Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

Jarmusch's film is a tone poem about a contemporary hitman nicknamed Ghost Dog (Whitaker), who is steeped in the code of the ancient Japanese samurai.

"...this new work about a contemporary hitman nicknamed Ghost Dog (Whitaker), who is steeped in the code of the..."

March 24, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Luv Doc: Dog Poop, Flop Sweat, and Rotting Salmon

The thin ice of environmental irresponsibility

"...being happy. Sometimes you want to clean up that dog vomit with a paper towel. And I don't care..."

Feb. 23, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

If He Barks Like a Dog

Pup Atlas offers a glimpse into Austin's Puppy Play Community

"...bowls to ensure that the pups stay hydrated. “You sweat like crazy under all that leather,” Ray points out...."

Aug. 3, 2016 Qmmunity Post by Rivers Wright

Blood, Sweat & Murder

Redemption for Austin's definitive one-man band? Just don't ask Scott H. Biram what the 'H' stands for.

"...a rocky long-term relationship and the loss of his dog, Ruby Lou. There's a greater sense of clarity and..."

Oct. 21, 2011 Music Feature by Austin Powell

From Doug to Dax

Austin Film Festival announces early lineup

"...Sean Penn, The Space Between starring Melissa Leo, and Dog Sweat, which is about the lives of twenty-somethings in..."

Aug. 24, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

9 Songs

Michael Winterbottom creates scenester porn in which he records the evolution of a man and a woman's relationship through sex and music – exclusively.

"...No mutual friends, no stomach flu, no feeding the dog. Just lying around all fashionably rumpled in lime-washed boho..."

Sept. 2, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Austin Film Festival Announces Juried Competition Awards

UT alums came up big at Saturday's awards ceremony

"...Narrative Feature Special Jury Mention: Dog Sweat (Writers: Maryam Azadi, Hossein Keshavarz)..."

Oct. 29, 2010 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Hot Fun in the Summertime

Hip-hop albums to beat the heat

"...pulling out the albums that get me through these dog days...."

May 16, 2008 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Summer Fun: Season’s Screenings

Austin filmmakers pick their favorite summer movies

"...blue skies and 80 degrees right now, but the dog days are coming. We think the best way to..."

May 14, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin's Indie Spirit

Anish Savjani and Bryan Poyser score noms

"...Someone to Watch Award
Hossein Keshavarz, Dog Sweat
Laurel Nakadate, The Wolf Knife
Mike Ott, Littlerock..."

Nov. 30, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

AFF: Awards

A comedy with TX ties takes Best Narrative Feature

"...Zagha Kababie, Enrique Chmelnik Narrative Feature Special Jury Mention: Dog Sweat – Writers: Maryam Azadi, Hossein Keshavarz Best Documentary..."

Oct. 23, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

AFF Announces Film Lineup

Black Swan! Meek's Cutoff! Blue Valentine!

"...COMPETITION Dig – Stephen Belyeu (Writer/Director) – (World Premeire) Dog Sweat – Hossein Keshavarz (Director), Maryam Azadi (Writer) –..."

Sept. 21, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Ghostbusters Game Review (Xbox 360 / Playstation 3)

Review for Terminal Reality and Atari's Ghostbusters (Xbox 360 / Playstation 3 version)

"...the sort of game that's desperately welcome during the dog-days of gaming summer, particularly if your platform of choice..."

July 6, 2009 Screens Post by Adam Theriault

Sxsw

"...SWAMP DOGG: Don't ever count on Swamp Dogg to join the..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Wish List

Give 'Til It Helps, Part 2

"...Dog toys..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Features Feature

Friday Picks & Sleepers

Obvious Picks and loads of not-so-obvious Sleepers!

"...The Skull 9pm, Dirty Dog Bar Led by ex-Trouble singer Eric Wagner, this Chicago..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

Nothing Less Than Magical

Veterans of the Zilker Summer Musical recall enchantment on the hillside

"...August in full Texas heat and Austin humidity. Mucho sweat. The wig slid off as he reclined. I quickly..."

July 4, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Naked Gym Ape

Stuart Prestidge wades into the exotic jungle of the Corporate Gym and surveys its creatures.

"...small countries could all be obtained in the fun, sweat-ridden, and over-packed environment to which I would have the..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Features Feature by Stuart Prestidge

Angel in the Dark

The last release from pop noir princess Laura Nyro.

"...were passionate, arty, soaring, evocative, and memorable. Labelmates Blood, Sweat & Tears made "And When I Die" an even..."

April 6, 2001 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

The Luv Doc: Trash Is Trash

Nobody wants to slam margs with a shitbag carrier

"...I have been taking long, daily walks with my dog. Usually at some point during our walk, she will..."

March 26, 2021 Column by The Luv Doc

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Putting a Leash On Dog Owners..."

March 8, 2002 Column

Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am

A rare journey behind the words of America's poet laureate

"...on the sidewalk in front of her house. “Cat.” “Dog.” “I hat you.” “It.” And then, down the street,..."

July 5, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Midnighters Bring the Fear

"Exists", "13 Sins" and "The Guest" kick down the door

"...wowed the crowd in 2011 with the gonzo Cold Sweat in 2011 is back with Late Phases...."

Feb. 5, 2014 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Fire in the Night, Music in Bone-Deep Bassnote Throbs

Reveling among the multiform delights of Art Outside

"...throbbing, jerking mass of scantily but brightly clad and sweating humanity...."

Oct. 29, 2012 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Lightning in a Bottle

Ostensibly a record of one mighty blues show, this film goes beyond the tag of concert film and achieves something more: a living history lesson, tracing the evolving sound of the blues.

"...among the adults) does a worthy rendition of "Hound Dog" that puts Elvis' to shame; Honeyboy Edwards' "Gamblin' Man"..."

Nov. 12, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Two Weeks Notice

"...been. Grant, on the other hand, hardly breaks a sweat, which he is also very good at it. In..."

Dec. 20, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Halloween: Resurrection

"...the latest in this perrenial fall franchise during the sweat-soaked dog days of summer makes about as much sense..."

July 19, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Chapter 1: Before the Beginning

The Austin Chronicle is founded and struggles quite a bit.

"...it because the rest of the staff was either sweating it out or freezing in that warehouse. As I..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Home From Home

Austin opens arms to New Orleans 'guests,' longing to return

"...Labor Day weekend. In all, about 75 pets – dogs, cats, and a few birds – arrived in Austin..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Chronicle Recommends: Sweaty Films

Make sure you stay hydrated watching these persperational picks

"...Sauce Festival, our critics pick their favorite steamy and sweaty movies...."

Aug. 5, 2016 Screens Post by Chronicle Film Staff

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