Back to Education Finance Reform

Updated: No education special, but interim committee called

"...Gov. Rick Perry may have squelched calls for a..."

March 1, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Deep in the Heart

The life story of Richard Wallrath, a former alcoholic who now funds scholarships for 4-H and FFA students, is told in this inspirational biopic.

"...the Heart, which made its world premiere at the 2011 Austin Film Festival, has a script by Brian A...."

Feb. 17, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Shaken, Not Deterred

Despite the many upheavals in 2011, Austin's arts scene perseveres

"...was the only place rattled by record quakes in 2011. Alas, for Austin's arts scene, the year was also..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Trailers From Hell

Local horror stars start building their buzz

"...If you haven't read Marc Savlov's bloodflecked dismantling of..."

Dec. 26, 2011 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

From the Vaults: Shame

"Showgirls" despoiled the NC-17 rating

"...first NC-17 release to appear on Austin screens in 2011. The rating means that no one under 17 can..."

Dec. 16, 2011 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Urban Renewal, Sustainable Development, and ... Fluoride?

Preview Pt. One of a crowded Council agenda

"...bang, with tons packed into their final meeting of 2011: water fluoridation, the Urban Renewal Board, the Austin Resource..."

Dec. 12, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Knuckle

Fight Club meets the Hatfields and McCoys in this documentary about the bare-knuckle bruisers of Ireland.

"...Ian Palmer's breathtaking documentary, which premiered at Fantastic Fest 2011, literally knocks the wind out of you and very..."

Dec. 9, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

F1: It's On

Circuit of the Americas confirmed for 2012 Grand Prix season

"...As we suspected, and as our sources were telling..."

Dec. 7, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

From the Vaults: John Logan

How did Johnny Depp come to be a producer of Hugo?

"...Now that you've seen Hugo – and I know..."

Nov. 26, 2011 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

El Bulli: Cooking in Progress

The most famous restaurant in the world is profiled in this documentary.

"...never get in: elBulli shuttered its doors in July 2011. Still, watching what once was is toothsome torture...."

Oct. 14, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Weekend

This movie about a gay hookup that becomes something more is perceptive, emotional, comical, and much more.

"...(which made its world premiere at South by Southwest 2011) is in watching two people make bedrooms, overpasses, kitchenettes,..."

Oct. 14, 2011 Movie Review by James Renovitch

The Human Centipede 2 (Full Sequence)

This follow-up movie sucks ass … literally.

"...This follow-up, which premiered last week at Fantastic Fest 2011, is likely to be as divisive as its predecessor,..."

Oct. 7, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Drive

Ryan Gosling plays a getaway driver in this seductive mix of brooding arthouse and heist-gone-to-hell genre picture.

"...Hendricks, Ron Perlman and Kaden Leos. Welcome to the 2011 model of the Renaissance man. He's a metrosexual and..."

Sept. 16, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Wednesday Rewind

The battle for instrumental excellence

"...Two of Austin's finest instrumental acts, Explosions in the..."

Sept. 14, 2011 Music Post by Austin Powell

Celebrating the Past, Looking to the Future

Slacker 2011 premieres, and Richard Linklater's newest project picks up Paul Dano

"...Slacker 2011 may have been put together by a new generation..."

Sept. 9, 2011 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Bastrop Pets Need Austin Homes

Animal shelters offering reduced cost adoptions during fires

"...We told you this morning about the shelters opened..."

Sept. 5, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

TDH: 8/17/11

Spelman on WTP4, politics and conspiracies

"...Not listed on the City Council agenda, but still..."

Aug. 17, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Wednesday Rewind

Dale Watson's “Tiger Airways” PSA

"...Wanna get away? Don't fly Tiger Airways. Just ask..."

July 27, 2011 Music Post by Austin Powell

Illuminating 'Incendiary'

Jordan Smith's SXSW interview with the Willingham case filmmakers

"...The Willingham Case is SOLD OUT. Jordan Smith's March 2011 Chronicle interview with the filmmakers remains compelling...."

July 12, 2011 Screens Post by Cindy Widner

TDH: 7/12/11

City soliciting people powered input

"...We’ve mentioned the ongoing work at SpeakUpAustin.org before, but..."

July 12, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

TDH: 6/28/11

Controversy building around incentives to hotel developer

"...Formula One is receiving the lion's share of attention..."

June 28, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

TDH: 6/16/11

We've got your single-member district maps

"...Our column today headed once more unto the breach..."

June 16, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

TDH: 6/14/11

Tovo knocks Shade in closing ad

"...Early voting ends today, and Kathie Tovo knows it...."

June 14, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

'Slacker' @ 20 Screening and Party

Celebrate the anniversary at Austin Studios on June 22

"...You might have seen the scads of Austin's finest..."

June 10, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Go for It!

A young woman in Chicago learns to overcome her fears and become a hip-hop dancer in this inspirational dance movie.

"...It!, which tied for an Audience Award at the 2011 Cine las Americas International Film Festival, bears many of..."

May 20, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Analyzing the Texans Draft: Part 1

In what will be remembered as the 'Phillips draft'

"...The Houston Texans 2011 NFL draft will most likely be remembered as the..."

May 10, 2011 Sports Post by Barrett Walton

Restyling 'Slacker'

Local filmmakers join forces to reshoot the Austin classic

"...homegrown talent, and a very good cause indeed? Slacker 2011...."

April 29, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Wednesday Rewind

New videos from Austin's Extraordinary G'z

"...There are two ways to preview White Denim's highly..."

April 6, 2011 Music Post by Austin Powell

Pick Your Team: The Hell Marys

Veteran coaches Dagger Deb and Punk Rock Phil say hell yeah!

"...the Hell Marys announced their surprise recruit for the 2011 Texas Rollergirls season, it wasn't a skater. Nope, it..."

Feb. 17, 2011 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Experts Agree About the Totally Awesome AusChron Newscast!

Perils of "expert" testimony & vacation rentals

"...And the Totescast agrees - the specter of "expert"..."

Feb. 7, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

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