamon
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
Latest in the Ip Man series moves away from the Wing Chun legend himself
"...much an expression of culture as a form of self-defense, and Bautista's hulking presence serves as a reminder of..."
April 19, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle
The Way of the Iron Dragon
Action film festival gets really hands-on
"...martial artistry demonstrations taught by no less than Sakaguchi himself. It's been nearly two decades since The Man from..."
