Beware the Mermaids of Erzulie at AFS Cinema

Austin filmmaker Christine Chen finds the spirit of the bayou

"...back to the days when producers like William B. Castle would make going to the movies an event. "I..."

May 6, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Sam Raimi makes the most Sam Raimi Marvel film imaginable

"...to sit back and watch the keys to the castle get handed over to someone who knows what to..."

May 6, 2022 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

Sloppy scripting breaks the spell of this bloated sequel

"...Depp’s campy approach) is holed up in his Austrian castle with Credence (Miller), Queenie (Sudol), and a host of..."

April 15, 2022 Movie Review by Melanie Haupt

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...records last year alone. His latest, Music Is Dead (Castle Face) is a tightly wound Rubik's cube of homespun..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

The Austin Historical Weapons Guild Brings Historical Swordplay to Life

Cut, thrust, parry, fun

"...in shining armor? Who hasn't wanted to storm the castle sword in hand? To face their enemies and cross..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Arts Feature by Robert Penson

Clean

Adrien Brody gets dirty in this suitably scummy revenge drama

"...score since his arty home renovation documentary Stone Barn Castle. Clean’s a very traditional hero with a dark past,..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Festival Films of 2021 You Haven't Seen Yet

From retro horror to COVID survival, the best of the fests

"...success. Mamoru Hosoda getting fired from directing Howl's Moving Castle because he wanted to make it his own movie..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

In My World of Disorder, the Top 100 Austin Records of 2021

Kevin Curtin ranks his favorite local releases of the year

"...9) Nolan Potter's Nightmare Band, Music Is Dead (Castle Face)..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Encanto

Disney's latest animated family adventure is magical if not overly memorable

"...painted teal. (Yes, there’s a passing resemblance to Cinderella’s castle.) But its exquisiteness goes beyond a strikingly otherworldly appearance...."

Nov. 26, 2021 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Nolan Potter’s Nightmare Band Album Review

Music Is Dead (Castle Face Records)

Nov. 19, 2021 Music Feature by Mars Salazar

Spencer

Diana biopic is short on history but excels as a spectacular fable

"...our main character lost on her way to a castle. But Sandringham House is no ordinary castle. The sprawling..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Faster Than Sound: Versatile Electronic Producer Qrion Finds Calm in Austin

I Hope It Lasts Forever arrives Friday at the Concourse Project

"...of releases with outlets like Diplo's Mad Decent, Moving Castle, Ultra Records, and Last Night on Earth. The versatile..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Halloween Kills

The Shape is back from the dead again

"...Greer, Andi Matichak, James Jude Courtney, Airon Armstrong, Nick Castle, Anthony Michael Hall and Will Patton...."

Oct. 22, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Medieval Times: Being Dead in an Era of Cruelty and Despair

The story of a real band and a fake band in two acts

"...kill, and drink wine, while "Will You Storm the Castle with Me and My Horsey?" searches for a soulmate..."

Oct. 22, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, October 15-21

"...In her novel We Have Always Lived in the Castle, Sagittarian author Shirley Jackson wrote, "Today my winged horse..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Column by Rob Brezsny

Bat City Scaregrounds Is Austin's Newest, Biggest Haunt

Unleash the bats!

"...A highlight of the park is an attraction called Castle Orlok that is about, well, what else other than..."

Oct. 8, 2021 Arts Feature by Trace Sauveur

Yakuza Princess

Brazilian-set Japanese revenger could be weirder and bloodier

"...Akemi's trail. Then enter The Man in the High Castle's Eijiro Ozaki as Kojiro, the classic snarling and sardonic..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Sterling Morrison Birthday Tribute, Being Dead, Rod Wave, Shinyribs, Jason Eady, and Natalie Jane Hill with Julian Neel

"...the Middle Ages à la "Will You Storm the Castle With Me and My Horsey?" and "Wet Chainmail Contest."..."

Aug. 27, 2021 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Austin Music: What We're Listening to This Week

Buffalo Nichols, Stephanie Bergara, and the Hickoids soundtrack our week in local sound

"...three albums Potter recorded during quarantine – on Dwyer's Castle Face Records Sept. 24. Propulsive new single "Stubborn Bubble"..."

Aug. 13, 2021 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Summer Pop-Up: Moment by Mayawell

Prebiotic drink brand hosts Pride event August 8

"...and offerings, including intimate concerts to pilates classes with Castle Hill Fitness, group cycling outings hosted by The Meteor,..."

Aug. 5, 2021 Food Post by Alisha McDarris

On Holy Ground With The Green Knight

David Lowery on the weight of carrying a mythic legacy

"...cranes are lifting up new beams to augment the castle that already exists, but King Arthur himself, when we..."

July 31, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Halloween Begins in Summer This Weekend

Haunted houses get ready to shake the chains again

"...the lock on three brand new haunts this year: Castle Orlock, Clownocalypse, and Ancient Evils. More info at batcityscaregrounds.com...."

July 16, 2021 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Recommended Shows Worth Your Musical Bandwidth This Week

Lomelda, Katy Kirby, and Christine Renner lead the live pack

"...the Circle Remain Unbroken. Folk noir jangle by Lynn Castle & Mark Lanegan for "Clear Night for Love," the..."

July 16, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

New Roky Erickson Tribute Books A Waterloo Records Release Party

Black Angels, Eve Monsees, Charlie Sexton, and more sign vinyl July 18

"...Charlie Sexton, Ty Segall, Neko Case, Chelsea Wolfe, Lynn Castle & Mark Lanegan, Gary Clark Jr. & Eve Monsees,..."

June 28, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

In the Heights

An explosion of dance and song in this vibrant stage-to-screen adaptation

"...choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler find a fresh twist on Nicholas Castle's rotating room trick from Royal Wedding – no mean..."

June 11, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Just imagine that road "trip" – fractals on Hearst Castle, Big Sur in the spirit world. Giovanni "Nooch" Carnuccio..."

June 11, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Father’s Day Gift Guide

Hop on this crop of opps for top Pops shops

"...now we’re telling you about Milam & Greene’s new Castle Hill Series Bourbon, Batch 1 – because your dad..."

June 9, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Booze, the Booze, the Booze We Choose

Seven swanky new swigs for your taste and relaxation

"...started in 1981: The concert series at the Slane Castle in Ireland’s County Meath, a series that’s included legendary..."

June 9, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Masters of the Universe Still Has the Power

New images from the Austin-made series for Netflix

"...unsheath your Power Sword, and grab the keys to Castle Greyskull: Netflix has just dropped the first preview stills..."

May 13, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Bloodthirsty

Werewolf drama questions how the creatures of the night make that beautiful music

"...enigmatic producer Vaughn Daniels (Bryk) in his snowy, remote, castle-like studio. A former boy band star, he's been there,..."

April 23, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

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