Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...new documentary premiering at SXSW and prompting this rare reunion, brings their legacy into focus, with testimonials from Jim..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

The Ghost of Peter Sellers

The tale of the comedy genius' lost film, and how he shredded it

"...doing it for decades. Well, first, a clarification. For American audiences, he was the incomparable star of Doctor Strangelove..."

May 29, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Live-Action

An uneven selection does not represent the best narrative shorts

"...ISIS, although his true allegiances are left unclear. The reunion is overshadowed by their stern, chain-smoking paterfamilias and complicated..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Split Screen and Nineties Indie Film

AFS celebrates John Pierson’s seminal IFC show

"...their Criterion Channel, Sunday sees a rare screening and reunion at the AFS Cinema of four episodes, plus a..."

June 9, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Off the Record

'Hot Smoke & Sasafrass': Bubble Puppy reunites, James McMurtry fires back, and a final verdict for the estate of Don Walser

"...7, 2004). "It's more of a revue than a reunion," clarifies lead guitarist/vocalist Todd Potter. Onetime guitarist Mark Miller..."

Jan. 28, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail

Just what's needed in the big house – Perry's pistol-packing granny.

"...Diary of a Mad Black Woman and Madea’s Family Reunion, and it isn’t hard to see why she’s so..."

Feb. 27, 2009 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Here's Blood in Your Eye

Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors eviscerates the 512

"...Island Earth – infected me with a love of American International Pictures' scratchy black-and-white horror shows, Sixties-era Godzilla stomp-a-thons,..."

Jan. 18, 2008 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Tyler Perry's Daddy's Little Girls

Despite the fact that Tyler Perry relies on contrivances and sentimentality, he manages to spin a good yarn in the process.

"...quite producer/writer/director Perry’s target audience. Aimed primarily at African American filmgoers, Perry’s oeuvre is known for explicit Christianity, melodrama,..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Enlow told investigators: "When I see a 16-year-old African American male get into a late model F-150 pickup in..."

Jan. 11, 2002 Column

Slack Where We Started

Richard Linklater and John Pierson Ponder 'Slacker' and Its Aftermath

"...over the years earned a reputation as a landmark American independent work, a narratively inventive and culturally significant film..."

June 29, 2001 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Public Notice

Silence = Republicans?

"...Center for a totally free 12 hours of real American heritage. See "Community Listings" for more info on the..."

Nov. 6, 1998 Column by Kate X Messer

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...Silverstein. Her debut feature, telling the story of an African-American rodeo rider and a young women on the outskirts..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...Amy Acker, and Alexis Denisof, will have its North American debut, as will the latest from John Sayles, Go..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...Everything Is Going Fine, Matt Harlock and Paul Thomas’ American: The Bill Hicks Story, Mike Woolf’s Man on A..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

An L.A. Benefit, Toni Price Tribute, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...aren’t coming to Texas on this year’s miraculously unexpected reunion tour, but fear not: We have Oasis at home...."

Jan. 24, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Drop Nineteens Ride Shoegaze Serendipity Into Levitation Fest

After 30 years, the fivepiece returns to the scene for a genre fan’s dream

"...of Boston University, the fivepiece made a splash as American standouts in a Brit-dominated alt-rock scene, solidified by the..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Sweet sheep, Lonesome Dove peeks, and more to see around the state

"...XIT Rodeo and Reunion At one time the XIT Ranch covered all or..."

Aug. 1, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Have a Willie Good Time: The 12th annual Luck Reunion festival lineup boasts over 40 country, roots, and folk..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...and Turkish delight, all of it run through South American rhythms. The Bogotá trio's second LP last spring belongs..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

After Two Years Online, ATX TV Festival Schedules a Weekend of Must-See TV

It's the same time, same channel, but different fest for founders Emily Gipson and Caitlin McFarland

"...In TV, shows get preempted all the time. American Idol skipped a week because of the Oscars. AEW..."

June 3, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

AFF Review: Farewell Amor

Moving drama of an estranged immigrant family looks inwards

"...dramas whose storylines confront the difficulties of assimilation into American society and the challenges of living within this country’s..."

Nov. 3, 2020 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

ATX Television Festival Takes on the Coronavirus

Virtual festival will tackle how the pandemic changes lives

"...isn't hiding from the real world, with multiple previews, reunions, panels, and discussions that will look at how the..."

May 14, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Frank Erwin Center Postpones Shows Indefinitely

Plus an extended spring break and more cancellations

"...County officials have notified the organizers of the Luck Reunion that they must postpone their event scheduled for next..."

March 12, 2020 News Post by the Editorial Staff

How Did How Did This Get Made? Get Made?

Paul Scheer brings his live movie podcast to Austin

"...sports comedy The League for a special 10th anniversary reunion at ATX Television Festival. Then, on Saturday, he sits..."

June 7, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

One Day at a Time Comes to ATX Television Festival

Fest adds Veronica Mars, Letterkenny, and more

"...announced a packed schedule, including a Men in Trees reunion and the premiere of USA Network’s Dare Me, which..."

April 14, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...world premiere of her feature directorial debut Booksmart, while Americana legend David Crosby (who will be in town for..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...British Ghost Story, starring Martin Freeman, makes its North American debut. Sorcerous mystery Hereditary comes out of Sundance with..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Playback – SXSW Recap: Love, Hate, Garth & Trump

Final love / hate SXSW listicles

"...legends At the Drive-In stormed Mohawk with an unannounced reunion tour stop. The West Texas quintet powered through the..."

March 24, 2017 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Total Sound Group Direct Action Committee: A New Campaign

Begin your write-in campaign for Poison 13 duo Tim Kerr and Mike Carroll to reunite Total Sound Group Direct Action Committee – possibly at Grizzly Hall, with Leo Rondeau opening!

"...off its concert-filled calendar last Friday with a class reunion of Nineties Red River delinquents that doubled as a..."

May 27, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...year, I'd wager on Adam Wingard's Outcast and the reunion of Jody Hill and Danny McBride for Vice Principals...."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

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