West of Memphis

Eighteen years of wrongful imprisonment and four documentaries still don't put to rest the trials of the West Memphis Three.

"...Directed by: Amy Berg...."

March 15, 2013 Movie Review by Leah Churner

Crime Month: Investigating True Crime on Netflix

Which shows deliver the criminal goods and are worth the watch

"...the most disturbing cases out there. If you liked Amy Berg’s Deliver Us From Evil, you absolutely have to..."

July 25, 2018 Arts Post by Danielle White

Austin Film Festival Snags Chappaquiddick as Closing Night Film

Full lineup includes Call Me by Your Name, Three Billboards

"...John Shiban Executive Producers: Mark Johnson, Melissa Bernstein Writer: Amy Berg..."

Sept. 26, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...names, like the work-in-progress premiere of Judd Apatow and Amy Schumer’s collaboration Trainwreck and Headliner screenings like Alex Gibney’s..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Texas Book Festival Announces Full Lineup

From R.L. Stine to Reza Aslan, 225-plus converge on the Capitol

"...joining this year, including the Wall Street Journal's Reed Albergotti and Vanessa O'Connell, who broke the Lance Armstrong doping..."

Sept. 10, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...romantic pulp fiction in The Horse Whisperer, and Steven Spielberg's non-Jurassic war drama starring Tom Hanks, Saving Private Ryan...."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

Film News

Word from the Independent Spirit Awards and Sundance fronts; plus, 'No Pain, No Gain,' Bobby Cannavale, and 'Light From the East'

"...a personal story of a media-obsessed guy.Gridiron Gods Peter Berg was back in town recently to shoot some sample..."

Dec. 2, 2005 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...her now. Cast: Natalia Dyer, Peter Vack, Julia Garner, Amy Seimetz, Toni Meyerhoff (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Austin Election Ticker: The Endorsements Begin

Delia Garza’s Twitter tangle, Central Labor Council likes, and more

"...Bolton (County Commissioner Precinct 3), Sally Hernandez (Sheriff), David Wahlberg (167th District Court), Mike Siegel (Con­gressional District 10), Heidi..."

Jan. 17, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Texas Book Festival 2018: The Full List

Lineup includes Cecile Richards, Julián Castro, + 280 more

"...– The House of Broken Angels Laura van den Berg – The Third Hotel Raymond A. Villareal – A..."

Aug. 29, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Texas Book Festival 2016: The Full List

TBF hosts Don DeLillo, Thomas Dolby, Emma Cline, 277 more

"...summer's hottest reads, The Girls; former Austin Chronicle columnist Amy Gentry (Good as Gone); and Yaa Gyasi, whose multigenerational..."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...allegiances and bonds between unlikely characters. Cast: Paul Giamatti, Amy Ryan, Bobby Cannavale, Jeffrey Tambor, Burt Young, Melanie Lynskey,..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Page Two: Return of the Independents

'SXSW Presents,' season three

"...number of local filmmakers and/or Austin topics are covered. Amy Grappell's A Light From the East is a fascinating..."

Sept. 29, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat

Bad cat makes stink in theatre.

"...Myers, Alec Baldwin, Kelly Preston, Dakota Fanning, Spencer Breslin, Amy Hill and Sean Hayes. Like you and like me,..."

Nov. 21, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Wrapped and Ready

"...Spacey, David Hyde Pierce, Denis Leary, Madeline Kahn, John Ratzenberger, Bonnie Hunt, Phyllis Diller, Edie McClurg, Alex Rocco, Roddy..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...lifelong romantic relationship with another woman. Cast: Molly Shannon, Amy Seimetz, Susan Ziegler, Brett Gelman, Jackie Monahan, Kevin Seal,..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...Emmy-winning comedian/actor Bob Odenkirk; Preacher team Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Sam Catlin, and Garth Ennis; Time Editor Jeffrey Kluger;..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Page Two: Seasons Change, and So Do We

Our sports blog commences, 'SXSW Presents' continues, and Priest unmasks the past

"...Liz Lambert, Nancy Higgins, Ryan Polomski and Frank Bustoz, Amy Grappell, Chris Elley, and a few of the short..."

Oct. 6, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Austin Film Festival Announces 2020 Lineup

Dave Not Coming Back, Golden Arm this year's headliners

"...Texas Independent Features, which adds in Cassie Hay and Amy Winston's portrait of the Gotham Girls Roller Derby league,..."

Oct. 1, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Full Hearts Can't Lose

The 21st annual 'Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest

"...Nick Barbaro, Wayne Alan Brenner, Jessi Cape, Brian Carr, Amy Cavender, Jaime deBlanc-Knowles, Cassidy Frazier, Anne Harris, Shelley Hiam,..."

Feb. 8, 2013 Books Feature by Monica Riese

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...D: Susan Streitfield; with Tilda Swinton, Amy Madigan, Karen Sillas, Paulina Porizkova...."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Election Ticker: Are We There Yet?

The latest – and last! – news from the campaign trail before Election Day

"...the issues, Hegar expressed disappointment "but not surprise" about Amy Coney Barrett's elevation to the Supreme Court without "thoughtfully,..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

SXSW and Amazon Announce Virtual Festival Lineup

Feature and shorts from 2020 fest going online for 10 days

"...footage featuring Reese Witherspoon, Joaquin Phoenix, Tim Robbins, Whoopi Goldberg, John C. Reilly, and many more...."

April 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Whole Lotta Lit to Hit

Texas Book Festival's 2015 Lit Crawl is as huge as the state

"...Bell, Kelly Link, Lincoln Michel, and Laura van den Berg conjure the world to come...."

Oct. 14, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Chronicle Endorsements

For the Nov. 4 General Election

"...Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3: John Granberg, D..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Media Watch: 'I Want My KGSR!'

Format and signal changes alienate longtime fans – and boost ratings

"..."adult alternative" station. In November, longtime music guru Jody Den­berg resigned after 19 years, citing personal and health reasons...."

May 28, 2010 News Feature by Kevin Brass

The Yogurt Shop Saga

Springsteen and Scott are free men – for now

"...reporters on Oct. 28, Travis County District Attorney Rose­mary Lehmberg paused halfway through her prepared statement to compose herself...."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Page Two: Feels Like the First Time

On onion rings, barbecue, and the never-ending "Best of Austin" debate

"...Nov. 14, D: Allison Berg..."

Oct. 13, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Cream of the Crop

Nominations for the 2005-2006 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Amy Burrell, "Night of Four Moons"..."

May 19, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Once Upon a Time in Austin

The films, the filmmakers, the crews, the making of a scene

"...cited make up barely the tip of the talent iceberg. Too many filmmakers, organizations, and resources are left out,..."

March 12, 2004 Screens Feature by Louis Black