All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...uncovers football's front-office conspiracies in Any Given Sunday; Neil Jordan (The Crying Game) explores another impossible relationship in The..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Dancing About Architecture

Austin City Limits to enter its 25th season two shows lighter; Steamboat loses more relocation prospects; and Ozzy Osbourne declines Black Sabbath's nomination for entry into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

"...ticket sales, which isn't too surprising considering the low attendance seen at recent touring gigs in the area. Outside..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Postmarks

Don't Cry for Rainey

"...Apparently you know traditional neighborhoods about as well as Dan Quayle knew Jack Kennedy. Let me tell you, I..."

July 23, 1999 Column

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...(who?) at the Matador party two years ago, Britt Daniel tore through a 40-minute set like he was being..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Postmarks

"...mask covers mentioned in last week's "Page Two," is Daniel Traverso, not Paul Sabal...."

Nov. 6, 1998 Column

Plump Fiction

"...Directed by: Bob Koherr. Starring: Tommy Davidson, Julie Brown, Paul Dinello, Sandra Bernhard, Dan Castellaneta, Colleen Camp, Kevin..."

Sept. 4, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Only the Beginning

Wednesday Night SXSW "Sleepers"

"...soft/loud tension, smart lyrics, and off-kilter drumming. Singer/guitarist Matt Brownlie's twentysomething sneer adds an additional edge to the tongue-in-cheek..."

March 13, 1998 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Crammed With Grammys

"...morning, include a plethora of Lone Star candidates. Junior Brown's "My Wife Thinks You're Dead" goes double duty with..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Music Column

A Small World After All

"...Guestimates from Chronicle attendees are approximately 900 for James Brown on Friday, 1,500 or so for Bunny Wailer and..."

Sept. 20, 1996 Music Column

The Hearings: Waco and Ruby Ridge

"...focused on extremist groups and those militia that are dangerous to society." Perhaps he was right; Texas Constitutional Militia..."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

Dancing About Architecture

"...to resemble the Alamo. High on the Hog Sarah Brown is on the wing to the recording studio in..."

June 30, 1995 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Endorsements for the November 2024 General Election

Mayor, City Council, propositions, and more endorsements from our editorial board

"...has consistently delivered on campaign promises while working in accordance with the progressive Austin values held by his constituents..."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Oddities, Psychos, Unprofessionals, and More Weekday Events

Get out and get weird

"...ghastly ghouls and creepy creatures from 35 artists including Dan Brereton, Half-Human, Francisco Salinas, Holly Hansel, Robert Zavala, Mia..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Patriot Patrick: Dan Patrick’s got some swell priorities for the upcoming session...."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature

Austin Author Elizabeth Crook Honored With Texas Writer Award

The Which Way Tree novelist heads to the Texas Book Festival

"...Hollywood, & the Prison of Belief, and journalistic legend Dan Rather (What Unites Us)...."

July 18, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...of a terrifying supernatural being: The Toll Man. Cast: Jordan Hayes, Max Topplin, James McGowan, Rosemary Dunsmore (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Trey Edward Shults Returns for Austin Film Festival

Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Blair Witch retrospective

"...II - a theme echoed in The Kill Time, Dan Krauss' dramatic adaptation of his own 2013 documentary of..."

Sept. 24, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference

Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people

"...ALEC when they were in the Lege. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is an ALEC alum, while Gov. Greg Abbott..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Recommended Shows for Levitation Weekend

The sounds may be scattered all over Austin, but here are a few must-see performances

"...turn with "Wide Awake!," title track to their forthcoming Danger Mouse-produced sixth LP. Elements of Seventies Big Apple disco..."

April 27, 2018 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...North American debut. Sorcerous mystery Hereditary comes out of Sundance with the reputation of being this year's break-out horror,..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Playback – Nonprofit Holidays: The Cult of Black Fret and More

Homegrown music nonprofits that need your holiday cheer

"...When Dan Dyer accepted his $17,000 grant at Saturday's Black Fret..."

Dec. 16, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Legislative Committees Take Shape

Lite Guv Patrick begins making appointments

"...Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick handed out his first committee assignments as Senate..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...Katrina Daniel Occupation: associate state insurance commissioner Experience: board member Central..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Picture This

How is our obsession with photography changing an entire industry?

"...Press chief photographer David Guttenfelder and Instagram community manager Dan Toffey for the panel "Instagramming the News," something that..."

Feb. 28, 2014 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

SXSW Midnighters Bring the Fear

"Exists", "13 Sins" and "The Guest" kick down the door

"...have eight world premieres, a US premiere and one Sundance favorite. Neece said, "Usually we have a couple of..."

Feb. 5, 2014 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Lege's Final Days

May 21, 2013. 17 photos.

"...Houston Sen. Dan Patrick, right, and Wichita Falls Sen. Craig Estes each..."

May 28, 2013 Photo Gallery

Sine Die? Sine Don't!

Legislature ends regular session, back in minutes for redistricting

"...Duncan, Kevin Eltife, Craig Estes, Troy Fraser, Joan Huffman, Dan Patrick, and Tommy Williams) and six Democrats (Vice chair..."

May 28, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Critics Table Awards 2013

Arts writers raise their glasses to outstanding art in list of nominees

"...with what we considered the most exceptional achievements in dance, classical music, visual arts, and theatre...."

May 24, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Recommended at Texas Book Festival

Capsule reviews and panel info

"...The Fifty Year Swordby Mark Z. Danielewski Pantheon, 288 pp., $26..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Books Feature

The AggreGAYtor: October 3

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...• Dan Savage says Family Research Council leader Tony Perkins ”sits..."

Oct. 3, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

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