What We Learned at the King of the Hill ATX TV Festival Panel

First look at season 14 gives hints at revival

"...the Hill family and heart of the unofficial state TV show of Texas, King of the Hill. With those..."

May 31, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Entanglements, Switchblades, and Tons of TV in the Week’s Events

Treat your weekdays like a weekend with these arts and culture happenings

"...to find joy in a senseless world? But his 2023 character study of a Japanese toilet cleaner seems to..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...  – James Scott Cine Las Americas International Film Festival..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Reggaeton, Psych Rock, Brat-Pop, and More Crucial Concerts

Local shows worth your admission this week

"...unplugged past on internationally connected social media forums. Following 2023 solo release Ooh Rap I Ya, the artist’s latest..."

April 18, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Seth Meyers and Jane Seymour Announced for ATX TV Festival

Andor creators and Mark Duplass also added to lineup

"...more regular hours as a speaker at this year's ATX TV Festival (May 29-June 1)...."

April 2, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Allie X, the Bill Ball, and Oodles of Locals in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Lots of reasons to get out of the house and break out the earplugs

"...white-hot ray of indie-pop sunshine that burst through with 2023’s kaleidoscopic, genre-bending debut EP, Long Night.   – Kahron..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Strange Darling

Nothing is what it seems when a twisted one-night stand spirals into a serial killer’s vicious murder spree

"...When we first see the Lady (Fitzgerald, Scream: The TV Series, The Fall of the House of Usher, Dare..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Local Legends, Out-of-Towners, and More Crucial Concerts

Get your show schedule worked out

"...La Vida Es Un Mus, also known for pressing ATX hardcore acts Glue and Institute. At Hotel Vegas, Fuera..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Five Deeper-Cut Panels to Catch at ATX TV Festival

It’s go time, TV nerds

"...The buzzy TV show premieres, the first looks at season finales, the..."

May 29, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Five Themes at This Year’s Texas Book Festival

What’s hot, what’s intriguing, and who’s gonna be at the annual literary bonanza

"...If you've turned on the TV lately you may have heard: Things are not good...."

Nov. 10, 2023 Arts Column by Kimberley Jones

Qmmunity: Clowning Around

Queer embarrassment artist Andie Flores brings her show about "a clown idiot" to Crashbox

"...One of the inspirations for To Get There... was..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Column by James Scott

Gary Clark Jr.’s Free Longhorn City Limits Show and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Recommended shows for Halloween night, from Genesis Owusu to Full of Hell

"...Further proof of Clark's UT bona fides extend to..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...used for a more exalted purpose: the Texas Book Festival’s annual free celebration of all things books and bookish...."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

2023 Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Judges

Meet the tastemakers for this year’s competition

"...to 2022 and then joining Austin FC for the 2023 season. Paige EllisMayor pro tem of Austin City Council..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Food Feature

We Have an Issue: This Issue Gets Around

Far-flung travels and, closer to home, Fuck Money plays Oblivion Access

"...Money live at Oblivion Access, a four-day underground music festival. Or you can just enjoy meeting the band via..."

June 9, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Watch This: Highlights of the Original Austin City Limits Piano

The legendary ivories of the legendary show, played by legends

"...that kicks off with a panel at this year's ATX TV Festival, one important artifact from the show has..."

June 1, 2023 Screens Post by Doug Freeman

How to Run a TV Festival in a TV Strike

ATX TV Festival respects writers as they work and protest

"...2023 was supposed to be ATX TV Festival's big reboot...."

June 2, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

From Pilot to Prime Time: 50 Years of Austin City Limits

Five decades of music resonate at ATX TV Festival

"...on the show's history and future at this weekend's ATX TV Festival...."

June 2, 2023 Screens Feature by Doug Freeman

The Ride Star Lives Life Eight Seconds at a Time

Austin Gamblers bull rider Ezekiel Mitchell has become a streaming success

"...Unlike many of the TV stars appearing at this weekend's ATX TV Festival, Rockdale..."

June 2, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Five Must-See Shows at ATX TV Festival

Celebration of the small screen hits season 12 with a TV Guide's worth of screenings and panels

"...about women's roles throughout history and in the modern TV industry.Thu., June 1, 11am. Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress We..."

May 26, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

We Have an Issue: Spring Treats, Fantastic Comics, and Best of Austin Finalists

In this week's issue, we celebrate Austin's comic book artists and authors, and reveal the 875 nominees up for Best of Austin Awards

"...alone, the Music staff was covering three different hometown festivals, plus an away game in California (that'd be Willie..."

May 5, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Outlander Star Caitriona Balfe, Andor Creator Tony Gilroy Join ATX TV Festival Lineup

State of the industry panel also slated for June fest

"...enough… There’s just, like, a lot going on with TV these days. Perfect fodder for a state of the..."

April 27, 2023 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

We Have an Issue: Wow. It's Owen Wilson on the Cover (Finally).

In this week's issue, Austin's adopted son discusses his new IFC Films comedy about the joy of painting

"...It's been ages since Owen Wilson called Austin home..."

April 7, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...And for official performer picks during South by Southwest 2023, check out our “​​Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Sundance 2023 Review: Birth/Rebirth

Maternal horror with a clinical twist

"...Screening as part of the 2023 Sundance Film Festival before debuting on horror streaming service..."

Jan. 24, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Penske Media Buys ATX TV Festival

Local celebration of the small screen joins portfolio including SXSW

"...ATX TV Festival, nicknamed the TV camp for grownups, has..."

Nov. 30, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

ATX Television Festival Says Cheers to James Burrows

TV legend to be honored at next year's fest

"...to be where everybody knows your name: if you're TV legend James Burrows, that everywhere, but his name will..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker