Troilus and Cressida

The iron belly muses production of Shakespeare's Troilus and Cressida sometimes seems to have little to do with Shakespeare's text, and that's a problem, but director Sharon Sparlin does a fascinating job of "updating" the play, and when it works, it works wonders.

"...Troilus and Cressida: Go Home a Hero..."

March 30, 2001 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

It's About Time

The inadvertent theme for this year's Austin Chronicle Summer Fun issue is "refurbish and reuse" as we explore Austin's B&B and boutique scene.

"..."Nothing is ever reborn, but it never completely disappears either,..."

May 26, 2000 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Feasts That Define the Millennium

Food, the Original Commodity

"...The past millennium has witnessed profound changes in the ways people obtain access to food, cook..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Can Tom Zigal Really Say That?

"The truth is, I didn't know a thing about the world of mystery writers and crime publishing," Tom Zigal, the author of three mystery novels, says. Chronicle writer Dick Holland discovers why Zigal might say such a thing and why it may not matter in light of Pariah, Zigal's new installment in the Kurt Muller mystery series.

"...Let's say you have an old friend who you see maybe a dozen times..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Books Feature by Dick Holland

November Previews

"...AMERICAN MOVIE..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Screens Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Like a Bullseye on a China Shop

"...Last week I reported that Davíd Garza and his band were excited about going to Beijing, China,..."

May 14, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Summer Film Events

"...6/17 My Favorite Wife: 7:20 Topper: 9:25 6/18 Arsenic and Old Lace: 7:15 I Was a Male War Bride:..."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

A Not-That-Undercover Austin Look at Donald Trump’s Roadshow

The House. The Senate. “Our” country.

"...Whatever I tell you next about the American Freedom Tour's stop in Austin, it should be absorbed..."

May 20, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

Our favorite albums, videos, and performances

"...www.williepicnic.com, Saturday 4..."

July 3, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Fantastic Fest Honors Japanese Film Master Takashi Miike

Third wave includes special tribute to the J-horror innovator

"...There aren't many true giants of cinema, but Japanese director Takashi Miike..."

Sept. 11, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Boy Wonder at 100

Alamo Drafthouse screens Orson Welles centennial retrospective

"...The life and career of Orson Welles is so vast and bedeviled..."

April 3, 2015 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Soccer Watch

"...two weeks now until their regular season opener, the Austin Aztex finalized three big signings this week: two familiar..."

March 13, 2015 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Pushing the Borderline

AFS Essential Cinema highlights filmmakers far from home

"..."I have a strange feeling. I feel like I'm not alone – like I'm..."

June 3, 2011 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Romeo and Juliet

The heart of this Tejano-style retelling is not the lovers but the people around them

"...Romeo and Juliet..."

May 22, 2009 Arts Review by Hannah Kenah

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Every time I think Michael Ventura has lost his mind, he writes a..."

Sept. 1, 2006 Column

Katherine Anne Porter: The Life of an Artist

Readers need not be overly familiar with Porter's writing to appreciate her as a protagonist in the engaging tale of her life, yet the book is authoritative enough to recommend itself to serious students, as well

"...Katherine Anne Porter: The Life of an Artist..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Books Review by Marrit Ingman

After a Fashion

Is '5 x 7' big enough for your Style Avatar? And is Brigitte Bardot old enough?

"...if I hadn't loved the Arthouse's "5x7 Art Splurge and Exhibition" last week, because what's not to love? Not..."

May 20, 2005 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Porco Rosso

Am I really saying it's better than Casablanca? You read right, and I say bring it.

"...Buena Vista, $29.99 In a secluded cove, a World War I flying ace..."

April 22, 2005 Screens Review by Spencer Parsons

The Working Poor: Invisible in America

Aux armes, citoyens!

"...The Working Poor: Invisible in America by David K. Shipler..."

Jan. 16, 2004 Books Review by Roger Gathman

Lights Out

The Seventies represented the heyday for film programming at the University of Texas. Marjorie Baumgarten recollects the days of CinemaTexas and the Texas Union Theater.

"...The movie screens still stand, but the projectors have gone dark. Where once it..."

July 4, 2003 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"......"

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Thank you for the run-down of the bills to expect..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Column

Postscripts

The successes of two Texas authors from the Panhandle; upcoming events at the Harry Ransom Center at UT; and information on how to attend the Tennessee Williams / New Orleans Literary Festival.

"...Success for Panhandle Authors..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Books Column by Clay Smith

Ted Hughes Obituary

"...On October 28, Ted Hughes, the Poet Laureate of England, died at the age of 68 after an 18-month..."

Nov. 13, 1998 Books Feature

America's Ethnic Music Mantle

"...photograph by Wendy Weeks..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Music Feature by Jay Hardwig

Articulations

Cohen Remembered

"...In the calm of a late Sunday morning this past..."

Jan. 30, 1998 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Media Top 10

"...Wyatt Roberts' prayers for a Triangle flame-out went unanswered "It's like being in a race..."

Jan. 10, 1997 News Column by Chris Walters

Faster Than Sound: Shared Frequencies Radio Connects Austin DJs with the World

Online electronic station celebrates third birthday Saturday at Coconut Club

"...Atefeh Karabi just arrived in Mexico City, on a work trip of sorts for..."

Jan. 21, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Trio of Candidates Vie to Take on Rep. Michael McCaul

Three for TX-10

"...Club comes by its name honestly – not quite in Cedar Park, the group hosts its meetings near the..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: Love Your Mother Earth

"...Friday, April 22, is Earth Day, and this one will have a tangible, as well as..."

April 22, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

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