Richard Whittaker

Senior Staff Writer & Critic

The Chronicle's first Culture Desk editor, Richard has reported on Austin's growing film production and appreciation scene for over a decade, and also oversees the paper's coverage of the visual and performance arts. 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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Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events
Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events
Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

Arts, May 15, 2025

Crossroads, Crafts, and Close Encounters in Our Recommended Events
Crossroads, Crafts, and Close Encounters in Our Recommended Events
The workweek is chockablock with do-able things

Arts, May 15, 2025

Review: The Surrender
The Surrender
A grieving family messes with magick to bring back a loved one

Movie Review, May 16, 2025

Affordable Art Fair Austin's Mission to Make Art Less Scary
Affordable Art Fair Austin's Mission to Make Art Less Scary
Director Cori Teague looks to year two of educating new collectors

Arts, May 14, 2025

Paramount Gets Romantic for the Summer Classic Film Series
Paramount Gets Romantic for the Summer Classic Film Series
The Padaleckis drop by for When Harry Met Sally, and more

Screens, May 14, 2025

Lord Buffalo Drummer Yamal Said, a Legal U.S. Resident, Detained by Border Officials
Lord Buffalo Drummer Yamal Said, a Legal U.S. Resident, Detained by Border Officials
Band cancels tour to concentrate on bandmate's safety, freedom

Music, May 14, 2025

Rolling Roadshow Returns with <i>Dangerous Animals</i>  on the Water
Rolling Roadshow Returns with Dangerous Animals on the Water
Slasher-meets-sharks movie gets wet ... real wet

Screens, May 13, 2025

<i>Scream</i> , <i>Dawson's Creek</i>  Creator Kevin Williamson Comes to ATX TV Festival
Scream , Dawson's Creek Creator Kevin Williamson Comes to ATX TV Festival
Plus fest gets into the enigma of great casting with new panels

Screens, May 13, 2025

TV Legend David E. Kelley to Receive ATX TV Festival's First Showrunner Award
TV Legend David E. Kelley to Receive ATX TV Festival's First Showrunner Award
Plus indie TV gets the spotlight at this year's fest

Screens, May 9, 2025

Lucy Dacus, a Gary Floyd Retrospective, an EXTC, and More Crucial Concerts
Lucy Dacus, a Gary Floyd Retrospective, an EXTC, and More Crucial Concerts
Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum

Music, May 8, 2025

Fashion, Heritage, Ballet, Puns, and More Weekend Events
Fashion, Heritage, Ballet, Puns, and More Weekend Events
Arts and culture to fill your days

Arts, May 8, 2025

Trivia, Traitors, and Torches in This Week’s Recommended Events
Trivia, Traitors, and Torches in This Week’s Recommended Events
Venture forth on the weekdays

Arts, May 8, 2025

Review: Fight or Flight
Fight or Flight
A plane full of assassins fight over the same target

Movie Review, May 9, 2025

“Economic Censorship”: The Devastation of the NEA Grants Cut Grows
“Economic Censorship”: The Devastation of the NEA Grants Cut Grows
After Trump administration rule change, fears mount for future of arts

Arts, May 7, 2025

Arts Groups Lose Promised Grant Money in Friday Night NEA Massacre
Arts Groups Lose Promised Grant Money in Friday Night NEA Massacre
Leading Austin cultural institutions face slashed finances

Arts, May 5, 2025

ATX TV Festival Hits the Road With Max's <i>Duster</i>
ATX TV Festival Hits the Road With Max's Duster
Plus The Gilded Age panel and the Ted Lasso crew

Screens, May 2, 2025

Review: Thunderbolts*
Thunderbolts*
Marvel assembles a new team of misfit superheroes

Movie Review, May 2, 2025

A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events
A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events
Arts and culture to keep you entertained

Arts, May 1, 2025

Cinema, Comics, and Crafts in This Week’s Arts Events
Cinema, Comics, and Crafts in This Week’s Arts Events
Weekday nights are for arting

Arts, May 1, 2025

Abrupt Changes in SXSW Executive Leadership Mark New Era
Abrupt Changes in SXSW Executive Leadership Mark New Era
President and two VPs are among those exiting

News, May 1, 2025

Updated: SXSW Announces Penske EVP as New Festival Head
Updated: SXSW Announces Penske EVP as New Festival Head
Jenny Connelly replaces ousted longtime head Hugh Forrest

SXSW, April 29, 2025

Huge Changes in SXSW Leadership
Huge Changes in SXSW Leadership
Fest boss Hugh Forrest among several high-profile departures

SXSW, April 26, 2025

God, Texas, and Film Incentives
God, Texas, and Film Incentives
The devil's in the details for Texas' multibillion dollar plan

Screens, April 24, 2025

Getting Weird on the Back Nine With Austin Comedy <i>The Salamander King</i>
Getting Weird on the Back Nine With Austin Comedy The Salamander King
Director Austin Nichols takes his ATX golf comedy to Dallas

Screens, April 24, 2025

Texas Burlesque Festival Takes It All Off
Texas Burlesque Festival Takes It All Off
This year’s celebration celebrates diversity, freedom, and glove peels

Arts, April 24, 2025

Review: The Legend of Ochi
The Legend of Ochi
Storytelling sorcery meets movie magic in this A24 fantasy adventure

Movie Review, April 25, 2025

Is Austin’s New Arts Umbrella Organization Just in Time or Too Little, Too Late?
Is Austin’s New Arts Umbrella Organization Just in Time or Too Little, Too Late?
After two decades of treating culture and creativity as an afterthought, the city of Austin finally has a real arts department

Arts, April 24, 2025

Review: The Accountant 2
The Accountant 2
Ben Affleck's unlikely action hero is back ... but why?

Movie Review, April 25, 2025

Review: The Shrouds
The Shrouds
Cronenberg contemplates grief and decay

Movie Review, April 25, 2025

Art Prom, Pup Crawl, Eeyore’s Birthday, and More Recommended Events
Art Prom, Pup Crawl, Eeyore’s Birthday, and More Recommended Events
A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

Arts, April 24, 2025

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