SXSW and Amazon Announce Virtual Festival Lineup

Feature and shorts from 2020 fest going online for 10 days

"...people will be captivated by this selection of intriguing work that would have been shown at our 2020 event.”..."

April 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Now Streaming in Austin: "Austin, Texas, March 20-23, 2020"

Empty Austin caught in a remarkable record of where we are now

"...photography, and editor Brian Monnone, usually specializes in commercial work, capturing muscle cars in motion, and music videos for..."

March 31, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Film Award Winners

Shithouse takes top narrative honors

"...who invested so much time and talent in their work, hoping for a transformative experience at our event. We’re..."

March 24, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

From Dirty Sixth to the Texas Film Awards

Whether it's Barbie commercials or Booksmart, Kaitlyn Dever is a true rising star

"...kid trying to weasel their way into a loud, dirty bar. One day in March 2013, that kid is..."

March 6, 2020 Screens Feature by Shalavé Cawley

Austin Symphony Orchestra Heads Bach to the Clubs

Round Two of ASO's collaboration between a string quartet and local DJs resulted in a sold-out show at the North Door

"...get to hear four ASO musicians play each classical work live before each DJ launched into their thumping creation...."

March 6, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Point Austin: Primary Afterthoughts

As the days dwindle to March 3, your campaign correspondent assesses the damage

"...suppose that since candidates keep saying it, it must work much of the time, as a reflection of the..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Column by Michael King

A Banana Peel, a Diaper, and a Plastic Bag Walk Into Austin's Composting Program

How can a whole city compost, is it working, and can we reach zero waste by 2040?

"...one such audit this morning in Bryker Woods, those workers in safety vests will collect organic waste from 60..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

The Lodge

Icy melding of horror and religion is cool, not chilling

"...the kids hate Grace, and they already know her dirty little secret about how exactly she and their father..."

Feb. 14, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...D: Channing Godfrey Peoples A former beauty queen turned hardworking single mom prepares her rebellious teenage daughter for the..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

In 1990, We Predicted What 2020 Would Look Like. Did We Get Anything Right?

And since we're here, why not place some bets on 2050?

"...gone national; Spam-a-Rama is still around; and "... miraculously, Dirty's is still open, though the fastidious customer does not..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Features Feature by Kimberley Jones

Keeping Life Queer in 2020

A Guide to Gifting Queerly for the coming decade

"...Like clockwork, the season of gifting is once again upon us,..."

Dec. 5, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

For Patients With Opioid Use Disorders, the B-Team Offers Help

Dell Seton Medical Center’s “Buprenorphine Team” and its innovative approach to addiction

"...the B is for buprenorphine – is doing unique work that its members hope will change the way we..."

Nov. 29, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Good Liar

Mirren and McKellen cross paths in this retiree con flick

"...inconsiderable life savings. However, there’s a spanner in the works in the form of Betty’s son Stephen (Tovey), a..."

Nov. 22, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Irishman

Scorsese's filmmaking excellence can't mask a flawed retreading of mob history

"...his mobsters are violent but still honorable. Protection rackets work. Sheeran is just a working stiff whose job happens..."

Nov. 8, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Austin at Large: We Have Had It With That Guy

Republicans, come get your bros. Dems, get out your voters.

"...creating its jobs, creating the culture, doing all the work to make Texas "miraculous" and a viable alternative to..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Fantastic Fest Review: The Lodge

Family drama becomes an exercise in cruelty that may go to far

"...he can't be there, and they already know her dirty little secret, about how exactly she and their father..."

Sept. 22, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest: A Double Barrel Blast of Begos

Director brings Bliss and VFW to fest

"...for Begos, a chance to appreciate the unbelievable hard work of creating two insane works at the same time...."

Sept. 19, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Farm Careers Are Sprouting in Central Texas

Three sets of first-generation farmers share their paths to getting rooted

"...in Central Texas have left their corporate careers, seeking work with more integrity and purpose. And now they've found..."

Sept. 13, 2019 Food Feature by Jessika Roth

16 Austin Cooking Classes to Spice Up Your Kitchen

Brush off the culinary cobwebs, or learn a whole new skill

"...It's time to put those kids to work! Sign up your pint-sized future culinary artisan for one..."

Aug. 30, 2019 Food Feature by Alisha McDarris

aGLIFF Goes Behind the Flounce and Bounce of Trixie Mattel

Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts spotlights the Drag Race alum and musician

"...you're in it because it's just part of your workday, but when you're watching it back, like the part..."

Aug. 23, 2019 Screens Feature by Beth Sullivan

Spread Your Wings With The Peanut Butter Falcon

The story behind an unlikely filmmaking adventure

"...fisher called Tyler (Shia LaBeouf), with his compassionate social worker, Eleanor (Dakota Johnson), in hot pursuit. The real world..."

Aug. 8, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crime Month: A Chron "Crime" Playlist

Hit after hit, for your next hit

"...is chock full of gangsters, killers, and thieves. Down, dirty, and underhanded, there’s a little bit of everything here...."

July 16, 2019 Arts Post by M. Brianna Stallings

Mr. Natural – A Family Affair

The Mendoza family runs the Eastside restaurant and store with love

"...the counter or ordered supplies. The kids would do homework in the dining room and help out wherever they..."

June 15, 2019 Food Post by Alisha McDarris

The Hustle

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels remake can't con its way to success

"...Hustle hew to its predecessor, the 1988 Frank Oz-directed Dirty Rotten Scoundrels? Closely enough that the latter's three screenwriters..."

May 17, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

A Local Pick for Free Comic Book Day

Creators of Punchline offer a super-powered narrative

"...Just so our mind doesn’t go all non-euclidean with work fatigue, right? And of course we’ll be horribly disappointed,..."

May 1, 2019 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Moontower 2019 Review: Nicole Byer

The host of Nailed It – well, you can guess

"...Braving the shockingly robust crowds of partiers on Dirty Sixth to get to the venue was sobering, but..."

April 29, 2019 Arts Post by Rosalind Faires

Sunset

Period drama keeps the techniques of Oscar winner Son of Saul but loses the emotional weight

"...although he employs the same narrative techniques of subjective camerawork and long takes that helped make Son of Saul..."

April 26, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Now Streaming in Austin: "Angus and the Boys"

Austin crime short shows the power of manipulation

"...who coerces and coaxes young men to do his dirty work for him. While it's told as a stand-alone..."

March 29, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

Frank Oz on Muppets, Disney, and Being Puppies at SXSW

The great director gets candid at the fest

"...Indiewire's Eric Kohn interviewed Oz, focusing primarily on his work behind the camera – starting with The Dark Crystal...."

March 13, 2019 SXSW Post by Ashley Moreno

Faster Than Sound: Cracking the SXSW Music Algorithm

If my phone broke and clickbait subsided, where would bring me joy at SXSW?

"...provides a historically detailed, two-hour concert replica Wednesday at Dirty Dog Bar. The second details famed Nashville venue the..."

March 15, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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