FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Renowned classical pianist Van Cliburn has been diagnosed with advanced bone cancer and is resting comfortably at his Texas home, his publicist said Monday.
The 78-year-old...
Last Friday, in one of the biggest patent lawsuits in history, a jury ruled Apple will receive more than $1 billion in damages from notable competitor Samsung.
Apple’s suit claimed that Samsung...
Austin City Council approved the extension of ACL Aug. 16 after C3 Presents, the entertainment planning company that produces ACL, and the City of Austin finalized negotiations. The expansion will bring...
“Take This Waltz”
Directed by Sarah Polley
Magnolia Pictures (116 mins.)
Many know “Take This Waltz” writer/director Sarah Polley only in an acting capacity, and she’s...
Alamo Drafthouse
One of the signature Austin movie chains, the Alamo Drafthouse's mixture of food, beer and great movies has left a definitive footprint on the developing Austin movie scene. CEO Tim...
1. Misunderstanding the phrase “YOLO” as it relates to your partying schedule
It’s true: you only live once. However, there are two lines of argument that follow: YOLO, so go...
It’s not hard to find evidence of the vast and thriving bike culture in Austin. One look at any campus bike rack and you’ll know — cycling is a pretty big thing around here. Hold your...
It’s rare that a film slapped with an NC-17 rating doesn’t opt to defang a bit, since the cultural stigma that comes with the rating can be a death sentence. But thankfully, William Friedkin’s...
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Kicker-punter Anthony Fera has left Penn State, the second starter to depart Happy Valley this week following harsh NCAA sanctions against the program for the Jerry Sandusky...
Purity Ring, a new electronic band hailing from the indie hotspot of Montreal, is a methodical monster that has discovered the perfect balance between human and machine elements. The group consists of...
Vince Vaughn had something of a hot streak in the early 2000s, and it was one of those rare moments where a star’s schtick is perfectly utilized in several roles in just the right order. Flicks like...
