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

"..."developers and environmentalists vs. neighborhoods." Additional battle lines divide younger residents from older ones, and newcomers from Austin old-timers;..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

The Heartbreak Kid

Ben Stiller stars in this smart and winning remake of a 1972 Neil Simon-penned comedy about a man who falls in love with another woman on his honeymoon.

"...Directed by: Peter Farrelly and Bobby Farrelly. Starring: Ben Stiller, Michelle Monaghan, Malin Akerman, Jerry Stiller, Rob Corddry,..."

Oct. 5, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Who Are These Guys?

Dem primary candidates try to strike a campaign flame

"...Waco insurance executive Bernard Rapoport and former Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes...."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...THE SCHOOL OF FLESH D: Benoît Jacquot; with Isabelle Huppert, Vincent Martinez, Vincent Lindon, Marthe..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Director: Kestrin Pantera, Screenwriters: Michael Tennant, Britt Rentschler, Charlotte Ubben, Producers: Katya Alexander, Britt Rentschler, Charlotte Ubben, Michael Tennant..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Starling Girl

Coming-of-age drama inside the quiet oppression of a fundamentalist community

"...to set up Jem with their church pastor’s son, Ben (Abrams), younger brother to Owen. It’s the sliver that..."

May 19, 2023 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Five Gallery Shows for Your Summer Eyes

Indoor visual art brings the light, eschews the heat

"...Hailey Gearo, Felipe Gomez, Brittnee Lavender, Rhea Pirani, and Ben Stallman. Sat., June 25, 6-10pm. Almost Real Things Magazine..."

June 24, 2022 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Nicolas Cage Talks The Trust

The actor on working with Elijah Wood and Jerry Lewis, and "finding the jazz"

"...this year is the anticipated debut of Alex and Ben Brewer's The Trust (hitting DirecTV April 14, before getting..."

March 11, 2016 Screens Feature by Kahron Spearman

Playback

You thought SXSW was the spring festival end-all/be-all? You thought wrong.

"...the first two Grit 'n Grooves, and showcases Austin's younger class of roots rockers with last week's Chronicle cover..."

April 5, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

May Releases: 'Remember Ben Clayton'

Stephen Harrigan's Remember Ben Clayton

"...Remember Ben Claytonby Stephen Harrigan Knopf, 352 pp., $26.95..."

May 27, 2011 Books Feature by Michael King

Eye of the Media Storm

On the block, the Statesman fiddles while the industry burns

"...Beneath the timidity is an entrenched conservatism, a clear unwillingness..."

March 6, 2009 News Feature by Kevin Brass

After a Fashion

Stephen goes to SOCO!

"...trash, if only she'd return my calls... The fabulous Ben Widdicombe's "Gatecrasher" column in the New York Daily News..."

July 30, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

SXSW Record Reviews

Built to Spill

"...of one of Dre's old lovestruck tracks. Lots of Bens make brief cameos (Lee, Watt, and Harper), as well..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Record Reviews

"...fans onto similar archeological digs. It may even send younger folks down paths exploring pre-"Hey Hey My My" Neil..."

March 28, 1997 Music Review

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Bell, Gemma Jones, James Purefoy, Greg Wise, Kenneth Anderson, Ben Chaplin. (R, 118 min.) Not reviewed at press time...."

Nov. 3, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Bell, Gemma Jones, James Purefoy, Greg Wise, Kenneth Anderson, Ben Chaplin. (R, 118 min.) Not reviewed at press time...."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

Postmarks

Further Lost Austin fallout and enviro-rhetoric from our readers.

"...I would like to address Jay's question, "Will the younger generation transform jazz with fresh ideas?" by commenting on..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Column

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

Day Trips

"...Camp Ben McCulloch is a living reminder of old Texas traditions...."

April 19, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Roll 'Em

March

"...D: Bronwen Hughes; with Sandra Bullock, Ben Affleck, Maura Tierney, Steve Zahn, Blythe Danner, Ronny Cox...."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

See Reverse Side for Title: Part I

If English first-wavers had trouble getting ahold of American roots music, Americans themselves weren't much better off, piecemealing together the foundations of today's national scene

"...calling it quits. A writer for the Chronicle, much younger than myself, was exploding with enthusiasm when he came..."

Oct. 15, 2010 Music Feature by Louis Black

Summer Camp Guide

"...skills, culminating in a performance on the final night; younger thespians can join the one-week version, Woodpeckers. SummerGarden Camp..."

April 28, 2006 Features Feature by Nora Ankrum

Definitely Famous

Heart's Nancy Wilson, younger, wiser

"...had, together for about three years now," says the younger Wilson by phone from the West Coast. "The band..."

Sept. 3, 2004 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Saxophone Prolificus

Honorary Texas Tenor David Murray

"...Oakland, with the large-toned swing of Coleman Hawkins and Ben Webster, the physically muscular attack of Sonny Rollins, and..."

Feb. 20, 1998 Music Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Meet Me at Waterloo Records: Playing, Shopping, and Encountering Life-Changing Moments at the Heart of Austin Music

Influential Austin characters reminice on 40 years of playing, shopping, and encountering life-changing moments at the heart of Austin music

"...When I was younger, Waterloo Records was the mecca and my dream was..."

April 8, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

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

Mike Martinez: 'Leadership of Austin's Tomorrow'

"...and making sure their entire workforce has health care benefits. Those are the things that I think – Austin..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

On the Bus Again

On the eve of turning 80, Willie Nelson's still calling the tune

"...the evening's musical entertainment. The event comes titled as "Ben Willie Darrell Present the 4th & Goal Gala." Austin..."

April 12, 2013 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

SXSW Scares & Shorts Revealed

Late-night fare and short film lineup announced

"...Godfrey. Bold-faced names plucked from the shorts lineup include Ben Steinbauer (Winnebago Man), Henry Joost & Ariel Schulman (Catfish),..."

Feb. 8, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Fairness, Consistency, Safety

Rosemary Lehmberg defends her record

"...RL: Oh, I'm talking about [Ben] Salazar, Carlos Lavernia. Those were the two mistaken identification..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

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