The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

A commando unit takes on the Nazis in this hyperviolent Guy Ritchie action-comedy

"...Victorian mystery (Sherlock Holmes), and Disney live-action adaptation (Aladdin) all on one CV? – Ritchie brings a level of..."

April 19, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Books, Sculpture, and Weed Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

It'd be a lot cooler if you went to one of these events this week

"...Indulge the desire for the finer things in life with an evening of fine food, fine..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin's Aaron Moten's Trip From Batboy to Fallout

How one St. Ed's actor became part of the new Prime series

"...in stolen armor across the post-apocalyptic world of Prime's Fallout, but Aaron Moten made it. "A long, long way,..."

April 11, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Soundscapes, Bat Books, and More Arts Events for the Week

Things to do when you're not staring at an interloping moon

"...Television! As one famous Springfieldian once called it, “Teacher! Mother! Secret Lover!” Turn on your TV..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

How Austin Transformed Danny Brown

The Detroit wild card on getting his shit together (and finding H-E-B)

"...gonna go there and try to kick ass,” Brown recalls 13 years later. “I was motivated.”..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Qmmunity: Be Fur Real

Chatting with local trans pet play titleholders in Austin kink community

"...Visibility approaches, I’ve been thinking about what being seen actually means. Within Austin, there are trans people in every..."

March 29, 2024 Column by James Scott

At Wit’s End: Bob Byington on His Dry New Comedy, Lousy Carter

“My career puzzles people, including myself”

"...Turns out the pandemic has really done a number on us...."

March 27, 2024 Screens Post by Shawn Badgley

Accents and Cowlicks: Julio Torres on Problemista

SNL alum explores the magical world of immigration

"...feature as star, writer, and director, the magical realist comedy Problemista, the Emmy-nominated Saturday Night Live writer and star..."

March 21, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

South by Southwest Film & TV Festival Announces Audience Awards

Audience and jury love Bob Trevino Likes It

"...Trevino Likes It. Not only did Tracie Laymon's cringe-cute comedy win the Grand Jury Award for narrative feature at..."

March 18, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Queer Comedy, a Goth Market, and More Community Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's approval

"...It’ll be a fem-for-all type of get-together at South Austin lit lounge Reverie..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Film Review: Y2K

Stoner disaster-comedy banks on 90s nostalgia

"...the night the computers reached Singularity, killing and enslaving all of humanity? What a time...."

March 10, 2024 Screens Post by Dex Wesley Parra

SXSW Film Review: Babes

We need more raunchy female friendship films like this

"...and Pamela Adlon is a raunchy exploration of pregnancy pitfalls, bonded women, and bodily fluid mishaps. Navigating early motherhood..."

March 10, 2024 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

SXSW Film Review: Oddity

A wickedly fun blend of melodrama and horror

"...As with most things in life, the most memorable horror films must risk..."

March 9, 2024 Screens Post by Matthew Monagle

SXSW Film Review: Stormy

Doc explores life in the eye of Hurricane Trump

"...and his MAGA minions, Stormy Daniels has heard it all, but as she explained in Stormy, Sarah Gibson’s documentary..."

March 9, 2024 Screens Post by Katherine McNevins

Nothing Is Off-Limits for Comedian Gianmarco Soresi

The New Yorker isn’t afraid to make himself the punchline

"...his stand-up shows. Born in Potomac, Maryland, the entertainer originally pursued musical theatre but later found his calling making..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Miranda Garza

Falling for The Fall Guy and the Joy of Practical Stunts

Powerhouse moviemaking couple David Leitch and Kelly McCormick team up with Ryan Gosling

"...movies is making you think that a megastar can fall off a horse, jump into flames, or bounce off..."

March 8, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Selena Gomez, Conan O’Brien, Sydney Sweeney Top SXSW’s Sixth Featured Speakers Announcement

Danny Brown, Nick Kroll, and Kirsten Dunst also announced

"...Gomez will speak in a featured session called Mindfulness Over Perfection: Getting Real On Mental Health, which..."

Feb. 27, 2024 SXSW Post by Carys Anderson

Last One Down the Mountain: Belated Thoughts on the Sundance Film Festival

Even virtually, the 2024 fest felt revitalized

"...the last five days of the festival and not all the films could be screened in the manner. Primarily..."

Feb. 21, 2024 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Bloody Brides, Creepy Cats, and More Arts Events for the Week

Valentine's (and anti-Valentine) fun, soundtracking a rock, etc.

"...Melons, Hibiscus Bloom, Jess Velour, and host Nico De Gallo. Forbidden Fruit sponsors and provides sensual somethings for the..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Plethora of Riches: How Richard Samuel Turned an Art Gallery Into a Community Center

RichesArt launches annual Black History Month exhibit with new philanthropic initiative

"...White walls, fluorescent lights, the occasional “keep your distance” line of..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Carys Anderson

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...Festival schedule is packed with big releases like The Fall Guy and Road House, but now it's added the..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Stories, Operas, and Meet-Cutes: The Week in Arts

Brett Goldstein brings the laughs, Zach Theatre conjures a comet, and more arty events

"...James Dean, achingly vulnerable – plays a narcoleptic who falls in love with his straight best friend (Keanu Reeves),..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

AFS Cinema Hosts Tribute to the "Quiet Engine" of Austin Film

A celebration of Mark Reeb

"...of Duplass' earliest student projects, an experiment in improvisation called "The Intervention," and Bryant was immediately blown away. "He..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...persona to town with the world premiere of The Fall Guy, an eagerly awaited blockbuster reboot of the 1980s..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Playing The Sacrifice Game

Director Jenn Wexler and producer Heather Buckley on seasonal scares

"...literature, in recent years it’s been the source of comedy in The Holdovers, kid-friendly hijinks in Christmas Break-In, and..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

American Fiction

Cord Jefferson's literary comedy lets the Black middle class shine

"...this age of Instagram, influencers, and attention seekers of all kinds, it's a rarity that anyone wouldn't want to..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Movie Review by Rod Machen

Top 10 Local Comedy Stories of 2023

New venues, new faces, new experiments

"...Austinite Sahana Srinivasan also landed a coveted spot.) 2) Comedy Mothership Lands..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez

Alejandra Martinez’s Top 10 Films of 2023

"...2) Poor Things Weird, wonderful journey toward self-actualization that relishes bodily pleasures..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Screens Feature

Kimberley Jones’ Top 10 Films of 2023

"...5) Anatomy of a Fall I swear I watched the whole thing – taut..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Screens Feature

The Top 10 Films of 2023

May December, Past Lives tied in the affections of the Chronicle’s critics

"...list, with a three-way tie between three European releases: Fallen Leaves by Finnish satirist Aki Kaurismäki, Danish socioreligious commentary..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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