The City of Your Final Destination

Anthony Hopkins, Laura Linney, and Charlotte Gainsbourg are among the co-stars of this James Ivory-directed film about a dead novelist's reclusive family.

"...Norma Aleandro. Although the initial screen credit heralds The City of Your Final Destination as a Merchant Ivory Film,..."

June 11, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

City Hall Hustle: Everybody Join In!

Participation is an Austin thing ... except at Capital Metro

"...revealed that what's true there is the same at City Council meetings: Those who can spare the time for..."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Trouble Abhors a Vacuum

There's always room for argument at City Hall

"...gonna be something," said Laura Morrison at the last City Council meeting, explaining her "conservation of controversy" theory. Any..."

June 19, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Texecutioners Pluck Rose City

Texas Rollergirls finish 2008 flat track derby season with laughter

"...last inter-league bout of the year, against the Rose City Rollers' Wheels of Justice touring team, visiting from Portland,..."

Dec. 8, 2008 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

City of Ember

Despite some inventive production design and a comically villainous turn from Bill Murray, this film based on a young-adult novel never really picks up much steam.

"...Smith. Based on the young-adult novel by Jeanne Duprau, City of Ember digs deep but ends up feeling surprisingly..."

Oct. 10, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Sex and the City

The new feature stands on its own (typically stilettoed) feet, while holding fast to the series’ singular mix of the giddily ribald and brutally confessional.

"...the comparison that the women of Sex and the City make for a special kind of superhero in American..."

May 30, 2008 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

City Manager Selection Details Emerge

What does the timeline for installing a new city manager mean for the candidates?

"...the timeline and selection process for hiring Austin's next city manager. Wonks and inside ballplayers less than sympathetic to..."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

City Surges for Water Treatment Plant 4

Cortana tract not dead after all

"...with WTP4 back in October, when they rebuffed the city's plans to build the plant at the so-called Cortaña..."

Jan. 10, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Sin City

This ultra-noir adaptation of Frank Miller’s black-and-white cult comic series is a visual feast ripped straight from the original medium’s blood-soaked pages.

"...and Michael Clarke Duncan. Let’s not mince words: Sin City kicks ass. You’ll have to excuse the language, but,..."

April 1, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Naked City

Ashton Cumberbatch takes the hot seat at a low point in police-community relations

"...On Nov. 3, City Manager Toby Futrell announced the hiring of local attorney..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

The City's "Public" Property

"...TCE tried to leaflet outside the doors of the city-owned Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex on Feb. 9 (during the..."

March 7, 2003 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...Longevity counts in Round Rock, where the City Council last week appointed Jim Nuse -- who's been..."

Dec. 27, 2002 News Feature

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...of art from the Census Bureau) around the core city, along with those areas expected to become "urbanized" in..."

Sept. 20, 2002 News Feature

City by the Sea

"...guilt is laid on thick in the psychological drama City by the Sea, nearly to the point that it..."

Sept. 13, 2002 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Naked City

City Faces Debt, Tax Hikes

"...As Austin city officials finish totaling up the bill for new, post-Sept...."

Feb. 15, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Detroit Rock City

Four high school bandmates try to get into a KISS concert.

"...Natasha Lyonne and Shannon Tweed. Reactions to Detroit Rock City may fluctuate according to your degree of nostalgia for..."

Aug. 13, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SOS Dooms City, Part II

Ordinance Swallows City, Millions Perish

"...forces said the ordinance would stop growth, ruin the city, and might even cause bad breath...."

Aug. 9, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold

"...Stern and Jon Lovitz. One of the blurbs for City Slickers II, from Patty Spitier of WISH-TV, Indianapolis, proclaims..."

June 17, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

City Hunter

"...sight gags, and Jackie Chan at his most leering, City Hunter is less a Chan film than a 105-minute..."

Sept. 3, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Austin City Council Keeps Chugging Along on Progressive Investments

City to invest in supporting immigrants, abortion-seekers, and more

"...the world may be a mess, but in this city the fight for progressive policies continues...."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

The Final Boss of Civic Engagement: Join a City Board or Commission

Volunteers influence city policy

"...passionate about a single issue and want to influence City Council about it? The most direct way to make..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Blues on the Green Back On, Thanks to City Council and H-E-B

New resolution outlines city co-sponsorship of free event

"...head back to Zilker Park this summer, organizers Austin City Limits Radio announced Friday. The beloved free concert series,..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

After Art Acevedo Fallout, Interim City Manager Jesús Garza Answers Council Questions in Memo

Acevedo debacle prompted memo, but Garza doesn’t address it

"...Interim City Manager Jesús Garza’s decision to offer former Austin Police..."

Jan. 31, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Longtime City Council Member Kathie Tovo Announces Run for Mayor

Mayor Kirk Watson has not yet announced his re-election bid

"...Kathie Tovo, the former City Council Member who served for more than a decade..."

Jan. 18, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Buys Salvation Army Downtown Homeless Shelter

ARCH operator Urban Alchemy will take over

"...Last week, the city of Austin approved a $15 million purchase of the..."

Nov. 15, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Hail Storm Caused Nearly $250,000 in Damages to City Buildings and Cars

200 city-owned cars were damaged

"...caused roughly a quarter million dollars in damage to city-owned vehicles and buildings, a city spokesperson told the Chronicle..."

Oct. 4, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

City Council Could Finally Compel City to Implement Police Oversight Law

Resolution would tell city to stop dragging feet

"...Four months after Austin voters approved the Austin Police..."

Sept. 21, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Last Chance to Sway the City Budget

Council prepares to debate, adopt $5.5 billion budget

"...City Council is scheduled to meet for the next three..."

Aug. 16, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Watch This: Highlights of the Original Austin City Limits Piano

The legendary ivories of the legendary show, played by legends

"...As Austin City Limits looks to celebrate its 50th season next year,..."

June 1, 2023 Screens Post by Doug Freeman

Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk Fired Effective Tomorrow

Pushing for a police contract Council didn't want sealed it

"...City Manager Spencer Cronk, whose role in Austin is to..."

Feb. 15, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

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