High School Sophomore Fundraises to Feed Hungry Students

Many students are especially food insecure during pandemic holidays

"...time raising money to help kids facing food insecurity. Ben Hofer, 15 years old, is in his third year..."

Nov. 25, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Kindred

Gaslighting horror adds racial tension to class dynamics

"...move from Britain to Australia with her longterm boyfriend, Ben (Holcroft), much to the woes of his wealthy mother,..."

Nov. 6, 2020 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Austin Film Festival Announces 2020 Award Winners

Austin-linked films Blinders, Horton Foote win

"...The Road to Home, took the audience award for best Texas Independent Feature. Over in the Dark Matters category,..."

Nov. 2, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...abstract hip-hop, spiraling psychedelia, and disco-house" and lands Stephenson's best effort so far...."

Oct. 23, 2020 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Holy Roller Closes, the Brew Brotha Ferments, Launderette Loves You for Voting, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Austin, we wonder – in that corner formed by Ben White and I-35? Because the new Meanwhile Brewing Co...."

Oct. 20, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

City Council District 10: In Seven-Car Race, Alter Finds Center Lane

D10 appears most likely to end in a December run-off – predicting who will make it past Nov. 3 is not easy.

"...Four of the six challengers to incumbent Council Member Alison Alter are on her right. Although..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

MugShots Bar Announces Permanent Closure

Beloved dive bar was a Downtown mainstay since 2002

"...night out. In 2018, it won an Austin Chronicle “Best of Austin” Critics Pick for “Best Spot for Avoiding..."

Sept. 13, 2020 Food Post by Kimberley Jones

The Barge People

British monster schlock isn't good, but it's fun

"...network of canals that crisscross the countryside, and are best navigated by the classic narrow boat. That's what affable..."

Aug. 18, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Boys State

Austin-shot documentary tracks the future, confused leaders of America

"...with both the earnestness and the savvy of the best political documentaries. This Boys State is a red state..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Movie Review by Mike Clark-Madison

Brandon Cash Says He's a Clown. His Critics Say He's a Bigot. Will His Customers Keep Coming Back?

The show must (?) go on

"...some big banner that said he was sorry," said Ben Siegel, owner of Banger's Sausage House and Beer Garden..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Lee Ackerley

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

Ben Kweller hits the Continental Club stage, Threadgill's auctions some history, and more

"...Ben Kweller Live(streamed) From the Continental Club..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Willie’s Picnic Reboots Virtually, Glitches and All

Star-studded, 7.5-hour livestream proves a real feat

"...& Toke It on April 20, and June’s star-stacked benefit A Night for Austin broadcast on television...."

July 6, 2020 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Robert Rodriguez Brings His Next Project Back to Austin to Trailblaze Safe Production Protocols

Troublemaking in the time of pandemic

"...has convinced the studio to relocate everything, including star Ben Affleck, to his Troublemaker Studios in East Austin for..."

July 3, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Robert Rodriguez Filming Hypnotic in July in Austin

Hitchcockian thriller starring Ben Affleck moves from California

"...Robert Rodriguez announced that his latest film, Hypnotic starring Ben Affleck, has relocated from California and will start shooting..."

June 25, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Five Events You Shouldn’t Miss at ATX TV ... From the Couch!

From Perry Mason to Nancy Drew, it’s time for you to get a clue about this year’s ATX Television Festival

"...are still moving forward, lockdown and all. IndieWire critic Ben Travers will "sit down with" showrunners and writers Dan..."

June 5, 2020 Screens Feature by Selome Hailu

AFS Cinema Unveils the Lone Star Slate

New streaming program curates the best of Texas indies

"...time. Now AFS Cinema is bringing some of the best underseen movies to its virtual cinema service with the..."

May 22, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Director Jeff Fowler on the Enduring Success of Sonic the Hedgehog

How the blue hedgehog became more than just a spiky speedster

"...has the rare distinction of being one of the best-reviewed and commercially succesful video game adaptations of all time...."

May 20, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Salt & Time Cafe: Opening Downtown

Popular Austin salumeria stakes a tasty claim in Republic Square

"...Ben Runkle and Bryan Butler’s artisanal butcher shop, responsible for..."

May 15, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re playing

"...once proved his creative ingenuity by amplifying kite vibrations, Ben Ballinger, utilized an FM frequency to throw Austin's first..."

May 15, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Wretched

Supernatural horror is perfect Friday night fun

"...less innocent and noble than they seemed. The biggest beneficary of that reappraisal was the witch of traditional folk..."

May 1, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Episodic Pilots Find a Home on Vimeo

Watch a selection of the new shows right here

"...Cooper’s Bar, The Dream, and This Isn’t Me from Ben Kawaller, which is described as "a gay Curb Your..."

April 14, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Five Post-Apocalyptic Novels for Your Plaguetime Pleasure

Because these ain’t the endtimes yet: Not. Quite. Yet.

"...of events that destroys global civilization and leaves, at best, struggling shards of humanity scavenging through the wreckage. And..."

April 13, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen Crew Has Answers

Nine pro chefs and YouTube personalities tackle our burning food Qs

"...BA viewers where they live. One of the wonderful benefits of the success of BA videos has been to..."

March 20, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

The Way Back

Affleck gets courtside in a tale of basketball redemption

"...Directed by: Gavin O’Connor. Starring: Ben Affleck, Janina Gavankar, Rachael Carpani, Lukas Gage and Hayes..."

March 13, 2020 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Qmmunity: p1nkstar Releases Debut EP Number 1 Hits!

Plus Iron Bear kicks off its grand opening weekend, and Cheer Ups celebrates turning double digits

"...Oh em gee! One half of the Chronicle's "Best Queer Pop Princesses" and guardian of qweeah nightlife, p1nkstar,..."

March 6, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

SXSW Taps Baby Rose, Heart Bones & Laundry Day

108 more acts added to music fest

"...into the fray as well: nerd rapper MC Chris, Ben Katzman’s pop metal act DeGreaser, and indietronic group +/-...."

Feb. 13, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Now Speaking at SXSW: Ozzy Osbourne, Trent Reznor, Janelle Monae

Plus: St. Vincent, Carrie Brownstein, Judd Apatow, Desus & Mero

"...Award-winning host of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, best selling author, producer, and comedian Stephen Colbert (Film &..."

Feb. 11, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Moontower Comedy 2020: Wave 3

Marlon Wayans, Chris Fleming, and more inked as headliners

"...• As for Todd Barry and Maria Bamford, it's best to direct you to their work at previous Moontower..."

Feb. 7, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

When Did the Single-Family Home Go From Being the American Dream to an Urbanist Nightmare?

One policy wonk's view of how we got here

"...with my wife Adela Mancias, a single-family home between Ben White and Stassney, in an area being rezoned to..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...part of an annual tradition as movie mockers Doug Benson and Master Pancake undertake their annual St. Patrick's Day..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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