Blow the Man Down

Slick and smart New England noir shows the women run the show

"...Rural horrors depend on the idea that you're going where no one else goes...."

March 20, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Man Who Knew Too Little

"...Joanne Whalley, Richard Wilson, Alfred Molina and John Standing. Whither Bill Murray's career? The pockmarked comedian's last substantial role..."

Nov. 14, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Man in the White Hat

Larry Joe Doherty rides into the battle for CD 10

"...The strategy was supposed to solidify power for Tom DeLay...."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Fantasia Review: The Block Island Sound

Aquatic horror reaches - and grabs - the stars

"...The sea and the sky, so it is written in..."

Sept. 2, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Insider

"...Directed by: Michael Mann. Starring: Al Pacino, Russell Crowe, Christopher Plummer, Philip Baker..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Blow

"...Griffiths, Ethan Suplee, Ray Liotta and Denis Leary. In the Seventies, George Jung (Depp) brought cocaine back from the..."

April 6, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

Jarmusch's film is a tone poem about a contemporary hitman nicknamed Ghost Dog (Whitaker), who is steeped in the code of the ancient Japanese samurai.

"...Whitaker, John Tormey, Isaach De Bankolé, Henry Silva, Cliff Gorman, Victor Argo, Tricia Vessey and Camille Winbush. Jim Jarmusch,..."

March 24, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Jonathan Blow Talks Fantastic Fest

Indie gaming stalwart talks ethics, elves, and Braid: The Movie

"...Jonathan Blow isn't a household name, but the man is somewhat..."

Sept. 23, 2010 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Thank You, Central Time Zone: A Preview of the 2007 NFL Draft

"...I moved to Texas from the East Coast for a multitude of reasons. I don’t..."

April 26, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

The Ballad of Townes & Blaze

The twisted but not-so-tall tale of Van Zandt and Foley, Lonesome Dove meets Barfly

"...The jigsaw of geography in filmmaking is such that one..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Features Feature by Sybil Rosen

I Hope You Bought It for the Article...

All the Nudes That Fit

"...People ask what I do. I say write. They ask what. I say articles. They ask where. I..."

May 12, 1995 Features Feature by Spike Gillespie

The Luv Doc: Gone Soft

Has the Luv Doc gone soft?

"...actually been dishing out some sound advice lately. What the hell's the matter with you? Where is your bitter,..."

Oct. 7, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

The Rise and Fall of the Bubble Gum King

How Andy Paris cornered the market

"...remarkable moments in Texas history are unfairly forgotten, while others end up stuck to the sole of your brand-new..."

Feb. 24, 2017 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Backstage Crew

Council Candidates' Consultants Direct the Show

"...The Dream Team Scheme..."

April 11, 1997 News Feature

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

A New Album From That Guided By Voices Man?

Yes, and reviewed with a little hot Robert-on-Robert action.

"...it happens: A new Robert Pollard album comes into the Chronicle for consideration...."

Dec. 12, 2013 Music Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Wisdom of Years

Whatever Way the Wind Blows

"...To hear Willis tell it, the only thing more personally traumatic than her years as..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Music Feature by Andy Langer

A Chip off the Auld Sod

Off the Bookshelf

"...One of the nice things about freelancing as opposed to being on..."

Oct. 24, 1997 Books Review

The Lauryn Paige Fuller Story

Eighteen-year-old Donald Scott Fuller was brutally murdered last year. Jordan Smith explores

"...weeks before Christmas, but outside it feels like spring. The sky is clear and bright, and there is a..."

Feb. 18, 2000 Features Feature by Jordan Smith

The Myth of Che

The Short Life of Revolutionary Che Guevara

"..."I have said that all the reputedly powerful reactionaries are merely paper tigers. The reason..."

July 11, 1997 Books Feature by Tom Aiken

The Gay Place Guide to a Kweer SX

LGBTQIA SXSW and why queering SXSW is a big f-ing deal

"...both local and out-of-towners – will be plunged into the black hole that is the 10-day long festival...."

March 9, 2016 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

The Smell of Success

Austin's poster art scene is back, and it's better than ever.

"...[Posted to the chat room at Gigposters.com, Thursday, July 19, 2001:]..."

Nov. 22, 2002 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

For the Good Times

The Life and Times of Texas country crooner, Ray Price.

"...Before he took the stage of Central Missouri State University's Hendricks Hall on..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Music Feature by David Cantwell

Protecting the LGBTQ Community When the State Attacks

From the bathroom bill to marriage equality, can Austin fight back?

"...Texan. In July, shortly after state lawmakers reconvened for their special session, the local activist was kidnapped, beaten, and..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Range War at the Dobie Ranch

A bulldozer's intrusion onto 'enchanted' property uncovers the struggles of UT's historic retreat for writers

"...The morning after a rainstorm, the sun shines down on..."

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Amy Gentry

The Priests of Syrinx

What’s in a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame anyway?

"...When did the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony become..."

May 17, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Sales & Bargains: Hit the Racks!

Memorial Day Sales

"...The Great American Retail Blow-Out otherwise known as Memorial Day..."

May 20, 2009 Design Post by Anne Harris

Sleeping With the Television On

Teething Problems at the Austin Music Network

"...will star George Kennedy, and if you flip on the Austin Music Network, you'll see footage from the Austin..."

Feb. 21, 1997 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Villalba and the Incredible Nazi Disappearing Tweet

Texas Rep Tweets, then deletes, Nazi comparison

"...and Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is a Nazi, then defending that position, then very quietly deleting the tweet...."

Oct. 15, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Perry Plunge

Iowa nightmare for Gov. Goodhair, but he carries on

"...If there wasn't enough fingerpointing going on in the Rick Perry..."

Jan. 4, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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