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Insidious: Out of the Further Review: Time to Close the Door
Unnecessary sixth entry in the franchise relies on familiarity
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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Mars Attacks Creator and KOOP Mainstay Len Brown Dies at 84
Beloved local deejay also remembered for his indelible impact on sci-fi and horror
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New Resident Evil, Giant Snake Flick Beware Boíuna Headed to Fantastic Fest
2026 lineup also touts first look at Mike Flanagan’s Carrie miniseries
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South by Southwest Announces First 2027 Plans
New passes for executives, locals-only perks added, plus SXSW responds to Paramount reconstruction
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The Broken Lizard Boys Report for Duty Again
Jay Chandrasekhar and Kevin Heffernan discuss friendship beyond comedy, aging out of pratfalls, and moustache growth for With Super Troopers 3
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The Unrivaled Matthew McConaughey Gets His Own Alamo Drafthouse
Behind the buzz about the Austin icon’s latest honor, his return to acting and his new film, The Rivals of Amziah King
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Nimrods Review: American Idiots on the Road
Green Day-inspired punk road trip teen comedy is a very mixed tape
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Tony Review: Portrait of the Artist as a Young Lout
Dominic Sessa burns with teen ire as the young Anthony Bourdain in the summer that made him a chef
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PCX Austin Offers Fan Fun at the Fairmont
PCX co-founder Miriam Kruger explains why their con is here for the long run
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The Rivals of Amziah King Review: Voice of the Beehive
Matthew McConaughey is kind above all things in this tragicomic story of Oklahoma honey farms
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The End of Oak Street Review: Nostalgia Is a Trap
Producer J.J. Abrams yet again tries and fails to be 1982 Steven Spielberg
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Cookie Queens Review: Youthful Exuberance Meets Late-Stage Capitalism
SXSW award-winning documentary about Girl Scout Cookies relies on the sweetness of its subjects