So I Married an Axe Murderer

Remember when Mike Myers was funny? This film features one of his best performances as a poet who reluctantly marries, then fears that his bride (a meat butcher) is a bluebeard.

"...make it a vehicle for the star. Myers plays Charlie, a thirtyish neo-beat poet who can't commit to women..."

July 30, 1993 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Entertaining Angels

Skylark Lounge pianist Margaret Wright plays divine

"...Margaret Wright's fingers aren't crooked. They're permanently curved to the keyboard...."

Feb. 20, 2015 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...Film roster has arrived, with big features like Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, the debut of Starz's American Gods adaptation,..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...previously announced Marquee Screenings of Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire, Charlie Kaufman's directorial debut Synecdoche, New York, and Kelly Reichardt's..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul

The wimpy kid returns for a reboot

"...Bowers. Starring: Jason Drucker, Alicia Silverstone, Tom Everett Scott, Charlie Wright, Chris Coppola, Joshua Hoover and Owen Asztalos...."

May 19, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Outwit. Outplay. Oulast.

Wheatsville shelves South by Southwest

"...defense – forged in a city-league season and featuring Charlie “Spinderfella” Sotelo on the mound – looked like they..."

May 1, 2009 Sports Post by Mike Crissey

The Sparks Brothers

Edgar Wright reveals the wonderful, mysterious Mael brothers

"...Directed by: Edgar Wright...."

June 18, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Deep Divisions in Texas' Powerful Anti-Choice Movement

Battle reflects Lege’s growing extremism

"...It's not a stretch to imagine Kyleen Wright's anti-choice organization Texans for Life Coalition relishing the Catholic..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Funny Pages

Portrait of the comic artist as a young idiot

"...Starring: Daniel Zolghadri, Matthew Maher, Miles Emanuel, Michael Townsend Wright, Maria Dizzia and Josh Pais...."

Aug. 26, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...D: Brett Ratner; with Charlie Sheen, Chris Tucker...."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

15 Breakfast Sandwiches in Austin Worth Waking Up For

Fuel your mornings without emptying your pockets

"...life's short and what's a breakfast sando without cheese? Wright Bros. Brew & Brew500 San Marcos St., #105; thebrewandbrew.com;..."

July 2, 2021 Food Feature by Evan Rodriguez

Critics Poll

"...Caligiuri: Golden Dawn Arkestra, Happen-Ins, Cheer Up Charlies..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Music Feature by Neph Basedow

Gay Place

Sharon Bridgforth comes home for a bit to take us to the river

"...HAPPY HOUR WITH MS. WRIGHT The legendary Ms. Wright on the black & whites...."

March 21, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

2014-15 Austin Music Awards

"...Viva La Diva: (l-r) Charlie Sexton, Gina Chavez, Conrad Choucroun, and George Reiff..."

March 19, 2015 Photo Gallery

Austin Music Awards Gallery, 2015-2019

"...Charlie Sexton, Eve Monsees and Gary Clark Jr. at the..."

Nov. 26, 2019 Photo Gallery

Cold Sweat

Where have all our black clubs gone?

"...the piano gospel soul of native East Austinite Margaret Wright...."

June 13, 2014 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Faster Than Sound: Recapping the Year SXSW Got Canceled

Venue closures, fundraising, and industry layoffs headlined Austin music's difficult 2020

"...Following the January exit of co-founder Charlie Jones to start his own events company, local concert..."

Jan. 1, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Announces Midnighters and Shorts

Henry Rollins, Jeremy Sisto join horror lineup

"...Chloe Perrin, Kurt Carley, Patrick Fischler, Wilmer Calderon, Tom Wright, Laura Margolis (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 10, 2015 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Gay Place: Ho-HoHos

One "Gay Place": Two big holigayz

"...HAPPY HOUR WITH MS. WRIGHT The legendary Ms. Wright on the black & whites..."

Dec. 26, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: For the Love of Bunnies

Hop to some of the gayest fests of post-Lenten debauchery

"...HAPPY HOUR WITH MS. WRIGHT The legendary Ms. Wright on the black & whites..."

April 18, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place

This week it's all about the Tops and the Bottoms, loves. How do you like your 2013?

"...5) CHEER UP CHARLIE'S NEW DIGS Year-end news of CUC's lease nonrenewal sent..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: Thank You

Thanks, gays

"...HAPPY HOUR WITH MS. WRIGHT The legendary Ms. Wright on the black & whites..."

Nov. 29, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: Packin'

Gay Place lays out a week as packed as a drag queen's lingerie

"...HAPPY HOUR WITH MS. WRIGHT The legendary and most adorable Margaret Wright on the..."

Sept. 20, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place

Investitures, Queerlympics, Rope Bondage, and Cheerleaders peaceably coexist in your week of gay

"...HAPPY HOUR WITH MS. WRIGHT The legendary Margaret Wright on the black & whites...."

Sept. 13, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place

That kitten Jomama's a bad... shut-yo-mouf

"...HAPPY HOUR WITH MS. WRIGHT The lovely and talented Ms. Margaret Wright on the..."

July 5, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: BUSTIN' OUT ALL OVER

January's bustin' out all over

"...MARGARET WRIGHT Come see why they named the stage in her..."

Jan. 18, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Feb. 10-17

"...MY TRIP TO AL QUEDA Journalist Lawrence Wright screens this documentary about his work on Pulitzer Prize-winning..."

Feb. 11, 2011 News Column

Gay Place

Our gay chamber celebrates 17 years of working toward economic equality for all

"...HAPPY HOUR WITH MS. WRIGHT Last week's Chronicle cover lady on the black &..."

June 20, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Screens Top 10s

The Chronicle's film critics talk about their favorite movies of the year

"...Synecdoche, New York (Charlie Kaufman), Milk (Dustin Lance Black), Wendy and Lucy (Kelly..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Screens Feature

SXSW and Amazon Announce Virtual Festival Lineup

Feature and shorts from 2020 fest going online for 10 days

"...Graham Parkes Producer: Brendan Garrett Cast: Lewis Pullman, Mat Wright, Trian Longsmith A surreal comedy about an office worker..."

April 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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