Austin Film Festival Review: Brave New Jersey

Orson Welles' alien-invasion broadcast turns a town upside down

"...Taking place over the course of one long night, Brave New Jersey trots out the usual panoply of small-town..."

Oct. 17, 2016 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Film Festival Full Slate

Marquee names include Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Patton Oswalt

"...2016 saved the biggest for last. The list includes new features starring Bryan Cranston, Jennifer Garner, Patton Oswalt, Emma..."

Sept. 14, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Fest Adds 10 Titles

First wave includes Jarmusch, Stooges, Rooster Teeth

"...long line for the first ever public screening of Brave New Jersey, a comedic take (starring Tony Hale of..."

Aug. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Bad Lieutenant

"...an almost biblical structure, the movie is set in New York during the seven games of the World Series:..."

Feb. 12, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Sxsw

"...Melon, then I suggest you look for him in New Jersey. I think he's changed his name to Eric..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

2005 ACL Music Fest Preview

All 'picks' no 'sleepers' for the Austin City Limits Music Festival, one blurb at a time

"...Music Row ever since, so expect a batch of new tunes at this rare hometown appearance. – Andy LangerWayne..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Music Feature

Down & Out in Atlanta

The Official Crock of the '96 Summer Olympics

"...had never arrived at the Port Authority Terminal in New York. These people, who were supposed to be making..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Features Feature by Jonathan Hennessey

'He's Forked Himself'

Our Full conversation with Louis Dubose about 'The Hammer'

"...DeLay-watchers indeed. Their subject has been much in the news lately, for ethics "admonitions" from his fellow House members..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...devices. Leitman is the filmmaker behind SXSW '96's Wildwood, New Jersey, which documents seaside New Jersey girls. Alma is..."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

Bedside Manner: The Book of Levi

Alaskan redneck meets Greek tragedy

"...of the two books penned by Snooki from The Jersey Shore. But then I got Johnston's book for free...."

Oct. 3, 2011 Books Post by Mike Crissey

Help Me Help You

Career advice and self-help evangelism at SXSW

"...as "the old guard"). The other two, representing the brave new world of online criticism, were Karina Longworth of..."

March 20, 2009 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Res Publica

Good times for good citizens: Feb. 27-March 5

"...CAPITAL METRORAIL OPEN HOUSE Check out the new passenger rail line set to begin service March 30...."

Feb. 27, 2009 News Feature

Energy Forward

Sofia Resnick gets her kee-op! on at Master Yi Martial Arts Academy

"...sword warrior, and a former master instructor of the New Jersey Police Special Weapons and Tactics team, Yi entered..."

Jan. 11, 2008 Screens Feature by Sofia Resnick

Wednesday Picks

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...Pianist Jason Moran stands at the forefront of a new generation of jazz musicians. His sixth album for Blue..."

March 11, 2005 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...the Jesus Lizard to Kraftwerk as connecting points. Their new The Bastardized Country Carnival is a neon-lit jamboree best..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature

TV Eye

Crooner Chris Isaak plays himself to charming effect on his self-titled Showtime series.

"...and make it snappy. If promotional materials for a new TV series or movie say "heartwarming," "thrilling," or "will..."

June 7, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Book 'Em

Recent Picks From the Summer Crop

"...the Continental Divide and 35 miles south of Gallup, New Mexico, Zuni Pueblo exists in two spheres: a real,..."

Aug. 24, 2001 Books Feature by Mark Busby

(Gasp!) Watson Was Right

The Former Chief, the Audit, the Research All Say: We Need Community Policing

"...In the wake of all this bad news, city leaders met with East Austin residents on their..."

March 21, 1997 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

(Gasp!) Watson Was Right

The Former Chief, the Audit, the Research All Say: We Need Community Policing

"...In the wake of all this bad news, city leaders met with East Austin residents on their..."

March 21, 1997 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"...all before tearing off the January page of our new calendars. Star Wars: Special Edition, a re-release of the..."

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Pushing Boundaries

The Territory Begins 21st Season on KLRU-TV

"...hour-long programs promises to continue The Territory's commitment to new media that challenge traditional conceptions of form and content...."

Oct. 4, 1996 Screens Feature by Alison Macor

Best of Print 1995

Words: Printed, Spoken, and Painted

"...wasn't the worst, either. Words have taken on a new life, on screen, on stage, and, of course, on..."

Jan. 5, 1996 Books Feature

The Luv Doc: A Nonconsensual Polyamorous Relationship

Why does Donald Trump never spray-tan his eye sockets?

"...which I am pretty sure is what people from New Jersey ejaculate when they ejaculate. Then, of course, they..."

July 1, 2022 Column by The Luv Doc

Point Austin: Shock and Awe ... Once Again

Our wars return to roost, and we blame the victims

"...Program to not accept any Syrians. The Dallas Morning News spoke to a few Syrians who have already found..."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Column by Michael King

A Day at the Races

Primary races start heating up in nearby counties, across Texas, and around the nation.

"...The winner will face David Fisher of Newton, the young-tyro grandson of U.S. District Judge Joe Fisher,..."

March 3, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

QueerBomb/Pride Roundtable: Extended Remix

QueerBomb and Austin Pride meet for a roundtable

"...QueerBomb; thank you for coming out to the Chronicle's new editorial offices for this roundtable. Our fabulous interns Trey..."

June 3, 2011 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Popstar Demi Lovato’s deeply confessional new YouTube series Demi Lovato: Dancing With the Devil was..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

OroBianco Italian Creamery Makes Magic With Water Buffalo Milk

Making mozzarella from white gold

"...In a 2012 New York Times Magazine profile, writer Sam Anderson describes real..."

Dec. 11, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...what both parties do. But if I don't like new rules or the way things happen at my job,..."

May 23, 2003 Column

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...dramatis personae of aspiring MCs is repping? Try the jersey shortcut. Hip Hop Humpday mainstays Bavu Blakes and Tee..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

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