A Call to Spy

Heroic women spies of World War II get a worthy, if prosaic, tribute

"...Directed by: Lydia Dean Pilcher. Starring: Sarah Megan Thomas, Stana Katic, Radhika..."

Oct. 2, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

It's a Mystery to Me

"...illustration by Penny Van Horn Believe it or not, mystery..."

April 23, 1999 Books Feature by Jesse Sublett

Robert Rodriguez Brings Big Dad Energy to We Can Be Heroes

Sharkboy and Lavagirl return to pass the torch to a younger generation of heroes

"...Robert Rodriguez makes kids' films. Sure, the first instinct of the grindhouse..."

Dec. 25, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Pearce Gets a New Principal

High test scores at what cost?

"...At first glance, former Houston principal James Troutman seems like..."

Aug. 24, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward

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?..."

May 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

aGLIFF 25: Just a Tease

Kyle Henry's 'Fourplay,' Justin Vivian Bond, and more

"...Maybe you’ve already seen pieces of Kyle Henry’s omnibus film..."

Aug. 22, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Welcome to the X-Men, David Marquez: Hope You Survive the Experience!

Local artist opens run on Marvel's merry mutants today

"...Call David Marquez a Marvel zombie, and he'll be pretty..."

Jan. 16, 2013 Books Post by Richard Whittaker

Scooter Finally Goes to Press

And This Is Just the A's

"...Before the trek, we gathered in the small, two-room schoolhouse in Candelaria. Scooter Cheatham,..."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature

Local Activists Call Out Police and Find Themselves Flagged as Threats

Doesn't take much to get on the watchlist

"...The Chronicle continues its coverage of a trove of documents hacked from a multi­-agency..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by John Anderson

The Austin Chronicle Guide to the Mission: Impossible Movies

Your mission, if you choose to accept it ...

"...Dun-dun-duh-dun, dun-dun-DUH-dun! Oh, Lalo Schifrin, you fiend, creating one of the all-time great..."

July 14, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...Last week, SXSW announced that high-concept horror A Quiet Place..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams

"...Directed by: Robert Rodriguez. Starring: Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Alexa Vega, Daryl Sabara, Emily..."

Aug. 9, 2002 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Confessions of a Romance Virgin

Harlequin heats up a new market with its kickass Bombshell heroines

"...At the HEB on 41st Street, near the pharmacy counter,..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Books Feature by Nora Ankrum

A Ham for This Season

Hans Frank's political drama is timely fare for election time

"...While it isn't time for the presidential election just yet, 'tis unquestionably the season for politics,..."

Sept. 3, 2004 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Felicity Comes to ATX Television

TV fest reunites cast of beloved show, plus Mayans, more

"...Time to relive those college years: no, not yours (well, maybe..."

April 3, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

After a Fashion

Guess who your Style Avatar flitted around town with this week? Check out this first installment about international salon god José Eber's visit to Austin.

"...NBF Pt. 2 Jennifer Braham, 32, is a graphic designer of considerable talent, whose..."

Nov. 16, 2001 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Audrey Diwan Recounts a History of Abortion in Happening

The French director explains why these stories are important

"...With the threat of the reproductive rights being gutted in America on..."

May 17, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Cops to Seth Rogen and More

SXSW Film announces the premiere of a new Seth Rogen comedy, as well as new panelist and docs

"...January has very little to recommend it – it heralds..."

Jan. 12, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

After a Fashion

Stephen is too early to know about Norah and too late to pay tribute

"...HOTTEST STATE? On Wednesday, Sept. 19, the Austin Film Society will..."

Aug. 31, 2007 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Take a Walk on the Wild Cider

Some local ciders and meads to honey up the apple of your eye

"...Apples and bees, right? Pretty much nature at its best..."

Oct. 13, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Building a Monster: How Gabriel Luna Became the New Terminator

Austin actor on creating "the Ted Bundy of Terminators"

"...There aren't many legacy movie monsters that went movie to movie,..."

Nov. 2, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

See What You Want to See

"..."I got to the point where mainstream Nashville took a big right..."

May 28, 1999 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"......"

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Celebrity Call Sheet

"...To paraphrase Poltergeist's Carol Anne: "They're heee-re!" That would be..."

March 8, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Spy Kids Premiere

"...Directed by: Robert Rodriguez. Starring: Daryl Sabara, Alexa Vega, Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Alan..."

March 21, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

'Spy Kids,' Small Planes, and Surly Senators Star in Mueller Sequel

The State Aircraft Pooling Board's long goodbye creates turbulence at Mueller for the city -- and Robert Rodriguez.

"...Multitalented though he may be, Austin's favorite-son filmmaker Robert Rodriguez..."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Someone's Confused 'Job Fair' With 'Casting Call'

"Bottle-club" Pangea hasn't even opened, yet their douchebaggery already astounds.

"...From the "you've got to be shitting me" files: Star-eyed dreamers, here's your chance..."

Oct. 10, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

A World Slowly Liquefying

Rocky Schenck comes home for celebrations of his dreamlike art photography.

"...The photographer says, "My approach is rather simple: I record on..."

Nov. 7, 2003 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

A Man, A Can, A Plan

SPAMARAMA™ Founder Dave Arnsberger

"...Don't start Dave Arnsberger talking. As an original yuckmeister of the..."

March 31, 2000 Food Feature by Margaret Moser

After a Fashion

Elbow, elbow, wrist, wrist! You know that our diva style avatar Stephen made the scene (and quite a scene) at the Pride Parade. And what hot li'l purring mama will soon be off the singles list?

"...PEACE, PRIDE, AND JUNK JEWELRY Well, it was time for..."

June 20, 2003 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

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