The Austin Chronicle’s Top 10 Films of 2024

Critics’ lists and more thoughts on the year in film

"...I suspect how you read that last scene says everything about how you approach the day – with an..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

The Luv Doc: A Culinary Mount Everest

You can’t expect starving people in buckle shoes to make smart choices

"...I want. Now I wonder if he just hates everything I make and is afraid I will embarrass him..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Opinion: Celebrating Our New American Values

After the election, a Swiftian reevaluation of what is good and what is bad

"...immigrants were good, but now I know immigrants are bad...."

Nov. 22, 2024 Column by Lawrence Baines

Ghibli Goodness, Bike Stories, Poetry Readings, and More Events for the Week

Just because it's a weekday doesn't mean you can't get into some art

"...series, this dramedy focuses on two friends who are bad influences – on each other more than anyone else...."

Nov. 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

How Memoir of a Snail Came Out of Its Shell

Adam Elliot on his speedy (for stop-motion animation) production

"...His weakness? “My partner and I used to collect bad taxidermy. But we’ve downsized and now we live a..."

Nov. 4, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival: “You’re Invited to Tuscan’s 5th Birthday Party!”

Austin acting powerhouse Lee Eddy makes her directorial debut

"...I knew we were golden. I want Katie on everything I work on because Fairlee is like a good..."

Oct. 28, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, October 18-24

"...to a higher octave of maturity and wisdom about everything related to love, romance, and sex. It will be..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Turkey Day Drama, a Red Hot Patriot, and Scares for the Season in Our Recommended Events

I scream, you scream, we all scream for the weekend!

"...Theater Co.’s Encuentro festival.   – Cat McCarrey A Beautiful Day in November on the Banks of the Greatest..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Sebastian Stan and Adam Pearson Become A Different Man

New A24 drama finds that wherever you go, there you are

"...When people talk about bad habits, is it the “bad” or the “habit” part..."

Oct. 3, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, October 4-10

"...an apartment building and for 12 hours loudly described everything she felt guilty about. (She was an ex-Catholic who..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Horror Abounds in Our Weekday Event Recommendations

But it's more than just scares

"...Through October 27, Link & Pin Gallery..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Fantastic Fest Review: Bone Lake

A quiet weekend away becomes a devious, sexy, bloody thrill ride

"...Like the best of such relationship psychodrama, everything that could doom the couple was already in their..."

Sept. 21, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Genre-Hopping Hustler Quentin Arispe Wants to Be in Every Room

The Past Lives’ theatrical lead singer takes on a party girl role on new solo LP, As Above, So Below

"...Embracing duality informs nearly everything the queer artist does, from the music she makes..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

My Old Ass

39-year-old Aubrey Plaza doles out advice to her younger self

"...emotions as they get older, of realizing that not everything their teen self sought to flee was so terrible...."

Sept. 13, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

In Politics to Win, Again and Again

Introducing the passionate people who get our local politicians elected

"...before an election, working 24/7 for the win, breaking everything down, moving on to the next contest. But she..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Stacey Abrams TribFest Panel Gives Texans a Therapy Session on Voter Suppression

Voting is medicine, Abrams says

"...conversation began with some affirming statements about just how bad shit really is. Consider that there are close to..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Glen Powell Clears His Throat for The Best Man's Ghostwriter

Austin's movie A-lister on his new Audible audiobook comedy

"...You’ve all been at a wedding, and it’s a beautiful day, and everything’s going like a dream – and..."

Sept. 11, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: Hardick’s Sick Roasts

Some sort of puppy-strangling ogre

"...(let’s call her Hillary) has a snarky roast for everything. Like ... Matthew McConaughey is the uncle who makes..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, August 30 - September 5

"...of karma suggests that all our actions, good and bad and in-between, send ripples out into the world. These..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

The Off Beat: promqueen’s Dark Fairytale

Women and queer creative showcase the Front Festival returns Labor Day weekend

"...Future Front Texas’ annual Labor Day weekend shindig, has everything: a film showcase and a concert, both highlighting the..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Quin NFN Returns With Second to None

Austin’s most-streamed rapper rebounds from health scare

"...child last year. Although their situations reached a “real bad” point and he felt “depressed,” his daughter turned 1..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Music Post by Derek Udensi

Fantastic Fest Announces 2024 Lineup

Love of out-there cinema brings Terrifier 3, The Wild Robot

"...THE BABADOOK Australia, 2014 10th Anniversary Screening, 94 min. D: Jennifer..."

Aug. 15, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Alejandro Puyana Explores the Humanity and Hardship of Venezuela With His Debut Novel

You can’t go home again

"...traumatic,” Puyana says. “I just remember hugging my brother. Everything before the hug is kind of just really, really..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by Doug Freeman

Shoegaze, Synthpop, Hip-Hop, and More Crucial Concerts

Whatever your genre, we got you

"...Sunday 18, Empire Control Room & Garage..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Urban Heat Resurrects Synth-Pop With Towering Debut LP

The Tower is a grand-scale monument to the overindulgence of Eighties New Wave

"...bone-throbbing bass underbelly, and Kevin Naquin’s cinematic instrumentation. Not bad for a 5-year-old band brought together to realize Horstmann’s..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Some Local Arts, Pride, and More Recommended Events

Plan your Austin weekend

"...SAGE Studios. Going for a visit is never a bad idea, especially to catch Yard Dog’s August show, featuring..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Pride Abounds, Cats Pop, and Nuns Get Weird in These Events

Our recommendations for an art and community filled weekend

"...in danger of derailing her best laid plans when bad weather puts her in the path of a charming..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Art in Motion, Pride Kickoff, and More Weekday Recommendations

Arts and more to keep you busy

"...up to you.   – Cat McCarrey Austin Pride & aGLIFF Present: Chicago..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Jukebox Musical, Chicken Tips, and More Weekday Events

Don't pretend like you don't need chicken tips

"...29, through letterpressplay.com, and tune in to their emails & social media on August 19 to hear if your..."

July 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The News Biz Is In Deep Shiz

Local newsroom leaders see growth potential despite tough climate

"...Austin’s daily newspaper, the Austin American-Statesman, has faced similar..."

July 26, 2024 News Feature by Abe Asher

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