Arctic Tale

The filmmakers crafted their nature footage into a kid-friendly "narrative" about the itty-bitty walrus and the little polar bear that could.

"...Directed by: Sarah Robertson and Adam Ravetch. Oh, that wascally walrus calf!..."

Aug. 17, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Unbelievable Summers at the Paramount

The most unforgettable moments from this year’s classics of cinema

"...For 42 lazy, hazy, Central Texas summers, the Paramount Summer Classic Film..."

May 18, 2018 Screens Feature by Chronicle staff

A Pinch of History, A Dash of Memoir

Windows on the World Complete Wine Course

"...by Kevin Zraly Sterling Publishing Company Inc., $24.95 hard..."

June 11, 1999 Food Feature

"My Uncle Has a Barn...."

Theatre Is Thriving in Some Surprising Places Outside Austin

"...illustration by Robert Faires Who needs a theatre for puttin'..."

June 20, 1997 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Elegy

In this smart adaptation of Philip Roth's A Dying Animal, Ben Kingsley and Penélope Cruz turn the table on the standard May-December romance.

"...Directed by: Isabel Coixet. Starring: Ben Kingsley, Penélope Cruz, Dennis Hopper, Patricia..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Way, Way Back

In this indie comedy, a young teen finds confidence at a local water park after suffering emotional abuse from his insensitive, would-be stepfather.

"...Directed by: Nat Faxon and Jim Rash. Starring: Liam James, Steve Carell,..."

July 12, 2013 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Writes of Spring

"...Kafka's Curse: A Novel by Achmat Dangor Pantheon Books, $22..."

April 9, 1999 Books Review

Further Reflections

"...Elizabeth Hurley at the EDtv premiere at the Paramount Theatre...."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

Book Reviews

"...Reviewing a mystery novel is an enterprise fraught with peril; reveal..."

May 2, 1997 Books Feature

July Is Crime Month: The Crime Blotter, Week 2

A curated guide to unlawful activities around town July 9-15

"...Since July is Crime Month at the Chronicle, the ruffians and reprobates at this rag..."

July 9, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Dangerous Liaisons

A Gay Man's Search for Sex Ends in His Murder

"......"

March 14, 1997 News Feature by Amy Smith

Coach's Corner

"...So, I understand Miami and New York -- the NBA's prime exponents..."

Jan. 22, 1999 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Ethan Embry Licks The Devil's Candy

Cheap Thrills star on his very heavy metal Austin horror

"...Ethan Embry is a metal kid, through and through. He..."

March 31, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival: Monsterator Keith Graves

Now your budding doctor-to-be can piece together their own...

"...Monstrous! The Chronicle’s cover story on Keith Graves now tolls 13 summers past. When author and subject..."

Oct. 23, 2014 Books Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Long Voyage Home

A Ballet of Ulysses' Odyssey and Its Creator's Journey

"...His thoughts are of home.He feels as if he has been heading..."

March 6, 1998 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Be Filled With Dredd For Other Worlds

Judge Dredd retrospective plus new hits for SF fest

"...The law is coming to Other Worlds Film Festival: yes, the..."

Nov. 11, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...After last week's tease, the Austin Film Festival has announced..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Justice or Vengeance?

A tale of tragedy and punishment in Williamson County

"...Four seconds. A flash. A moment here and gone. In four seconds,..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

A Walk in the Woods

Street Corner Arts revives this tale of Cold War arms negotiations with style, notably in the forest set

"...A Walk in the WoodsAustin Playhouse at Highland Mall, 6001..."

July 26, 2013 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

Dancing About Architecture

Do the Chili Mac

"...The Texas Tornados may just be on the verge of having..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Music Column

Top 10 Theatre Duos & Trios of 2014

Remembering a year in theatre in which performers distinguished themselves in twos and threes

"...Top 10 Theatre Duos and Trios of 2014..."

Jan. 2, 2015 Arts Feature by Adam Roberts

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

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

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

That Old Revival Spirit

Testifying About Movies

"...Myra Breckinridge Video stores killed the revival houses. Video and..."

June 13, 1997 Screens Feature

Joe R. Lansdale Reviewed

"...High Cotton: Selected Stories of Joe R. Lansdale..."

Sept. 29, 2000 Books Feature by Marc Savlov

The Long, Hot Summer

Books to Spend Your Summer With

"...illustration by Jason Stout You know you're in for a..."

June 5, 1998 Books Feature

Dig Deeper

Now what kind of mother would take her kids to see a movie about juvenile delinquents serving time in a hard-labor prison camp? A smart one, if she's read Holes, Louis Sachar's wacky, wickedly funny children's book that makes the leap to the big screen this Friday.

"...There's something the folks at Disney don't want you to know about their new..."

April 18, 2003 Screens Feature by Peter Debruge

Play It Again, Sam

All About Eve (1950)

"...All About Eve D: Joseph L. Mankiewicz; with Bette Davis,..."

June 4, 1999 Screens Feature

God's Own Clothesline

In Search of Far Flung Adventures With Butch Hancock

"...photograph by Christopher Hess..."

May 15, 1998 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

Film Review Misses Mark

"...Dear Editor, Please make a note not to print any..."

May 20, 2013 Postmarks

The Golden Boys

"...The Golden BoysDirty Fingernails (12XU) John Wesley Coleman IIIThe Last Donkey Show (Goner)..."

April 13, 2012 Music Review by Austin Powell

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