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Review: Austin Playhouse's The Norwegians
Revised revisiting of this dark comedy remains a guilty pleasure
"...Wolfe as Gus and Lowell Bartholomee as Tor) in Austin Playhouse's and director Lara Toner Haddock's production of The..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup
New films from Jeff Nichols, Alexander Payne on the schedule
"...announced as part of the complete feature lineup at Austin Film Festival 2023...."

Sept. 27, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Making It Ourselves
Examples of queer creativity abound in Austin, Texas
"...A new texture oozes into Austin through MASS Gallery's current queer-focused exhibition. "Hard Served Soft:..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Column by James Scott

Review: Ben Buck, Back Burner ’97
Latest album encapsulates mounting frustration with Austin rap's progression
"...his very own birthplace as purgatory on "Velvet Rut (Austin Texas)." The cynically titled second track off his latest..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

We Have an Issue: Politics as Performance, Political Activism as Performance Art
In this week's issue: postmortem on the Ken Paxton impeachment trial, a profile of drag powerhouse Brigitte Bandit, and finalists revealed in the Best of Austin: Restaurants Readers Poll (get voting, y'all!)
"...from the ACLU and others – including one of Austin's leading drag performers, the exquisite Brigitte Bandit. Check out..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

It's Official: Dylan Carlino Is the Funniest Person in Austin
Dominating newcomers prove the city is a comedy magnet
"...The 2023 Cap City Comedy Club Funniest Person in Austin (FPIA) contest wrapped up..."

Sept. 20, 2023 Arts Post by Valerie Lopez

The Exquisite Torments of Ken Paxton
Why is everybody so mean to the Texas Attorney General?
"...A.G.’s authority in service to his friend and supporter, Austin real estate investor Nate Paul. The first week’s final..."

Sept. 18, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Satanic Hispanics
Latino horror anthology hangs wild and loose in its pan-American chills
"...by a narrative into a portmanteau, such as the Austin-made Scare Package films or The Mortuary Collection. But the..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Carnival of Queers
A carnival of queer cavorting will delight your senses this weekend
"...one made of kinky delights. Newly crowned Best of Austin winner the Austin Eagle invites all leather lovers to..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup
Full author roster revealed for November fest
"...The 28th annual Texas Book Festival – taking place..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Qmmunity: Pumpkin Spice Homoscopes
The seasons are changing, so find a new queer event to enjoy!
"...While our favorite sweaters still remain folded away until Austin hits at least 65 degrease, there's still much in..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Column by James Scott

A Shaggy Dog Tale in Norwegian Mindbender Good Boy
Writer/director Viljar Bøe explains life inside a dog costume
"...saw it as "a more bizarre kind of romantic comedy, a parody, you can say, [but] it naturally became..."

Sept. 6, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Emerald Fennell's Saltburn to Open Austin Film Festival
Promising Young Woman followup leads first title drop
"...will be the opening night film for this year's Austin Film Festival (Oct. 26-Nov. 2)...."

Sept. 1, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Drag Ban Has Been Blocked for Now. Its Foes Are Not Backing Down.
Judge finds SB 12 unconstitutional
"...explicit” performance where minors are present, including theatre, ballet, comedy, and even cheerleading...."

Aug. 31, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Qmmunity: The Gay Place Rides Again
Original Chron legend Kate X Messer talks "Qmmunity"/"The Gay Place" origins
"...In the mid-Aughts, young Austin Chronicle journo Kate X Messer approached then-Chronicle publisher Louis..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: A Creative Storm Front
Front Festival hits Austin with a storm of great creative showcases over Labor Day weekend
"...Festival, a gathering/celebration of women and LGBTQ creators, hits Austin Aug. 31 and moves throughout Labor Day weekend at..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Serving Corporate Cxnt
Thee Gay Agenda decides to girl boss, gaslight, but not gatekeep in their new show Gags to Riches
"...Gotta Let It Show A group exhibition of Austin queer artists receives its opening reception. Dance and take..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Column by James Scott

Five Films About LGBTQ+ Lives at Prism 36
All the colors of the cinematic rainbow gather for the All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival's biggest annual event
"...Austin's longest-running film festival returns for its 36th celebration of..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

We Have an Issue: It’s the Back to School Issue
Welcome to college, y'all. Here's what you need to know about drugs.
"...Subscribe to Chronicle newsletters at austinchronicle.com/newsletters. Follow @austinchronicle on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. ONLINE THIS..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger
Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added
"...the Toxic Avenger, the sludgy superhero of the cult horror-comedy series, whose next feature gets its world premiere as..."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse Becomes Silver Sponsor for the Trevor Project
Fundraising push continues throughout August
"...The news comes on the eve of the Austin Pride Parade, and the Drafthouse will be present on..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Johnny Hardwick, the Voice of Dale Gribble, Dies at 64
King of the Hill star was an Austin-made comedy legend
"...A sad day for Austin's comedy scene and fans of King of the Hill..."

Aug. 10, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Overcoming Rejection in Match Me if You Can
Director Marian Yeager on how the Austin-made rom-com escaped the “no” pile
"...but the app itself. Morris submitted it to the Austin Film Festival's 2008 screenplay competition, and it ended up..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Transing Pride
ATX Trans Pride puts the spotlight on the transgender community during Austin Pride
"...2019, following years of Edwards not being booked for Austin Pride despite being a longstanding Bat City trans DJ..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Prep for Pride
Everyone loves a girlie with a plan, so make one for Austin Pride with these suggestions
"...Hi gay! Welcome to Pride part deux with hot Austin Pride events and an even hotter heat index. Planning..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Column by James Scott

Stacey Abrams, Lawrence Wright Announced for Texas Book Festival
First wave of authors spans poetry to novels to kids books
"...Also present will be Austin author Elizabeth Crook, who had previously been announced as..."

July 31, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd
Bio-doc of the psych rock pioneer leaves his later obscurity suitably untouched
"...Co-produced and edited by Austin filmmaker Karen Skloss, Have You Got It Yet? is..."

July 28, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Review: The Stage Austin's The Real Inspector Hound
The director, not the dead guy, is the victim in Tom Stoppard's vicious critique of critics
"...to death in the opening act of Ken Ludwig's comedy The Game's Afoot. In Conor McPherson's St Nicholas (recently..."

July 28, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Qmmunity: Ch-ch-changes
Austin's queer scene turns to face the strange as it goes through big but good changes
"...We're in a season of change. Icons of the Austin queer scene are embracing new wavelengths, and you, too,..."

July 28, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Sporty Spice
Wherever you fall on the sporty spectrum, Austin's queer scene has a place for you
"...roughing it up on the turf since 2016 in Austin's Gay Flag Football League? Started by Dylan Dickmann and..."

July 21, 2023 Column by James Scott

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