Community Arcade

How the Texatron will bring us together

"...When was the last time you played a new arcade game that didn't involve discerning minute differences between pornographic..."

Sept. 9, 2011 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Things I Learned at Fantastic Arcade

A smattering of smart things people said about video games

"...According to locals Adam Saltsman (Canabalt, Gravity Hook), David Kalina..."

Sept. 27, 2010 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Links to the Community Arcade

Remember that Texatron story? Here are those links.

"...So, you just finished reading my article about the Texatron arcade cabinet. Congratulations. Oh,..."

Sept. 8, 2011 Screens Post by James Renovitch

What's Earp in the World of Animation These Days?

Craig Staggs & company break the legendary OK Corral's funnybone

"...There's something funny about Craig Stagg's Earp – and I mean funny peculiar...."

Oct. 18, 2012 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Postmarks

People Place

"...Editor:..."

Jan. 30, 1998 Column

A Quarrel With the Status Quo

Charlie Baird on criminal justice, equity, and the Travis County D.A.

"...Austin Chronicle: Why don't we start with a general question: Why did you..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...off its 2025 Film & TV Festival with The Studio, the new Apple TV+ half-hour series from Seth Rogen..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Cumulative Staff Box

"...Staff members are listed in chronological order, first hired to last. Due to space considerations and..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

Another Round of Praise

Nominations for the 2007-2008 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...the year's most exceptional achievements in the visual arts, dance, classical music, and theatre. The nominations for the 2008..."

May 9, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"......"

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...Twenty-five years and counting can't slow down SXSW Film. As the festival enters its second quarter-century,..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced

What's all the ruckus? Why, it's the SXSW Film lineup!

"...Festival popped up in our in-box. Sure, the fest doesn’t kick off until March 13, but you might as..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Dancing About Architecture

Jump on It skips a beat but keeps on keepin' on; Solid Gold 40 gives up the ghost.

"...All for the NOOKie..."

Aug. 4, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...Friday Picks..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...They call it a lineup drop for a reason: South by Southwest Film and Television..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Outstanding!

Nominations for the 2006-2007 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...the 15th year that local critics have put their heads – and pens – together to recognize the year's..."

May 18, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Cream of the Crop

Nominations for the 2005-2006 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Local critics have put their heads – and pens – together to recognize the year's..."

May 19, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

ACL Prime Time

Blurbs to ACL Music Fest by.

"..."Why didn't someone think of this earlier?"..."

Sept. 19, 2003 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Crossing the Final Path

"...keeps running through my mind is one of him standing in front of his short-lived Split Rail at the..."

Aug. 21, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

The Austin Chronicle’s Top 10 Films of 2024

Critics’ lists and more thoughts on the year in film

"...Baumgarten, who ran the Chronicle’s film coverage for several decades. Keep scrolling for critics’ individual lists and more thoughts..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Cassette Roulette, Some Bitchcraft, and More Arts Events

Get arty this week with our recommended happenings

"...One of the most innovative dance companies ever to move through Austin’s performative spaces, BLiPSWiTCH..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Dancing About Architecture

As the Live Music Capital dries up, along comes the Austin City Limits festival to quench parched musical thirst.

"...Limitless Possibilities..."

Sept. 13, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Turn On, Toon In

"...but most especially one involving cartoon trivia. Recently, a reader wrote posing that most indulgent of searches: the attempt..."

Nov. 6, 1998 Screens Column by Margaret Moser

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

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

"...From moon explorers to tech investors, musicians to Muppets,..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...by Marjorie Baumgarten, Sarah Hepola, Marcel Meyer, and Jessica..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...Between mid May and Labor Day, there are only 15 weekends - the weekends that..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Wrapped and Ready

"...If this holiday season were a song it might be sung to..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

All Wrapped Up

Holiday Film Previews

"...Titanic What's a family to do in between all the holiday meals and the wrapping..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...Thursday SleepersBOXSTEP: The lush, orchestral pop of Pittsburgh-based Boxstep approaches..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...Saturday Sleepers..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

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