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The Stranger Review: Alienated in Algiers
François Ozon crafts what may be the best possible adaptation of Camus’ classic novella
Richard Whittaker
The Chronicle's first Culture Desk editor, Richard has reported on Austin's growing film production and appreciation scene for over a decade. 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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Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Kickoff and Spy Kids Anniversary Screening
Plus a sneak preview of the rest of the season with Return of the Jedi
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How the Lonely Heart of Suzanne Vega’s Lover, Beloved Came to Austin
Michael Tully turns AFS Cinema into a film studio for this love letter to a Southern Gothic trailblazer
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ATX TV Festival Gets Exclusive First Look at House of the Dragon Season 3
Fest also announces awards for Scrubs creator, Friends producer
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Exit 8 Review: The Terror of Repeating Yourself
Minimalist video game adaptation is a victory of understatement
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With Treasure Island Reimagined, Jason Neulander Sets Sail for New Adventures
The creator of The Intergalactic Nemesis explores his new live-action graphic novel at Staple! this weekend
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Faces of Death Review: Get Back in the Grave
Meta remake of the sleazy “documentary” is as unwatchable as the original (for very different reasons)
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The Cast and Crew of Pillion Talk About Embracing the Humor in BDSM
Queer romantic drama arrives on VOD this week
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Cine Las Americas to Open May Festival With American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez
Chicano theatre legend gets his tribute in award-winning documentary
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Austin Film Festival Announces First Honorees for 2026
Hunger Games producer Nina Jacobson, The Boys creator/showrunner Eric Kripke to be celebrated at fest
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Another Longtime SXSW Staffer Exits the Fest
Film & TV lead Claudette Godfrey out, Peter Debruge in
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Project Hail Mary Review: Hope Burns Bright
Ryan Gosling reminds us of the wonders in the interstellar darkness in this sci-fi instant classic