Away From Her

Based on a short story by Alice Munro and confidently directed by actress-turned-director Sarah Polley, this drama starring the stunning-as-ever Julie Christie is a penetrating story about love's mysteries.

"...still a young woman when Alzheimer's begins to efface her memories and mock her existence. It is her decision..."

May 18, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Above the East China Sea

In her most ambitious novel, Sarah Bird entwines the tales of two teenaged girls, both on Okinawa but in different eras

"...East China Sea, about two teenage girls in Okinawa from different time periods, is no different. Perhaps because the..."

May 16, 2014 Arts Feature by Amy Gentry

Council Backs Away From New Camping Ban

Is consensus forming on how to move past this summer's controversy?

"...Chief Brian Manley told us that APD needs guidance from Council or the city's legal department on what constitutes..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Monday, Monday

Elizabeth Crook's new novel charts the ripples radiating out from the Whitman shootings

"...There are events in life that come upon us as..."

May 16, 2014 Arts Feature by Danielle White

Out of Peel Tree

Laura Long's debut novel chronicles the tug-of-war between moving forward and staying the same in a small town

"...braving new land and keeping one's home in Appalachia. Her debut novel, Out of Peel Tree, captures all the..."

May 16, 2014 Arts Feature by Chase Hoffberger

UT Hires Goestenkors Away From Duke

Conradt replaced by another living legend

"...must have thrown quite a wad of cash at her – it goes without saying that Duke is a..."

April 3, 2007 Sports Post by Lee Nichols

From the Vaults: Good Golly, Sarah Polley

Sarah Polley writes and directs her second film, 'Take This Waltz'

"...Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter Lane. The young actress, renowned in her Canadian homeland, is perhaps best known in the States..."

Aug. 17, 2012 Screens Post

Daughter From Danang

"...Directed by: Vicente Franco and Gail Dolgin. Daughter from Danang is a rarity among personal documentaries: It is..."

Jan. 10, 2003 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

20 Feet From Stardom

This film is an extended hosanna to an undersung artist, the backup singer, and what a joyful noise it makes.

"...20 Feet From Stardom is an extended hosanna to an undersung artist,..."

July 5, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

From Africa to Zombies: Cori Stern Can't Stop

The weird, life-changing story of the "Warm Bodies" producer

"...producers, Cori Stern was in a rush. Chatting with her a few days before the release of her debut..."

Feb. 9, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Review: Come From Away

Tale of ordinary people embracing strangers is extraordinary

"...you notice when the lights go up on Come From Away is that the cast has people of all..."

Feb. 19, 2020 Arts Post by Elizabeth Cobbe

ACL Fest Review: LeAnn Rimes in Her Own Words

Country-pop figure reworks hits and reframes “blended families”

"...LeAnn Rimes says she’s “reworked a few” of her hits...."

Oct. 9, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

APD Never Told Mother About Killing Her Son

Acevedo says he feels for the family

"...television. That's when she saw it: A photo of her then-20-year-old son, Byron Carter, on the news. He'd been..."

June 6, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

From Slavery to Buffalo Soldier in Daughter of a Daughter of a Queen

Sarah Bird's historical novel tells one woman's unique tale of freedom

"...one of the many complexities she executes smoothly in her thrilling new novel, Daughter of a Daughter of a..."

Oct. 5, 2018 Arts Feature by Marisa Charpentier

Staple! Indie Media Expo Brings ‘Em in From Beyond Austin

And from beyond Texas, even – because comics!

"...the guests of honor and the bigger indie projects from outside our state making a beeline to The Marchesa..."

March 5, 2015 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Teezo Touchdown, Arny Margret, and More Reviews From Tuesday of SXSW

Standout sets to kick off the big music week

"...had plenty to chat about: the wave of dropouts from protesting acts, leading to plenty of schedule shuffling, and..."

March 13, 2024 Music Post by Derek Udensi

Dispatches From a New Decade of SXSW

Our favorite musical moments from the fest

"...– brought out the ideal amount of fans to where the clubs were full, but long lines were scarce...."

March 25, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Chatting With Camila Alves McConaughey About Her Women of Today Community

Living well takes a village

"...positive adjustments that she hopes will benefit not only herself and family, but the entire Women of Today lifestyle..."

Sept. 11, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

From Prisoner to Reformer

A Q&A with 'Orange Is the New Black' author Piper Kerman

"...the Council on At-Risk Youth. Since the publication of her bestselling prison memoir, which led to the popular Netflix..."

May 9, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

Excerpts From Texas Is the Reason, a Look Into Austin Music's DIY Age

Scenes from inside the weird gold mine

"...Is the Reason: The Mavericks of Lone Star Punk author/photographer Pat Blashill. [inset-1-right]..."

April 10, 2020 Music Feature by Pat Blashill

S.L. Houser’s Earnest “Wind in the Door” and Five More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Rod Gator, BLK ODYSSY, and Cloud Companion

"...Paper Cuts features new songs and music videos from Austin artists. Listen to our playlist on the @austinchronicle..."

June 2, 2023 Music Column by Alejandra Ramirez

A Letter From Guest Editor Ethan Hawke

Blaze director on why it’s time for us all to act like grownups and demand integrity from our elected officials

"...Maybe it's because I was born here. Maybe it's because so much of the best of..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Features Feature by Ethan Hawke

From the Vaults: Audra McDonald Interview

Tony winner's rescheduled concert hits Dell Hall Tuesday

"...at last lighting up the Long Center on Tuesday, here's a rerun of our interview with her from October...."

Feb. 24, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Witness Says Pardo Taught Her to Cut Heroin

Huang says she cut six ounces per week for Pardo to sell

"...started out as Tatiana Huang's dealer and ended up her employer, the 25-year-old testified Tuesday, on the second day..."

Feb. 12, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Deep Blues From Gatesville

Amy Smith thought a judge would give her two years max for possession of crack cocaine; why is she doing 20?

"...not every day you see a woman chained to her bed in a maternity ward, but that was how..."

March 16, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

TENGGER, Bar Italia, LAIR, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

Hump day’s most memorable music fest moments

"...From the peaceful pews of Central Presbyterian to the Eastside’s..."

March 14, 2024 Music Post by Dan Gentile

How Driving Somebody From One Texas City to Another Can Turn Into a Prison Sentence

Rides from hell, thanks to Texas’ immigration law

"...“Me and some friends need to take a ride from one place to the next.” They offer $1,200 and..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

Quin NFN, corook, ​​and More Highlights From Sunday at ACL Fest

From viral “If I Were a Fish” to M83’s essential “Midnight City”

"...for the final date of Austin City Limits Festival, where the Chronicle team caught another heavyweight run of Austinites..."

Oct. 16, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Kathy Valentine of the Go-Go's Recalls the Moment Her Band Topped the Charts in 1981

Austin born and raised, Valentine and the girls reigned with Beauty & the Beat – as excerpted from her new memoir All I Ever Wanted

"...they had sped them up, making the vocals sound higher and thinner...."

April 17, 2020 Music Feature by Kathy Valentine

More Gore From Housecore Horror

New film fest adds more classics plus a locally lensed premiere

"...Festival, it's no shocker that the Louisiana-set, Austin-filmed debut from Jesse Dayton, post-Katrina revanant mutilator Zombex, is part of..."

Sept. 5, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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