Let's Be Cops

Friends pose as cops are are mistaken for the real thing; episodic hijinks ensue.

"...address the elephant in the room. Luke Greenfield’s Let’s Be Cops has been finished for a while now, having..."

Aug. 22, 2014 Movie Review by William Goss

Wanna Be Thankful for Not Cooking This Year?

Check out our list of pros who will bake and cook so you don't have to

"...components for folks who are just thankful not to be cooking...."

Nov. 19, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Chief Judge: New Panel Will Be Assigned to Consider Death Row Appeal

Execution still slated for tomorrow

"...ordered a new three-judge panel of the court to be assigned to review the case of Texas death row..."

June 11, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

This Must Be the Place

In this odd but intriguing concoction, Sean Penn disappears into the strange body of a retired goth rock god who leaves his Dublin castle and goes on a road trip across America to hunt a Nazi prison guard.

"...acts as the rock star Cheyenne in This Must Be the Place by the Cannes award-winning director Paolo Sorrentino..."

Nov. 16, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

Our most primal fears about what's lurking in the dark lies at the heart of this Guillermo del Toro-scripted frightmare.

"...of fear is fear of what's lurking under the bed, in the dark, in the night. Produced and co-written..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

There Be Dragons

Roland Joffé wrote and directed this drama set during the Spanish Civil War in which one of the protagonists is Opus Dei founder Josemaría Escrivá.

"...Directed by: Roland Joffé. Starring: Charlie Cox, Wes Bentley, Dougray Scott, Olga Kurylenko, Rodrigo Santoro, Golshifteh Farahani, Derek..."

May 6, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Be Kind Rewind

Michel Gondry's latest mind warp, which stars Jack Black and Mos Def, is long on vision and heart but short on narrative coherence.

"...features – The Science of Sleep and recent release Be Kind Rewind, written alone and without two-time collaborator Charlie..."

Feb. 29, 2008 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Be Here to Love Me: A Film About Townes Van Zandt

Vivid yet impressionistic, this documentary tribute to the musician Townes Van Zandt brings the life and the music of this songwriter's songwriter into focus.

"...into rare focus. The documentary’s point of view can be as broad and rambling as one of Van Zandt’s..."

Dec. 9, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

A coup d'etat in Venezuela is captured by a video camera, and the filmmakers use the footage to question the honesty of the news media.

"...more like a political thriller, The Revolution Will Not Be Televised is also something of an accident: Bartley and..."

Jan. 9, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Girls Will Be Girls

Valley of the Dolls meets Female Trouble in this all-male semimusical romp.

"...by: Richard Day. Starring: Jack Plotnick, Clinton Leupp, Jeffrey Roberson, Ron Mathews, Hamilton von Watts and Dana Gould. This..."

Nov. 14, 2003 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Born to be Reviled

Interstate 35's worst stretch is also its most politically organized -- and that's a problem for TxDOT.

"...through downtown Austin, you'd think the project schematics would be sealed in some subterranean government vault, protected with mighty..."

Sept. 20, 2002 News Feature by Dave Mann

Shoot Or Be Shot

"...Scott Rinker, Harry Hamlin and William Shatner. Shoot or Be Shot is a little indie about Harvey Wilkes (Shatner),..."

Jan. 25, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood

"...An idiotic parody of the so-called “hood” genre, Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice..."

Jan. 19, 1996 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

There Will Be Blood

This powerful character study and origin story is rooted in American soil.

"...just a few words to explain why There Will Be Blood earned the top slot on my list of..."

Jan. 18, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Will AISD Be OK?

"...high schools in the country. But that's hard to believe, looking around LASA HS in AISD. There are raccoons..."

April 8, 2025 Postmarks

Judge Recommends Melissa Lucio’s Death Sentence Be Overturned

Agreement between judge, D.A., defense supports her innocence

"...convicted in 2008 of murdering her 2-year-old daughter, Mariah, be overturned...."

April 16, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Star Wars Producer Kathleen Kennedy to be Honored at Austin Film Festival

Legendary force in film will receive Polly Platt Award

"...had the impact of Kathleen Kennedy. Her career will be celebrated at this year's Austin Film Festival (Oct. 24-31)..."

March 6, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Request Denied: Paxton Will Be Questioned Under Oath Despite Delay Tactics

He's still pushing to limit questioning, though

"...Wednesday, Texas’ 3rd Court of Appeals denied Attorney General..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Opinion: Patients Shouldn’t Be Charged More by Hospital-Owned Practices Than Physician-Owned Practices

An Austin physician urges Congress to act to ensure patients receive the same services for the same prices

"...Like many other industries, health care is becoming increasingly dominated by fewer, larger corporations. Large hospitals and..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Column by Nancy Binford

“Attainable” Tiny Homes, RVs Will Be More Widely Allowed in Austin

In backyards, no less

"...City Council Member Leslie Pool continued her campaign to increase the supply..."

Sept. 19, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Verde Report: MLS Must Make Major Changes to Be Worthy of Lionel Messi

Time for the league to pull the training wheels off once and for all

"...months removed from winning the Golden Ball as the best player of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, has chosen..."

June 16, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Eastside Trailer's Giant Spud Creations Are a Force to Be Reckoned With

The Southern fusion cuisine of Anything’s Baked Potato has earned its cult following

"...first library, the intersection of Angelina and Rosewood has become a veritable cornucopia for Texas restaurateurs, from homegrown mainstays..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Food Feature by Haris Qureshi

It’s Official: Some People (Including Kirk Watson) Will Be on the Ballot

Applications to be on the ballot are open

"...the first day for candidates in local elections this November – including the Austin City Council, Austin ISD Board..."

July 29, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

We Have an Issue: Always Be Breaking (Especially in April)

A look back at the Chronicle's history of breaking big stories on April 1

"...a similarly ambitious project, a nine-story geodesic dome to be built in Bastrop to house an entirely self-contained South..."

April 2, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Climbing Infections Be Damned, Phase 2 of the "Open Texas" Plan Begins

Greg Abbott hits the gas, tries to outrun virus

"...Texas" plan to restart the state's economy. The original benchmark for doing so was to be a 14-day sustained..."

May 22, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

For Texas Prisoners, COVID-19 Shouldn’t Be a Death Sentence

Criminal justice advocates warn of outbreaks behind bars

"...weeks that it was only a matter of time before the coronavirus pandemic became a crisis in the state's..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Council Recap: Stay Home, Go Slow, Be Resilient, Ask for Help

City Hall extends eviction freeze, earmarks relief funds, and more

".../daily/news/2020-05-08/council-recap-stay-home-go-slow-be-resilient-ask-for-help/..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Brooklyn Decker to be Honored at Texas Film Awards

Support the Girls star to take home Rising Star Award

"...of previous recipients of the Rising Star award include Amber Heard (Friday Night Lights, Pineapple Express, Aquaman), Tye Sheridan..."

Dec. 18, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Brian Manley to Be Named Lone Finalist for Chief of Austin Police

City Manager Spencer Cronk to make announcement Monday

"...to announce that Brian Manley is the only finalist being considered for the vacancy of chief of the Austin..."

April 30, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

So You Want to Be Austin’s City Manager

Finalists hit public forum before Council's Tuesday decision

"...Before a crowd of their potential bosses, the city's most..."

Dec. 15, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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