A Field in England

The most enticingly original film to come out of the UK this year is told in crisp, trippy, black and white.

"...Directed by: Ben Wheatley. Starring: Julian Barratt, Peter Ferdinando, Richard Glover, Ryan Pope,..."

Feb. 7, 2014 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Drafthouse Films Heads to 'A Field in England'

Local distro house acquires newest shocker from Ben Wheatley

"...Pick up your musket and watch out for sorcerers: Drafthouse Films will be releasing..."

May 9, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Round Two: Israel, Japan, and a 'Field in England'

New Ben Wheatley historical shocker added to 2013 lineup

"...Get your best shaky face ready: Fantastic Fest 2013 has announced its latest..."

Aug. 13, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Drafthouse Asks Us, 'Why Don't You Play in Hell'

Madcap yakuza flick to play Fantastic Fest, open in 2014

"...With Fantastic Fest only 18 days away (panic stations, people!), one..."

Sept. 2, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Dark Song

Black magic goes awry in this taut thriller

"...Directed by: Liam Gavin. Starring: Catherine Walker, Susan Loughnane, Mark Huberman and..."

May 26, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Field Trip

Ben Wheatley's historical horror tackles the English Civil War

"...Period dramas are expensive. There are costumes and props and sets..."

Feb. 7, 2014 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

In the Earth

Ben Wheatley's unexpected eco-horror is sinister and hilarious

"...Directed by: Ben Wheatley. Starring: Joel Fry, Ellora Torchia, Reece Shearsmith, Hayley Squires..."

April 16, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Texans Face Patriots in 'Historic' Game

AFC titans clash Monday

"...Houston played another less-than-perfect game last week and came out on..."

Dec. 8, 2012 Sports Post by Barrett Walton

United States vs. Jamaica Preview: World Cup Qualifying Madness Arrives in Austin

Q2 Stadium hosts first-ever World Cup qualifier in Texas

"...Austin FC capped off an exhausting but profitable trio of..."

Oct. 5, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Aztex Youth Camp and Pro Signing; Dallas in the NCAA News

News round-up: An Aztex youth soccer camp, plus NCAA tournament results and preview, and news from the European Champions League

"...Huh? Messiah College's Nick Blossey was voted the Most Outstanding Player..."

Dec. 10, 2008 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

‘Hillsborough’ (Do Not Read This in the UK)

Controversial documentary kicks off ESPN “Soccer Stories” series

"...Twenty-five years ago today, 96 soccer fans were crushed to death..."

April 15, 2014 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Austin FC Dumps Diego Fagundez in Stunning Trade

Fan favorite traded to LA Galaxy for Memo Rodríguez, allocation money

"...Three days after its latest embarrassing, demoralizing loss and elimination from..."

Aug. 1, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Horns Crack Top 10; Klaus Paces St. Ed's; USA in Cuba

Soccer news from Austin and afar

"...The UT Longhorns moved up to No. 8 in the country after a pair of quality road wins..."

Sept. 3, 2008 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

High School Soccer Championships in Round Rock, MLS Begins Regular Season, and More

"...The state high school championship tournament is in Austin this Thursday-Saturday,..."

April 11, 2007 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

The Verde Report: Austin FC Has a New Jersey and It’s an Own Goal of Ugliness

Austin FC has committed to looking like a bushel of Granny Smith apples for close to half a season

"...Austin FC lost a lot of road games last year..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Aztex Feel the Impact of a Depleted Roster

The Aztex' first loss of the year isn't the end of the bad news

"...The shorthanded Austin Aztex took a beating in Montreal on Sunday..."

May 20, 2009 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Soccer-Related Deaths in Italy and More

"...Italian soccer is in shambles yet again, following two killings..."

Feb. 7, 2007 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Local Jane Austen Scholar’s Latest Work? A Graphic Novel

Janine Barchas' The Novel Life of Jane Austen is out April 29

"...It is a truth not universally acknowledged that a novelist in possession..."

April 28, 2025 Arts Post by Tom Buckley

Call in the Rangers

A Memo to the Governor:

"...overnor, The situation was desperate. Pumping was completely unregulated. Reserves were rapidly..."

July 26, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

USL Shines in U.S. Open Cup

Round of 16 results from the U.S. Open Cup

"...United Soccer League teams won four games out of six in their..."

July 1, 2009 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Lightning Pick Up a Win and a Draw, and More

"...The Austin Lightning had a good weekend despite the rain –..."

May 31, 2007 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...by Marjorie Baumgarten, Sarah Hepola, Marcel Meyer, and Jessica Reisman..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

A Dream Pursued

The Young Eight is showing the world of classical music what it means to be young, gifted, and black

"...Making it in classical music is no waltz in the..."

Feb. 24, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

In and Out

Controversial sodomy law may be struck down

"...When Danny Cortese's plane landed in Texas he realized that, for..."

Aug. 11, 2000 News Feature by Jonathan David Carroll

'You Were Our Father, A Veteran and So Full of Desperation'

Short Story Contest: Third place

"..."I used to be carried in the arms of cheerleaders"..."

Feb. 4, 2011 Books Feature by Kyle R M

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...Maxo Kream..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

The Verde Report: With MLS on Break, World Cup Qualifying Madness Arrives in Austin

"...Austin FC capped off an exhausting but profitable trio of..."

Oct. 8, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Christopher Middleton: Translating a German Genius

Translator and former UT professor Christopher Middleton has shed some literary light on 20th-century German writer Robert Walser, a favorite of few and forgotten by most.

"...He was approaching fifty, and suffered from a high degree of..."

May 31, 2002 Books Feature by Roger Gathman

In Search of The Lost King

How Philippa Langley dug up the truth about Richard III

"...When King Richard III of England was killed at the battle..."

March 24, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Q&A Hole: Why Didn't the World End?

With: John Erler, Annie La Ganga, Arcie Cola, Owen Egerton, and more

"...Welcome to The Q&A Hole...."

Dec. 24, 2012 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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