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Robert Christgau Doc Captures the Birth of a Literary Form and the End of an Era
Austin filmmaker Matty Wishnow digs into the epigrams of The Last Critic
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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How the Clean Cousin of SNL Launched Catholic Punk Comedy Edie Arnold Is a Loser
Megan Rico and Kade Atwood discuss their roots in BYU’s Studio C
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SXSW Film Review: Never After Dark
Japanese ghost story subverts traditions as it honors them
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Nostalgia for a Promised Future in Their Town
Mark Duplass on writing for family and real teens
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Joe Swanberg Gets Back Behind the Camera for The Sun Never Sets
The king of indie relationship dramas heads to Alaska after relearning his run-and-gun skills
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SXSW Film Review: Capturing Bigfoot
The fascinating story behind the most famous cryptid footage, and the men who filmed it
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How Jay Duplass’ New Film Is Helping People Talk About PTSD
See You When I See You adapts Adam Cayton-Holland’s memoir about grappling with grief
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Brea Grant Gets in the Grind at SXSW
The UT alum’s new anthology horror strikes at the horrors of late-stage capitalism
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There’s Nothing Normal About Ben Wheatley
The British filmmaker breaks down his new neo-Western with Bob Odenkirk
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The Fight for Free Thought in First They Came for My College
How Holly Herrick brought an unexpected filmmaker to the battle for her alma mater
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Cosmic Horror Meets Matrimonial Mayhem in Imposters
Writer/director Caleb Phillips explores keeping the mystery mysterious in this SXSW Midnighter