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.
Posted inScreens
Sing Sing Scores Oscar Nominations For Austin
Greg Kwedar, Colman Domingo, Adrian Quesada all get Academy nod
Posted inArts
A Winter Formal, a Yellow Brick Ball, and More Recommended Events
Arts and culture happenings for the weekend
Posted inArts
Fusebox Facts, Sullivan’s Travels, and More Recommended Events
Some recommendations for the week ahead
Posted inScreens
Macon Blair’s The Toxic Avenger Is Coming to Cinemas
Terrifier 3 distributor Cineverse promises unrated release
Posted inScreens
SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen
New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest
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Live From AFS, It’s Saturday Night!
Jason Reitman brings his SNL history to Austin for special screening
Posted inScreens
Bluesky CEO to Speak at South by Southwest
Chelsea Clinton, John Fogerty, David Duchovny also join conference
Posted inScreens
Night Call
A Belgian locksmith has one night to recover cash he unwittingly helped steal