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It Ends Review: The Road to Nowhere May Lead to Enlightenment
Ignore the “liminal horror” tag – this buzzy drama is of a more metaphysical bent
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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Colony Review: The Next Evolution of the Zombie Film
Train to Busan director Yeon Sang-ho adds a scientific twist to the genre
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This is Growing Up: Dominic Sessa on the Pains of Being a Teen in Tony
The actor discusses his own learning curve in playing the young Anthony Bourdain
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Austin Film Festival Brings Brad Bird and His Ray Gunn to Austin
Festival adds new films starring Scarlett Johansson, Pedro Pascal, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and more
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The Dog Stars Review: The End of the World, Again
Ridley Scott’s post-apocalyptic drama adds little beyond pretty photography to the genre
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Insidious: Out of the Further Review: Time to Close the Door
Unnecessary sixth entry in the franchise relies on familiarity
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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