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March 9, 2009
Diane Holloway signs off
Diane Holloway, the American-Statesman’s TV critic for the past three decades, is leaving us at week’s end. Want to send well wishes? Agree or disagree with her picks for the Top 20 TV shows from the past 30 years? Always wanted to say something (nice) to her? Now’s your chance. Take a moment to leave a message.
- After 30 years of finding the best in TV, Diane Holloway concludes her broadcast day
- Photos: Diane’s all-time Top 20 shows
- Photos: Diane through the years
- Video: A farewell from Diane
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January 28, 2008
Did the new Austin Music Hall shine for 'Porgy and Bess'?
The Zachary Scott Theater production of “Porgy and Bess” opened on Friday at the newly renovated Austin Music Hall. If you went, what was your experience at the downtown venue?
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July 7, 2007
New seven wonders of the world
About 100 million votes were cast over the Internet and through cell-phone text messages for the new seven wonders of the world. What do you think of the selection?
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May 9, 2007
Fortunate 500
The Fortunate 500, XL’s annual list of movers and shakers who are changing Austin, is out. Did we leave anybody off? Let us know about any Central Texans we might have missed.
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April 23, 2007
Should they stay or should they go?
TV’s full of new shows this season, each with plenty of, um, interesting characters. Some we like; some we don’t. So, tell us who you love — and who you love to hate?
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April 6, 2007
How should 'The Sopranos' end?
Would you whack Tony?
When the sixth and final season of ‘The Sopranos’ winds down in June, there are only so many ways the saga can end. Tony gets blown away in a blaze of glory, Tony takes over the New York family, Tony goes to jail, Tony’s loved ones get killed.
BetUS.com, an entertainment analysis Web site, says the odds of Tony cashing in are 2 to 1. A better bet, at around 200 to 1, is Christopher. Bottom line: There will be casualties. But ‘Sopranos’ creator David Chase is wildly imaginative, so the finale is likely to be a big surprise.
How would you like to see ‘The Sopranos’ end? Tell us your finale idea, and we’ll follow up at the end of the season to see who made the best guess.
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April 3, 2007
Share your favorite Waterloo memories
Waterloo is 25 years old!
Yes, the little store “where music still matters” can now legally rent a car.
We know you spend all of your time and money there and we want your thoughts about the veteran record store:
What are some great in-store performances you saw there?
What records did you buy there that changed your life?
Did you meet your future mate there?
How many hours did you kill jawing away with clerks?
We want to know it all.
Send us your favorite Waterloo memories. Some will appear in XL, most will appear online.
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March 5, 2007
Which TV shows have jumped the shark?
We’ve all seen it happen. A perfectly fine TV show suddenly gets bizarre: weird plot twists, annoying new characters, you name it. Some say that’s what’s happened with “Grey’s Anatomy” this season. Which shows — past and present — do you think have jumped the shark?
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February 12, 2007
Grammy winners
What do you think of this year’s Grammy Awards winners?
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February 8, 2007
How do you rate this year's SXSW lineup?
South by Southwest Music Festival organizers have released their first list of more than 1,300 bands scheduled to perform in Austin this March. What do you think? Will this year’s festival live up to past years, or will it be a disappointment. Let us know what you think.
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February 5, 2007
Is it time to end 'Lost'?
After a long hiatus, the enigmatic serial drama “Lost” returns to ABC Wednesday night. Are you still interested in the mysteries of “Lost,” or do you think it’s time for the show to end?
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January 26, 2007
Prefer Wii or PS3?
Omar Gallaga reports the Wii is hard to find, while PlayStation3 systems are readily available. Which gaming system do you prefer? Why?
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January 24, 2007
What's your favorite coffee shop?
Did your favorite coffee shop not make our list? Tell us what makes it so special. A name, address and phone number would be helpful too.
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January 20, 2007
American premiere of Philip Glass' 'Barbarians'
Did you go see ‘Waiting for Barbarians?’ What did you think of the American premiere of this Philip Glass opera?
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December 18, 2006
Birthday of the World Wide Web
As the World Wide Web turns 15, how has it changed your life?
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December 7, 2006
Will you see 'Apocalypto?'
Have you forgiven Mel Gibson after his drunken-driving arrest and anti-Semitic slurs? And will you see ‘Apocalypto’?
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November 26, 2006
Is Dane Cook funny?
Dane Cook is the probably the most popular standup comedian working today, but plenty of critics and fellow comics aren’t laughing. You be the judge: Is Dane Cook funny?
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November 21, 2006
Remembering Robert Altman
During a career that spanned from “MASH” to “Gosford Park” to “A Prarie Home Companion,” Robert Altman never steered away from controversy or a challenge. What’s your favorite Altman film, and what did it mean to you?
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November 18, 2006
Can record stores survive?
In the era of MP3s, are record stores a dying breed? What can local retailers do to earn — and keep — your business?
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November 16, 2006
Who's your No. 1 007?
‘Casino Royale’ is Daniel Craig’s first outing as Agent 007. How does he compare with past Bonds? Tell us who’s the No. 1 007 — Craig, Pierce Brosnan, Timothy Dalton, Roger Moore or Sean Connery. Hey, we’ll even take votes for George Lazenby.
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November 13, 2006
Camping out at stores for a PlayStation 3?
The PlayStation 3 is due out Friday, but the new gaming console will be hard to come by. Are you on the PS3 wait list — or is one on your wish list? Will it live up to all the hype? Are you camping out at stores for a PlayStation 3? Tell us why you’re so excited about Sony’s new game console and what’s happening in line.
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What did you think of 'The Simpsons' movie trailer?
During Sunday night’s episode of “The Simpsons,” viewers got a preview of the “Simpsons” movie due out next July. Did you see the trailer? If so, what did you think?
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November 9, 2006
What did you think of the "Lost" mini-season finale?
“Lost” wrapped up it fall mini-season last night, and we want to know what you thought about all the plot developments. Are Kate and Sawyer a good couple? Will Jack let Ben die? And, most importantly, will you still watch “Lost” when it returns in February?
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November 8, 2006
Which celebrity couple will separate next?
Reese Witherspooon and Ryan Phillippe, Chris Rock and Malaak Compton-Rock, Britney Spears and Kevin Federline … there’s been a rash of celebrity breakups lately. Who do you think is next?
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November 6, 2006
Faith Hill: Sore loser or great actress?
Faith Hill, the prom queen of country music, looked pretty bad at Monday night’s Country Music Association Awards when she exclaimed “What?!” after Carrie Underwood was announced the winner over Hill and three others in the best female vocalist category. Was it all an act … or is Hill a sore loser? Let us know what you think.
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November 3, 2006
Dining Guide: Do you agree with our picks?
Restaurant critic Dale Rice is out with his annual list of the city’s top restaurants. Do you agree with Dale’s picks? Any restaurants that should — or shouldn’t — have made the list? Let us know.
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A 'Desperate' death
This Sunday’s episode of “Desperate Housewives” is called “Bang,” and with good reason: A gunshot claims the life of one of the characters. Who do you think it will be?
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October 30, 2006
What do you think of 'Friday Night Lights'?
Critics love ‘Friday Night Lights,’ but fans aren’t exactly packing the stands to catch the show, which is filmed in Central Texas. Ratings have decreased each week since the show debuted earlier this month. Have you watched ‘Friday Night Light’? What do you think? And if you’re tuning out, we’d like to hear why — and what it is you’re watching instead.
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October 19, 2006
'Flags of Our Fathers'
With Clint Eastwood’s World War II drama “Flags of Our Fathers” opening Friday, we want to hear about the military heroes in your life. Send us stories of your loved ones who have served our country.
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October 3, 2006
What charities/causes do you support?
More than 100 businesses, including grocery stores, retail outlets, clubs and restaurants, will donate at least 5 percent of their proceeds today to HAAM, a partnership between Seton Family of Hospitals, St. David’s Community Health Foundation and the SIMS Foundation established in April 2005.
Will you be participating, or do you have another charity/cause you support?
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September 1, 2006
Goof-off Web sites
What are your favorite Web sites for a few minutes spent goofing off in the middle of a workday?
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August 17, 2006
'Snakes on a Plane'
After close to a year of Internet hype, “Snakes on a Plane” is finally in theaters. What are your thoughts on this film? Is it an instant cult classic or just a plain ol’ bad movie? Do you think the python has a chance at earning a Best Supporting Actor nomination, or did the cobra steal the show?
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August 12, 2006
9/11 and culture shock
After the horror of 9/11, pundits talked about the death of irony. Now, irony, frustration, skepticism and even cynicism are as common as they ever were in American popular culture. Have things changed? Are they back to normal?
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July 31, 2006
MTV at 25
Share your favorite - and not-so-favorite - memories of the first 25 years of MTV.
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July 26, 2006
Back Room R.I.P.
Share your memories of the Back Room, Austin’s soon-to-close, hard-rockin’ headquarters.
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July 21, 2006
Rolling Stones coming to Austin
The Rolling Stones have scheduled an Oct. 22 show at Zilker Park, their first time to play Austin. Will you go see them? Is $95 too much for a ticket? After all these years, do the Stones still rock?
For more on the Rolling Stones’ show, visit Austin360.com/rollingstones.
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June 27, 2006
'Superman Returns'
The Man of Steel returns to theaters this week after a 20-year absence. Are you going to see this movie? Have you seen it? What did you think?
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June 26, 2006
Revival of the cocktail
A recent story claims classic cocktails are making a comeback. Are you a cocktail drinker yourself? What’s your beverage of choice?
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June 22, 2006
Best and worst Adam Sandler movies
With the release of Adam Sandler’s new comedy, “Click,” we take a look back at movies from his past. Which of his movies do you feel are the best? What about the worst?
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May 20, 2006
What are the best, most overrated American works of fiction?
The New York Times asked a couple of hundred people — authors, literary critics, academics and others — to vote on the best American work of fiction of the past 25 years. The list is out today. The Austin American-Statesman, in turn, asked local literary figures to cast votes for the most overrated books on the Times’s list. Do you agree with the picks? Disagree? What are your choices for the best — and the most overrated — American works of fiction?
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April 24, 2006
TV shows to renew or cancel
TV critic Diane Holloway has posted her list of six shows worth saving and six worth killing off. What’s your opinion? What shows do you most want the networks to bring back for another season? Which would you like to see retired?
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