Review: Zach Theatre's The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity

Theatrical elements combine for a "perfect goddamn story"

"...Topfer seem even more cavernous than it already is. Andre Martin is also a joy to watch as "E.K.O.,"..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Arts Feature by Shanon Weaver

Mr. Roosevelt

A comedian returns to Austin to care for her sick cat and confront her past

"...Nick Thune, Britt Lower, Doug Benson, Daniella Pineda and Andre Hyland...."

Oct. 27, 2017 Movie Review by Danielle White

Zach Theatre's One Man, Two Guvnors

In every respect, this production of Richard Bean's updated farce artfully crafts an environment of laughter

"...In this striking environment, Zach regular Martin Burke leads the cast through an irreverent and self-referential..."

June 17, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Zach Theatre's The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

This dazzling production takes us inside the mind of a crime-solving teen on the spectrum

"...comprised of Katie Kohler, Nick Stevenson, Meredith McCall, André Martin, Dave Yakubik, Lara Wright, and Elise Ogden. Heading up..."

Feb. 16, 2018 Arts Review by T. Lynn Mikeska

Review: Zach Theatre's Noises Off

Even after 40 years, Michael Frayn's backstage farce is fun, not funny

"...foibles – drunk (Michael Stuart), dim-witted (Maggie Anderson), jealous (Andre Martin), delicate (Tobie Minor), melodramatic (Liz Beckham), and absent-minded..."

June 23, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...Kate Churchill, Peter Dealbert, Nicole Kidman, Per Saari, Screenwriter: Andrew Sodroski In this unpredictable thriller, Nancy is a teacher..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

My Favorite Martian

"...this silver-spacesuited wiseacre to the neighbors as his Uncle Martin). Also drafted into assistance is Tim's co-worker Lizzie (Hannah)..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Reflections

SXSW Film Festival and Conference

"...Meet Martin Blank (Cusack). He's a professional killer, and he's going..."

March 14, 1997 Screens Feature

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"...B.A.P.S. D: Robert Townsend; with Halle Berry, Martin Landau, Natalie Desselle...."

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Next Man Up for Cushing-less Texans

Protecting and pressuring the QB is key

"...of losing their best players. Last year Arian Foster, Andre Johnson, Mario Williams and finally, Matt Schaub all went..."

Oct. 13, 2012 Sports Post by Barrett Walton

Ring in the HollyDaze

Holiday Movie Previews

"...Brown, Pam Grier, Pierce Brosnan, Lisa Marie, Natalie Portman, Martin Short, Rod Steiger, Paul Winfield, Danny DeVito, Tom Jones...."

Nov. 29, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Shades of Gray

In Texas Prisons, It's Hard to Tell Who Your Enemies Are

"...union's claim of more violent inmates, according to Steve Martin, a prison consultant and former general counsel at TDCJ...."

April 28, 2000 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

'The NFL Beat': Scouting the Senior Bowl

The 'Chronicle' has it covered

"...our own Houston Texans as a possible compliment to Andre Johnson. Jones is an unusually long 6’3”, 225-pound receiver..."

Jan. 27, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Saturday Picks

"...surprisingly suave in its retro flow. – Doug Freeman Andre Williams..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature

Coach's Corner

Coach goes the Davis Cup quarterfinals at the Great Western Forum in L.A.

"...against the star-studded American team. With Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi, the top two singles players in the world,..."

April 14, 2000 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Roll 'Em

March

"...McConaughey, Jenna Elfman, Woody Harrelson, Ellen DeGeneres, Sally Kirkland, Martin Landau, Rob Reiner, Dennis Hopper, Elizabeth Hurley...."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Candice Renee, Breon Gorman, Tim Landfield, Isaac Nippert, Devon Martinez, Clint James (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

'The NFL Beat': Mock Draft

The 'Chronicle' gets Draft-y with a li'l help from friends

"...1) Indianapolis Colts (GM Mike Loyko, NEPatriotsDraft.com) Andrew Luck, QB Stanford We've had a good idea who..."

April 17, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...Pratchett, about a devil (David Tennant) and an angel (Martin Sheen) who play a bickering odd couple as they..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...Grant Terry, Kurt Fuller, Dendrie Taylor, Grace Victoria Cox, Andrew Caldwell (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

'The NFL Beat': Week One

And like that, we're back

"...down and abandon the run. Wayne is rookie QB Andrew Luck's favorite target and Indy's undoubted team leader...."

Sept. 7, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Off The Bookshelf

Revolutionary Romanticism

"...a fundamental revision of our relationship to nature, to Andre Breton's romantically fueled surrealism, which inspires a political insurrection..."

Aug. 13, 1999 Books Review

SXSW Brings the Cosmos to Austin

Keynote brings unseen images from the James Webb telescope

"...President and Chief Media Analyst of Variety Intelligence Platform Andrew Wallenstein..."

Jan. 10, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...plus Austin talents like the Zellner brothers, Ethan Hawke, Andrew Bujalski, Yen Tan, and many more, here's today's list..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

'The NFL Beat': Bye Week Bros

Fantasy fill-in friends

"...I would recommend WR Andre Roberts of the Cardinals, but he has likely been..."

Nov. 3, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Letters at 3AM: My Top 10 of All Top 10s

A list of the Top 10 cultural artifacts that have shaped my life

"...8) At age 12, in one gulp, I read ANDRE NORTON'S 'STAR MAN'S SON,' 'STAR BORN,' 'THE STARS ARE..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Column by Michael Ventura

TV Eye

Critics say programs like Providence and Normal, Ohio play on the adult desire to recapture a happier time. But it's shows like The West Wing and Gideon's Crossing that really fill us with nostalgia.

"...is because of their boss, President Bartlett, played by Martin Sheen. And this is where the wish-fulfillment takes place..."

Oct. 20, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Recommended Erotica

Chronicle writer Roger Gathman queries local booksellers and various writers on erotica they recommend.

"...Erin Stille: Panic Snap by Lora Reese St. Martin's Press, 352pp., $24.95 "This is her second book after..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Books Feature

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...own. Maybe they can help each other. Cast List: Andrea Bang, Joe Scarpellino, Humberly González, Ray Ablack (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...Neighbors Director: Nicholas Stoller, Screenwriters: Andrew J. Cohen, Brendan O'Brien Seth Rogen, Zac Efron, and..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

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