Charlie Wilson's War

Despite a script by Aaron Sorkin, direction by Mike Nichols, and star turns by Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, and Philip Seymour Hoffman, this good-natured geopolitical romp falls flat.

"...Directed by: Mike Nichols. Starring: Tom Hanks, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Julia Roberts, Amy..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Wanda's World

A new tween musical tackles middle school anxieties with personality and quirky humor

"...(Longley alternates in the role of Wanda with Sarah Nichols.) All that personality, playfulness, and connection to the material..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Arts Review by Robert Faires

TexARTS' Xanadu

This musical comedy embrace of Eighties pop culture is served up with all the energy, excess, and extravagance the decade deserves

"...effective comedic timing, seasoned actors Megan Richards Wright and Amy Nichols imbue the scheming sister muses Melpomene and Calliope..."

March 1, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

Another Round of Praise

Nominations for the 2007-2008 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Amy Downing, High School Musical..."

May 9, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Star Turns

The nominees for the 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Aaron Johnson, Skylight/Tribes Iris McQuillan-Grace, Tribes Michael Miller, Disgraced Amy Nichols, Guys & Dolls Megan Ortiz, The Town Musicians..."

May 9, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

That Obscure Object of Delight

Zach's dreamy Chaperone speaks to the enthusiast in us all

"...Wallach rattle 'em off like they're firing Tommy guns. Amy Nichols' daft Mrs. Tottendale douses Ian Scott's implacable Underling..."

July 16, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2007-2008 B. Iden Payne Award Nominations

The full list of honorees for the Austin Circle of Theatres' annual theatre honors

"...Amy Nichols (The Ultimate Christmas Musical: The Musical!)..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Feature

2008 Payne Awards Nominations

The full list of honorees for the Austin Circle of Theatres' annual theatre honors

"...Amy Nichols (The Ultimate Christmas Musical: The Musical!)..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Feature

Honor Roll

The 2007-2008 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Amy Nichols, The Ultimate Christmas Musical: The Musical!..."

June 6, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Ultimate Christmas Musical: The Musical!

Yellow Tape's holiday musical delivers on the promise of its title with tremendous fun

"...to hit single notes, the performances, especially those of Amy Nichols as the narrator and Bethany Esfandiari as Little..."

Dec. 7, 2007 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Cumulative Staff Box

"...Sheryl Martin, Daryl Slusher, Louisa C. Brinsmade, Audrey Duff, Amy Smith, Louis Dubose, Michael King..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...Judge Reinhold, Robert Romanus, and Phoebe Cates. Directed by Amy Heckerling. Sean Penn launched his career into the stratosphere..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

VanScoy's Agenda Part 2

"...Dear Lee Nichols,..."

March 12, 1999 Column

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Claudia Sulewski, Rachel Dratch, Ricky Velez, Lil Rel Howery, Amy Landecker (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...whatever it takes to make them happy." – Lee Nichols..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

Sxsw

"...-- Lee Nichols..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Page Two

The Chron's about to turn 20! Louis Black illuminates the recent changes in our Politics staff.

"...new shapes. In that time many changes have occurred. Amy Smith, at her request, went from Politics editor to..."

Aug. 31, 2001 Column by Louis Black

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...Hailing from London, vocalist/guitarist Amy Love and bassist Georgia South shake the patriarchy and..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

Postmarks

Warren Responds

"...[Lee Nichols responds: I was fully aware that Mr. Guerrero's name..."

Aug. 21, 1998 Column

Naked City

"...Duke University's Gail Goestenkors and Baylor's Kim Mulkey. – Amy Smith..."

March 16, 2007 News Feature

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...Ado About Nothing, starring Whedonverse beloveds like Nathan Fillion, Amy Acker, and Alexis Denisof, will have its North American..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Postmarks

Recent coverage of light rail and of access-TV personality Alex Jones pushes readers' buttons this week.

"...Amy Babich..."

July 28, 2000 Column

Postmarks

Plan for People, Not Cars

"...Amy Babich..."

March 26, 1999 Column

Sundance Announces Competition Slate

Austinite Jeff Nichols will compete in Park City

"...Austin filmmaker Jeff Nichols – whose debut feature Shotgun Stories was just terrific..."

Dec. 1, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

theevolutionofwoman

In her new play theevolutionofwoman, author S. Lucia Del Vecchio offers exactly what this male reviewer seeks in the theatre: a peek into forbidden mirrors, possible answers to tough questions, and food fights.

"...bridesmaid Audrey (Alexis Chamow) whisks away the bride, Sara (Amy Steiger), from the reception to ask whether a sense..."

Nov. 23, 2001 Arts Review by Rob Curran

After a Fashion

Birthdays of art and birthdays of heart

"...doctors initially thought she might, and her mother, Becky Nichols, owner of the Bountiful Bakery and Cafe in West..."

Aug. 19, 2011 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Naked City

Mostly local scuttlebutt, with trips to Cuba and Denver

"...most convenient shopping experience possible, without interruption." -- Lee Nichols..."

Aug. 17, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

The Sweet Science

"...offer you my disgust at your inclusion of Lee Nichols' insulting opinions in the "Naked City" column [Vol.18, No.21]...."

Feb. 5, 1999 Column

Postmarks

VanScorned

"...I am writing in regards to Lee Nichols' "Media Clips" article about KOOP radio [Vol. 17, No...."

Jan. 23, 1998 Column

Page Two

The Rodriguez and Avellán film team rocks; the guv and Lege do not; waiting on Will Wynn & Company; and in Let Us Now Praise Famous Chroniclers.

"...City Editor Mike Clark-Madison and Assistant News Editor Lee Nichols. In all modesty, I feel comfortable noting that the..."

July 25, 2003 Column by Louis Black

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