From Garden State to the Final Moments in Wish I Was Here

Zach Braff on death, Kickstarter, and his new film

"...If you look up "existential angst" in the dictionary, you might not expect to see a picture..."

July 24, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: Box Sets of Blood

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Nightbreed, and more Vincent Price

"...There's a moment in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre that..."

Oct. 28, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Tale of a Tale Spinner

How a ballplayer, a piano player, beatnik poetry, and Lubbock made Terry Allen an epic storyteller.

"..."I'll tell you a funny story about my mother," offers Terry Allen, grinning wryly like he does. "I..."

Dec. 19, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Constructing the Illusion of Depth

Four of Austin's master painters reveal the secrets of their craft

"...When a person decides to spend hundreds of hours painting, they want the end result to be..."

Dec. 31, 2004 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

In Memoriam

Jason Ansara Brooks, who directed, choreographed, and was performing in Pro Arts Collective's production of 'Black Nativity,' died Tuesday, Dec. 13, days before the show's closing performances

"...ProArts Collective has suddenly lost another member of its creative family, just months after the..."

Dec. 23, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Nine Essential Albums From Willie Nelson’s 90 Years

Wishing the Texas outlaw icon a Willie nice birthday

"...Born Willie Hugh Nelson on April 29, 1933, the singer’s late-night birth wasn’t recorded by the courthouse in..."

April 28, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Film Reviews

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"...THE PLUTONIUM CIRCUSD: George Ratliff. This is a reprint of..."

Oct. 20, 1995 News Feature

Fantastic Fest Announces 2024 Lineup

Love of out-there cinema brings Terrifier 3, The Wild Robot

"...Terrifying clowns, wild robots, and the sound of chainsaws echoing across Austin! Fantastic Fest, the..."

Aug. 15, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Complete Freedom

A profile of Bad Livers banjo player Danny Barnes

"...Looking back over the 20th century, the birth of American popular music is..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Big Fish

Tim Burton is all grown up and getting serious.

"...Starring: Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange, Matthew McGrory, Helena Bonham Carter, Loudon Wainwright, Robert Guillaume, Danny..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Be Filled With Dredd For Other Worlds

Judge Dredd retrospective plus new hits for SF fest

"...The law is coming to Other Worlds Film Festival: yes,..."

Nov. 11, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...I'm just now getting around to accessing the Chron via the Internet in the Balkans, where I've..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...her letter (Sept. 28), especially regarding Belinda Acosta and the "TV Eye" column. I can't imagine why Dr. Austen..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column

In Your Facebook

Do social networking sites strengthen communities or the class divide?

"...Harvard dropout and Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg famously disavows money as motive for..."

Feb. 29, 2008 Screens Feature by Jon Lebkowsky

After a Fashion: Goodnight, Sweet Hoodie

Rest in peace, sweet Hoodie

"...was staying in my sister Margaret's two-bedroom condo on the lake. The condo was jammed to the ceiling with..."

Nov. 2, 2012 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

In Creative Hands

How artists shape the ancient medium of clay into works of stunning variety

"...I find something deeply satisfying about drinking my coffee out of a cup made locally by a hand..."

May 6, 2005 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

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

"...explorers to tech investors, musicians to Muppets, and from the joint chiefs of staff to the wrestling ring: SXSW..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Polishing His ACT

L.A.-Ex Gary Goldstein Brings Real News to Kids

"...Austin is following closely on the heels of Santa Fe as the best place in..."

July 5, 1996 Screens Feature

Demi Lovato Doc Opening SXSW Film 2021

Punk icons, serial killers, wrestlers, and comedy in movie list

"...and a social conscience have always underpinned SXSW, and the three converge as Demi Lovato: Dance With the Devil..."

Jan. 14, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Record Reviews

"...to worry about -- and it's not his state of mind. We'll leave those details to the lovely Tanya..."

July 5, 1996 Music Review

Postscripts

Shuttle Carnage Looms

"...To the Editors:..."

Aug. 22, 1997 Column

Jesus Gonna Be Here

Johnny Toxic

"...It has often been said that rock & amp; roll is a..."

March 26, 1999 Music Feature

Thee Oh Sees

Floating Coffin (Castle Face)

"...Thee Oh SeesFloating Coffin (Castle Face)..."

Nov. 8, 2013 Music Feature by Greg Beets

That Old Revival Spirit

Testifying About Movies

"...Myra Breckinridge Video stores killed the revival houses. Video and the old movie channels on..."

June 13, 1997 Screens Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Tragedy Brings Out the Worst in 'Chron'..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Column

Further Reflections

"...Elizabeth Hurley at the EDtv premiere at the Paramount Theatre. photograph by John..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...FATHER OF THE BRIDE PART IID: Charles Shyer; with Steve..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

Friday Picks & Sleepers

Obvious Picks and loads of not-so-obvious Sleepers!

"...powerhouse Kirk Franklin hasn't abandoned gospel messaging in favor of a mainstream pop romp, though it's hard to blame..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

Record Reviews

"...The following are albums by artists playing the 1997 South..."

March 14, 1997 Music Review

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

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

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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