DVD Extra: Revenge Double Feature

Kurando Mitsutake on bringing Japanese action to the U.S.

"...story form. He said, "Regardless of your background, your cultural heritage or religion, the revenge theme can be relatable..."

May 29, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Moonspell Q&A

Portuguese metallurgists never bathe in the same water twice

"...your success in Portugal and Germany contrasted with your cult status in the United States?..."

April 23, 2015 Music Post by Michael Toland

Call Girl of Cthulhu Comes Knocking

Director Chris LaMartina on puns and Lovecraft

"...he has rivals for her affections: namely a Cthulhu cult convinced that she will bear the spawn of the..."

April 16, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: 'Holliston' / 'Knights of Badassdom'

A double bill of Joe Lynch genre comedies

"...Most cult films become cult films. But once in a while..."

April 12, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

All About the Kids

"...Dunlap seems to assume that Access Consciousness is a cult. I am wondering if he knows what being a..."

Aug. 2, 2012 Postmarks

SXSW Saturday Picks & Sleepers

Saturday blurbs rally!

"...SATURDAY PICKS The Cult..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature

Who Needs a Dragon Tattoo?

Taylor Stevens continues the renaissance of ass-kicking heroines in The Innocent

"...a vacuum of need. Stevens was raised in a cult, deprived of any culture beyond the teachings of the..."

Jan. 13, 2012 Arts Feature by Sarah Smith

Darkness With a Twist of Dime-Store Novel

White Whale Games brings the pulp-fiction aesthetic into the Aughties

"...physically battle both the darkness' terrestrial manifestations and the cultural limbo they instill in the people. "A sword is..."

Dec. 9, 2011 Screens Feature by Ashley Moreno

Fantastic Fest Won’t Stop Announcing Awesome Stuff

May the Schwartz be with all of us

"...performance of Intergalactic Nemesis and a special screening of cult classic Class of 1984, which FF/Alamo programmer/occasional Chronicle pinup..."

Sept. 8, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Shonen Knife/Melt-Banana

"...three decades now, going from something of an underground cult act to, well, a band that sounds like the..."

Nov. 13, 2009 Music Review by Audra Schroeder

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...have called -- with compelling reasons -- a political-psychotherapy cult. In fact, all of Curtis' dozen-plus years in Texas..."

Aug. 27, 2004 Column

Curtis Not an 'Independent'

"...have called — with compelling reasons — a political-psychotherapy cult. In fact, all of Curtis’ dozen-plus years in Texas..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Postmarks

TCB

Getting heavy with Recover, poppy with Voxtrot, and rejoicing that the AMN flap is finally over. More or less.

"...decided to do it themselves, and thus was born Cult Hero records. The brand-new label has wasted precious little..."

July 23, 2004 Music Column by Christopher Gray

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...Rockabilly Jamboree show on KOOP knows that the UT faculty member is a wellspring of knowledge when it comes..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

SXSW wristbands go on sale with the news that Dr. Demento will be attending this year's festival. Also, the passing of the Victory Grill's Johnny Holmes, and the expansion of Emo's.

"...wristband, or a badge for that matter, is the Cult, who are scheduled to play the private Revolver magazine..."

Feb. 23, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Sphere of Influence

The creators of Phantasm talk about the amazing success of their work over the years and why on Earth it's been so successful in the first place.

"...sequel." That's Leonard Maltin's synopsis of Don Coscarelli's 1979 cult horror/sci-fi hybrid Phantasm, excerpted from my dog-eared copy of..."

March 31, 2000 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Everything That Rises Must Converge

SXSW 2000 Interactive Festival

"...midriffs? Or more basically: What is the difference between cult and culture? New York Times columnist Denise Caruso has..."

March 17, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Sticking it to the Fat, Lazy Americans

International Acts at SXSW

"...and Billy Duffy, formerly of the Alarm and the Cult, respectively, that sounds (surprise!) remarkably like the Alarm and..."

March 13, 1998 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Start Your Modems!

The Joy of B-Movie Websites

"...1960 Mario Bava classic Black Sunday. Though not a "cult movie" site per se, IMAGES contains a good many..."

Jan. 16, 1998 Screens Feature by Jerry Renshaw

In Person

John Berendt at Borders

"...in April 1995, Berendt thought Midnight would be "a cult favorite and a critical success. I didn't think about..."

Oct. 17, 1997 Books Feature

Austin Lyric Opera Makes History With Tannhäuser Our First Wagner

"...there." He laughs. "We eventually sort of developed this cult, to which we would admit people. `You are allowed..."

Jan. 12, 1996 Arts Feature

SXSW Film Review: Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror

Charming doc reflects on the 50-year-old phenomenon

"...show’s growth spurts on the way to becoming a cultural juggernaut. Strange Journey charmingly recounts how it emerged from..."

March 13, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Walkabouts, Rallies, and Carnaval in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

The chilly weekend is heating up

"...hypnosis sessions performed alongside fellow THIS IS NOT A CULT creator Sawyer Stoltz, or this Thursday night's mega multimedia..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Modernform, Chat Pile, and More Crucial Concerts

Metal, punk, Mary J, and more worth seeing

"...“weird” look effortless.   – James Renovitch Blue Öyster Cult..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...fashion, as in the extravagant wonders of the greatest cult film ever in Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

One of Them Days

Keke Palmer and SZA star in a likable throwback comedy

"...a big hit when it came out, gaining its cult status over time on home video. One of Them..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Punk, Noise, and Dolly in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Shows to see this weekend and beyond

"...term from a Cramps gig poster and ignited a cult following with menacing anthems like “Radioactive Kid” and “The..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Luv Doc: The Edge of the Earth

A place previously known only for its stray dogs and meth scabs

"...traveling, etc. He said, “We thought you joined a cult.” I said, “Naw dude, I’m just happy.” I walked..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

A Surreal Party, a Dead Parade, and More Recommended Events

Liven up your weekend with these undead events

"...at a morning workshop led by Wildflower Center Lead Horticulturist Amy Medley. Registration required.   – Kat McNevins Fantastic..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Azrael

Samara Weaving stars in E.L. Katz’s folkloric horror

"...audience to construct the world from its components: a cult; burned and bloodthirsty human-line creatures that roam the forest,..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

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