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Tyson Talksnew

Mike Tyson tells his life story in his own words in this documentary by longtime friend James Toback.
Austin Chronicle  |  Marc Savlov  |  05-29-2009  |  Reviews

What's Up with the Downtown Austin Condo Market?new

Developers deliver the lowdown on the economy and the future of Austin's new high-rises.
Austin Chronicle  |  Katherine Gregor  |  05-24-2009  |  Housing & Development

Austin Climate Protection Plan: Two-Year Reviewnew

Two years after its launch, the ambitious Austin Climate Protection Plan is succeeding well in some areas - but stalled in others.
Austin Chronicle  |  Katherine Gregor  |  05-24-2009  |  Environment

Revolutionary to Rat: The Uneasy Journey of Brandon Darbynew

At first glance, Brandon Darby seems a typical Austin lefty activist. But ask around Austin activist circles, and a more contradictory portrait emerges.
Austin Chronicle  |  Diana Welch  |  01-26-2009  |  Policy Issues

'Bangkok Dangerous' is All Cock and No Bangnew

The Pang brothers remake their own 1999 Thai hit, and, boy, is it bad. That might have something to do with lead Nicolas Cage and his Amazing Magical Wig-Hat.
Austin Chronicle  |  Marc Savlov  |  09-12-2008  |  Reviews

Ladies Who Lunch ... and a Little Botox for Dessertnew

Diane English's former, admirable body blows at the culture wars have been downgraded to "you go, girl"-isms and a tacit endorsement of plastic surgery.
Austin Chronicle  |  Kimberley Jones  |  09-12-2008  |  Reviews

'Burn After Reading' is Screwball Black Comedynew

The Coen brothers may be masters of black comedy, but there are times when there's no point in taking them seriously.
Austin Chronicle  |  Josh Rosenblatt  |  09-12-2008  |  Reviews

'Surfer, Dude': Lens on Some Hard Bodiesnew

Matthew McConaughey joins with the director of Hand on a Hard Body in this ode to near-naked bodies, weed, and surf-speak. Oh, and it's also a work of fiction.
Austin Chronicle  |  Kimberley Jones  |  09-05-2008  |  Reviews

'The Little Red Truck' Goes Round and Roundnew

The documentary chronicles the work of the Missoula Children's Theatre, which travels the country to introduce children to the joys of musical theatre.
Austin Chronicle  |  Josh Rosenblatt  |  09-05-2008  |  Reviews

'Frozen River': Single Moms Skate on Thin Icenew

In order to make ends meet, two women in upstate New York smuggle illegal aliens across the St. Lawrence River into the U.S. in this unusually thoughtful and expertly acted movie.
Austin Chronicle  |  Marjorie Baumgarten  |  09-05-2008  |  Reviews

A Big Smooch for 'Midnight Kiss'new

In Alex Holdridge's lovely new film, two twentysomething Los Angelenos wander the streets together on New Year's Eve, walking and talking amid the stunning black-and-white cinematography.
Austin Chronicle  |  Josh Rosenblatt  |  08-28-2008  |  Reviews

Patti Smith's Bohemian Rhapsodynew

Fashion photographer Steven Sebring made this impressionistic documentary over the course of 12 years with Smith's full participation.
Austin Chronicle  |  Marjorie Baumgarten  |  08-28-2008  |  Reviews

'Traitor': Ideological Ambiguitiesnew

This Don Cheadle movie is a rare Hollywood creature: an action picture with ambiguity, a blockbuster with more questions than answers, a shoot-’em-up thriller with a sense of moral and geopolitical ambivalence.
Austin Chronicle  |  Josh Rosenblatt  |  08-28-2008  |  Reviews

'Transsiberian': Strangers on a Trainnew

With Woody Harrelson, Emily Mortimer, and Ben Kingsley, this train-set suspense movie also is full of sharp character studies.
Austin Chronicle  |  Marjorie Baumgarten  |  08-28-2008  |  Reviews

'Mister Foe': Growing Up Voyeurnew

Equal parts sweet and perverse, this Scottish coming-of-age story about a teenage voyeur is unpredictable, compelling, and features great performances and soundtrack.
Austin Chronicle  |  Marjorie Baumgarten  |  08-22-2008  |  Reviews

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