Death of an Extra: Odell Grant

Odell Grant, who had a face you couldn't forget, has died

"...“I was embalmed and buried in the low-budget film Elvis and Annabelle,” Odell says of the film in which..."

April 7, 2015 Screens Post by Joe O'Connell

Food-o-File: Weekend Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...• 2015 races right out of the gate with changes...."

Jan. 3, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! The Story of Pop Music From Bill Haley to Beyoncé

Saint Etienne bandleader connects the music history dots

"...The Story of Pop Music from Bill Haley to Beyoncéby Bob Stanley W.W. Norton, 624pp., $29.95..."

Dec. 5, 2014 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

SXSW Music: Second List

243 + 171 = as many acts as the last two ATX fests combined

"...The Chronicle Music staff admits curiosity about Sicko Mobb, Elvis Depressedly, and Snootie Wild. Iconic NYC DJ Peter Rosenberg..."

Nov. 18, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

When the Clock Strikes 12

Bill Haley died for rock & roll – in Harlingen

"...Headquarters. You of a certain age remember the drummer – the Beatle who wasn't John, Paul, George, or Ringo...."

May 16, 2014 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Playback: FREE WEEK!

2014, you're up

"...9) Brennen Leigh & Noel McKay, "Before We Come to Our Senses"..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Roy Orbison

"...Roy OrbisonThe Last Concert (Roy's Boys/Sony Legacy) Roy OrbisonBlack & White Night (Roy's Boys/Sony Legacy)..."

Dec. 13, 2013 Music Review by Tim Stegall

Elvis Costello & the Roots

"...Elvis Costello & the RootsWise Up Ghost 
and Other Songs..."

Nov. 22, 2013 Music Review by Doug Freeman

MEOW Con: Suzi Quatro

‘Stumblin’ In’ from the Motor City to music history

"...me the most. I’ve also been in influenced by Elvis, Otis [Redding], Billie Holiday, all of Motown – James..."

Oct. 24, 2013 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Rob Thomas' Unlikely Route to Young Adult Fiction

'Veronica Mars' creator dishes on teens, fans, and the movie

"...in 1996 and has recently been rereleased by Simon & Schuster. Compared to a photo shoot for the long-awaited..."

Sept. 26, 2013 Books Post by Amy Gentry

The Act of Killing

In this disturbing documentary, former Indonesian death-squad leaders boastfully reenact their real-life mass killings with touches inspired by their favorite movies.

"...pleasure they derived from American movies and how watching Elvis Presley or Humphrey Bogart on the screen prior to..."

Aug. 9, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Prince Charming: Adam Ant

King of the Wild Frontier returns to Austin – tonight

"...Hussar returns as a character he created for Adam & the Ants’ second album, 1980’s Kings of the Wild..."

July 26, 2013 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Pawn Shop Chronicles

Meth addicts, skinheads, and an Elvis impersonator are just some of the characters inhabiting this pawn-shop-set action comedy with an intriguing cast.

"...reviewed at press time. Meth addicts, skinheads, and an Elvis impersonator are just some of the characters dredged up..."

July 12, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

There’s a Blue Note in Each Song That I Sing Since You’ve Been Gone

George Jones, 1931-2013

"...by the rise of a savage, greasy, 21-year-old named Elvis Presley, and cut a number of excellent rockabilly sides..."

April 26, 2013 Music Post by Tim Stegall

On the Bus Again

On the eve of turning 80, Willie Nelson's still calling the tune

"...comes titled as "Ben Willie Darrell Present the 4th & Goal Gala." Austin golf great Ben Crenshaw and late..."

April 12, 2013 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

The Luv Doc: Idiot Texters

Why people swerve into you unexpectedly

"...have yourself a traffic flow situation that closely resembles Elvis' colon on the morning of August 16, 1977...."

Feb. 22, 2013 Column by The Luv Doc

Nacho Daddy

What do Michael Jackson and Manu Chao have in common? Joe King Carrasco.

"...that spawned Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, and Jimmy Gilmer & the Fireballs. Later, the area produced another generation of..."

Jan. 25, 2013 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

SXSW Music Keynote: Bruce Springsteen

SXSW Showcase Reviews

"...Fifties onward, and though he didn't play a lot – mostly snippets to illustrate and underline key points –..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature by Dan Oko

One, Two, Tres, Cuatro

Club turnover has come due – embrace it

"...could go to nightclubs. Club life seemed so exciting – the music, the trendy clothes, dancing nonstop, the smoky..."

Jan. 20, 2012 Music Column by Margaret Moser

Free Week Venue Crawl

Handicapping new live music venues

"...and Saturday night in Austin, topped the bill, so Elvis’ confrontational post-punk acted as the evening’s starter pistol. The..."

Jan. 13, 2012 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Smiths

Box sets as catalog ghetto

"..."They go upstairs to Morrissey's room. There's an Elvis poster stuck on the wall, a life-size cardboard cut..."

Dec. 23, 2011 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

One, Two, Tres, Cuatro: I Love Rock & Roll

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame needs to stay home

"...by the pure country, Delta blues, and nascent rock & roll from the north of the state...."

Dec. 2, 2011 Music Column by Margaret Moser

Ten Fingers

Denny Freeman's 40-year Austin arc

"...they relocated to Dallas when he was 8. Rock & roll hadn't found its way out of deep pockets..."

Dec. 2, 2011 Music Feature by Bill Bentley

Magic Carpet Ride

Johnny Depp brings his passion project to the Austin Film Festival

"...There are Q&A sessions and then there are Q&A sessions gone falling-down..."

Oct. 28, 2011 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Can't Stop the World

Austin's native contribution to the Go-Go's, guitarist/bassist Kathy Valentine, relives 30 years of Beauty and the Beat

"...from now, she joins the rest of the Go-Go's – singer Belinda Carlisle, guitarists Charlotte Caffey and Jane Wiedlin,..."

Aug. 19, 2011 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

What do Madonna, Hillary Clinton, and Geena Davis have in common?

"...one another, but they do meow to their owners. 
Of course, the word "meow" is an onomatopoeia...."

June 24, 2011 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Elvis Presley, Mulder and Scully, etc.

"...MGM Studios had two of Elvis Presley's favorites, crispy bacon and mashed potatoes and gravy,..."

April 22, 2011 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Drive Angry

Nicolas Cage plays a parent on a mission to avenge the murder of his daughter and granddaughter.

"...by snappy dresser Jonah King (Burke in full Jim Jones-meets-Elvis swagger). There's apparently a baby, Milton's grandchild, at stake..."

March 4, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Endhiran (Robot)

This extravagant Indian/Tamil production is an apocalyptic science fiction rom-com with elaborate dance set-pieces and music by A.R. Rahman.

"...action oeuvre, and even, I kid you not, late-era Elvis Presley. And then, of course, there's the fact that..."

Feb. 25, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Movie Bug

Touching down at the Toronto International Film Festival

"...Presents: At the Movies with hosts Christy Lemire and Elvis Mitchell – excellent choices to ensure the continuance of..."

Sept. 24, 2010 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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