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Amanda Wright

Amanda Wright

Amanda Wright writes about culture from Austin — film, music, the occasional sports moment that becomes a culture moment. She left a magazine job for OwlyTimes because she wanted to file faster than monthly. Drafts read like a friend's text; the reporting is the slow part.

1525 articles published

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Messi Win: Photographer's 20 Years Culminate in Iconic ShotSports

Messi Win: Photographer's 20 Years Culminate in Iconic Shot

Uncover the story behind the iconic Messi World Cup photo! We analyze a photographer's 20-year journey & reveal the surprising realities of capturing history.

Aramayo’s BAFTA Win: A Signal of British Cinema’s ShiftEntertainment

Aramayo’s BAFTA Win: A Signal of British Cinema’s Shift

Uncover the surprising meaning behind Robert Aramayo’s BAFTA wins! Our analysis reveals how this rising star signals a bold new era for British cinema—and ...

Arizona's Win: A Big 12 Title Shift & Dell'Orso's ImpactSports

Arizona's Win: A Big 12 Title Shift & Dell'Orso's Impact

Uncover the deeper meaning behind Arizona's Big 12 title! We analyze Dell'Orso's surprising impact & explore how perseverance reshapes college hoops narratives.

Sony & TCL: A $168B Shift Signals TV Power ChangeEntertainment

Sony & TCL: A $168B Shift Signals TV Power Change

Uncover the surprising strategy behind Sony's TV deal with TCL! Our analysis reveals why this $168B shift signals a power change—and what it means for the ...

Jersey Bulls' Win: A Shift in Isthmian League Power?Sports

Jersey Bulls' Win: A Shift in Isthmian League Power?

Uncover the surprising power shift in the Isthmian League! Our analysis reveals how Jersey Bulls' stunning win signals a bold new era for underdogs.

Arthur Zwick's Legacy: A Jazz Life & Its Uncertain FutureEntertainment

Arthur Zwick's Legacy: A Jazz Life & Its Uncertain Future

Uncover the hidden threat to Arthur Zwick's jazz legacy. This analysis explores how systemic forces erase Black artists' contributions—and what we can do.

Leno's $100M Bugatti: A Hollywood History UncoveredEntertainment

Leno's $100M Bugatti: A Hollywood History Uncovered

Uncover the surprising story behind Jay Leno's $100M Bugatti! We analyze how Hollywood, chance encounters, & celebrity shaped its incredible value.

UCM Arts Camps Signal a Shift in Education's FocusEntertainment

UCM Arts Camps Signal a Shift in Education's Focus

Uncover why UCM's arts camps are a vital response to shrinking arts education. Analyze the cultural shift devaluing creativity & discover what it means for...

WiFi Woes: Ethernet's Rise Signals Streaming ShiftEntertainment

WiFi Woes: Ethernet's Rise Signals Streaming Shift

Uncover why Ethernet is surging back! Our analysis reveals how streaming demands are forcing a tech reset, ditching WiFi for reliable wired connections.

Kalamazoo Central's Rise: MHSAA Hoops' New Contender?Sports

Kalamazoo Central's Rise: MHSAA Hoops' New Contender?

Uncover why Kalamazoo Central's surprising hoops surge matters. Our analysis reveals if this quiet contender can truly challenge MHSAA's elite this tournament.

BAFTAs: Unedited Slur & the Stakes for Live TV ControlEntertainment

BAFTAs: Unedited Slur & the Stakes for Live TV Control

Beyond the shock: We dissect the BAFTA slur incident, revealing the complex implications for live TV control, disability representation, and the evolving b...

SLC's Power District: Mendenhall's $3.5B Vision AnalyzedSports

SLC's Power District: Mendenhall's $3.5B Vision Analyzed

Uncover the strategy behind SLC's $3.5B Power District & MLB ambitions. We analyze Mendenhall’s bold vision – is it a game-changer or overreach for the city?