Smoke Signals

This voyage of discovery based on Sherman Alexie's novel tells a story about friendship and father-and-son knots among Couer d'Alene Indians, a tale that resonates on the reservation and off.

"...Directed by: Chris Eyre. Starring: Adam Beach, Evan Adams, Irene Bedard, Gary..."

July 17, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Creates XR Austin for Online Festival

Digital environment will be virtually like being there

"...New Frontiers Curator Shari Frilot and XR artist Nancy Baker Cahill to discuss XR art in shared public space...."

March 2, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Mixed Metaphors

These craft cocktails are for the books

"...peel over the drink and add peels to glass. Chris McClish, Juniper..."

June 17, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

The Flight of the Night Bird

Harry Akin opened for business on Christmas Eve, 1932, selling hamburgers for 15 cents apiece. Cuisines Editor Virginia B. Wood reveals how Akin turned his hamburger stand into Austin's former restaurant empire.

"...and eight secondhand stools. He opened for business on Christmas Eve, 1932, selling hamburgers for 15 cents apiece. In..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...(Australia) D: Natalie Erika James Screenwriters: Natalie Erika James, Christian White When Edna, the elderly and widowed matriarch of..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

'Lost Ark,' Resurrected

Three boys, seven years TK, and one heck of an homage -- a shot-for-shot remake of Raiders of the Lost Ark that earned the blessing of their hero.

"...in Biloxi, Miss., with three boys -- Eric Zala, Chris Strompolos, and Jayson Lamb -- and one adventure hero,..."

May 30, 2003 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Postmarks

No Schism

"...John Baker Detour de France..."

Aug. 7, 1998 Column

Chronicle Readers Choose Conans as Their Favorite Pizza in Austin

Local deep-dish pizza institution takes prize as top Pie Fighter

"...We caught up with Chris Strader, current co-owner alongside his siblings Chad and Carly,..."

July 10, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Short and Sweet From SXSW

The full list of short docs, dramas and animation playing this year

"..."Jonathan's Chest" (USA / France) Director: Christopher Radcliff Everything changes for Alex, a troubled teenage boy,..."

Feb. 5, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...DeLay's "safe Republican district" explode in the GOP's face.Governor: Chris Bell Democrat Chris Bell deserves decisive support at the..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

November Previews

"...D: Chris Smith...."

Sept. 10, 1999 Screens Feature

Fall Film Previews

September

"...D: John Waters; with Edward Furlong, Martha Plimpton, Christina Ricci, Brendan Sexton III, Lili Taylor, Mary Kay Place,..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

Further Reflections

SXSW Film Festival

"...Samuel-Moses Jones, Jordan Flaherty; Exec Prod: Charles Rosen; DP: Chris Shaw; Ed: Francisco Macias, Stephen Winter; with Suzanne Gregg..."

March 21, 1997 Screens Feature

Wish

We just wish that this animated feature for Disney's 100th anniversary was better

"...Directed by: Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn...."

Nov. 24, 2023 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger

Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added

"...by Bleeding Skull) D: James Dillinger aka James Robert Baker USA, 1984, World Premiere of Restoration, 98 min Bleeding..."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Gap Band at Juneteenth, Feels So Gay, and more recommended shows

"...facets of his songwriting.  – Doug Freeman Tombus, Madison Baker, Sabrina EllisSagebrush, Friday 16..."

June 16, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

2022/2023 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...Nominees: Alton Jenkins Amber Baker Isaias Medellin John Speice Best Guitarist: Sue Foley..."

Feb. 26, 2023 Music Post by James Renovitch

Austin Chefs and Restaurants Nab Six Spots on James Beard Awards Semifinalists List

Organic pastry, fusion BBQ, and Caribbean flavors recognized

"...Comadre Panadería is nominated for Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker...."

Jan. 30, 2023 Food Post by A. Richmond

Get Ready for the 2022 B. Iden Payne Awards

The full list of nominees before Monday's award ceremony

"...and the Runaway Train, Reimagine Normal Olivia Clari Nice (Baker’s Wife), Into the Woods, ZACH Theatre Buddy Novak (Hedwig,..."

Oct. 22, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

One Woman’s Battle for Justice After a Cop’s Reckless Driving Killed Her Partner

One moment destroyed Pam Watts' life and created an activist

"...he died when he was 43, my mom taught Christian school," Watts said. "And I knew, just in watching..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Silo

Farming accident drama is more than just a long PSA

"...Starring: Jeremy Holm, Jill Paice, Jack DiFalco, Jim Parrack, Chris Ellis, James DeForest Parker, Danny Ramirez, Daniel R. Hill,..."

May 7, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

A Cookbook a Day Keeps the Munchies at Bay

Texas Book Festival showcases seven food books from around the world

"...accompaniments from the Easy Tiger kitchen, things like French baker's stew, Swedish Christmas ham, German beer cheese, Italian chicken..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Food Feature by Emily Beyda

Jimmy LaFave Songwriter Rendezvous

"...Christine Albert & Chris Gage..."

May 19, 2017 Photo Gallery

Into the Woods

The Stephen Sondheim/James Lapine musical, a pastiche of classic fairy tales turned on their heads, gets a thoroughly cinematic workout.

"...Kendrick, James Corden, Emily Blunt, Meryl Streep, Lilla Crawford, Chris Pine, Tracey Ullman, Mackenzie Mauzy, Daniel Huttlestone, Johnny Depp,..."

Dec. 26, 2014 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Many Happy Returns

New name, same quality at the Preserve

"...farm. Even with the new touches, Executive Chef Benjamin Baker has not veered from his goal to create cuisine..."

Dec. 26, 2014 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Nominees for Independent Spirit Awards Announced

Matthew McConaughey's golden run continues

"...Christopher Ford, Robot & Frank..."

Nov. 27, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

2 Days in New York

This ebullient domestic comedy by Julie Delpy, in which she co-stars with Chris Rock, is a follow-up to 2007’s 2 Days in Paris.

"...Directed by: Julie Delpy. Starring: Julie Delpy, Chris Rock, Albert Delpy, Alexia Landeau, Alexandre Nahon, Kate Burton,..."

Sept. 21, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

Second night SXSW handicapping

"...10pm, Skinny's Ballroom Texans Chris Masterson and Eleanor Whitmore racked up credits with Son..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature

Nolan Ryan vs. Nolan Ryan? Only in Austin

Rangers play Express in exhibition game at the Dell

"...throw inside to slugger Carlos Liston, to catcher Rube Baker**** who has been to the World Series, everyone is..."

March 28, 2011 Sports Post by Will Eidam

Staple! Storms Austin

Flicking through the pages of indie media

"...series was as affable as his winged hero, while Chris Schweizer was a true hero for old fashioned adventure..."

March 10, 2010 Books Post by Richard Whittaker

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