Bohemian Rhapsody

"...Bohemian Rhapsody does that all by cherry-picking events from across..."

Nov. 2, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Bohemian Rhapsody

Patti Smith's 12-year take

"...reveal a rock & roll legend reclaiming her old-fashioned Bohemianism in all its robustness. Part of Smith's appeal rests..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Screens Feature by Cindy Widner

Bohemian Rhapsody

'Moulin Rouge' Director Baz Luhrmann Loves Love

"...where painted-face courtesans high-kicked the can-can and aristocrats and bohemians found they had a few loves in common (absinthe,..."

June 1, 2001 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Rocketman

A biopic of Elton John be as spectacular and catty as the man himself

"...his artistic and financial success. Last year’s box-office juggernaut Bohemian Rhapsody traversed this narrative arc in recounting the life..."

June 7, 2019 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Two Popes

Hopkins and Pryce are delicately charming in the true story of a modern schism

"...with scripts for the Churchill film Darkest Hour, and Bohemian Rhapsody, both inexplicably critical darlings. I can’t imagine The..."

Dec. 13, 2019 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Mapplethorpe

Matt Smith creates a startling portrait of the master photographer

"...For anyone that criticized Bohemian Rhapsody for desexualizing Freddie Mercury, Mapplethorpe is a lust-driven..."

March 15, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Most Read Film Reviews of 2018

Number one will shock you. No, for reals. Shocked and appalled.

"...of superhero antics (read our full review here). 6: Bohemian Rhapsody This messy biopic by (checks notes with lawyers)..."

Dec. 29, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Box

Donnie Darko director Richard Kelly goes for full-fledged suspense in this studio thriller.

"...bicentennial conundrum, but possibly no more freakish than Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" charting at Billboard's No. 9 that same year...."

Nov. 13, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Patti Smith: Dream of Life

Fashion photographer Steven Sebring made this impressionistic documentary over the course of 12 years with Smith's full participation.

"...want to share a greater closeness with Smith. (See Bohemian Rhapsody," Aug. 22, for an interview with the director.)..."

Aug. 29, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Queen

"...a moot court prelude to the demonic trial sequence "Bohemian Rhapsody," while a curtailed instrumental version of "Seven Seas..."

July 29, 2011 Music Review by Richard Whittaker

Playing for the People

More from director Steven Sebring on Patti Smith

"...The article "Bohemian Rhapsody: Patti Smith's 12-Year Take," about photographer Steven Sebring's..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Screens Feature by Cindy Widner

Memorable Moments From ACL Fest Weekend One

Some of our favorite performances that you can revisit this weekend

"...Like a Pill”); an extensive helping of covers, including “Bohemian Rhapsody” alongside an acoustic “Me and Bobby McGee”; and..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

The Most Memorable Moments of Saturday’s ACL Fest

Adrian Quesada, Big Boi, and painting the town P!nk

"...Like a Pill”); an extensive helping of covers including “Bohemian Rhapsody” (as she actually performed with Queen last week..."

Oct. 9, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Misery Business: The Cathartic and Unexpectedly Joyful Trend of Emo DJ Nights in Austin

Welcome to the Black Parade

"...Romance's "Welcome to the Black Parade" as the emo-rock "Bohemian Rhapsody," but there's no denying the instant recognition and..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Music Feature by Chad Swiatecki

A Guide to Austin Classical Music

The virtuosi who know the score and make beautiful music happen here

"...Church, upending the decorum of opera with covers of "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Rock Me Amadeus," Jackass: The Movie dubbed..."

April 26, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Special Event: Drag Bingo with Bob the Drag Queen and Manila Luzon

Lip-syncs and glam at the Culture Trip House's Soho in SoCo

"...opened with appropriately glamorous lip sync of the Braids’ “Bohemian Rhapsody” in a dreamy, tan gown and sparkling jewels...."

March 13, 2019 SXSW Post by Rosalind Faires

Chronicle Recommends: The Worst of the Oscars

From badly timed to just plain bad: When the Academy got it wrong

"...So with the Bohemian Rhapsody scandal still unfolding, baffling omissions and inclusions in..."

Feb. 24, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Lords of Chaos

The true crime story that made black metal truly sinister

Feb. 8, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Critics Release 2018 Awards Nominee Lists

Roster includes new stunt and mo-cap categories

"...Joaquin Phoenix, You Were Never Really Here Rami Malek, Bohemian Rhapsody Best Actress Elsie Fisher, Eighth Grade Melissa McCarthy,..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Marjorie Baumgarten’s Top 10 Films of 2018

"...Vice, Ben Is Back, Bohemian Rhapsody Most Underrated..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Danielle White’s Top 10 Films of 2018

"...Viggo Mortensen (Green Book), Rami Malek (Bohemian Rhapsody), Timothée Chalamet (Beautiful Boy) Acting Kudos (Female)..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Screens Feature by Danielle White

Running with the Sun Machine

Local psych-pop quintet premieres kaleidoscopic clip

"...kaleidoscopic effect that, at times, nods to Queen’s iconic “Bohemian Rhapsody” video. Ether Wave projection artist Fez Moreno, who..."

Oct. 9, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

This Fresh Squeeze Is All About the Opera Shorts

One Ounce Opera premieres a concert of new young composers

"...opera clips. The ones whose non-ironic cover of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” can just about alter your DNA...."

April 13, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Kanye West: Rock Star

“I’m the biggest of all of them”

"...Glastonbury headlining turn by West found him utilizing Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” to pull in the crowd toward the end..."

July 7, 2015 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Sweet Spirit Tour Diary

On the road with Spoon

"...digging Freddie Mercury a new grave with a less-than-confident “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Josh handed them a $20, popped onstage, and..."

May 26, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Soundtrack Series’ Sunshine of Your Love

Kathy Valentine and more continue storytelling song recall

"...Adam Sultan, “Brighton Rock”/“Killer Queen”/“Bohemian Rhapsody” (Queen)..."

April 9, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Halloween 2012

Get your costumes ready for these spooky holiday events

"...enjoy a gender-bending song and dance performance of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody by RubyRico, as well as musical performances by..."

Oct. 23, 2012 Events Post by Cara Tillman

After a Fashion

Your Style Avatar contemplates ending it all … no not like that! With Coco Coquette!

"...century gear choreographed by Ellen Stader, performing Queen's epic "Bohemian Rhapsody," showing it was all a dream. And it..."

Oct. 5, 2012 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Old Settler's Music Festival

"...George Harrison ("While My Guitar Gently Weeps"), and Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" (as seen in Wayne's World) moved from crowd-pleasing..."

April 22, 2011 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Off the Record

Fun Fun Fun Fest kicks up dust at Waterloo Park while Lyle Lovett closes down Studio 6A

"...opened the festival's kickoff half-day with such "originals" as "Bohemian Rhapsody," but the local Queen tribute act passed on..."

Nov. 12, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

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