The Friend

A dog and woman find common ground in grief

"...Directed by: Scott McGehee and David Siegel. Starring: Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, Sarah Pidgeon, Noma..."

April 4, 2025 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

St. Paddy’s Day, SXSnacks, Sailor Moon, and More Weekend Events

Our recommendations for the waning days of the Fest

"...a movie can be,” I thought after finishing the David Lynch-directed prequel to his and Mark Frost’s much-beloved soap..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As Captain America enters a Brave New World, every MCU film reviewed

"...Starring Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Peña, David Dastmalchian..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...viewing list Government Cheese, the new surrealist comedy starring David Oyelowo, and the intriguing Happy Face. Director Michael Showalter's..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Golden Girls on Stage, Xmas Parties Galore, Satangeddon, and More Events

Your recommended arts events for the weekend

"...ever. Sorry not sorry, George C. Scott and Bill Murray and Albert Finney and that weird Jim Carrey version,..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Drag Fest, Nutcracker, and Puppets in This Week’s Events

Lots of weekend events to keep you occupied

"...your Christmas – or, should we say, Art? Yes, David Howard Thornton, better known as Terrifer’s Art the Clown,..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Reality Bites: Looking Back at The Real World: Austin

Austin's film community shaped the reality show and vice versa

"...I called David Hartstein, then a UT film grad student, to rush..."

July 22, 2024 Screens Post by Paul Stekler

Stories, Operas, and Meet-Cutes: The Week in Arts

Brett Goldstein brings the laughs, Zach Theatre conjures a comet, and more arty events

"...option. Grab some grub; have some laughs with Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell; and hope you don’t end up..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by Kat McNevins

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

Prisoner With Cancer Received Delayed Treatment, Little Family Visitation, Then Died, Family Says

Tony Sendejo’s last days were painful, chaotic

"...a book's worth of issues from the ladies at Murray, the ladies at Crain, the men at Polunsky, the..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Last Voyage of the Demeter

Horror sets sail with the scariest section of Dracula

"...Aisling Franciosi, Woody Norman, Liam Cunningham, Javier Botet and David Dastmalchian...."

Aug. 11, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Jess Williamson, Ondara, Cherubs, Blushing, and more recommended shows

"...drummer Brent Prager?  – Raoul HernandezImmaculada High by CHERUBS David Murray/Kahil El’Zabar DuoDraylen Mason Studio, Sunday 11..."

June 9, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Marvel gets tiny, weird, and wonderful again

"...Jonathan Majors, Michael Douglas, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kathryn Newton, Bill Murray and David Dastmalchian...."

Feb. 17, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Appendage Director/Screenwriter: Anna Zlokovic, Producers: David Worthen Brooks, Arbi Pedrossian, Jenna Cavelle, Katrina Kudlick, Alex..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Eddie Taylor's 100th birthday, Dry Cleaning, and Terry Allen highlight our recommended shows

"...of bandleaders from Andrew Hill and Stanley Cowell to David Murray and Jazz Night in America host Christian McBride...."

Jan. 27, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

P.G. Moreno Can’t Get Enough “Adventurous Music” and Austin’s More Interesting For It

Epistrophy Arts leader talks past, present, and holy grail bookings

"...PGM: Roscoe Mitchell, Amina Claudine Myers, David Murray, Henry Threadgill again, Wadada Leo Smith again, John..."

Aug. 29, 2022 Music Post by Michael Toland

Q&A: Legendary Jazz Drummer Andrew Cyrille Speaks On Pleasing a Crowd, His Dream Collaboration, and Playing with Billy Harper

Modern Jazz Masters Play Scottish Rite Theater on Saturday

"...gig in January 2020 with bassist Ben Street, pianist David Virelles, and guitarist Bill Frisell, legendary jazz drummer Andrew..."

May 4, 2022 Music Post by Michael Toland

In My World of Disorder, the Top 100 Austin Records of 2021

Kevin Curtin ranks his favorite local releases of the year

"...56) David Beck, Good Nature..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Musical Top 10s of 2021

One writer's favorite Austin-sourced albums, songs, and such from the last 12 months

"...of Guilt, "...where the suffering never ends" (D: Craig Murray)..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

What We're Listening to Right Now

Beats by Balto!, Hayes Carll, Kiko Villamizar, Ley Line, and Colin Clark

"...Bryan Murray & Jon Lundbom’s Beats By Balto! V.2..."

Nov. 12, 2021 Music Column by Michael Toland

Sonny Carl Davis Faces the Death of Old Austin in Buck Alamo

Checking in with the lonesome cosmic cowboy

"...on his life. He's worked alongside actors from Bill Murray to Susan Sarandon and Tommy Lee Jones, and he..."

Oct. 22, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Blindspotting Premiering at ATX Television Festival

New Starz show joins Central Park, Mythic Quest, more

"...producer/star Rob McElhenney, co-creator/executive producer Megan Ganz, executive producer/star David Hornsby, series writer/star Ashly Burch, and stars Charlotte Nicdao,..."

May 20, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...incredible tale of crime and cryptozoology as investigative reporter David Holthouse tries to solve a cold case triple homicide..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Georgia on My Mind

It was the best of days, it was the worst of days

"...Sarah Bird, with original music from Graham Reynolds and David Murray...."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Portraits of Austin Musicians With Their Pets During Stay-at-Home

"...David Cortinas (the Sun Machine) with Rita..."

May 7, 2020 Photo Gallery

SXSW Comedy: Your 2020 Lineup

Get ready for Buress, Davidson, National Lampoon, and more

"...shows, and they include Judd Apatow, Bob Odenkirk, Pete Davidson, Hannibal Buress, and The National Lampoon Radio Hour...."

March 4, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

From local judges and representatives to the presidential candidate, here are our recommendations

"...Bill Flores is retiring). He has two nominal opponents (David Jaramillo and William Foster III). We recommend Kennedy. U.S...."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

Now Speaking at SXSW: Ozzy Osbourne, Trent Reznor, Janelle Monae

Plus: St. Vincent, Carrie Brownstein, Judd Apatow, Desus & Mero

"...and upcoming limited HBO series The Plot Against America, David Simon (Making Film & Episodics)..."

Feb. 11, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Andrew Cyrille Lays His Declaration of Musical Independence on UT

Rarified improv comes to campus

"...Walter Dickerson, Freddie Hubbard, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Babatunde Olatunji, David Murray, Peter Brötzmann, Marc Ribot, Joe Lovano, Ben Monder,..."

Jan. 16, 2020 Music Post by Michael Toland

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...The semi-autobiographical comedy starring SNL's Pete Davidson and directed by Judd Apatow kicks off today's lineup..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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