Richard Whittaker

Senior Staff Writer & Critic

The Chronicle's first Culture Desk editor, Richard has reported on Austin's growing film production and appreciation scene for over a decade, and also oversees the paper's coverage of the visual and performance arts. A graduate of the universities of York, Stirling, and UT-Austin, a Rotten Tomatoes certified critic, and eight-time Best of Austin winner, he's currently at work on two books and a play.

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Into the Woods: Ishana Night Shyamalan on Fantasy-Horror <i>The Watchers</i>
Into the Woods: Ishana Night Shyamalan on Fantasy-Horror The Watchers
What one rainy fieldtrip taught her about Ireland

Screens, June 7, 2024

Revew: Handling the Undead
Handling the Undead
The newly dead are mysteriously resurrected in this Oslo-based arthouse horror

Movie Review, June 7, 2024

The 20-Year Overnight Success of Glen Powell
The 20-Year Overnight Success of Glen Powell
Hollywood’s newest A-lister – according to the directors who knew him first and best

Screens, June 6, 2024

Arts, Comedy, Theatre, Movies, and More Recommended Weekend Events
Arts, Comedy, Theatre, Movies, and More Recommended Weekend Events
Jackie and Foxy Brown?! Yes please!

Arts, June 6, 2024

Party People, Zines, Sharks, and More Events for the Week Ahead
Party People, Zines, Sharks, and More Events for the Week Ahead
Don't wait for the weekend!

Arts, June 6, 2024

Memorial for Austin Sci-Fi Legend Howard Waldrop Announced
Memorial for Austin Sci-Fi Legend Howard Waldrop Announced
A chance to celebrate the lion of Texas sci-fi short stories

Arts, June 4, 2024

Caroline Bowman and the Kinder Side of Elsa in <i>Disney's Frozen</i>
Caroline Bowman and the Kinder Side of Elsa in Disney's Frozen
How the Broadway in Austin show finds the heart of the ice queen

Arts, June 3, 2024

<i>Kingcast</i> Host and Online Film Journalism Legend Scott Wampler Dies
Kingcast Host and Online Film Journalism Legend Scott Wampler Dies
Film community and filmmakers praise the Austin film lover

Screens, June 1, 2024

Viggo Mortensen Looks Homeward in <i>The Dead Don’t Hurt</i>
Viggo Mortensen Looks Homeward in The Dead Don’t Hurt
How his Western centers women’s struggles over men’s wars

Screens, May 30, 2024

Revew: In a Violent Nature
In a Violent Nature
An undead monster is revived and seeks revenge of a group of teens

Movie Review, May 31, 2024

Ethan Hawke and the Inner Life of Flannery O’Connor in <i>Wildcat</i>
Ethan Hawke and the Inner Life of Flannery O’Connor in Wildcat
Finding the drama of an author who laughed at her own biography

Screens, May 29, 2024

Life as a War Boy
Life as a War Boy
Dressing as Furiosa's most disposable characters

Screens, May 24, 2024

Revew: The Garfield Movie
The Garfield Movie
Jim Davis’ comic strip gets an animated reboot with Chris Pratt voicing the iconic cat

Movie Review, May 24, 2024

ATX TV Festival, Burlesque Festival, and More Events to Start Your Week
ATX TV Festival, Burlesque Festival, and More Events to Start Your Week
The weekend is over, but that won't stop us

Arts, May 23, 2024

Croy and the Boys, Warpaint, a Metal Fest, and More Crucial Concerts
Croy and the Boys, Warpaint, a Metal Fest, and More Crucial Concerts
Recommended shows for the week

Music, May 23, 2024

Revew: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
The story is lacking but the spectacle is stupendous

Movie Review, May 24, 2024

The CW Cancels Austin-Made <i>Walker</i>
The CW Cancels Austin-Made Walker
Show starring Jared Padalecki filmed locally for four seasons

Screens, May 22, 2024

Angels, Devils, and Jim Cummings at <i>The Last Stop in Yuma County</i>
Angels, Devils, and Jim Cummings at The Last Stop in Yuma County
The indie icon breaks down his new dusty noir and its ensemble

Screens, May 17, 2024

Fifty Years of Movie Magic at the Alamo Village
Fifty Years of Movie Magic at the Alamo Village
Oldest operating theatre in town adds Vulcan Video rentals

Screens, May 16, 2024

Consigned to History: The Last Days of the Austin Antique Mall
Consigned to History: The Last Days of the Austin Antique Mall
When two iconic Austin businesses share an address, someday one was going to lose out

Arts, May 16, 2024

Revew: Gasoline Rainbow
Gasoline Rainbow
A new addition to the semi-improvised “kids on a road trip” genre by the directors of Bloody Noses, Empty Pockets

Movie Review, May 17, 2024

Revew: Back to Black
Back to Black
Amy Winehouse biopic gives you all the details you’ll recognize from the singer’s tragically short life – but not much beyond that

Movie Review, May 17, 2024

Inaugural Round Top Film Festival Announced
Inaugural Round Top Film Festival Announced
Film fest in Texas' antiques capital accepting submissions now

Screens, May 15, 2024

Texas Performing Arts Crosses Media for 2024-25 Season
Texas Performing Arts Crosses Media for 2024-25 Season
Works by David Byrne, Conspirare, Twyla Tharp, and more

Arts, May 14, 2024

Writer Drew Pearce Rides a Trojan Horse Into <i>The Fall Guy</i>
Writer Drew Pearce Rides a Trojan Horse Into The Fall Guy
How Saturday afternoons and Alex Garland affected the remake

Screens, May 9, 2024

Revew: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
A young ape dares to question if maybe humans aren't the enemy after all

Movie Review, May 10, 2024

Revew: Lost Soulz
Lost Soulz
Gen-Z grabs the mic in this heartfelt rap road trip

Movie Review, May 10, 2024

Affordable Art Fair Comes to Austin
Affordable Art Fair Comes to Austin
Participating artist B. Shawn Cox discusses why the international art fair is sorely needed in ATX

Arts, May 9, 2024

Art Openings, Ballet, and Books in Our Recommended Arts Events
Art Openings, Ballet, and Books in Our Recommended Arts Events
Find some arts this week

Arts, May 9, 2024

Family Classic and Timely New Productions for Zach’s 2024-25 Season
Family Classic and Timely New Productions for Zach’s 2024-25 Season
List includes latest from Austin’s Tony winner Robert Schenkkan

Arts, May 8, 2024

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