Birth of the Dragon

Bruce Lee: the early years

"...something completely different: Director George Nolfi, better known as the writer of Ocean’s Twelve and The Bourne Ultimatum, follows..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Speaking of the Dead

To mark the Grateful Dead's final performances this weekend, a look back on the band's local history

"..."Dallas – got a soft machine.Houston – too close to New Orleans."..."

July 3, 2015 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Page Two: Sitting on the Dock of the Bay Watching the Tide Roll Away

The Chronicle at 35

"..."The present-day composer refuses to die!"..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Column by Louis Black

The Remains of the Papers

Ransom Center adds Kazuo Ishiguro archive to its holdings

"...The Harry Ransom Center's already substantial holdings of British authors..."

Aug. 25, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Year of the Rabbit

The Origin

"...photograph by John Anderson The Chinese word "Nian" in modern Chinese language means "year,"..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Food Feature by Mick Vann

2010: Year of the Tiger

If 'Year of the Golden Tiger' doesn't sound like 'prosperity' to you, you're not trying

"...year Chinese New Year falls on Feb. 14, when the Year of the Tiger will be ushered in. 2010..."

Feb. 12, 2010 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story

"...Learned. Though it could hardly be termed a stroke of luck, the timing of this Bruce Lee film bio..."

May 7, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Kingcast Finds the Personal Stories of Stephen King Fans

Eric Vespe and Scott Wampler make for the podcast's skeleton crew

"...one writer can haunt your life. With 26 episodes of The Kingcast already online, and over a dozen more..."

Oct. 23, 2020 Features Feature by Richard Whittaker

Game of Thrones: Taking Back the Kingdom

Epic playlist for the HBO siege’s fourth season

"...Thank the old gods that HBO’s Game of Thrones returns on..."

April 4, 2014 Music Post by Abby Johnston

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem , more announced for 2024 festival

"...South by Southwest audiences have seen the artier side of Ryan Gosling with films like the..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The AggreGAYtor: July 2

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...on its face, as your AggreGAYtor switches from congress of the crow to the congress of families...."

July 2, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Monday

Cifika in a tube, Haru Nemuri thrives live, and other highlights

"...Monday of South by Southwest’s music week is typically chill in..."

March 15, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Fantastic Fest Nabs Latest Derrickson-Cargill-Hawke Horror Collab The Black Phone

Keira Knightley dark comedy Silent Night to close fest

"...Fantastic Fest – the Austin-based film festival dedicated to horror, sci-fi, action, and..."

Sept. 9, 2021 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Wuxia Clan

AFS's 'Heroic Grace: The Chinese Martial Arts Film' flys high with eight overlooked classics.

"...auteurs John Woo, Sammo Hung, and Jackie Chan revitalized the flagging fortunes of their beloved Triad, kung fu, and..."

Aug. 29, 2003 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Epiphanies for the Blind

Who's Teaching Who at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired?

"...Guadalupe is always good for a carnival-like parade of odd couples and unexplainables, the bizarre sights that cause..."

Feb. 23, 1996 Music Feature by Mindy LaBernz

Letters at 3AM: Accidents of Birth and Rebirth

The unacceptable trade-off for a medically extended life

"...Whenever I bitch about the evils of my era, I take a moment to..."

July 13, 2012 Column by Michael Ventura

The Swan Princess

"...frog, a faithful turtle, and a spunky puffin. Put them together and what have you got? No, not Cinderella..."

Nov. 25, 1994 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Florence’s Comfort House: Love’s in Need of Love Today

Montopolis refuge kicks off fall donation drive for goods, toys

"...Amidst hundreds of worthy charitable efforts in Austin, Florence's Comfort House stands..."

Nov. 24, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Producers of Piquant Pods of Perfection

"...Most chileheads have absolutely no concept of what's involved in producing the peppers they crave so..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Your Weekend in Film

Nothing wrong with a little escapism

"...could all use a little escapism. A trip to the movies is your ticket to armchair travel, upgraded with..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

Your Weekend in Film

What major releases and one-off screenings are worth your theatre time

"...From a must-see doc on the unrest in Ferguson, Mo., and a contemplative study of..."

Aug. 25, 2017 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

Titane to Open Fantastic Fest 2021

Cannes winner heads up this year's lineup

"...Mad gods, spurting space barbarians and a head full of metal. Yes, Fantastic Fest has announced its first wave..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Screens Post

Your Highness

This vulgar medieval travesty is awfully good fun when it works.

"...Danny McBride, James Franco, Natalie Portman, Toby Jones, Justin Theroux, Zooey Deschanel, Charles Dance, Simon Farnaby, Rasmus Hardiker and..."

April 8, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Cartoon Heritage

Food faces, renegade puppets, rainbow purses, and nicotine washes – it's all part of the art of Matthew Rodriguez

"...This is the thing about stripped-down, bare-bones cartoon illustration: It can communicate..."

Aug. 18, 2006 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Buddha Throws a Party

One version of the origin story of the zodiac

"...already know that Eastern astrology follows a 12-year cycle of animal-themed years, beginning with the Year of the Rat..."

Feb. 12, 2021 Arts Feature by S. Emerson Moffat

Fantastic Fest First Wave Films Announced (Finally)

Fantastic Fest 2009, Round One

"...It may be hotter than hades outside but the news from Fantastic Fest 2009 is cool, chilling, and..."

July 13, 2009 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Joy Ride

Raunchy road trip goes all the way to China for filthy fun

"...Adele Lim’s Joy Ride is a bawdy comedy in the vein of Girls Trip and The Hangover films. What..."

July 7, 2023 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

C Sick

Eight years after the Chronicle's initial look in hepatitis C, Austin's music community is both better and worse

"...Randy "Biscuit" Turner mopped the sweat from his forehead and leaned into the toilet..."

Nov. 24, 2006 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Tag – You're It!

Celebrating urban scrawl with Gallery Lombardi's exhibition 'Austin Graffiti Art: From Birth to Present'

"...Recent announcements from APD that graffiti is on the rise make Gallery Lombardi's "Austin Graffiti Art: From Birth..."

Sept. 1, 2006 Arts Feature by Amanda Douberley

'Miami Connection' Connects After 25 Years

Grandmaster Y.K. Kim reels as his 1987 flop becomes a 2012 cult

"...There aren't many lost films that get a second burst..."

Dec. 12, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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