Unbelievable Summers at the Paramount

The most unforgettable moments from this year’s classics of cinema

"...with them forever. – Richard Whittaker LabyrinthD: Jim Henson; with David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly (1986)..."

May 18, 2018 Screens Feature by Chronicle staff

SXSW Panels: The Future of Food and Drink

Highlights from the 2017 food track

"...Texan and Patron Spirits trade education and mixology manager David Alan, Greenbar Distillery co-founder Melkon Khosrovian, Infinite Monkey Theorem..."

March 12, 2017 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Austin Film Festival Review: Youth in Oregon

Family dramedy suffers from unnecessary subplots

"...in Oregon (written by Andrew Eisen and actor-turned-director Joel David Moore) relies too much on contrived storytelling and random..."

Oct. 22, 2016 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

El Wizard Adrian Quesada's Multiplicity

Ex-Grupo Fantasma guitarist Adrian Quesada diversifies

"...and scored a spot on The Late Show With David Letterman – a first for Quesada – where he..."

July 18, 2014 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

"It Was a Difficult Choice, But..."

The Austin Critics Table named its tops in the arts for 2014

"...to mention some fine musical commentary by designated Paul Shaffer of the evening Justin Sherburn on the piano –..."

June 3, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Playback: Dale Watson Tapes 'Austin City Limits'

Austin country icon finally scores an Austin City Limits taping

"...Outlaw Country channel, and guest spots opening up on David Letterman and at Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic...."

Nov. 22, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Wednesday Rewind

Two versions of Black Joe Lewis' “Livin' in the Jungle”

"...his network television debut on The Late Show with David Letterman Monday night, decked out in what appears to..."

June 15, 2011 Music Post by Austin Powell

The Black Angels Telephone David Letterman

Austin’s psych evangelists offer a late night 'Phosphene Dream'

"...Angels’ national television debut on the Late Show with David Letterman last night. “But we get a couple of..."

Sept. 9, 2010 Music Post by Austin Powell

Ray Davies

SXSW showcase reviews

"...He told of being on the Late Show With David Letterman and did a passable Paul Shaffer impression before..."

March 19, 2010 Music Review by Dan Oko

We'll Be Here for the Rest of Our Lives: A Swingin' Showbiz Saga

The Late Show With David Letterman bandleader spills some beans

"...Rest of Our Lives: A Swingin' Showbiz sagaby Paul Shaffer with David Ritz Flying Dolphin Press, 322 pp., $26..."

Dec. 4, 2009 Music Review by Margaret Moser

Further Up the Mountain

Heartless Bastards on Letterman tonight

"...something to do with Ray Benson's connection to Paul Shaffer, but The Late Show with David Letterman has been..."

Feb. 10, 2009 Music Post by Austin Powell

The Unborn

A young woman is possessed by the spirit of her twin brother who never made it to term in this film directed by esteemed horror writer David S. Goyer.

"...Directed by: David S. Goyer. Starring: Odette Yustman, Gary Oldman, Cam Gigandet,..."

Jan. 16, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Off the Record

The sound of music at the 2008 SXSW Film Conference, Barack Obama boogies back to Texas with Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel, and Bubble Recording sports a diamond

"...Tuesday, the Wheel bandleader sat in with pal Paul Shaffer on the Late Show With David Letterman, performing the..."

Feb. 29, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Max Dropout's garage-punk festival levels Beerland to Ground Zero; David Letterman hosts a Late Show spectacular at Antone's; What Made Milwaukee Famous grapples with success on second LP

"...every great rockabilly act of the 1950s, the Black's David Longoria has his own signature move: the shoulder shake...."

Dec. 7, 2007 Music Column by Austin Powell

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

It's raining men

"...their souvenir stalls sold flags with the Star of David and the team's official Web site featured Hava Nagila..."

April 29, 2005 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

The Mob House Rules

Trail of Dead introduces their new epic release to the world

"...makes its second appearance on The Late Show With David Letterman. Letterman himself is in Michigan accepting an award..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...David Shaffer..."

July 30, 2004 Column

A Loyal Listener's Disgust

July 22, 2004 Postmarks

The Seagull's Laughter

Set in 1950s Iceland, this film is equal parts noirish mystery and coming-of-age tale.

"...menace, it could easily stand in for a mid-period David Lynch film – Twin Ice Peaks – minus the..."

April 23, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Cult of Ray

Ray Benson steps out from behind the Wheel.

"...Spicewood. Yep, that was Benson sitting in with Paul Shaffer and the band on Letterman a few weeks ago...."

July 18, 2003 Music Feature by Joe Nick Patoski

Naked City

Gary Bradley fires back in the ongoing battle over who will control ranchland claimed by Hatsy Heep Shaffer, but it will be a while, if ever, before the Circle C developer can implement his development plans for the land.

"...associated with Bradley filed two lawsuits against Hatsy Heep Shaffer on Aug. 31 seeking the developer's share of the..."

Oct. 6, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

TV Eye

A tribute to Nancy Marchand, matriarch of The Sopranos, who died of lung cancer on June 18.

"...the contemporary works of A.R. Gurney, Clifford Odets, Peter Shaffer, and Christopher Durang. She won Obies (awards for Off-Broadway)..."

June 30, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Equus: Probing the Darkness

Reviews of recent and ongoing exhibitions and performances around Austin

"...to suggest that director Michael Costello's staging of Peter Shaffer's exceptionally well-made play is anything short of impressive, but..."

Oct. 8, 1999 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...Corcoran, John-Michael Lander, Jeff Miller, Paul Outlaw, Merle Perkins, David Vincent...."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...D: John Waters; with Divine, David Lochary, Mary Vivian Pearce, Mink Stole...."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Look Back in Wonder

The British Invasion, Part One: Theatre, 1956-1996

"...theatre invasion is that the British are coming. Playwrights David Hare, Tom Stoppard, and Timberlake Wertenbaker; actor Janet Suzman;..."

Nov. 8, 1996 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Return to Chicago House

"...you ask me. Oops! Almost forgot: Surfers are on David Letterman tonight (Thursday). Conventional wisdom says Letterman will make..."

Aug. 9, 1996 Music Column

Dancing About Architecture

"...the disc; he's taken to describing it as a "David Murray record featuring Monte Warden." Perhaps he should've named..."

June 23, 1995 Music Column by Ken Lieck