The Gods of War

America is distracted by the Pledge "crisis" while our government readies for war.

"...There are few public spectacles more entertaining than the tribe..."

July 12, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Fantastic Fest Interview: Jim Cummings Hunts The Wolf of Snow Hollow

The actor and director talks bloody myths and drive-in premieres

"...Talk about a shocking transformation: As the bumbling and heartbroken hero of indie..."

Sept. 30, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Aftermath

Days later, the Red River rampage echoes through many lives

"...Austin Police Officer Lewis Traylor was on patrol just after..."

March 21, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Wendy Davis: In For Governor Race

UPDATE: Fort Worth Dem to challenge GOP stranglehold next November

"...In a move surprising no one, this afternoon Sen. Wendy..."

Oct. 3, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

When the Sun Rises

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, a group of teenage filmmakers galvanize the tales of their island

"...The lobby of the Grand 1894 Opera House came to..."

June 5, 2009 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

Waking the Dead

Okkervil River's Will Sheff and Centro-matic's Will Johnson find common ground.

"...It's not so hot that you notice, really, but the ants in Oakwood Cemetery are unbearable. It's almost as..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

The Year in Politics

The Top Ten Political Stories of 1997

"...1) Annexation Frustration. The kingdom of Austin has not witnessed such tearing of..."

Jan. 9, 1998 News Feature

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...Thursday 27, AFS Cinema..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Council We Deserve?

In the races for City Council, it's a search for competence amidst the chaff

"...Council Member Jackie Goodman, stepping down this year from her Place 3 seat on..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

Facing the South

The Democratic primary for the new CD 25 pits Austin's Lloyd Doggett against McAllen's Leticia Hinojosa

"...If you want to get from one end of the 25th Congressional District to the other without actually leaving..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Art of Being Dagoberto Gilb

What's a successful writer like Dagoberto Gilb got against the establishment?

"...needed some advice. Anyone could see that he was seething with anger. Lots of people get involved when he..."

March 23, 2001 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Exclusive Interview With Wrestling Legend Duke “The Rooster” Cartwright

Deposed local champ tells it like it is before Soul Grudge Showdown VI

"...The legendary Duke “The Rooster” Cartwright of the Blue High..."

Aug. 9, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Red, White, and Blue

Second place, the 12th annual 'Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest

"...I sit crumpled like a sack lunch in the coach class of a discount airline 30,000 feet..."

Feb. 13, 2004 Books Feature by Garth Mueller

The Big Blue

"...Directed by: Luc Besson. Starring: Griffin Dunne, Marc Duret, Sergio Castellitto, Paul Shenar, Rosanna..."

July 12, 2000 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Winter Classic

South by Southwest 1998

"...Johnny Winter on the outdoor stage at Stubb's Saturday, March 21..."

March 27, 1998 Music Feature

Record Turnout in Run-Off Election Pushes Democratic Party Toward Change

State and local races show the blue getting bluer

"...Surf's up for Texas Democrats, as the building blue wave of voter enthusiasm drove nearly 1..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Blue Jean

The closeted life of a lesbian in 1980s Britain resonates with modern homophobia

"...Directed by: Georgia Oakley. Starring: Rosie McEwen, Kerrie Hayes and Lucy Halliday...."

July 21, 2023 Movie Review by Alejandra Martinez

2nd Annual Blue Hole Concerts for the Park

Best of both summer solar systems – live music and coolant

"...Chaos in Tejas came, left its boot print on our face,..."

June 7, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Who's Got the Hootie?

Comparing Austin' and Dallas' 1995 Output

"...Edie Brickell always seemed harmless enough. What she and the New Bohemians may have lacked in soul, they seemed..."

Jan. 19, 1996 Music Feature

Chairman of the Board

Antone's Blue Monday boss Derek O'Brien keeps the music alive and blue

"...A choice bit of little-known Austin music history: Guitarist Johnny Copeland lived here in the..."

April 25, 2014 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Take a Ride With ‘Blue Ruin’

Revenge proves tricky in Fantastic Fest gem

"...It’s clear from the outset that Dwight (played by Macon Blair in a..."

Sept. 24, 2013 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Wind That Shakes the Barley

Ken Loach paints a grim realist portrait that captures the solemnity of an Ireland turning on itself and the tragedy of two brothers spiraling away from each other.

"...Directed by: Ken Loach. Starring: Cillian Murphy, Padraic Delaney, Liam Cunningham, Gerard Kearney, William..."

April 27, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

The Bourne Identity

"...Directed by: Doug Liman. Starring: Matt Damon, Franke Potente, Chris Cooper, Clive Owen, Brian..."

June 14, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Scene Is Gone But Not Forgotten

The Evolution of Austin's White Blues

"...used to go to Antone's every weekend but all the good bands are gone."..."

Aug. 9, 1996 Music Feature

Review: On the Ground at Levitation 2024

Gang of Four, Swirlies, Slowdive, and more highlights from the four-day fest

"...A Changing of the Alt-Rock Guard..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Trumpet Colossus Kenny Dorham Towers Alongside the Jazz Gods

The Austin musician stands alone in showing up Miles Davis in his autobiography

"...In Miles Davis' autobiography, one of the mightiest forces in..."

Sept. 14, 2018 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Summer Fun: A Cheeseburger at the Blue Hole

An extra pair of tickets for Jimmy Buffett in Austin May 31

"...Barton Springs: Love the lawn, fear the water. Wimberley’s Blue Hole,..."

May 16, 2014 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Next Fun Fearless Female Rock Star

Austin's now generation comes of age in Suzanna Choffel

"...Striding across the full parking lot of Central Market near..."

Nov. 28, 2008 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

The Texas hills are again alive with the sound of chainsaws.

"...Directed by: Marcus Nispel. Starring: Jessica Biel, Eric Balfour, Mike Vogel, Jonathan Tucker, Erica..."

Oct. 17, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Pop Goes the Western

Bob Boze Bell Gets Graphic About the Old West

"...alternative media such as books on tape, CD-ROMs, and the Internet are about to kick books (you know, the..."

Oct. 11, 1996 Books Feature by Jesse Sublett

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