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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.

423 articles published

Latest Articles

Zachery Ty Bryan Sentenced to 14 Months in Jail for Fourth DUIEntertainment

Zachery Ty Bryan Sentenced to 14 Months in Jail for Fourth DUI

Unraveling Zachery Ty Bryan's DUI sentence reveals a troubling pattern. We analyze how repeat offenses & celebrity status intersect, exposing a cultural bl...

Mark Zuckerberg Faces Jury Over Addictive Design Claims in KGM TrialSports

Mark Zuckerberg Faces Jury Over Addictive Design Claims in KGM Trial

Uncover the hidden implications of the Zuckerberg trial! Our analysis reveals how addiction claims could reshape social media's future & redefine responsib...

Tennessee Bill Allows Private School Students on Public Sports TeamsSports

Tennessee Bill Allows Private School Students on Public Sports Teams

Uncover the surprising implications of Tennessee's new school choice bill! Our analysis reveals how athletics are reshaping public vs. private education—an...

Minnesota Vikings Mourn Death of Rondale Moore at Age 25Sports

Minnesota Vikings Mourn Death of Rondale Moore at Age 25

Beyond the grief, Moore's passing reshapes the Vikings' defense. Our analysis reveals how this tragedy forces a strategic shift & impacts Minnesota's future.

Borman's Exit: Impact on Nashville & BeyondEntertainment

Borman's Exit: Impact on Nashville & Beyond

Uncover the surprising ripple effects of Gary Borman's retirement! We analyze how his legacy reshapes artist management & Nashville’s music scene—a pivotal...

Mohegan Executive Tom Cantone Retires After 40 Years in EntertainmentEntertainment

Mohegan Executive Tom Cantone Retires After 40 Years in Entertainment

Uncover the surprising implications of Tom Cantone's retirement! Our analysis reveals what his departure signals for Mohegan's entertainment strategy & the...

Robert Aramayo Wins Two BAFTA Awards in LondonEntertainment

Robert Aramayo Wins Two BAFTA Awards in London

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 ...

Jay Leno’s 1926 Bugatti T38A Reveals Hollywood’s Secret HistoryEntertainment

Jay Leno’s 1926 Bugatti T38A Reveals Hollywood’s Secret History

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

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?

Charly Rodríguez leads Cruz Azul to 2-1 victory over ChivasSports

Charly Rodríguez leads Cruz Azul to 2-1 victory over Chivas

Unravel the surprising impact of Cruz Azul's victory! We analyze how this pivotal win shattered Chivas' aura and reshapes the Liga MX season narrative.

Cleveland Beats Fairfax 68-62 in City Section Basketball SemifinalSports

Cleveland Beats Fairfax 68-62 in City Section Basketball Semifinal

Uncover the surprising power shift in California high school basketball! Our analysis reveals how Cleveland's upset signals a changing landscape & rising gaps.

Verona Hosts Closing Ceremony as Milan-Cortina Olympics ConcludeSports

Verona Hosts Closing Ceremony as Milan-Cortina Olympics Conclude

Uncover a surprising shift in the Olympic spirit! Our analysis reveals how Milan-Cortina signals a renegotiation of national pride & what it means for the ...