The Austin Chronicle Guide to the Mission: Impossible Movies

Your mission, if you choose to accept it ...

"...that when Paramount Pictures revamped classic '60s spy thriller Mission: Impossible for the big screen, they wisely kept that..."

July 14, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Man on a Mission: Richard Garriott's Road to the Stars

This film is a behind-the-scenes document of Richard Garriott's quest to be the first second-generation astronaut in space and the actual journey.

"...like the stuff of sci-fi, no? In fact, that’s Austin’s own impresario of the eccentric Richard Garriott, whom Austin's..."

Jan. 20, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Hey, Austin: It's Bloody Balloon Battle 2012!

Get your dextrous splatter on, deep in the heart of Texas

"...Local special-effects artist Jason Vines is on a mission...."

Nov. 2, 2012 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Hallo, Spaceboy! 'Richard Garriott: Man on a Mission' Returns to Earth

Local doc with stellar ambitions opens at Alamo

"...It's been quite the interminable space opera, distribution-wise, for Austin-based Beef and Pie Productions' out-of-this-world documentary Richard Garriott: Man..."

Jan. 19, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

La Mission

Benjamin Bratt plays a reformed convict and recovering alcoholic in this film written and directed by his brother Peter Bratt.

"...Jesse Borrego and Talisa Soto Bratt. Set in the Mission district of San Francisco, this film oozes with location..."

May 14, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Uchibā Opens, Mission Burger’s Second Location Opens, Fresa’s Third Location Opens, Austin Confectioners Fight Breast Cancer, the Taco Mafia’s on PBS, Marfa Comes to Kalimotxo, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here’s some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene – as wrangled from numerous PR releases,..."

Oct. 4, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Spy Kids: Armageddon Starts Its Mission This September

Fifth film in Robert Rodriguez's series heads to Netflix

"...director to family-friendly creator is ready for its next mission. Spy Kids: Armageddon is coming to Netflix on Sept...."

Aug. 2, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Amplify Austin Aims to Raise $12 Million

Annual day of giving benefits 750 Central Texas nonprofits

"...The eighth annual Amplify Austin Day aims to raise $12 million for Austin nonprofits,..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by Lauren Girgis

Heart & Soul Luncheon Raises Funds for Nonprofit Inclusive Austin Preschool

Special guest A&E star Megan Bomgaars helps the cause

"...Heart & Soul luncheon benefiting the Rise School of Austin, a nonprofit early childhood school where 50% of the..."

Feb. 5, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Maker Faire: Mission Accomplished

This year's Maker Faire was exhausting, but the inspiration was boundless

"...point. The point is that this year's second annual Austin Maker Faire hosted representatives from so many "maker" subgroups..."

Oct. 20, 2008 Design Post by Sarah Jean Billeiter

COP28: A Mission Worker’s Perspective on How the Global Climate Debate Marginalizes Indigenous People

Jed Koball on not repeating history’s mistakes

"...Dubai for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), Austin-based Texas Impact/Texas Interfaith Power & Light is sending video..."

Dec. 10, 2023 News Post

Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events

Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good

"...to offer free HIV testing.   – James Scott Austin RV Expo..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Elvis Costello Heads Up Benefit Show for the Musician Treatment Foundation in Austin

With T Bone Burnett & Charlie Sexton, he’ll revisit King of America

"...December to fundraise for the Musician Treatment Foundation, the Austin and NYC based nonprofit that provides surgery and medical..."

Aug. 22, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

City Ends Contract With Operator of Austin's Downtown Homeless Shelter

Front Steps has run the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless since 2004

"...The city of Austin is cutting ties with Front Steps, the nonprofit that..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Recap: Austin FC Hangs Tough But Falls Short in First Ever Match

Los Angeles FC beats ATXFC 2-0

"...was playing host to the historic first match in Austin FC history, the ATX faithful spelled it out in..."

April 17, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Austin Films For the First Wave of Austin Film Festival

Fugitive Dreams, Horton Foote doc in first wave

"...The team behind Austin Film Festival promised that they'd stick to their mission..."

Aug. 27, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Monitor Publisher Merges With Glasshouse Policy

New venture hoping to expand journalism, research, public policy

"...– publishers of the online subscription city politics newsletter Austin Monitor – announced a merger with Glasshouse Policy, a..."

June 24, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Lifestyle Brand Collective Blue Supports Diverse Creators in Austin

Missfits Festival embodies their mission of putting community first

"...collaborations, storytelling, and, of course, Beyoncé. After moving to Austin from H-town, they craved a more diverse culture and..."

Feb. 8, 2019 Arts Feature by Shavone Otero

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2018's Best Films and More

If Beale Street Could Talk, The Favourite big winners

"...Seventies America, has swept the major awards on the Austin Film Critics Association, including Best Film, Best Adapted Screenplay,..."

Jan. 7, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Into The Black Hole at Other Worlds Austin

Director Gary Nelson on Disney's sci-fi epic, returning this weekend

"...explodes back on the big screen at Other Worlds Austin this weekend, director Gary Nelson will be easy to..."

Dec. 7, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Other Worlds Austin Proclaims No Men Beyond This Point

Sci-fi fest adds battle of the sexes mockumentary as centerpiece

"...the second year of sci-fi film festival Other Worlds Austin, and the last four films, including centerpiece satire No..."

Nov. 13, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Upgrade Coming for the Contemporary Austin

$3 million renovation coming for the museum's downtown home

"...The Contemporary Austin is raising the roof. Literally...."

Sept. 10, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Slow Food Austin Announces 2015 Snailblazer Award Winner

Farmer, school lunch caterer Jeremy Barnwell will be recognized

"...Half-time festivities at the Slow Food Austin Grub Trivia Challenge at Saengerrunde Hall on Sunday, Aug.,..."

Aug. 4, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Austin Anti-Defamation League’s 2012 “True Colors” Fundraiser

Celebrate diversity. See with your heart.

"...In Austin, we celebrate just about anything. We celebrate film, music..."

Aug. 15, 2012 Events Post by Courtney Byrd

UT-Austin Lays Off People in 60 DEI-Related Positions

Senator threatens legal action if schools don't comply with new law

"...At least 60 people have lost their jobs at UT-Austin as a direct result of the university’s implementation of..."

April 2, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Austin FC Beats Banged-Up FC Dallas for First Win of Season

Club faces struggling San Jose Earthquakes next

"...Austin FC earned its first win of the 2024 regular..."

March 31, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Austin FC, Philadelphia Union Share an Unlikely Bond

The fans were there, even before MLS was

"...On Saturday, Austin FC hosts the Philadelphia Union in a matchup of..."

March 15, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Opinion: Let’s Encourage Austin Restaurants to Switch to Reusables, Away From Single-Use Items

Austin Reuse Coalition and Plastic Reduction Project want your help rating Austin restaurants’ commitment to reducing plastic use

"...pollution, it only takes one walk around your favorite Austin park or waterway to recognize the impact that plastic..."

March 1, 2024 Column by Brandi Clark Burton

Here Are Your Winners for the 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards

Austin’s favorite albums, artists, and instrumentalists of 2023

"...Though the details wiggle around annually, the meat-and-potatoes mission of the Austin Music Awards sticks. The Austin Chronicle..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by The Music Team

Ben Kweller to Launch the Zev Award at the Chronicle’s Austin Music Awards

New grant for musicians under 18 honors his son, Dorian Zev Kweller

"...Alongside the Austin Music Awards’ annual Hall of Fame inductions, much-loved Austin..."

Feb. 19, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

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