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
How Thomas Haden Church Became a Deliberate Texan
The star pays homage to men out of time in Accidental Texan
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Sega franchise returns for a thematically dark and joyless ride
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Kier-La Janisse and the Ghosts of Christmas Yet to Come
Film historian conjures The Haunted Season
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Sound Unseen Rocks AFS Cinema
Fest screens films on pop fame, a lost guitar, and a legendary metal club
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The Austin Chronicle’s Top 10 Films of 2024
Critics’ lists and more thoughts on the year in film
Posted inArts
Golden Girls on Stage, Xmas Parties Galore, Satangeddon, and More Events
Your recommended arts events for the weekend
Posted inArts
Xmas Bazaars, Xmas Movies, Xbox Parties, and More Recommended Events
Get your weekdays planned out
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Kyle Mooney on Limp Bizkit and the Death of the Monoculture in Y2K
SNL star takes on the missed apocalypse with writer Evan Winter
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South Congress Books Losing Kerbey Lane Home
Antiquarian specialists closing after 13 years and location shift