SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...of the new 4k restoration of Don Coscarelli's surrealist screamer Phantasm (overseen by one of the latest additions to..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Field in England

The most enticingly original film to come out of the UK this year is told in crisp, trippy, black and white.

"...Directed by: Ben Wheatley. Starring: Julian Barratt, Peter Ferdinando, Richard Glover, Ryan..."

Feb. 7, 2014 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

King of the Hill

It's lights, camera, action for the Hill Country Film Festival

"...a laid-back weekend getaway to the heart of the Hill Country might be more your style. But even the..."

April 26, 2013 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

Last Shotgun Blast of SXSW Film Programming

'Hobo,' Spike's 'Scenes From the Suburbs,' and more

"...by Fantastic Fest; they include the world premiere of Ben Wheatley's super-under-wraps followup to Down Terrace, KILL LIST...."

Feb. 10, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Where 'Friend' Is a Four-Letter Word

Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin explores the fractious founding of Facebook in The Social Network

"...He turns to Armie Hammer, a young actor who practiced to become an expert oarsman for The Social Network,..."

Oct. 1, 2010 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Creative Dead-End of Addiction

Who says blockage is bad for you?

"...Here Barton is arguing with Tony Shalhoub's producer character, Ben Geisler, about Mayhew. It's a funny exchange, but also,..."

Oct. 13, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...a retrospective of Top Gun hosted by Tom Skerritt. Nice!..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

New & Noteworthy

Willie Nelson's Country Peach Cobbler Ice Cream

"...Ben & Jerry's built their reputation with premium ice creams..."

July 20, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

ACL Music Fest Interviews

"...Ben Kweller..."

Sept. 15, 2006 Music Feature by Andy Langer

West Side Showdown

The new political year begins with a four-way speed race for House District 48

"...The setting for the season premiere – a key swing district covering West Austin and western..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Almost Famous

Adventures in young bandom: Zykos on the road

"...well as keyboardist Catherine Davis' folks. Post-Parlo label owner Ben Dickey is in from Chapel Hill, and Britt Daniel..."

Nov. 19, 2004 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

Ben Kweller

Record Review

"...Ben KwellerOn My Way (ATO) Since last we met young..."

April 9, 2004 Music Review by Melanie Haupt

Despair Over Brownlee's Fate

"...I want to thank you for your article on Ben Brownlee in the Chronicle this week ["The Death of..."

Feb. 10, 2004 Postmarks

Rest in Peace, Dear Girl

"...Dear Editor, I learned of Ben Brownlee's suicide from a family involved in the life..."

Feb. 4, 2004 Postmarks

Better Luck Tomorrow

"...to worry about: It’s the bored smart kids whose pricey Ray-Bans hide feral eyes and overtaxed intellects. Justin Lin’s..."

April 25, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Packs a Punch

Chances are you've seen Powerhouse Animation's work, whether you know it or not -- its portfolio includes Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights, Disney TV's The Proud Family, and plenty of local TV spots, ad campaigns, and one-off Flash animation projects.

"...of major studio films like the latest Disney offering, box-office receipts are the standard. But local animation firm Powerhouse..."

Jan. 24, 2003 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Notable American Women

"...Notable American Womenby Ben Marcus..."

April 19, 2002 Books Review by Roger Gathman

Media Clips

"Media Clips" weighs in on Web site parody of George Bush, Statesman reporter Ben Wear moved off of the city hall beat, and Travis County District Judge Jeanne Meurer declines to issue ruling in KOOP case.

"...I realized it wasn't for sale. I named a price of $350,000. This is back when it was small,..."

Sept. 3, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...for Guffman) charts the expedition of the other Lewis & Clark explorer team - Leslie Edwards and Bartholomew Hunt..."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

The Graduate

"...films were being imported from abroad. But with 20-year-old Benjamin Braddock's (Hoffman) plaintive whine about his future (“I want..."

March 28, 1997 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Paperback Romance

"...Directed by: Ben Lewin. Starring: Gia Carides, Anthony Lapaglia, Rebecca Gibney, Robyn..."

Oct. 18, 1996 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...BALTOD: Simon Wells; with the voices of Kevin Bacon, Bridget Fonda, Phil Collins, Bob Hoskins...."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...in a very affluent neighborhood. (12/8/95)2.5 stars (H.C.) Great Hills, Lake Creek, Lincoln, Movies 12, Northcross, Riverside, Westgate..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

My Father the Hero

"...the Bahamas -- a dark and hunky teenthrob named Ben (James). To gain Ben's attention, Nicole passes herself off..."

Feb. 11, 1994 Movie Review by Pamela Bruce

Mini Music Fests Abound in This Week's Crucial Concerts

Country, hip-hop, pop, and more shows worth the cover

"...Cattle Country Music Festival..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Austin FC, Philadelphia Union Share an Unlikely Bond

The fans were there, even before MLS was

"...city synonymous with sports. Already home to the Eagles, Phillies, Flyers, and 76ers – not to mention 1.5 million..."

March 15, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards at Antone's

"...Ben Kweller and Liz Kweller (left and right) present the..."

Feb. 26, 2024 Photo Gallery

Bob Marley: One Love

Jamaican reggae pioneer gets the biopic treatment

"...Directed by: Reinaldo Marcus Green. Starring: Kingsley Ben-Adir, Lashana Lynch, James Norton, Tosin Cole, Umi Myers and..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Movie Review by Carys Anderson

Review: Austin Playhouse’s The Catastrophist

Aptly timed return to the stage for a meditation on science and risk

"..."Death, birth, right on top of each other" – that's the overarching theme of Lauren Gunderson's The Catastrophist...."

April 1, 2022 Arts Feature by Ellen Daly

The New-Look Songwriters Across Texas Goes Beyond the Honky-Tonk

Local music show is back on the CW with its broadest lineup yet

"...wants to expand that representation on TV. Series producer/director Ben Foster said, "There's a lot of people that don't..."

June 28, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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