Playing Through

It's not the NFL, but Arena Football League 2 is still professional football, and 'you gotta take pride in what you do'

"...minor league, is where the football dreams have taken Ben Bennett, Andy Hall, and John Roberson. So far, anyway...."

June 27, 2008 Column by Thomas Hackett

Jigsaw

The Saw character returns

"...Tobin Bell, Callum Keith Rennie, Hannah Emily Anderson, Clé Bennett, Laura Vandervoort and Paul Braunstein...."

Nov. 3, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things

Based on the allegedly autobiographical short stories of alleged teen author J.T. Leroy, Asia Argento's film describes a Gothic maelstrom of psychic and physical abuse.

"...by: Asia Argento. Starring: Asia Argento, Peter Fonda, Jimmy Bennett, Jeremy Renner, Dylan Sprouse, Cole Sprouse, Ben Foster, Marilyn..."

April 14, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Wranglers '08 Season Kicks Off Saturday Night

"...team features an entirely revamped roster and coaching staff. Ben Bennett is the Wranglers' new head coach. The former..."

March 28, 2008 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

Wranglers Tied for First

"...I caught up with Coach Ben Bennett after the game to see what he thought..."

June 30, 2008 Sports Post by Christopher Bond

Wranglers Enter Playoffs on Two-Game Skid

"...reverting back to their sloppy early season form. Coach Ben Bennett knows things need to be turned around and..."

July 31, 2008 Sports Post by Christopher Bond

Tip One Back With the Wranglers

"...7:30-9pm. Kick back a brew or two with Coach Ben Bennett and the crew four days before their season..."

March 26, 2008 Sports Post by Andy Denham

The Cinematic Wisdom of Hank Sr.

The Last Picture Show with your host Hank Williams Sr.

"...longtime favorite for many reasons: the unforgiving black-and-white cinematography, Ben Johnson's bravura Oscar-winning performance as deceptively gruff Sam the..."

Feb. 14, 2007 News Post by Christopher Gray

Now Serving ... Time

Robert Conran sat down to dinner at Furr's, and walked out in handcuffs. After four years in prison on a shaky conviction, he's got a chance of parole -- then he faces deportation

"...told the Chronicle that, had Conran asked for a bench trial instead of a jury trial, Blackwell would've acquitted..."

June 29, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

South Austin Secede!

Our second installment in a series about South Austin explores the roots of "Bubba" and the rivalry between North Austin and south of the river.

"...Pat Bennett envelops himself in smoke, then bellows it away with..."

April 13, 2001 Features Feature by Rob D'Amico

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...true story. Cast List: Daniel Dorr, Hope Lauren, Landry Bender, Jeff Baker, Candice Renee, Breon Gorman, Tim Landfield, Isaac..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Mapping the Future

Seven longtime Austinites talk about Smart Growth, neighborhood planning, and the future of Central Austin in an October roundtable discussion.

"...this conversation is to have fun," says Planning Commissioner Ben Heimsath. "The Chronicle thinks that if we all get..."

Dec. 3, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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

Cyrano

Musical rewrite of the tragic love triangle never hits the high notes

"...Directed by: Joe Wright. Starring: Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Ben Mendelsohn, Bashir Salahuddin and Monica..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Postmarks

Development peccadillos and Lost Austin kudos.

"...dudes that resided on this popular La Calle Ancha, "Ben Blue," comes to mind. Hangout numero uno was this..."

Feb. 2, 2001 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...how lactation services actually provide low-cost, low-tech health care benefits in the fragile, postpartum period," she said. – Amy..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Old Settler's Music Festival Preview

Bluebonnets and bluegrass: the Old Settler's Music Festival, still picking, still grinning

"...campfire sing-alongs, and overflowing mounds of barbecue, and Camp Ben McCulloch couldn't feel farther from the city. – Doug..."

April 18, 2008 Music Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...needed to drain the planned interchange at I-35 and Ben White. But for South Austin residents, particularly those who..."

Jan. 24, 1997 News Feature

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Scott Christopherson’s Peace Officer, while in the Visions category, Ben Powell sets sail with Barge, about tugboat workers, and..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

'The NFL Beat': Bye Week Bros

Fantasy fill-in friends

"...Denver Broncos at Cincinnati Bengals..."

Nov. 3, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Bygone Buildings

Right in the booming heart of Austin, folks can still find evidence of times past. Devin Greaney explores some of Austin's abandoned haunts.

"...And then there's benign neglect -- in some ways, a more attractive option...."

Jan. 26, 2001 Features Feature by Devin Greaney

Sxsw

"...you're gonna have to make some hard decisions: Tony Bennett, Junior Brown, and Peter Wolf at the Austin Music..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...min.) Director: Jeremy Konner Featuring: Jack Black, Kyle Gass, Ben Stiller, Jon Stewart Regional Premiere..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...Levine, Granit Lahu, Jeremy Pope, Bubba Weiler, Amanda Grace Benitez, Jeremy Holm, Larry Fessenden (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Taking the Temperature of 'Cold in July'

The film based on Joe Lansdale's novel, 'Cold in July,' is a gnarled tale of modern horror

"...one seems too upset, save for the robber's father Ben Russell (Sam Shepard): A three-time loser himself, Ben aims..."

May 30, 2014 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Tyler Bocock, Lea DeLaria, Sera Barbieri, Hersh Powers, Jonathan Bennett, Sophia Mitri Schloss, Cynthia Lauren Tewes, James Grixoni (World..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Yes Yes: Sundance Announces 2014 Class

Austinites a-plenty in Competition and NEXT slates

"...their lives. Cast: Anne Hathaway, Johnny Flynn, Mary Steenburgen, Ben Rosenfield...."

Dec. 4, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...D: Stephen Frears; with John Cusack, Iben Hjejle, Jack Black, Lisa Bonet, Marc Busey, Ben Carr,..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Gift of Giving

Contribution & Expenditure Reports: July-December, '95

"...from Development Interests: Entrecorp, founded by former Texas legislator Ben Barnes, $2,500; Doyle Wilson, homebuilder, $125; W & G..."

Feb. 2, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

Texas Book Festival 2017: The Full List

Dan Rather, Jeffrey Eugenides, the Bush sisters, and 291 more

"...in Scarlet Women with Conspiracy in Belgravia; Robert Jackson Bennett concludes his Divine City trilogy with City of Miracles;..."

Sept. 12, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

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