Black Magic for White Boys

Sorcery and gentrification wrapped together by Onur Tukel, the Brueghel of Brooklyn

"...He did it with vampires in S.O.B, serial killers for Applesauce, even genetic modification in Infinity Baby, his collaboration..."

July 17, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Fantasia Review: Black Magic For White Boys

The latest from Onur Tukel is his most rambling and pointed

"...There's a pettiness to his players, and Black Magic for White Boys is his broadest canvas of..."

Aug. 5, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fifty Shades of Black

Marlon Wayons takes on another spoof

"...truth be told, there would be no better audience for its smutty sight gags and overt raunch than a..."

Feb. 5, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Texas Book Festival Unveils Full Author Lineup for 2024

Matthew McConaughey and Malcolm Gladwell headline

"...and authors through story times, Q&As, and interactive programs for all ages...."

Sept. 19, 2024 Books Post by Amaya Austin

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..."

Feb. 23, 1996 Music Feature by Mindy LaBernz

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...at the film's world premiere as the centerpiece title for the festival (running March 8-16, 2024)...."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD: We Know What Boys Are Like

Proposal would turn Pearce and Garcia middle schools into single-sex academies

"...Do East Austin's middle school boys need to be taught separately from girls? Trustee Cheryl..."

Aug. 10, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: LGBTQ and the Search for a Wide Enough Umbrella

Plus, OUTsider Fest is here to queer up your weekend

"...to a DM rant in response to some angry, white, cis, gay dude last month in The Atlantic arguing..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Linklater/Hawke/Black: The Complete Transcript

"...In mid-February, Ethan Hawke was in town for a two-night berth at the Austin Film Society, screening..."

March 11, 2016 Screens Feature

American Hypocrisy Revealed in The Misogynists

“Self-righteous, smug and wicked.” Onur Tukel pulls no punches in this extended Q&A

"...prostitutes all-round. In that way, it's closest to the uncomfortable shifting sympathies of Catfight. For Tukel, spending the night..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Hurlyburly

"...Anna Paquin and Meg Ryan. Hurlyburly is a screeching, white-knuckled, razor-tongued descent into the foulest recesses of the shattered..."

Jan. 15, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As Captain America enters a Brave New World, every MCU film reviewed

"...35th feature in the franchise, brings back Captain America for the first time, as former Falcon Sam Wilson (Anthony..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Winter Formal, a Yellow Brick Ball, and More Recommended Events

Arts and culture happenings for the weekend

"...Marine Kimono Plays Music Made for Rabbits..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trippin'

More day parties than you can shake an iPhone at

"...Check out the print edition of this week's Chronicle for additional day parties and in-stores. IN-STORES Backspin Records WEDNESDAY:..."

March 11, 2008 Music Post by Audra Schroeder

Screamlines

"...The notion of extend-ing "Scanlines" for Halloween seemed like a good one before it turned..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Screens Feature

Record reviews Reissues

"...reggae's mad genius, Lee "Scratch" Perry, at his famed Black Ark Studio in Kingston, Heart of the Congos brought..."

Aug. 23, 1996 Music Review

Reissues

Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band

"......"

June 25, 1999 Music Feature

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...on the rockets with not just a few titles for this year's film festival, but the complete list of..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post 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

"...Southwest, find harmony in the three headlining films announced for this year’s streaming festival...."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

General Lee and Me

My life and dirty times as a Jam & Jelly Girl with Dino Lee & the White Trash Revue

"...me is a 6-foot-5-inch man wearing a wrestler's mask, black leather, and a strap-on sex toy that rhymes with..."

Oct. 26, 2007 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Saturday

"...Motown. – Darcie Stevens MOONLIGHT TOWERS8pm, Karma Lounge Named for the local landmarks, Austin's Moonlight Towers is a straight-up..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...Get ready for the raunch. SXSW has established itself as the Spring..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sahara

Based on the popular Clive Cussler book, Sahara may be asinine, but it’s also goofy, good fun.

"...that strips away Cussler’s veneer of rank conservatism and Boys’ Own shenanigans in favor of Seventies-era classic rock (you..."

April 8, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Taboo Topics, True Subjects

Reflections on Race in the NBA

"...a photo negative of American race relations: strong young black men have some of the power, much of the..."

Nov. 19, 1999 Books Feature by David Shields

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

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

"...More exciting, the conference rolls out the red carpet for the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne...."

Feb. 11, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...So SXSW made its first announcement for film, so you've had your headliners and competition titles,..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival 2018: The Full List

Lineup includes Cecile Richards, Julián Castro, + 280 more

"...Book Festival has released the full list of authors for its 2018 event, and you can look forward to..."

Aug. 29, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...shows, plus shorts, music videos, and XR projects announced for this year's celebration of visual creativity (March 7-15)...."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"...the biggest movie event of 1997 -- and all before tearing off the January page of our new calendars...."

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Texas Book Festival 2016: The Full List

TBF hosts Don DeLillo, Thomas Dolby, Emma Cline, 277 more

"...the literary, you might want to grab a napkin before feasting on the newly announced list of authors for..."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

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