Top 10 Horror Films of 2016

Ghosts, ghouls, zombies, and ... turkey basters?

"...Humor is subjective. Terror is arguably more universal. And as we stare into..."

Dec. 31, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

More Gore From Housecore Horror

New film fest adds more classics plus a locally lensed premiere

"...cracking the whip at the new Housecore Horror Film Festival, it's no shocker that the Louisiana-set, Austin-filmed debut from..."

Sept. 5, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

After the Pandemic at the Alamo Drafthouse

New management, new owners: Can the Austin movie chain retain what made it special?

"...League. Now, after being shuttered as part of the Austin-based arthouse and grindhouse chain's 16-month pandemic response, it will..."

July 2, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Must-See Programming From the ATX Television Festival

10 nights of TV from the fest's 10th (and virtual) season

"...ATX TV + FNL Pep Rally: 10 Festivals Later: Join ATX founders Emily Gipson and Caitlin McFarland..."

June 11, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Rill Rill

Clusterfest's Sleigh Bells shows up UT's 40 Acres Fest

"...A week after Austin's 40 Acres Fest, Southwestern University in Georgetown one-upped UT..."

April 23, 2012 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Vio-Lence Erupts at Matinee

Reunited Bay Area pioneers induce only grinning thrash

"...Austin’s former Terror Fest re-upped its 2020 Vio-Lence booking on..."

May 15, 2022 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Black Angels

"...On Indigo Meadow, terror finally hits home for the Black Angels. As if..."

April 5, 2013 Music Review by Austin Powell

Cinemapocalypse at the Alamo Ritz: Die, Nazi, Die!

Quentin Tarantino premieres Inglourious

"...of introducing Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds, which had its Austin debut as part of Saturday night's Cinemapocalypse event at..."

Aug. 16, 2009 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Savlov's Top Ten Redux Part Two: The Bane of Michael Medved

Savlov's Top Ten extras

"...Back on-screen (if not yet in Austin) and without further ado, here's the part two of..."

Jan. 7, 2009 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

No Escape From Island Zero

Rizzolli & Isles creator on her creature feature

"...Sci-fi film fest Other Worlds Austin wraps up its year-round Orbiter program..."

Sept. 20, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Adam Green is Digging Up the Marrow

Indie horror auteur road-trips his new film this week

"...bring their new collaboration Digging Up the Marrow to Austin this week...."

Feb. 17, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

MondoCon

Escape to another fest with nerdiness in a different medium

"...at Mondo. They've invited their favorite cult artists to Austin for two days of unadulterated geeking out. Here's what..."

Sept. 19, 2014 Screens Feature by Dan Gentile

Housecore Horror Reunites The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Austin hosts the official gathering of the original Lone Star terror

"...The wait is over: The Housecore Horror Film Festival has finally announced its headlining movie, and we can..."

May 1, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Global Fear is Here

Halloween icon Mr Creep is open for business

"...and the Easter Bunny. Christmas and Santa. And, in Austin, Halloween and Mr. Creep, the Best of Austin-winning ghoul..."

Oct. 25, 2010 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

I See Dead People

The Black Angels conjure Austin's psychedelic renaissance

"...Huddled outside Austin Music Rooms, a 24-hour practice studio off South First,..."

May 9, 2008 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Saturday Showcase Picks

SXSW Music Fest preview guide

"...else did you expect from the European home of Austin's Explosions in the Sky? – Darcie Stevens Arclight/Australian Cattle..."

March 16, 2007 Music Feature

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...Closing out the fest (running March 9-18) Houston native and UT alum Anderson..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Page Two

Let us hope the war in Iraq is quick, the death toll is low, and that all dire predictions prove unfounded; let's also hope that we haven't destroyed our own country ideologically in order to save it.

"...(a number told me it was their best Film Festival experience ever); bands were thrilled; and Web designers and..."

March 21, 2003 Column by Louis Black

The Whistlers

Convoluted Romanian noir gets lost in translation from birdsong

"...the most basic conversations and planning, and the great terror was that the police would crack the code. So..."

April 3, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Further Reflections

"...the films that played during the SXSW '99 Film Festival. Other reviews were included in last week's Chronicle; additional..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

Don't Everybody Freak Out

Dark Matters' horror shows

"...Fantastic Fest may have a lock on the crypt of terror..."

Oct. 19, 2012 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...a guide to the movies expected to open in Austin this summer. Odds are that many of the opening..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Farewell For Now to The Highball

A personal look back at the sweetest gin joint on South Lamar

"...I didn't live in Austin when the Liberty Lunch closed, and frankly you can..."

Nov. 21, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...All roads lead to Austin come March 13-18. South by Southwest Music 2023 invites..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Gay Place

Where my queers at? SXSW, b'duh.

"...but the tip (hush!). So bookmark us online at austinchronicle.com/gay. In addition to up-to-date event listings, check our online..."

March 7, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Dancing About Architecture

Commissions, Committees, and Comments

"...Both the Austin Aqua Festival and the Sixth Street Music and Heritage..."

Aug. 18, 1995 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...the three headlining films announced for this year’s streaming festival...."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: Buster's Mal Heart

Rami Malek's newest and strangest, plus more home releases

"...Smith's debut feature, The Midnight Swim, found metaphysical terror and wonder in loss and family (see our interview..."

Sept. 12, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Off the Record

Ashes to ashes: drying off and winding down after Fun Fun Fun Fest

"...Fun Fun Fun Fest may brand itself as an "anti-fest," but the two-day..."

Nov. 13, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Ethan Embry Licks The Devil's Candy

Cheap Thrills star on his very heavy metal Austin horror

"...has finally broken, Embry asks about the weather in Austin. "Nice and muggy, I bet," he said. After all,..."

March 31, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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