Extra Ordinary

Irish supernatural comedy is a cracker

"...stage comedy Blithe Spirit and you might half-imagine what Extra Ordinary tastes like. It’s a scrummy omelette of a..."

March 6, 2020 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Maeve Higgins Makes SXSW Ghost Comedy More Than Extra Ordinary

Comedian and podcaster takes on the afterlife

"...In Extra Ordinary, hauntings are spirits that stuck around for some..."

March 10, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Maeve Higgins Makes SXSW Ghost Comedy More Than Extra Ordinary

Comedian and podcaster takes on the afterlife

March 15, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...murder. Whatever the merits of his argument, this was extraordinarily poor timing. He should have waited at least until..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...murder. Whatever the merits of his argument, this was extraordinarily poor timing. He should have waited at least until..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...course, the cops, for a change, and all the ordinary people who are getting things working again. George Bush..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Column

Extra-Ordinary: The Everyday Object in American Art

AMOA's shows rejoice over blurred lines between interested corporate marketing and disinterested beauty

"...Extra-Ordinary: The Everyday Object in American Art/Everyday Objects: Extra-Ordinary Austin..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Arts Review by Nikki Moore

Dead

Comedy about raising the dead doesn't raise too many laughs

"...subject to last year's phenomenal low-key Irish exorcism comedy Extra Ordinary – just without its charm or gentle silliness...."

Sept. 25, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Festival Films of 2019 You Haven't Seen Yet

Alien invasions, comedy exorcists, and searing commentary

"...Someone needs to step up on this one. 7) Extra Ordinary..."

Dec. 31, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Festival Films of 2020 You Haven't Seen Yet

The best of the fests from Austin and beyond

"...a crime lord's most merciless enforcers are sent to extract him from the house where he's being held captive..."

Jan. 1, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Hard Boiled

"...Boiled is John Woo's “director's cut” which includes several extra minutes deleted from the initial release print. Let's see......"

Sept. 10, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Review: Arcadian

Nic Cage plays protective father in this creature feature

"...hanging out after class, trying to spend a few extra minutes with Charlotte (Sadie Soverall), the girl next door...."

March 14, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...Festival Favorites, Midnighters, shorts, more Episodics, and a few extra-special feature titles that you'll want on your schedule. NARRATIVE..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Review: In the Tall Grass

Stephen King/Joe Hill story finds terror in the tiniest blades

"...of how frights can be evoked from the most ordinary things...."

Sept. 28, 2019 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

’Twas the Night Before Sundance

I'm coming for you, Robert Redford!

"...What seemed like an ordinary Tuesday afternoon turned into something unbelievable. While sipping on..."

Jan. 15, 2014 Screens Post by Neha Aziz

ACL Music Fest Sunday Listings

The blurbing of ACL 2011

"...Seattle sextet tramps the world in support of its extra-ordinary sophomore effort, released in May on Sub Pop and..."

Sept. 16, 2011 Music Feature

Another Round of Praise

Nominations for the 2007-2008 Austin Critics Table Awards

"..."Extra-Ordinary: The Everyday Object in American Art," Austin Museum of..."

May 9, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Arcadian

Nicolas Cage is a single dad post-apocalype in Irish thriller

"...hanging out after class, trying to spend a few extra minutes with Charlotte (Soverall), the girl next door...."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

CNN Obama-Clinton Debate: The full transcript

Word for word, the whole shebang

"...for the president to be willing to take that extra step. OBAMA: That is the kind of step that..."

Feb. 21, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Ju-on: The Grudge

Fear of what's lurking just out of sight is at the heart of this Japanese horror film.

"...setting and characters, Western audiences are open to an extra dose of spookiness engendered by the unfamiliar foreign locale...."

Sept. 10, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Toronto International Film Festival

A first-timer's diary

"...school day. As the climax approaches, the violence nonchalantly ordinary in its bizarre ripping of the daily fabric rips..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, February 25 - March 3

"...Author Deb Caletti made the following observation: "You have ordinary moments and ordinary moments and more ordinary moments, and..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, December 9-15

"...you ramble free. I believe this superpower will be extra strong during the coming months...."

Dec. 9, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 8-14

"...to the senses nor comprehensible to the intellect; beyond ordinary understanding." Here's the second word: "ludic," which means "playful;..."

April 8, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 26 - April 1

"...that will come from being received and appreciated with extra potency. I hope you have allies who can provide..."

March 26, 2021 Column by Rob Brezsny

Fantastic Fest Fills the Card

Massive list includes closing night film

"...this big bang (that said, expect maybe a few extra surprises before opening night on Sept. 21)...."

Sept. 5, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem , more announced for 2024 festival

"...Chinn, Jonathan Chinn This is the story of an extraordinary boy born into an ordinary family in an unremarkable..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Pho on the coast, statuesque women in Dallas; June is time to hit the road

"...is a food counter that is out of the ordinary...."

June 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

'Secuestro Express'

Jonathan Jakubowicz and Elizabeth Avellán on 'Secuestro Express'

"...were kidnapped. Initially, you thought the experience was so ordinary it wasn't a good subject for a film. It's..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Screens Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I appreciate the Chronicle's coverage of the efforts of ordinary citizens to bring midwives back into Austin hospitals ["Will..."

Nov. 21, 2003 Column

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