SXSW Announces Ben Affleck’s Air as Surprise Closing Night Film

Air Jordan origin story stars Matt Damon

"...It’s been six years since Ben Affleck’s last film, the underperforming Live By Night, but..."

March 14, 2023 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Sonny Carl Davis Faces the Death of Old Austin in Buck Alamo

Checking in with the lonesome cosmic cowboy

"...in the film business, Austin filmmaking legend Sonny Carl Davis has one piece of advice for young actors. "Do..."

Oct. 22, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Real Crash Davis

Alan Zinter of the Round Rock Express still lives the big-league dream

"...In many ways, Zinter is the real Crash Davis, the perennial minor leaguer portrayed by Kevin Costner in..."

Aug. 4, 2006 Sports Feature by Kevin Brass

Steve Davis’ Top 10 Films of 2016

"...Casey Affleck (Manchester by the Sea), Ben Foster (Hell or High Water), Viggo Mortensen (Captain Fantastic),..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Screens Feature by Steve Davis

Cumulative Staff Box

"...Film Listings Editors: Ed Lowry, Scott Bowles, Steve Davis, Marie Mahoney, Marjorie Baumgarten..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

The Express

The story of Ernie Davis, the first African-American Heisman Trophy winner, is full of heart-pumping stadium heroics and quiet acts of dignity.

"...Starring: Rob Brown, Dennis Quaid, Darrin Dewitt Henson, Omar Benson Miller, Nelsan Ellis, Charles S. Dutton, Justin Martin and..."

Oct. 10, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

The Skeleton Key

A top-notch cast is mostly wasted in this atmospheric but prosaic hoodoo spooker.

"...where he makes little impression) to attend to elderly Ben (Hurt), who's been hobbled by a stroke. But she..."

Aug. 12, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Guardian

Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher co-star in this action drama about the Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers, which is a surprisingly engaging character-driven picture.

"...Directed by: Andrew Davis. Starring: Kevin Costner, Ashton Kutcher, Melissa Sagemiller, Clancy Brown,..."

Oct. 6, 2006 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Boiler Room

"...Directed by: Ben Younger. Starring: Ben Affleck, Bill Sage, Taylor Nichols, Jamie..."

Feb. 18, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Cleared for Blast-Off

Locally owned and operated music site Blastro.com defies the Web bust with booming business and booming beats.

"...-- Fletcher Lee, Michael Umansky, former Chronicle Art Director Ben Davis, and Casey Charvet -- that eventually coalesced into..."

Jan. 18, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Best of Austin Covers

"...Art Director: Ben Plimpton Editor: Kate X Messer Artist: Jason StoutSee more..."

Sept. 9, 2014 Photo Gallery

Breathe In

A comely British exchange student in upstate New York upsets a cozy family dynamic.

"...Doremus. Starring: Guy Pearce, Felicity Jones, Amy Ryan, Mackenzie Davis, Matthew Daddario, Ben Shenkman, Kyle MacLachlan and Alexandra Wentworth...."

April 18, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

BloodRayne

This video-game-to-movie adaptation of BloodRayne poses no threat to German filmmaker Uwe Boll's reputation as the modern-day Ed Wood.

"...Directed by: Uwe Boll. Starring: Kristanna Loken, Michelle Rodriguez, Ben Kingsley, Michael Madsen, Matthew Davis, Billy Zane, Will Sanderson,..."

Jan. 6, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Point, Ben Buck, and some holiday options highlight this week's recommended shows

"...owner Kris Kimura leads the house band (pianist Ryan Davis, bassist Ben Triesch, drummer Jeremy Bruch, plus guest singer..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Come & Take It

On Austin as a metal town, and a leaked shortlist for the next Austin Music Office boss

"...outgrew Dirty Dog, so we needed somewhere bigger," explains Ben Davis, Stevenson's business partner and longtime Dirty Dog general..."

July 7, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

ATX Television: TV Fantasy Goes Mainstream

Tales from 'Firefly,' 'Teen Wolf,' 'Supernatural,' & more

"...Moderator Ben Blacker of the Nerdist Writers Panel podcast laid the..."

June 2, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Playback: Black Friday? End of an Ear!

End of an Ear's new digs thrive just in time for Black Friday

"...since relocating into the former Action Pawn building on Ben White and Clawson one month ago. Along with die-hard..."

Nov. 25, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Babadook

Tyro helmer Jennifer Kent conjures a disturbing spook story about a mother, a son, and an unnerving presence in their house

"...Directed by: Jennifer Kent. Starring: Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Hayley McElhinney, Daniel Henshall, Barbara West and..."

Dec. 5, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Central Market’s $500 Gingerbread Contest, Le Politique’s Sad Denoument, One Dovetail’s a Pizza and the Other Is a Pommeau, and OMG Watertrade What Kind of Genius Dessert Is That?

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

"...(1816 S. First) is run by Present Tense Hospitality’s Ben Runkle, Joe Ritchie, and Natalie Davis in collaboration with..."

Dec. 14, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Faster Than Sound: Music Venues React to Stage 5

New city recommendations halt shows at many venues ahead of New Year's Eve

"...until midnight anyway, willing to risk a $1,000 fine. Ben Davis, co-owner at Riverside metal hub Come & Take..."

Jan. 8, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

License to Wed

A couple seeks connubial advice from a celibate with an affinity for Popeye impressions.

"...Krasinski, Eric Christian Olsen, Christine Taylor, Josh Flitter, DeRay Davis and Peter Strauss. To remind viewers of its gilded..."

July 6, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Guys Like Me

Was America Really Made for Dick Price?

"...the surprise of Price himself. Kritselis discovered Price through Ben Davis, a graphic designer and Web artist who was..."

April 6, 2001 Music Feature by Clay Smith

Frame by Frame: The Art and Technique of Film Animation

"...Talenti (RTF professor at UT), Bob Sabiston (RoadHead), and Ben Davis (Conduitfest). Call 236-8877 for more info...."

April 13, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Short Cuts

Upcoming events and workshops of interest to the Austin film community.

"...the likes of Bob Sabiston (Flat Black Films) and Ben Davis (Conduit). Admission is $7 general/$3.50 for Cinemaker members...."

April 7, 2000 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Cinemaker Co-Op & Conduitfest

"...drinks, and grub. No-budget filmmaking meets digital media production. Ben Davis of Conduit will present a mini-showcase of new..."

March 9, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Page Two

"...but a couple of months back longtime art director Ben Davis moved on. New art director Diana DeFrancesco, aided..."

May 5, 1995 Column by Louis Black

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced

What's all the ruckus? Why, it's the SXSW Film lineup!

"...This Is All Made Up), plus you’ll-never-believe-this docs like Ben Steinbauer’s Winnebago Man and Michael Paul Stephenson’s Best Worst..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Evolution of The Austin Chronicle Logo

As we debut our print issue redesign, we revisit our changing masthead

"...Former Art Director Ben Davis: "At the time we were still fairly new..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

South of Heaven

Metal has a new home in Austin, and a new sponsor.

"...to an end, which I could accept. It's not beneath me, but if this is all I'm doing, fuck..."

Aug. 10, 2012 Music Feature by Dan Solomon

Nortey Announces for Precinct 1

Launches commissioner campaign at Carver Museum

"...nomination to succeed retiring Pct. 1 County Commissioner Ron Davis on the Travis County Commissioners Court...."

June 23, 2015 News Post by Michael King

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