State of Affairs

The current political season is reflected equally in an angry Iraq analysis and a soapy novel with a Sirkian sweep

"...Yale slag each other for nine months before the TV cameras, said slagging then being commented upon – i.e.,..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Books Review by Roger Gathman

He Who Hits First, Hits Twice

The Urgent Cinema of Santiago Alvarez

"...function was to keep the Cuban populace informed about current events at home and abroad, and as a result..."

Sept. 13, 2002 Screens Feature by Michael Connor

Short and Sweet: The Rainbow Bridge

Dimitri Simakis on his new short and the state of the industry

"...festivals. At this year's South by Southwest Film & TV Festival, there were two shorts that dealt with vets..."

March 20, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

From Star Wars to Magpie, Daisy Ridley Traces an Eclectic Career in SXSW Session

The actress discusses the pleasures of producing

"...break in Star Wars: The Force Awakens to her current projects that continue to highlight the actress’ range and..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Jenny Nulf

SXSW Co-Founder Roland Swenson Changes Roles

CEO becomes executive chairman in leadership shuffle

"...More movement at South by Southwest: Two weeks after..."

Oct. 24, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

From the Bloody Streets of Austin, it's a Dia de los Muertos Election-Night Dead-Blog

Spoiler alert: Good has triumphed over evil

"...are not the murder-strewn hellscape they'd heard about on TV...."

Nov. 2, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Asleep at the Wheel to Bring Back Distinguished Alumni and a “Super Special Guest” for 50th Anniversary Concert

Tickets on sale now for Oct 15 celebration at the Moody Amphitheater

"...cost 35 cents a gallon, and the most popular TV show was something called Marcus Welby, M.D. That’s also..."

Sept. 14, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Community Cinema Brings the Drive-In to East Austin

Outdoor projection is nothing new to the Community First! Village

"...a way unseen since before the days of cable TV. Now Community Cinema in Eastern Travis County is bringing..."

Aug. 24, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

David Israel Won’t Be Commodified

Stream the Austin songwriter’s lament of reality TV love

"...the album’s press release, “we are united by our current division.”..."

June 11, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Tyler Mount's Broadway Success

Playbill vlog king hosts High School Musical Theatre Awards

"...being emceed by Tyler Mount, a producer on the current revival of Once on This Island and power source..."

April 18, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Review: What Unites Us

Dan Rather's reflections on patriotism just may give you hope

"...Dan Rather Reports, this newsman has been on your TV and taught you something about the world...."

Oct. 30, 2017 Arts Post by Katarina Brown

SXSW Panel: The War at Home: Trump and the Mainstream Media

How to report and consume news under siege from the White House

"...Four all-stars of TV journalism gathered Thursday afternoon at the JW Marriott to..."

March 16, 2017 SXSW Post by Michael King

The Road to 10-1: D9 Ballot Boxing Forum Tonight

Join the three candidates at KUT Studio 1A tonight

"...a forum sponsored by the Chronicle, Austin Monitor, KUT-FM, KXAN-TV, and Univision...."

Oct. 6, 2014 News Post by Amy Kamp

Davis Shines While Linking TEF Scandal to Abbott in Debate

Davis takes off the gloves in second, final guv debate

"...for – an aggressive, forceful candidate unafraid to expose current leadership’s failures...."

Oct. 1, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Road to 10-1: D6 Ballot Boxing Forum Tonight

Join the Chronicle and the six candidates at the Alamo Lakeline

"...media forum sponsored by the Chronicle, Austin Monitor, KUT-FM, KXAN-TV, and Univision...."

Sept. 23, 2014 News Post by Amy Kamp

The Take on Taxes

Dems host forum on property tax reform

"...process is broken.” To fix it – in the current state political climate – will take some doing...."

July 18, 2014 News Post by Michael King

SXSW Interview: Throwing Shade

Your humble AggreGAYtor meets the Throwing Shade team after the show

"...Gay" was part of a show called InfoMania on Current TV, and I had a segment on that show..."

March 13, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

From the Vaults: 'Viewers Like Us'

It's always time to celebrate Austin's community television

"...This weekend, channelAustin – the city's public-access TV station that's been a template for the rest of..."

Aug. 2, 2013 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Drink/Drank/Drunk Issue: Different Drugs, Different People, Different Effects

Fusebox Festival's Hank Cathey talks alcohol and its attendant joys

"...is the same Hank Cathey featured in Robert Faires' current "Drama & Tonic" article about alcohol in the theatre..."

July 3, 2013 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

City Hall Hustle: Come On Down!

Council takes Austin Energy's bonus money and runs with it

"...instead of 10 failed, and a motion to maintain current operating hours at Faulk Cen­tral Library (as opposed to..."

Sept. 16, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Chris Morris Talks Terrorist Comedy

UK hit Four Lions touches down in Austin

"...fact that theatregoers haven't been in the mood for current-conflict filmmaking, perhaps it's time to to initiate another popular..."

Nov. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

The Daily Hustle: 5/13/10 (Updated)

Arizona travel ban, water conservation, and other subjects left unsaid

"...With an array of TV cameras inside City Hall this morning, the proposed Arizona..."

May 13, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Hightower Report

USDA and Synthetic Organics; and Chevron Runs but Can't Hide

"...telling us what a gentle giant it is. A current TV ad solemnly assures us that oil and the..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Column by Jim Hightower

Christmas Carols With Walter Cronkite

Holiday memories of the legendary TV newsman

"...Cronkite was a current affairs junkie and sometimes missed entertainment trends because his..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature by Kevin Phinney

More Funny Numbers From Strayhorn

Carole doesn't understand the difference between money "gone" and money "owed"

"...Have you seen Carole Keeton Rylander McLellan Strayhorn's new TV ad? The one that claims her mayoral opponents, City..."

April 30, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Pickens in the Wind

Texas oil man trying to make green energy presidential issue

"...Pickens has started buying TV time to promote his Pickens' Plan, an effort to..."

July 10, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Obama Should Not Be Reluctant to Defend His Proposal

"...plan, would cover 23 million of [the 45 million] currently uninsured, at a taxpayer cost of $102 billion a..."

Feb. 18, 2008 Postmarks

Raw Power at the Erwin Center

Austin breaks its reputation as 'not a wrestling town' with WWE doubleheader

"...you're a casual fan, you were watching it on TV. And no one likes a spoiler. With a sell-out..."

Feb. 6, 2008 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Real Kid Rock

Kids get left at the airport, but don't worry.

"...– most coming in under 18. They're not the oh-aren’t-they-cute-practicing-in-the-TV-room variety of kid bands; most of them have been..."

July 25, 2007 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Semidisaster for Richards, Glory for UT Stars

Several Austinites had stellar performances at the national track & field championships

"...put the nail in her coffin: She told the TV interviewer after the race that she thought she was..."

June 25, 2007 Sports Post by Lee Nichols

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