Moving Pictures

Alison Macor charts 30 years of Austin history, one film at a time

"...Alison Macor, a longtime Austin film journalist, never intended to write a book so..."

Feb. 26, 2010 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

In I Really Love My Husband, a Couple Becomes a Throuple

GG Hawkins on her SXSW debut and DIY filmmaking

"...GG Hawkins was asked while attending New York’s Gotham Film & Media Institute...."

March 7, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

AFF Review: First We Bombed New Mexico

Manhattan Project survivors documentary is a call to action

"...A counterpoint to Christopher Nolan’s biopic about one man’s..."

Oct. 30, 2023 Screens Post by Oscar Rodriguez

Five Films at Cine Las Americas

The best movies from the Spanish and Portuguese diaspora and Indigenous peoples at the annual film festival

"...the screen ablaze at this year's South by Southwest Film and Television Festival, recounting the story of how Frito-Lay..."

June 2, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Five Films to Watch at Cine Las Americas

Oscar contenders, Austin stories, and global tales from the Latinx, Portugeuse, and Indigenous communities

"...the remit and message of Cine Las Americas International Film Festival, Austin's celebration. CLAIFF runs June 8-12 at at..."

June 10, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

History in the Emulsion

The physical history of Austin can be traced through the movies that have been filmed in the city over the decades

"...that has always been a part of life in Austin – no matter when you first showed up –..."

Feb. 13, 2015 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

This Kitty's Got Claws

Teeth tears into everything from abstinence programs to rape culture. Is Austin grownup enough to handle it?

"...its somewhat-deceptive intensity: the preview for Teeth, which was filmed locally, to some controversy. "There's something wrong with me,"..."

Jan. 25, 2008 Screens Feature by Melanie Haupt

Coming of Age

Recommended at aGLIFF 2002

"...One of the most anticipated entries in this year's Austin Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival is a movie..."

Aug. 23, 2002 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Contributors

Descriptions of the contributors to The Austin Chronicle 20th anniversary issue

"...parties from that period. An admired and nationally known film critic/ writer, she has done what needs doing at..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Coronavirus and Cinemas: Who's Open, Who's Closed, and What We're Doing

As most cinemas close, we’ll still be here for audiences and filmmakers

"...been a heavy blow to the communal act of film watching. But that doesn't mean there aren't still plenty..."

March 20, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Autobots! Transform and Roll Camera

'Transformers' sequel, 'Parkland' prep 2013 productions in Austin

"...part of director Michael Bay's as-yet untitled fourth Transformers film will lens in Austin in 2013. A recent casting..."

Dec. 21, 2012 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

Thursday Night: 'Mess With Texas' & Texas Filmmakers Showcase 2012

Art obliterates all your previous Thursday night plans

"...There's two excellent, Texas-based film events going on tomorrow evening, and you'd be remiss..."

Sept. 5, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Arms on Brazos

As it nears completion of an extended 'Great Streets' rehab project, has Austin learned any lessons?

"...state and federal offices, on a street that crosses Austin's central entertainment district, and with two major hotels and..."

Aug. 5, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Then There's This: Bond Election Crib Sheet

Here's a thumbnail of the seven bond propositions, from transportation to film

"...the 2006 election. Four years and $55 million later, Austin is a bigger city with bigger needs. The 2012..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

We Have an Issue: Diving Into a High-Stakes Election Year

Contemplating a March primary, a November election, and the Austin Music Poll Ballot – vote now!

"...room.) In this week's cover story, senior staff writer Austin Sanders surveys the candidates who've already announced for City..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Column by Kimberley Jones

All Work, No Play

Gaming industry types converge on the Austin Convention Center

"...doodad, that's because it's the official bar of the Austin Game Conference. And with all the speakers and roundtables,..."

Sept. 1, 2006 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Page Two

Editor Louis Black praises the Texas Film Commission's marriage of art and commerce, finds the Austin American-Statesman's coverage of George W. Bush's European trip untrustworthy, and urges readers to vote in our annual "Best of Austin" poll.

"...since it would be easier to shoot out of Austin or San Antonio. Their wondering led right to the..."

June 15, 2001 Column by Louis Black

Truth or Consequences

Frances Reid and Deborah Hoffmann's Long Night's Journey Into Day confronts issues of justice and forgiveness as it documents the hearings of South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The film screens Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the Alamo Drafthouse as part of the Texas Documentary Tour.

"...The title of this film says it all, underscored by the opening images of..."

Nov. 9, 2001 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Of Family Heirlooms and Industrial Films

The Texas Archive of the Moving Image preserves the state's cinematic roads less traveled

"...The Texas Film Commission is turning 40 this week...."

May 27, 2011 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Faster Than Sound: Sun June’s Emotional Landscapes

Songwriter Laura Colwell discusses atmospheric sophomore effort Somewhere

"...evening. In an array of hazy, semiopaque scenes, the Austin quintet's new LP traverses parking lots and apartments thick..."

Feb. 12, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Reefer Roundup: 7/4/11

Your patriotic drug news roundup

"...This week: Legalizing pot, a home-grown film about a pot-dealing old dude, growing your lawn greener,..."

July 4, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Experience the C.H.A.R.M.?

Marketing the "live music capital of the world"

"...On the city's letterhead and bumper stickers, Austin is the "Live Music Capital of the World." But..."

Sept. 6, 1996 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Movies and Shakers

Compiled from the Texas Film Commission's 2006 Production Manual

"...The Company Directory: Compiled From the Texas Film Commission's 2006 Production Manual There are more entertainment-focused –..."

May 26, 2006 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Postmarks

Our Free Radio coverage generates some audio radiance, and more.

"...the article. There are numerous unlicensed FM transmitters in Austin that are unmolested by the FCC, presumably because they..."

June 29, 2001 Column

Bending the Rules

Getting arts funding from the City of Austin is a long, complicated game, and Austin Chronicle writers Robi Polgar, John Walch, and Mary Jane Garza have been following some of the players around the game board this year. In the final part of their four-part series, they critique the city arts funding process.

"...game board in utter frustration. As the City of Austin arts funding system -- formally known as the Cultural..."

Sept. 3, 1999 Arts Feature by Mary Jane Garza

'Machete' Sues Over Axed Funds

"...Do the rules for Texas' film production incentives violate the U.S. Constitution? That's what one..."

March 21, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Taco Kings, Besieged

A conflict with neighborhoods has made the previously independent street taco vendors organize in self-defense

"...four members of AVATACO, a newly formed association of Austin taco stand owners, spill out of a van on..."

Aug. 11, 2006 News Feature by Michael May

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Austin Music: Love It or Leave It..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Column

Short Cuts

The third coast heads over to the West Coast for the Sixth Annual University of Texas at Austin Student Film Showcase, and in case you can't afford to fly out for the big shindig, they'll be screening the student works free at the Alamo Drafthouse Downtown. Crafty.

"...I Told You I'd Learn Something Dept.: Being a film student means never having to say "24 fps? Uh,..."

May 10, 2002 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...have no real differences with Jackie Goodman ["Governing Post-Boom Austin," April 12]. Jackie Goodman is a good woman, who..."

May 3, 2002 Column

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