“Kubo” Boasts Mind Over Matter
"Kubo and the Two Strings" is an ode to storytelling. It appreciates that history is not nearly as important as the stories that history inspires, as they fulfill the potential that the truth merely hints at,...
Chris Stapleton and Hank Williams Jr. Rocked the End of Summer
Chris Stapleton may have been unknown to Hank Williams, Jr. before this summer's tour started, but we're sure things have changed after he heard the roar of the crowd for the Grammy-award-winning singer in Austin...
There’s No Party Like a “Sausage Party”
For too long, Pixar has sat upon the sentient throne of animation, and remained unscathed. Throughout history, there have been a number of attempted uprisings, most notably by Pixar's own blood, Disney Animation Studios, but none have yet proved...
“Imperium”: To See or Nazi
In the annals of movie villains, there are two who stand out above the rest—the "great whites": sharks and Nazis. They're fool-proof foils, because they're innately dangerous, relentless and unlikable. "Imperium" tackles the latter, although of...
Texas Songwriters Compete with Nashville
Most singer-songwriters have a story to tell, and these two sitting in a low lit room in the video are no exception. They are Jennifer B & the Groove, a genre-bending band encompassing blues, roots-rock,...
“Ben-Hur” a Soulless Revisiting of a Soulful Tale
While witnessing this modern take on the classic tale of Ben-Hur, I began to feel like a parent—bound by paternal duty—attending a school play. There's the skeleton of a story I'm familiar with and none...
Austin Nonprofit Hosts Benefit Concert
Back on My Feet Austin, a local nonprofit, will host a Benefit Concert on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 7PM at Javelina on Rainey Street. Three local bands will join forces to raise awareness and...
“Suicide Squad” Fails to be Different
If you remember, "The Bad News Bears" ends with the opposing team—having won the game—commending the Bears on their moxie and offering an apology for having mocked them earlier. They then gather around in a circle and chant their appreciation...
“Star Trek Beyond” Lives Large And Prospers
American roots music is cohabited by blues and folk. Blues music is primarily emotional—lots of moaning and full of inclusive themes—and folk music is primarily intellectual, offering stories with moral or political centers. In the Sci-fi world, Star Wars...
