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The Lost Arcade and the Loss of Public Play

As personal consoles have taken the place of arcades, the whole idea of arcade culture has been pushed into a sort of forced obsolescence.

8:00AM Wed. Nov. 9, 2016, Will McCarthy Read More | Comment »

VR Austin Jam Makes Quick and Dirty Virtual Worlds

Being productive over the the weekend to the average person usually amounts to little more than cleaning the bathroom or planting some tomatoes in the garden before pouring a drink. But for the group of people soon to be gathered inside the Vuka event space, weekend productivity means working around the clock to construct new virtual worlds.

9:00AM Tue. Nov. 8, 2016, Tucker Whatley Read More | Comment »

Enter the Domain With Other Worlds Austin

Techno-allegories, futuristic thrillers, and Anne Hathaway obsessives: The latest round of announcements for sci-fi film festival Other Worlds Austin and its Under Worlds Austin horror sub-strand has it all.

2:00PM Sat. Nov. 5, 2016, Richard Whittaker Read More | Comment »

TODAY'S EVENTS

Taylor Swift Muzingo

Upstairs at Caroline

Bride of Chucky
at Alamo Drafthouse Lakeline

Everybody Scream! Ravencraft’s Vault of Horror at Mister Tramps Sport Pub, 8565 Research Blvd.

MUSIC | MOVIES | ARTS | COMMUNITY

Chronicle Recommends: Academy Award Winning Films & Performances

Every month, the Chronicle’s film critics select a theme and offer movie recommendations. For November, in honor of our annual Austin Chronicle Best of Austin issue, our critics are celebrating their favorite Academy Award winning films and performances. “First off, I’d like to thank the Academy ...”

2:50PM Fri. Nov. 4, 2016, Chronicle Film Staff Read More | Comment »

DVDanger: Last Girl Standing

Like any good Austin horror, Last Girl Standing makes a subtle nod to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. But that's far from the only influence, or the most unexpected. Producer Rachel Moody said, "We wanted to make a Short Term 12 version of a slasher movie."

12:40PM Fri. Nov. 4, 2016, Richard Whittaker Read More | Comment »

The Best Little Arthouse in Texas

Sometimes it’s really possible to get what you want: In this case, it's the best little arthouse in Texas. When it reopens in the spring, the expanded and remodeled AFS Cinema will be that arthouse. And you needn’t click your ruby slippers to accomplish this goal: An Indiegogo pledge will get the job done.

10:00AM Fri. Nov. 4, 2016, Marjorie Baumgarten Read More | Comment »

Other Worlds Says OMG!

Science fiction has often been the domain of serious ideas translated into a fantastical environment. But sci-fi film festival Other Worlds Austin has added two thick slices of futuristic fun – one classic, one fresh – to its lineup.

5:20PM Tue. Nov. 1, 2016, Richard Whittaker Read More | Comment »

DVDanger: More to Watch This Halloween

Candy? Check. Costume? Check. Halloween movie selection? Wait, you still haven't picked out a spooky feature for tonight? OK, if nothing in part one of our Halloween home release guide raised your spirits, here's more recommendations.

11:45AM Mon. Oct. 31, 2016, Richard Whittaker Read More | Comment »

DVDanger: What to Watch This Halloween

Halloween is upon us. and even if the Austin weather refuses to concede that it should be fall, at least there's the warming glow of the TV to summon the spirits. If you're still looking for a few last minute recommendations – from exploitation sleaze to shrieks of laughter – here's some recent releases sneaking up on you.

1:30PM Sun. Oct. 30, 2016, Richard Whittaker Read More | Comment »

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