Choke

Choke, a forgettable adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk’s 2001 novel, features Sam Rockwell as a man of many hats, all of them off-putting.

"...– the bearlike Henke as Victor’s best friend, a chronic masturbator with a sunny disposition, and the terrific Macdonald..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Sleepwalking

Sleepwalking might have been a terrific character study of damaged adult siblings, but instead becomes a muddled road trip toward redemption.

"...This is the world of James Reedy (Stahl), a chronic introvert (the kind of man whose hands are always..."

March 21, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Hannah Takes the Stairs

The naturalistic indie talker unhurriedly follows a young woman through her days and nights – Nerf-ball games at work, waiting for the bus, and a series of relationships fueled by “chronic dissatisfaction.”

"...the bus, and a series of relationships fueled by “chronic dissatisfaction.” First is Mike (The Puffy Chair’s Duplass), an..."

Oct. 26, 2007 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Stranger Than Fiction

A good movie but not a great one, Stranger Than Fiction is reminiscent of the films of Charlie Kaufman but lacks that writer’s conceptual rigor and imaginative power.

"...to fall back on his trademark frat-boy boorishness and chronic nudism, the former Saturday Night Live star retreats into..."

Nov. 10, 2006 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Rock Opera

Locally filmed micro-budget feature tells a picaresque story about a punk guitarist who is trying to sell enough pot to finance a low-rent tour for his band. His journey instead takes him on a tour through the college-town underground.

"...same primordial college-town underground ooze as the starving bands/bad drugs/chronic penury lifestyle it simultaneously lampoons and celebrates. Its story..."

Sept. 3, 1999 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Big Daddy

"...nearly all Sandler's characters to date, Sonny is a chronic underachiever with a kid-sized chip on his shoulder, content..."

June 25, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Happy Together

In this classic Wong film, his alienated and love-obsessed characters take the form of a pair of gay lovers who have moved from Hong Kong to Buenos Aires to start their fractious relationship anew.

"...more stable of the two, agonizing constantly over Ho's chronic cheating and irresponsibility. But as we soon see, Lai..."

Dec. 5, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Council Watch

Planning Commission and two council members consider measures to reduce commercial noise pollution near residential land; Vista Ridge PUD developer negotiates compromise agreement on its single-family development overlooking Bull Creek.

"...aren't the most common, they are the kinds of chronic intrusions that can make people the crankiest. Council members..."

Jan. 14, 2000 News Column by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

City rolls out its ambitious 10-year plan to end chronic homelessness

"...Services Department, released a far-reaching 10-year plan to end chronic homelessness. Defined as those "continuously homeless for a year..."

Dec. 17, 2004 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The COVID-19 Long Haulers

Nearly 1 in 3 coronavirus survivors have strange, often changing symptoms without known causes or cures. Here’s what they and their doctors are doing about it.

"...through prolonged disability without any cure. Yagoda told the Chronicle earlier this year about caring for multiple patients who've..."

March 26, 2021 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Maybe the Chronicle should bring back the Biggest Waste of the Airwaves..."

Dec. 31, 2004 Column

Aggressive Corrections to Homeless Article

"...Dear Chronicle, So how much Christmas cheer did your reporter have..."

Dec. 22, 2004 Postmarks

To Your Health

Hives is usually considered an allergic reaction and treated with antihistamines such as Zyrtec or Claritin, but the allergenic trigger is often unknown

"...Q. My 21-year-old daughter has been having chronic hives for four years now. Her allergy doctor told..."

Nov. 10, 2006 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

The Growing Chorus

Sex, Drugs & Hepatitis C

"...I came back and they told me I had chronic hepatitis C."..."

Aug. 21, 1998 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Weed Watch: Don't Bogart That Lollipot!

Candies derived from marijuana flowers contain no THC, but still raise the ire of politicians

"...lollipops and sour candies sold by Corona, Calif.-based confectioner Chronic Candy (www.chroniccandy.com), which sells lollipops – under the slogan..."

July 8, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Weed Watch

Chronic-pain specialists are just drug dealers in disguise, say federal narcs

"...in connection with his prescribing of opioid drugs to chronic pain patients. The feds say that Hurwitz – who..."

Dec. 31, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Missoula Study

"...The Missoula Chronic Clinical Cannabis Use Study examined the overall health status..."

June 20, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

We Have an Issue: A Watched Pot …

The Austin Chronicle is turning 42, and we're launching a cannabis column to celebrate

"...settle for something more weed-oriented instead? To celebrate the Chronicle's 42nd lap around the sun, we're launching a cannabis..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

We Have an Issue: Better Weather Ahead

"...monopoly on fall flavors must end? Here at the Chronicle, at least, we think we've got a contender in..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Cherry

The Russos pull the threads between addiction and PTSD

"...eviscerated grunts he'll never see again) leaves him with chronic PTSD. He doesn't develop his habit until he gets..."

March 12, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: Medical Students Support Ballot Measures

Propositions A and B are key to a healthier future

"...as students at UT-Austin's Dell Medical School, we discussed chronic diseases and the environmental factors that contribute to them...."

Oct. 23, 2020 Column by Daniel R.Bamrick-Fernandez and Scott Spivey Provencio

Faces of Homelessness

Another Downtown attempt to find answers

"...Depending on where in Austin you live, the entertainment..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature by Marc Savlov

Naked City

"..."I'm hell bent on having an election in one..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature

The Real Road to Wellville?

Two strange and inspiring stories of the healing power of food – and how terribly it can hurt us

"...a remarkable journey from the frustrations and despair of chronic illness to burgeoning national prominence as a dietary expert...."

Sept. 21, 2007 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Naked City

"...on Tuesday. For coverage, see our news blog, the Chronic, austinchronicle.com/chronic...."

Dec. 8, 2006 News Feature

To Your Health

I recently heard about a product called NADH that can help people with chronic fatigue syndrome. I don't have that problem, but I certainly get tired sometimes and wish for something safe that would give me an energy boost. Would NADH help and at what amount?

"...a product called NADH that can help people with chronic fatigue syndrome. I don't have that problem, but I..."

April 18, 2003 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

I Interviewed My Dad About Marijuana

The Family (Smoke) Circle

"...Austin Chronic: How much stronger is marijuana actually today than it..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Real “Bernie” Sues Prison System, Is Allowed Air-Conditioned Cell

Man who inspired dark comedy files lawsuit over prison heat

"...“[Tiede] has experienced serious, chronic and acute, heat related symptoms resulting in permanent facial..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Deepak Chopra and the New Psych Revolution

The neuro-expert on how the latest research could change how we think about psychedelics

"...psychedelic therapies to treat addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, chronic pain, and more. Along with sobriety, the psychedelic therapy..."

March 10, 2023 Features Feature by Evan Rodriguez

Dr. K Becomes Austin’s First Female, Black-Owned Cannabusiness

Diversifying the industry’s green rush

"...TrueStopper's protocols for anxiety, chronic pain, cognitive function, and performance recovery have primarily been..."

June 4, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

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