Film News

Festival huzzahs

"...wake of Hurricane Katrina... Film Independent's Spirit Awards nominees? Chris Eska's August Evening is up for the John Cassavetes..."

Dec. 14, 2007 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

A By-No-Means-Comprehensive List of Austinite Comics Writers and Artists

Some of the most illustrious comics creators to have made their home in Austin sometime between 1960 and 2006

"...Chris Ware – comic strips Quimby the Mouse, et al...."

Dec. 22, 2006 Arts Feature

TCB

Halloween tricks and treats from the Rolling Stones, Pet Shop Boys, White Ghost Shivers, and Palm School Choir, while yet another Austin outdoor festival is born

"...singer Blondie Chaplin, saxophonist Tim Ries, and Jagger's brother Chris and daughter Lizzie did, all but the latter getting..."

Oct. 27, 2006 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...columnist Molly Ivins' Oct. 3 column endorsement of Democrat Chris Bell in the fast-approaching race for governor Headlines• At..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature

Film News

Making 'Room' for Kyle Henry in Cannes; plus, 'August Evening,' 'Everything in Between,' and 'Dallas'

"...2003 in Austin, Houston, and New York with Cyndi Williams starring. Henry describes it as a "midlife crisis psychological..."

April 29, 2005 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Maple Leaf Wags

If it's Hyde Park, this must be a quirky Canadian comedy.

"...as Kirk Lynn, Dan Dietz, Kirk Smith, and Cyndi Williams can attribute much of their success outside Austin to..."

April 8, 2005 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Payne Pleasures 2004

Sam Bass Theatre's Forever Plaid took top honors at the 30th anniversary B. Iden Payne Awards

"...Christopher McCollum (The Woman in Black)..."

Oct. 8, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Payne Pleasures 2004

Latest ACoT theatre-award nominations favor two Austin musicals

"...Norton, and the spooky atmospherics provided by set designer Christopher McCollum, lighting designer Richard Winkler, and sound designers the..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Short Cuts

SXSW Film 04 is here. Where are you?

"...(Washington Square, Devil's Advocate), to be inducted by Treat Williams; screenwriter Edwin "Bud" Shrake, inducted by Dennis Hopper; and..."

March 12, 2004 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Chiseled in Stone

An appreciation of honky-tonk veteran Billy Dee

"...is a classic country honky-tonk, strung up year-round with Christmas decorations, Texas football paraphernalia, and in the corner where..."

Oct. 10, 2003 Music Feature by Graham Reynolds

TCB

Developments in the SXSW wristband scam case, the resurgence of Emo's, and a preview of local fall releases.

"...crazy how busy we are," affirms road booker Graham Williams...."

Aug. 1, 2003 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Applause! Applause!

The full list of winners for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art, as presented during its annual ceremony at the Capitol City Comedy Club.

"...Christopher McCollum, My Fair Lady/Mrs. Warren's Profession/Sweet Charity/Touch..."

June 6, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Hotly Anticipated

The 12th annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival Contest results are here!

"...Deborah Vogt (Georgetown), Catherine Solomon, Leah Salina, Jeff Schulz, Chris Haight, Lance Brauckman, Michelle Broussard and Brandon Brewer, Gardner..."

Aug. 30, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Raped Twice?

Virginia Glore asked the APD for a rape test -- instead they're prosecuting her for DWI.

"...the rape kit and the toxicological screen. APD officer Christopher Hallas, who took her report, informed Glore and the..."

Oct. 12, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Changed Forever

Scenes and voices from Austin's reaction to the attacks

"...inlayed crosses imported from Damascus. Al Jundi, a Syrian Christian, is Austin's self-designated ambassador of secular Arabic culture. She..."

Sept. 28, 2001 News Feature by Michael May

Dancing About Architecture

The Austin Music Awards firm up the line-up, while Ozzy Osbourne sneaks in the SXSW back door with the film conference.

"...Music Awards 2001 will feature none other than Lucinda Williams and her new band at the Austin Music Hall..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

October Previews

"...D: Gary Halvorson; with Kevin Clash, Mandy Patinkin, Vanessa Williams...."

Sept. 10, 1999 Screens Feature

Net Worth

"...Speakers: Michael Wolff (Burn Rate), Chris Clark (CGI Group), Carey Earle (Barn Door Consulting), Jim..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

Dancing About Architecture

We Control the Horizontal, We Control the Southwest:

"...to end, especially in the case of rhythm section Chris Layton and Tommy Shannon, but it is an end..."

Nov. 13, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Live Shots

"...than beast. The monsters in question were Dave Alvin, Chris Smither, Tom Russell, and Ramblin' Jack Elliot, and they..."

April 24, 1998 Music Feature

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...the case of All the Rage, that means that Christopher - a slick, oversexed attorney - finally finds true..."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...D: Christopher Cain; with Joe Pesci, Danny Glover, Rosanna Arquette, Lynn..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Texas Platters

"...older and wiser colleagues like Emmylou Harris or Lucinda Williams lining up to sing. And while producer Dave McNair..."

April 11, 1997 Music Review

Record Reviews

"...has it -- like a bad case of Tennessee Williams. Down among the manic, three-minute, punked-up hoedowns, where the..."

March 14, 1997 Music Review

Postmarks

Balcones Responds

"...This is a belated thank you for Chris Walters' excellent, thought-provoking piece on The Texas Triangle ("Strangled..."

Dec. 6, 1996 Column

Ring in the HollyDaze

Holiday Movie Previews

"...the distributors. Furthermore, this year, as a bonus, both Christmas and New Year's Day fall on Wednesdays, creating a..."

Nov. 29, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Where's Lucinda?

"...Wasn't Lucinda Williams' new album for American Records supposed to be out..."

Dec. 1, 1995 Music Column

Austin, California?

The West Coast Goes to the Southwest

"...and earthquakes," says Donald Lindley, who plays in Lucinda Williams' band the Snakehandlers and backed up acts like Rosie..."

June 30, 1995 News Feature

Metal, Hip-Hop, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

BodyRock ATX, Escuela Grind, Grace Bowers, and more

"...an acoustic 04 Center set Sunday.   – Amber Williams Austin Hip-Hop Awards..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

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