The Devil and William Friedkin

The director's journey from The Exorcist to a real exorcism

"...had seen kindred rituals among voodoo practitioners, and the pre-Christian ecstasies of the Yazedi and and the Dervishes while..."

Jan. 5, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Mortal Engines

Dystopian YA adaptation relies on spectacle over character

"...Directed by: Christian Rivers. Starring: Hera Hilmar, Stephen Lang, Hugo Weaving, Robert..."

Dec. 14, 2018 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Playback – Lords of the Dance: TC Superstar

TC Superstar promotes body movement, Dallas Acid get blissed with Laraaji, a black metal binge, and Trouble in the Streets breaks rules

"...gong as her Dallas Acid bandmates, Michael Gerner and Christian Havins, wafted levitating synth soundscapes. Laraaji collaborator Arji Oceananda,..."

Sept. 28, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Texas Book Festival 2018: The Full List

Lineup includes Cecile Richards, Julián Castro, + 280 more

"...Own Devices: True Stories From the Road on Music, Science, and Senseless Love...."

Aug. 29, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

After Two-Year Hiatus Levitation Hits the Clubs

Droning on with Slowdive, Electric Wizard, Ian Svenonius, and Bedouine

"...Christian Savill (guitarist): We still play some of those songs...."

April 27, 2018 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Do We Really Need More Superhero Movies?

We asked local artists if we're approaching Peak Cape anytime soon

"...reason some superhero films work is because they're actually science fiction films and can deal with larger ideas, such..."

April 25, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...Science Fair D: Cristina Costantini, Darren Foster Nine high school..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: Sacrifice

It's always best to seize the moral high ground

"...this right before Christmas. Truthfully, nothing could be more Christian than trying to decide where to spend the night..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

Infinite Tuesday: An Autobiographical Riff

by Michael Nesmith

"...to. His spiritual journey away from and back to Christian Science, and his earnest if not entirely successful attempt..."

Dec. 15, 2017 Music Review by Greg Beets

Future Imperfect: Our Favorite Dystopian Films

VOTE: Deadly roller derby, sad clones, and a Road Warrior duke it out

"...the same name by one of America’s most important science-fiction writers/satirists, Harlan Ellison. Jones was a reputation-protecting pseudonym, since..."

Sept. 28, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Fantastic Fest Fills the Card

Massive list includes closing night film

"...Premiere, 123 min. D: Kornél Mundruczó The most ambitious science fiction film of the year is also perhaps the..."

Sept. 5, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Damage Done by SB 4

Court records reveal impact of the "show me your papers" bill on immigrant lives

"...based on national origin, race, or citizenship." As political science professor Tom Wong testified during federal hearings against SB..."

July 21, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

SXSW Film Review: Bill Nye: Science Guy

TV science-maker is called into battle against willed ignorance

"...That’s the through line of Bill Nye: Science Guy, the thorough, affable documentary by science documentarians Jason..."

March 13, 2017 SXSW Post by Michael King

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...director Brian Knappenberger; Threat Surface podcast host Julie Bush; Christian Science Monitor Editor Michael Farrell; and film producer Walter..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

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

"...Bill Nye: Science Guy D: David Alvarado, Jason Sussberg A famous television..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Q&A Hole: Considering All the Different Gods Available to Humanity, How Do You Choose Which One to Believe In?

With Russell Glasser, Cristine H. Legare, David Wheeler, and more.

"...inhabitants, or else. Having dominion over the earth (in Judeo-Christian style) really hasn’t worked out well for our species..."

Oct. 25, 2016 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Chronicle Endorsements: State of Texas

Senate, House, State Board of Education, and more races

"...In contrast to right-wing, anti-science longtime State Board of Education member Ken Mercer, R-San..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

Preserving the Food and Beverage Industry With Fermentation

Jason White turns his science chops to gastronomy

"...school in eighth grade, he was always obsessed with science and chemistry...."

Sept. 2, 2016 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Page Two: Darkness on the Edge of Town

Thoughts on the mean season of U.S. politics

"...a fictional imagined past where the country was white, Christian, straight, powerful, and very affluent. More time was spent..."

July 29, 2016 Column by Louis Black

The Luv Doc: Kitten Milk

Yes, even a little bit of milk

"...When I was a very young kid, one of..."

June 17, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

Council: Mobile Homes and Climate Change

City Council gets through a brief agenda the week before budget talks begin

"...measures, and sat through the latest rant from resident science skeptic Don Zimmerman...."

April 29, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Council Recap: A Dissent Into Satanism

Things get devilish with Zimmerman’s satanic amendment

"...Housing, Meaning of Compassion,” April 15), Zimmerman, a devout Christian who isn’t sold on the science behind climate change,..."

April 19, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Luv Doc: Mind Blown!

You can’t know everything. Thinking you do is a very special kind of stupidity.

"...You seem to be confused about what it means..."

July 17, 2015 Column by The Luv Doc

The Luv Doc: Shark vs. Peacock

You are not the bait. You are the shark.

"...Anne, that is a statistical impossibility – sort of..."

April 10, 2015 Column by The Luv Doc

Headlines

"...known as Block 8 and currently home to the Christian Science Reading Room and Casa Chapala...."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature

Estate Sale Roundup: September 4-7

Vintage camera and Victoriana lovers, heads up!

"...photography, postcards, ephemera, interesting letters, Mary Baker Eddy and Christian Science. Limited entry, no numbers given. Cash for purchases..."

Sept. 4, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

The AggreGAYtor: July 28

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...A Texas Tech student was fired from a local..."

July 28, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

The AggreGAYtor: July 10

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Even white evangelical Protestants, the least marriage-affirming Christian group, are starting to catch up...."

July 10, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Texas Responds to Hobby Lobby Contraception Case

Dems, health groups and religious freedom advocates slam ruling

"...this as another strike back against the war on Judeo-Christian values (most commonly expressed in the War on Christmas)..."

June 30, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

When Confessions Prove False

Jonathan Holt told police he'd murdered his wife. But he hadn't killed her, and the cops should have known it.

"...instead to drive to a local retail store called Science Stuff. He called Castillo, who lived with his wife..."

April 25, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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