The Boss

This Melissa McCarthy comedy is funny, but should be even funnier

"...Ben Falcone. Starring: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Bell, Peter Dinklage, Ella Anderson, Tyler Labine, Kathy Bates, Kristen Schaal, Timothy Simons,..."

April 8, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Glass Castle

Jeanette Walls' beloved memoir hits the big screen

"...Starring: Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson, Naomi Watts, Max Greenfield, Ella Anderson, Chandler Head, Sarah Snook, Josh Caras and Brigette..."

Aug. 11, 2017 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Texas Book Festival

Photos by John Anderson

"...the subject. Moderator Shelby Hearon, author of the forthcoming Ella in Bloom and a longtime Austin resident who now..."

Nov. 17, 2000 Books Feature by Tom Doyal

2017 Payne Theatre Award Nominees

E.A. Poe musical Nevermore leads the way with 11 noms

"...Valeria Smeke, El Paraíso de los Maniquís Gaby Tamayo, Ella..."

Sept. 20, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Harmonic Convergence

"...Ella's Restaurant & Bar #1 Jefferson Square, 458-2148 Mon-Thu, 11am-2pm,..."

Jan. 22, 1999 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

La Doña, Wet Leg, Wolf Eyes, and Chris Patrick Added to SXSW’s 2022 Music Ranks

… along with 302 other acts from around the world

"...CasinoATX, Darden Smith, Darkbird, David Shabani, Density512, Dominican Jay, Ella Ella, Eyelid Kid, Flyjack, Fuck Money, House of Lepore,..."

Jan. 26, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Roma Kong Producers: Roma Kong, Angelique Molina, Kelley Kali, Capella Fahoome When a recently widowed mother becomes houseless, she..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Inevitable Influx

Asia, Africa, and everything after

"...Cherine Anderson (Jamaica): Dancehall soul driving sultry R&B into traditional reggae..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Jazz Sides

"...in Yeska (as opposed to Yeska's former saxman Ulysses Bella who's now in Ozomatli), and Chicago's Liquid Soul, this..."

Oct. 16, 1998 Music Feature

Super Bowl LIV Watch Parties in Austin

The big game is upon us; leave the snacks & beer to the professionals

"...available. – Lauren Girgis Super Bowl Buffet at Hotel Ella..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Events Post by Lauren Girgis

Hidden Pleasures

"...photograph by John Anderson Like a stoned pig in a restaurant Dumpster, Austin..."

June 18, 1999 Food Column by Anthony King

Food-O-File

In Spite of the Heat

"...dream of opening a small restaurant in their hometown. Ella's Restaurant & Bar (#1 Jefferson Square, 458-2148) opened quietly..."

June 12, 1998 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Texas Book Festival 2017: The Full List

Dan Rather, Jeffrey Eugenides, the Bush sisters, and 291 more

"...Bigger Than the Frame Danielle Allen – Cuz Carol Anderson – White Rage Troy Ball – Pure Heart: A..."

Sept. 12, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

A Walk on the Dark Side

An interview with Karen Bernstein, producer of Lou Reed: Rock & Roll Heart (playing at the Alamo Drafthouse on Wednesday, Jan. 10), a breathless, soundtrack-shaped romp through Reed's career so far

"...-- the iconic likes of Tennessee Williams, William Styron, Ella Fitzgerald. Reed does not appear on that list...."

Jan. 12, 2001 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Fall Film Previews

September

"...D: John Frankenheimer; with Robert De Niro, Stellan Skarsgård, Jean Reno, Jonathan Pryce, Sean Bean, Natascha McElhone...."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...to uncover the university's hidden secrets. Cast: Jon Huertas, Isabella Gomez, Lindsay LaVanchy, Froy Gutierrez, Gattlin Griffith, Patrick Walker,..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...Emma Suarez, Lola Dueñas, Alex Brendemuhl, Alain Hernandez, Francesc Orella. (Spain: World Premiere)..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...nature of Hart's intonation summons the sovereign command of Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, and onetime mentor Nancy Wilson on..."

May 7, 2021 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

Fantastic Fest Review: Raw

French horror proves you are what you eat (or vice versa)

"...the same veterinary college as her hard-partying sister Alexia (Ella Rumpf). It's pretty clear that the seniors rule the..."

Sept. 29, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Food-o-File: Weekend Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...Goodall's Kitchen, the restaurant in the stately boutique Hotel Ella (1900 Rio Grande) in West Campus, has recently undergone..."

Aug. 22, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Off the Record

Paying tribute to Tony Campise and rolling out the red carpet for the Kashmere Stage Band and SXSW Film

"...collective Brown Whörnet, along with backing artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Isaac Hayes, and Lyle Lovett. His breakthrough, 1991's..."

March 12, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Developing Story

AFF honors Arrested Development creator Mitchell Hurwitz

"...2009 Austin Film Festival “Arrested Development” Creator Heads Up Stellar List of Television Show Creators at 16th Annual Screenwriters..."

July 6, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Food-o-File

Making it a little bit easier for the Big Easy; plus, an Event Menu filled to burstin'

"...moving his whole operation to Shreveport, but restaurant matriarchs Ella and Dottie Brennan have decreed that their family stable..."

Sept. 16, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

After a Fashion

Wanna know a 'Chronicle' secret? It runs in the family: Margaret Moser spends a lot of energy fantasizing being able to recast all the roles in 'Grease.' In this issue, Brother Stephen has some epiphanies over the possibilities of a modern remake of 'Valley of the Dolls'!

"...comparisons in some form or another to Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Cyndi Lauper, Liza Minnelli, Annie Lennox, and Bette..."

Aug. 13, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

2002 Texas Book Festival Schedule

"...12:30-1:30pm CExt. #E2.026The Comanche and the CherokeeJo Ella Powell Exley, David Marion Wilkinson, Moderator: Paula Mitchell Marks..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Books Feature

Food-o-File

If visions of sugarplums are dancing in your head but the time or talent for holiday baking have yet to materialize, Virginia B. Wood has done the homework for you: This week's Food-o-File lists local bakeries cooking up Christmas sweets.

"...12th, 474-4288): The breads and desserts you love at Ella's and Ranch 616 are produced at this new little..."

Dec. 17, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Digital Duke: Best of the Rest

"...included Clark Terry, Ray Nance, Willie Cook, and Cat Anderson in the trumpet section; trombonists Britt Woodman and Quentin..."

April 30, 1999 Music Feature

Just Like Ma Used to Make

Authentic Ferguson Fare at the Austin Hilton

"...photograph by John Anderson Miriam A. Ferguson (1875-1961) was the first woman elected..."

Jan. 17, 1997 Food Feature

Reissues

"...Crystal Springs Dance Hall, and a whole mess of shellac. Now, finally, all 102 recordings of the Brownies are..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Music Feature