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Getting the hot and cold scoop from local LGBTQ community members on queer Austin
Fantastic Fest Announces 2024 Lineup
Love of out-there cinema brings Terrifier 3, The Wild Robot
Fantastic Fest
September 19-26, 2024 Alamo Drafthouse fantasticfest.com One of the largest genre festivals in the country, this 8-day long film festival features screenings of the newest horror, fantasy, sci-fi, and action media, as well as conversations with creators and themed parties.
The American Analog Set Reunite for First Shows in Nearly 20 Years
Austin bedroom-pop pioneers play two Rollins Theatre shows
How MoMA Made The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Respectable
The pivotal role of New York in the story of the Austin classic
Austin Film Festival Adds First Panels for 2024
The Last of Us and The Simpsons make a date
Money City Could Spend on Community Programs Likely Going to Police Raises
Council set to adopt next year’s budget on Wednesday
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Horror film about a deranged game of life or death
Mike’s Murder
Mike’s Murder 1984, R, 109 min. Directed by James Bridges, Starring Debra Winger, Darrell Larson, Mark Keyloun. L.A. noir reteams Debra Winger with her Urban Cowboy director.
One Person, One Vote?
Feature documentary examines the Electoral College through the eyes of four presidential electors
Following Harry
Following Harry 2024, NR, 95 min. Directed by Susanne Rostock. Documentary portrait of Harry Belafonte follows the 96-year-old actor and civil rights leader as he considers his legacy and his vision for the future.
White Plastic Sky
White Plastic Sky 2023, NR, 112 min. Directed by Tibor Bánóczki, Sarolta Szabó, Voices by Renátó Olasz, Zsófia Szamosi, Zsolt Nagy, Judit Schell. Hungarian animated feature about a dystopian future in which humans don’t live past 50.
First Look: The Dead Rabbit and Neighbourhood Cafe Bring Belfast to Austin
Cocktails, coffee, and Irish-inspired eats on Old Sixth
Cuckoo
Euphoria’s Hunter Schafer stars in this thriller set at a resort in rural Bavaria
Borderlands
Eli Roth directs this futuristic quest caper based on the best-selling video game
Sing Sing
Colman Domingo gives a radiant performance in this drama about incarcerated men finding community and purpose in acting
It Ends With Us
Mostly sensitive look at domestic abuse, based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel
The Last Front
A Belgian farmer resists the German invasion at the start of WWI
The Instigators
Shaggy dog crime flick starring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck plays like knockoff Tarantino
Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In
An underground fighter runs afoul of the most feared Triad boss in Hong Kong
Restaurant Review: Donkey Mo’s
Consistency issues plague this popular Korean fried chicken joint
Local Legends, Out-of-Towners, and More Crucial Concerts
Get your show schedule worked out
Album Review: Joe Ely’s Driven to Drive
Austin’s roving soul Flatlander archives road-hog song collection
The Verde Report: Austin FC’s Big Wins Could Be a Sign of More Good to Come
Outlook is promising
The Luv Doc: Criss-Cross Applesauce
Ignorance is no excuse for inflexibility
Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
The largest insect eggs are those of the carpenter bee: 16.5mm long and 3mm in diameter. In one second, Google AI uses enough electricity to charge seven electric cars. Charles Darwin was married to his first cousin, Emma Wedgwood. They had 10 children, seven of whom survived to adulthood. Their respective siblings, Caroline Darwin and…
The 10-Year Fight for Pride in Austin ISD
Looking at the origins
One in 10 Travis County Residents Are Food Insecure. Public Transit Is Part of the Problem.
Families pushed to the outskirts share cars and miss meals
Police Contract, Court Ruling to Settle Lingering Police Oversight Questions
In the courtroom and the bargaining room where it happens
The New Police Chief Was Respected in Cincinnati. Will Austin Feel the Same?
Lisa Davis gets officially sworn in
Free Will Astrology
Your weekly horoscope, August 9-15
Some Local Arts, Pride, and More Recommended Events
Plan your Austin weekend
Cirque du Soleil Blazes a Path Through Country Music’s History
Local talent to pay homage to the greats
Headlines / Quote of the Week
VP’s VP: Have you seen the picture of him holding a pig and smiling ear to ear? On Tuesday, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris chose Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to run as her VP. Walz is a former geography teacher, football coach, and 24-year military veteran who communicates easily with urban and rural voters. As…
The Austin Chronic: KOOP’s Sunday Reggae Lives On With Roots Train
After a quarter-century run, Jamaican Gold’s Art Baker passes the torch to Selector Dale
Matilda, The Matrix, and Mixers in This Week’s Recommended Events
Get nerdy, brooding, and out there with these suggestions
Day Trips: Praha Picnic, Praha
Take a day off to enjoy a country fair for the whole family
Opinion: With Lake Travis Still Under 50% Capacity, It Is Time to Rethink Our Lawns
Switching to sustainable landscaping practices can have a big impact
Qmmunity: Pride All Week Long
Austin Pride’s parade and festival is just the tip of a very gay iceberg
