An Ideal Husband

The Oscar Wilde drama about deceit and honor is presented by a solid cast.

"...Directed by: Oliver Parker. Starring: Cate Blanchett, Minnie Driver, Rupert Everett, Julianne Moore, Jeremy Northam, John..."

July 2, 1999 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Review: The City Theatre’s An Ideal Husband

It’s the girls gone Wilde that rule this rendering

"...An Ideal Husband is not Oscar Wilde's wittiest work. Most..."

March 11, 2022 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

End of an Arts Era

The most prosperous period in Austin's cultural history came to a painful close in 2003.

"...will be remembered in it as the end of an era. It was during this year that the economic..."

Jan. 2, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

On Leaving Paradise for an Oasis

An Austin foodie falls in love with Marathon and West Texas' other boutique towns

"...I went west following a chef, but like many who've headed in the same direction, I discovered much..."

Jan. 19, 2007 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Fill the Void

In this fascinating Israeli film set within a community of ultra-Orthodox Jews, a young woman grapples with whether to marry her dead sister's husband.

"...Burshtein. Starring: Hadas Yaron, Yiftach Klein, Irit Sheleg, Hila Feldman, Chayim Sharir, Razia Israeli and Renana Raz...."

July 19, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Isn't She Great

"...Directed by: Andrew Bergman. Starring: Bette Midler, David Hyde Pierce, Nathan Lane,..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Calendar Girls

Middle-aged British women bare all for charity.

"...Starring: Helen Mirren, Julie Walters, John Alderton, Linda Bassett, Annette Crosbie, Penelope Wilton, Philip Glenister, Ciarán Hinds, John-Paul Macleod..."

Jan. 2, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Sunshine Superman

BASE-jumping trailblazer Carl Boenish is the subject of this doc tribute

"...the father of BASE jumping, Carl Boenish was a man whose knowledge, enthusiasm, and boundless energy make him an..."

June 12, 2015 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Confessions of a Cowboy

Working a cattle drive in Texas in the 1870s probably wasn't like what you imagine; ask Frank Harris -- he was there and he knows.

"...I've asked but no one can explain why three novels set in 19th-century Texas --..."

May 26, 2000 Books Feature by James C. Simmons

An Ideal Husband

The overall feel of the Austin Playhouse production of Oscar Wilde's An Ideal Husband is polite and relaxed, but the actors do provide gut-busting performances

"...An Ideal Husband..."

Feb. 2, 2007 Arts Review by Patti Hadad

Give 'Em a Hand

The nominees for the 2009 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...For the 17th year, an informal affiliation of local arts critics has recognized the..."

May 15, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Payne Pleasures 2004

Latest ACoT theatre-award nominations favor two Austin musicals

"...Unemployed coal miners and family members struggling with sexual abuse may have been..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Maborosi

"...Directed by: Hirokazu Kore-eda. Starring: Makiko Esumi, Takashi Naitoh, Tadanobu Asano, Gohki Kashiyama, Maomi Watanabe and Matsuka Sakura. The..."

Feb. 7, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

An Ideal Husband

Different Stages' production of Oscar Wilde's An Ideal Husband is not just community theatre at its finest; it's just plain good theatre: entertaining, impressive, astounding, and delightful.

"...An Ideal HusbandAuditorium on Waller Creek, through Nov. 30, Running..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Top 10 Memorable Moments in Austin Theatre

Productions and performances, from the fantastic to the unfortunate

"...often one brief shining moment that we recall – an instant when a playwright's idea, a director or designer's..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

An Ideal Husband

Austin Shakespeare delivers a gorgeous production that savors Wilde's wit

"...An Ideal Husband..."

Feb. 27, 2009 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2003-2004

The full list of nominations for the 2003-2004 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...12th time, local critics have put their heads – and pens – together to recognize the year's most exceptional..."

May 14, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...by Marjorie Baumgarten, Sarah Hepola, Marcel Meyer, and Jessica Reisman..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Most Memorable Theatre I Chanced to See in 2003 -- A SemiHierarchical List

"...2) An Ideal Husband (Different Stages) Some people complained that I..."

Jan. 2, 2004 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Review: City Theatre's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

A perfect measure of schadenfreude on the rocks, with an angst chaser

"...And not just any theater. We’re talking risk-taking, game-changing, word-heavy..."

April 18, 2022 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Gay Place: Neither Dazed Nor Confused

They may not come from the land of the ice and snow, but check out Zepparella anyway

"...It's an all-female Zeptribute band, and you know the ladies –..."

July 25, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

The Importance of Being Earnest

For better or worse, Oliver Parker's adaptation of Oscar Wilde's comedy of mistaken identities liberates the play from its drawing-room trappings.

"...Oliver Parker. Starring: Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Reese Witherspoon, Frances O'Connor, Judi Dench, Anne Massey and Tom Wilkinson. It..."

May 31, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

October Previews

"...D: Paul McGuigan; with Ewen Bremner, Martin Clunes, Stephen McCole, Jenny McCrindle,..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Screens Feature

Gay Place: Just Breathe!

It's the post-Pride comedown in the gAyTX

"...Get to Know the Council Candidates It's the Log Cabiners September meeting, post-Pride recap, and..."

Sept. 26, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Superlatives

The 2008-2009 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...On Monday, June 1, the Austin Critics Table handed out its annual awards for outstanding achievements in the..."

June 5, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Long Center for the Performing Arts: Light that first candle!

As the performing arts venue turns one, Marvin Hamlisch sings "happy birthday" to it

"...would work pretty well. Let's see ... Yo-Yo Ma and the Austin Symphony Orchestra. Sir James Galway and the..."

March 20, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

1999 Austin Film Releases

A complete list of all films released for theatrical runs in Austin in the calendar year 1999 and eligible for consideration in the Top Ten.

"...theatrical runs in Austin in the calendar year 1999 and eligible for consideration in the Top 10 awards...."

Jan. 7, 2000 Screens Feature

Gay Place: This Guy

OUTober is in full swing: Swing and you'll hit an event

"...Hit an OUTober event; you might just meet Parents & Friends..."

Oct. 10, 2014 Column

Gay Place: Way Beyond Funday

Just like every other day in the Austin week Sunday is way more than Bloody Marys and brunch

"...When did Sunday eclipse the Tea Dance paradigm into full weekend status? Exhausting Austin. ON OUR..."

July 18, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

1999 Film Critics Poll

"...Marjorie Baumgarten..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Screens Feature

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