As the star of the show, Shatner plunders his past with equal parts self-importance and self-deprecation. It works because, to his audience at large, Shatner-as-Kirk is equal parts camp, aspiration for a utopian future, and cool science that makes things like beaming down to a planet from a star ship possible. more ›

We missed that whole “Black Friday” thing (post-traumatic stress symptoms related to a former life working retail), and the holidays are creeping up faster than a cheer-stealing Grinch in a dogsled. We’re sure that some of you, dear readers, find yourselves in a similar boat. But, before you start snapping up pre-packaged bath sets at Target, check out Austinist’s very special recommendations. We’ve sorted through some of the sparkliest surprises available locally and on the... more ›

Our unofficial patron celebrity, Sandra Bullock, has gone and got herself all married to her boyfriend of several years, Jesse James. Apparently, James Hetfield and William Shatner were at her wedding, which we think is strange and awesome. MORE AS THIS STORY DEVELOPS! more ›

Sandra Bullock, appearing on Late Night with David Letterman, talked about her new house in Austin and excitedly mentioned the new Whole Foods. It's nice to know that we're not the only ones excited to the point of public babbling by a fancy new grocery store in our neighborhood. We look forward to seeing Sandra and her new boy toy Jesse James piling food from the salad bar into the cute little cardboard to-go... more ›