SXSW Conference Taps Issa Rae, Signal and Colossal Leads for Keynotes

Lineup drop also adds Kevin Bacon, Hideo Kojima, Last of Us cast & crew

"...Some notable names: the cast and crew of HBO drama-horror The Last of Us, which returns in April; game..."

Feb. 11, 2025 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...the success of Babygirl, Nicole Kidman shifts from erotic drama to Midwestern mystery with Holland. Meanwhile Nic Cage (a..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Moontower Comedy Festival Adds Hank Azaria, Tiffany Haddish, Aziz Ansari to 2025 Headliners

The Simpsons star rocks out with his Springsteen tribute

"...not being Moe Szyslak or Chief Wiggum when he drops by Moontower Comedy Festival (April 9-19, 2025)...."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Moontower Comedy Festival Gets Therapy With Dr. Phil Live

First look at the lineup for next year’s comedy fest

"...Dr. Phil is coming to Moontower Comedy Festival. No, not..."

Oct. 24, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Lawmakers Examine Robert Roberson’s Claims of Innocence

Abbott condemns the bipartisan committee

"...2-year-old daughter Nikki 20 years ago in Palestine, Texas. Phillip McGraw, the TV personality known as Dr. Phil, said..."

Oct. 25, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Election Ticker: As First Ballots Cast, Is Turnout Surging, Lagging, or Both?

Get your vote on in this week's "Election Ticker"

"...concerns about possible voter intimidation, as armed groups guarding drop-off boxes make the news, and threats against poll workers..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...The cosmic-sized lineup drop for the fest (running in person and online March..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Punk Chronicles: "I Don't Think the Sex Pistols Inspired Anything Other Than a Buncha More Punk Bands!"

The San Antonio shoot-out ricochets locally in Chapter 4 of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...two teenage New York Dolls-lovers, guitarist Steve Jones and drummer Paul Cook. Haberdasher Malcolm McLaren, who'd failed at saving..."

Dec. 31, 2021 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

One in a Crowd: Spiral

Local doc featuring Michelle Trachtenberg needs finishing funds

"...of his self-assembled footage - including producer Jennifer Hutchins (Dr. Phil, That Animal Rescue Show). She told the Chronicle,..."

Dec. 23, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

“No Willie, Waylon, or the Armadillo in 1977!!!” The Punk Beast Begins to Stir in Austin

A nascent scene takes shape in chapter three of the "Austin Punk Chronicles"

"...the value of distortion, primal rhythms, and songs about drugs, decadence, and urban decay. Morrison left the band midtour..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...and bon vivant Liz Lambert examines the Gordian knot conundrum tying together urban renewal and gentrification in her documentary..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Ticker: Are We There Yet?

The latest – and last! – news from the campaign trail before Election Day

"...homelessness). Nearly one-third of those funds ($25,000) came from Phil and Mary Beth Canfield; he's the managing director of..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...of Lord Friday the 13th, who last Oct. 31 dressed as the Grim Reba, an amalgamation of Reba McEntire..."

Oct. 30, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

2019's Big Stories Shaping Austin's Path Into a New Decade

Never a slow news day

"...holes were shut down. In November, once temperatures finally dropped – the only sure way to rid water of..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

As Millions Demand Justice, Texas Prepares to Take Rodney Reed's Life

Looking back at a long road of injustice for the death row inmate

"...more so that she could pay off her wedding dress and her jewelry." Stocking produce meant Stacey had to..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Family of Rodney Reed Keeps His Story Alive

At rallies and in media appearances, Sandra and Rodrick Reed are the public face of the cause

"...Sandra and Rodrick Reed, Rodney's mother and brother, have been..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

19 Years On, Anti-Death Penalty March Sees Progress

Yet time is running out for Ruben Gutierrez, Rodney Reed

"...if elected, he'd refuse to seek the death penalty. Sandra Reed, mother of Rodney Reed (who's facing a Nov...."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: As Execution Pace Quickens, a 30-Day Stay for Barbee

Meanwhile, Randy Halprin loses 5CA appeal and Rodney Reed supporters fight for justice

"...His brother Rodrick Reed told the Chronicle the family will be very..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Trio of Candidates Vie to Take on Rep. Michael McCaul

Three for TX-10

"...enticed a couple more Democrats – Shannon Hutcheson and Dr. Pritesh Gand­hi – into the 2020 primary campaign. All..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

It's Knives Out For Rian Johnson at Fantastic Fest

The Last Jedi director's latest to close fest

"...the annual celebration of weird cinema at the Alamo Drafthouse, has snagged a special screening as its closing night..."

Aug. 20, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Bunny Michael’s Higher Self Will See You Now

Instagram’s spiritual meme-maker comes to Contrast Film Festival

"...If Dr. Phil is the baby boomer generation's archetypal life-advice guru,..."

July 19, 2019 Screens Feature by Beth Sullivan

40 Songs to Make You Feel Better (or Worse) About Drinking

A sampling of drinking songs local, south of the border, and global

"...wacky weed and the futility of the War on Drugs (the policy, not the band), "Beer" pointedly, and in..."

July 13, 2018 Music Feature by The Music Staff

David X. Cohen Brings Futurama Back to the Future

ATX Television Festival brings some of the cult show's voice actors together for a table read

"...became national heroes for saving Brooklyn Nine-Nine when Fox dropped the popular sitcom...."

June 8, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Hurricane Bianca (Del Rio) Takes Austin by Storm

Drag Race royalty brings her one-drag-queen show to town

"...Since winning the crown on season 6 of RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2013, pretty much all Roy Haylock, better..."

Feb. 28, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Nina Hernandez

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...behind Veep, Preacher, and Animals, genuine moon man Buzz Aldrin, Gawker founder Nick Denton, Planned Parenthood’s Cecilia Richards, and..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Music List Four

Spoon, Kate Nash, Malcolm London, and 141 more added

"...its 2017 music lineup via sometimes massive lists revealing hundreds of performers. From here on out, the conference will..."

Jan. 19, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Shawn Pander

"...played the most recent ACL Fest and counts television's Dr. Phil and vodka king Tito Beveridge as fans, yet..."

Dec. 23, 2016 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Other Worlds Austin Adds Owen Egerton's Latest

Plus sci-fi fest's closing night title, and shorts

"...the house where a husband and wife, their four children, and two guests were executed. Exploring the museum-like site..."

Nov. 28, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Q&A Hole: Which Restaurant for the Rest of Your Life?

With Ben Snakepit, Regina Allen, Patty Leidy, Miracle Jones, and more.

"...Christopher Garlington, writer, gourmand: I live in Chicago –..."

Nov. 1, 2016 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Film Festival Full Slate

Marquee names include Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Patton Oswalt

"...Crunch Time Episodes 1-6: Written by Andrew Disney, Bradley Jackson; Directed by Andrew Disney..."

Sept. 14, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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