Accidental Texan

Familiar but heartwarming story of a city slicker who gets stuck in a small town

"...and relies on every cliché in the Big Book of Texas Tropes, but that doesn’t matter. It’s the familiar..."

March 8, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Listen to This: David Beck Follows His “North Star” Home

New album reunites with Sons of Fathers bandmates and his actual father

"...When I think of David Beck, I first think of an absolute killer..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As the Guardians of the Galaxy gather once more, every MCU film reviewed

"...Hey, true believers, are you ready for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3? This being the 32nd movie..."

May 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Strange World

Disney animated adventure revamps pulp fun with a story of fathers and sons

"...is surprisingly subtle, because the inevitable fossil fuel crisis of our world is focused through a more sustainable source...."

Nov. 25, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Listen to This: David Beck Breaks Down Bloom & Fade

Family ties and looking at life, track-by-track

"...David Beck was hiding from the ceaseless flow of information when Bloom & Fade began germinating. Fall of..."

Sept. 22, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...for this year's film festival, but the complete list of all the movies at this year's hybrid event. The..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sex Sells: 40 Years of Forbidden Fruit

Terri Lynn Raridon gives Austin over to absolute pleasure

"...mother and a relentless philanthropist. She's also a survivor of the Dildo Wars...."

Nov. 5, 2021 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Review: David Beck’s Tejano Weekend

Vol. 2

"...admittedly unlikely champion for Tejano music, yet the former Sons of Fathers and Blue Healer founding frontman has unlocked..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Ten Things That Defined ACL Fest's First Weekend

Abortion ban opposition, a weather delay, and the unforgettable performances

"...out the only rain hit in the sleepy hours of Friday morning, resulting in pools that had to be..."

Oct. 8, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Most Memorable Moments of Friday’s ACL Fest

Megan, Miley, Maidza, and one really long line

"...The first day of ACL Fest in two years, though truncated due to..."

Oct. 2, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Watch This: David Beck Feels the Breeze on “Window Unit Blues”

“Chill” songwriter attempts to balance out the universe

"...“I felt like I was coming out of a lot of hectic music and I had some..."

Sept. 1, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Water Man

Tale of tales finds strength in fantasy as a young boy goes questing

"...Come Play, mysterious urban legends have become a mainstay of modern horror films. However, most such stories are told..."

May 7, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Northern-Southern Shows Eastside Community in a Century of People

Where is here? It’s everywhere.

"...Who are all those people in the middle of your Austin Chronicle this week? Whence these monochrome portraits..."

July 17, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Trip to Greece

Coogan and Brydon's latest culinary comedy is a dish too far

"...and entertainers “Steve Coogan” and “Rob Brydon,” with elements of their real biographies skating figure-eights around their fictional personas...."

May 22, 2020 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Wrestling Legend Dustin Rhodes Keeps Steppin'

The Austin native continues a family legacy with a new TV show and a revived career

"...In professional wrestling, they call it the crimson mask. Dustin Rhodes,..."

Jan. 3, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Paul Cauthen

"...As one half of short-lived but highly acclaimed indie roots duo Sons of..."

Sept. 20, 2019 Music Review by Tim Stegall

Southwest Theatre Productions' Sweat

This production brings home the plight of the American blue-collar worker with sympathy

"...Lynn Nottage, a playwright of remarkable sensitivity and perception, has entered this intellectual fray..."

Jan. 25, 2019 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Dragon Ball Super: Broly

The unstoppable anime franchise lumbers on for the fans

"...the 20th film in the series, and dedicated fans (of which there are plenty, of the kind that will..."

Jan. 11, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Best Albums of 2018 by Genre

Hip-hop, metal, pop, and more picks from our critics

"...8) Charley Crockett, Lonesome as a Shadow (Son of Davy)..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

The Duality of Southwest Key

An East Austin nonprofit in the immigration debate

"...An oversized mural, of children enjoying outdoor activities, adorns the side of South­west..."

June 29, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

True Life, Unfiltered

New mini-fest AFS Doc Days scours the globe for fresh viewpoints

"...genre or gathering together films from a particular area of the world. But up to now, there has not..."

May 11, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Moontower Comedy 2018: Ali Siddiq

The Houston comedian on taking his act back behind bars

"...skills to stand-up. He's now made a 20-year career of it, playing venues all across the country and appearing..."

April 19, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Music Review: Garden & Gun Showcase

Are you ready for the country (revolution)?

"...& Gun to put together SXSW’s most packed showcase of emergent, wide-ranging Americana...."

March 15, 2018 SXSW Post by Doug Freeman

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...his own truncated moniker in 2016 for Get Out of the City. The shift allowed the decadelong Austin scene..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Here We Go Yet Again

Michael Ventura revisits his "Letters at 3am" Columbine column

"...My column of 1999 follows; I see no reason to change a..."

Feb. 16, 2018 Chronolog Post by Michael Ventura

2018 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Animation

Cartoon creations from Kobe to Goldilocks

"...Commandment No. 1 of Academy Award-nominated short film was, is, and always shall..."

Feb. 9, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Review: Walking Out

He ain’t heavy, he’s my father

"...films about masculinity and the foundational relationship (or lack thereof) between fathers and sons. Their new film Walking Out..."

March 16, 2017 SXSW Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

100 Local SXSW Music Acts

A-Z list of 100 Austin acts showcasing at the Fest

"...on, Austin's Ortiz brothers continue to stoke the fires of hard rock and heavy blues, taking a louder and..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Paul Cauthen’s Deep Country Gospel

Former Sons of Fathers frontman’s solo debut deals out one of the best country albums of the year

"...a broad stride and an even wider grin. Solid of stature, the singer boasts an intimidating presence offset by..."

Nov. 25, 2016 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Blue Healer

"...The trio, anchored by David Beck and Bryan Mammel of aborted Americana darlings Sons of Fathers, formed in daring..."

Nov. 25, 2016 Music Review by Kevin Curtin

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