'Eggheads'

Novelist Joseph Skibell reflects on his adventures in the screen trade that produced this screwball comedy

"...T&G hit, the equally loopy Eggheads, which Artistic Director David Yeakle has dusted off for a new run. Joseph..."

Sept. 6, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Good Sense of HUMORdy

The filmmaking collective spreads the word of Austin comedy to the world wide web

"...an Austin-based film production company comprising the talents of David Ward, Andrew Lee, Bradley Jackson, and Russell Groves. Some..."

Oct. 12, 2012 Screens Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...– we'll have lots more to say in coming weeks...."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin Shorts at Sundance

David Lowery and the Zellner Bros. to do the 'Dance

"...Also making the cut is "Pioneer" from Austin filmmaker David Lowery, whose feature debut St. Nick screened at SXSW..."

Dec. 6, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Wolfman

This monster reboot disappoints terribly, making up in blood and entrails what it lacks in heart and soul.

"...Hugo Weaving, Geraldine Chaplin, Art Malik, Malcolm Scates and David Sterne. You have to wonder if director Johnston doesn't..."

Feb. 12, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Election 2006: Key Texas Races

Key Texas election returns

"...Combs (Strayhorn's successor-in-waiting) towered over everyone except Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst. Perry said he was "deeply humbled" by voters'..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Challenge of Judge Dietz

School finance decision puts responsibility where it's always been - on all of us

"...had gamely defended the same position the previous 51é2 weeks, but Dietz thought so little of the state's case..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Following Tomstown's Money

It's election season in Texas. Are there indictments in the air?

"...– are going to bear fruit. Travis Co. Attorney David Escamilla just announced an indefinite delay in the misdemeanor..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

"...Volunteer training begins March 22, and runs for 10 weeks, Mondays and Thursdays, 6-9pm. For more info and a..."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Food-o-File

March comes in like a SXSW and Virginia B. Wood gets down to business, in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...around the Garrido household these days. Jeffrey's Executive Chef David Garrido and wife Jennifer welcomed son Gabriel Garrido a..."

Feb. 28, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I attended the 2002 Westbank Candidate Forum a few weeks ago and I was very disappointed that they did..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...David F. Montgomery..."

April 19, 2002 Column

TV Eye

Buffy on DVD

"...with series creator Joss Whedon and original cast member David Boreanaz (nothing from others, like Sarah Michelle Gellar, who..."

Jan. 18, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Bad Blood

Did the Austin Police Department Shut Down an Investigation of Its Own Cops?

"...other investigators assigned to the case: officers Dennis Clark, David Gann, and Stan Farris. Those three officers ended up..."

Feb. 16, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

To Ancient Troy (By Way of Denver)

Ancient Greece and modern Denver may seem an incongruous pairing, but in the new Greek epic Tantalus, produced by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, they prove a striking fit, creating a work that's heroic.

"...who was part of the project in the early weeks, took leave one day and never returned. Three actors..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Postmarks

Don't look to the past, don't repeat other's mistakes, and don't read the Chronicle's movie reviews.

"...Austin will, or should? Whether you've lived here six weeks or 60 years, the absolute best time in life..."

Jan. 21, 2000 Column

Dancing About Architecture

TV crews come to cover Austin's music scene as more musicians split for more lucrative climes; the Flatlanders keep it intimate, and more stuff happens, too.

"...hours staring into the TV eye in the upcoming weeks, thanks to their astonishing six Grammy nominations -- tying..."

Jan. 14, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

Like a Bullseye on a China Shop

"...Last week I reported that Davíd Garza and his..."

May 14, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Land of 1,000 Dramas

Venues

"...Cicchini, Christina J. Moore, Cyndi Williams, and the late David Mark Cohen -- to found a company to support..."

March 12, 1999 Arts Feature

The Truth Will Set You Free

"...in The Phoenix New Times, Tempe, Arizona's free newsweekly, David Holthouse's in-depth account of heroin's toll on brothers Curt..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Big Crapshoot

Tracking South by Southwest

"...heard our name so much in the previous two weeks," Miller says...."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Butthole Surfer Update!

"...chow at the Buttholes' Capitol Records party a few weeks ago, has signed to Mercury Records! Yes, it's true;..."

July 5, 1996 Music Column

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...course, the team of Jerry Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and David Zucker Ð the talented trio behind the original Airplane!)..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 9-15

"...bees’ genius your inspirational role model for the coming weeks, Leo. It will be a favorable time to optimize..."

May 9, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 10-16

"...you make that your motto for the next four weeks. Everything you need to happen and all the resources..."

May 10, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

At Wit’s End: Bob Byington on His Dry New Comedy, Lousy Carter

“My career puzzles people, including myself”

"...this muted landscape is the eponymous professor, played by David Krumholtz, whose specialty is The Great Gatsby. As if..."

March 27, 2024 Screens Post by Shawn Badgley

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 1-7

"...to experiment with a similar approach in the coming weeks. Are your divine helpers doing a good job? Are..."

March 1, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, December 15-21

"...and he resolved to take extreme measures. For six weeks, beginning in October 1843, he obsessively worked on writing..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...[Lady I.C. & MC K.B.] by maybe a few weeks. We actually drove the tape down to Dallas to..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 17-23

"...non-artists, can thrive from living like that. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to give yourself to..."

March 17, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

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