The McCormick Method, Revealed

Analyze anything in three words!

"...What exactly is the McCormick Method of summation? It's a means, developed by Austin's..."

Aug. 13, 2004 Books Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Falling for The Fall Guy and the Joy of Practical Stunts

Powerhouse moviemaking couple David Leitch and Kelly McCormick team up with Ryan Gosling

"...of the screen. For the husband-and-wife duo of director David Leitch (John Wick, Bullet Train) and producer Kelly McCormick..."

March 8, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Postscripts

Kip Stratton didn't attend either of the universities he's going to cover in a nonfiction book coming out next fall from Crown, a division of Random House, so don't blame him on those grounds if you discern some partiality in it.

"...and see who does the best." Stratton's agent is David McCormick -- the same David McCormick who sold Mary..."

Aug. 31, 2001 Books Column by Clay Smith

Life After Death

A new life for almost-forgotten author Mary Gavell

"...Short Stories of 1968, edited by Martha Foley and David Burnett. Several years after Gavell died, her husband, Stefan..."

Aug. 31, 2001 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Don't Everybody Panic, but Online Sketch Troupe Backpack Picnic Has Definitely Gone What They Call 'Viral' and Is Also About to Contaminate the Alamo Drafthouse

Online sketch troupe Backpack Picnic has definitely gone viral

"...The troupe comprises four main stars – Mitch Baker, David Bewley, Shannon McCormick, and Jeremy Lamb – and is..."

May 2, 2008 Screens Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Stage Uncaged

How a performative open mic From Iowa became a theatrical springboard in Austin

"...Shannon McCormick, head shaved bald and providing his faintly cartoonish good..."

April 15, 2005 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Stepfather

Watch out for those "family values" guys who sweep Mom off her feet and move into your house. They may not be who they seem.

"...Directed by: Nelson McCormick. Starring: Dylan Walsh, Sela Ward, Penn Badgley, Amber Heard,..."

Oct. 23, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Guide to Austin Improv

The venues, events, troupes, and individuals who have transformed Austin into a "Yes, and" boomtown

"...3708 Woodbury, 512/895-9580, www.theinstitutiontheater.com [page] Shannon McCormick..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Fall Guy

Funny and fleet, this rom-com/actioner pays tribute to stuntpeople

"...Directed by: David Leitch. Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah..."

May 3, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...Ifantolino, The Myth of the American Sleepover, directed by David Robert Mitchell, Phillip The Fossil, directed by Garth Donovan,..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Drawn and Quarterly? Fantagraphics? A Few Recent Releases?

Yes: Our new comics-reviewing team gives 'em a look-see

"...comics-reviewing guy (Brenner) and two new guest reviewers (Shannon McCormick and Erika May McNichol). We'll be covering new book..."

May 10, 2013 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

How Sweetlamb It Is

The Out of Bounds Comedy Festival's founder returns to power

"...plans through to completion," says former OOB producer Shannon McCormick, who runs Gnap! Theatre Projects, "I've always most respected..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

OoBer Alles

A guide to the troupes of the 2006 Out of Bounds Improv Festival (aka OoB V)

"...L.A., even though they're supremely local; Mitch Baker and David Bewley make it up alone or join with stalwarts..."

Aug. 25, 2006 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Persistence of Vision Podcast Books Your Life Up Right

Austin-based audio series brings lively lit-talk from local lights

"...(That last one's certainly true in the case of David Foster Wallace’s Infinite Jest, as hyped by Shannon McCormick..."

March 16, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

VFW

Ultraviolent Fantastic Fest throwback makes its vengeance-filled return

"...Directed by: Joe Begos. Starring: Stephen Lang, Sierra McCormick, Travis Hammer, David Patrick Kelly, Fred Williamson, Martin Kove,..."

Feb. 14, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film: Atomic Blonde Red Carpet

"...James McAvoy, Charlize Theron, David Leitch..."

March 13, 2017 Photo Gallery

Only the Fourth Wall Is Forever

After 10 years, Salvage Vanguard Theater is moving on

"...her perform as a sort of duct-tape-covered moth in David Hancock's The Invisible Medium and as the Yellow Rose..."

June 24, 2016 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

ACL Music Fest Friday Listings

"...Megan McCormick..."

Oct. 12, 2012 Music Feature

OoBer Alles

A guide to the troupes in the 2007 Out of Bounds Improv Festival

"...it takes is a namechange for Mitch Baker and David Bewley, abetted by locals Jeremy Lamb and Shannon McCormick..."

Aug. 31, 2007 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Is That Science?: The elements of smile

The initial results of the experiment Is That Science? – wherein members of the theatrical company St. Idiot Collective interacted with the element Improvium – were fast, furious, and funny

"...University. Jenny Larson, Jeffery Mills, Adriene Mishler, Brent Werzner, David Higgins, Adam Sorenson, and the Chronicle's own Alan Metoskie:..."

June 29, 2007 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

100% Texan

Kevin Fowler is among the brightest of the Young Texas rising stars.

"...likes of Willie Nelson, Hank Thompson, Johnny Bush, and David Allan Coe onstage over the years and blessedly shows..."

Aug. 9, 2002 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

The Best Salvage Vanguard Holiday Ever

Like those Christmastime baskets full of cheese logs, summer sausages, miniature jars of jellies, etc., The Best Salvage Vanguard Holiday Ever features a diverse little gathering of tasty treats -- in this case, five-minute plays on a common theme -- and it's fun to snack on.

"...keeping the likes of Swiss Colony and Harry & David in business. And, similarly, it's hard not to like..."

Dec. 21, 2001 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Writer Drew Pearce Rides a Trojan Horse Into The Fall Guy

How Saturday afternoons and Alex Garland affected the remake

"...became a scriptwriter, and eventually met up with director David Leitch and producer Kelly McCormick. They formed a strong..."

May 9, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Live Feed

Jason Phelps turns to his theatrical past to nourish the present with a Feast of My Heart

"...be dubbed the "rebel theatre" crew: Jason Neulander and David Bucci with Salvage Vanguard Theater. Steve Moore with Physical..."

Dec. 12, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Q&A Hole: Why Didn't the World End?

With: John Erler, Annie La Ganga, Arcie Cola, Owen Egerton, and more

"...Shannon McCormick of Gnap! Theater Projects: Because we live in a..."

Dec. 24, 2012 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Do Kill the Messenger

Guest performers bring cameo cutups to Tongue and Groove Theatre's production of The Comedy of Errors

"...Now, director David Yeakle is trying something similar with Tongue and Groove..."

June 11, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Decade on the Vanguard

No. 10 looks like the best Salvage Vanguard birthday ever!

"...Lounge is no more, co-founder and former resident playwright David Bucci has moved on, and everyone involved has long..."

March 26, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

The former bakery turned arts center on Tillery gets another tenant, Austin Musical Theatre gets an executive director, and Zachary Scott Theatre Center alums get plum acting gigs on opposite coasts.

"...list of new administrative directors at local arts organizations: David Jenkins has just joined the staff of Austin Musical..."

July 5, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem , more announced for 2024 festival

"...AWOL. The big budget flick from John Wick co-creator David Leitch opens May 3, but SXSW attendees get to..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Q&A Hole: What's Your Favorite Sandwich to Make For Yourself?

With Hank Cathey, Amanda Cohen, Grady Hendrix, David Lasky, and more

"...Shannon McCormick of Gnap! Theater Projects: Peanut butter with Sriracha, candied..."

Jan. 28, 2013 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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