The Eighth Street Survivors

They came out to protest police brutality. They were met by a life-altering wave of police violence. Eight months later, they still await justice and change.

"...Kirsch ascended to the northbound lanes of I-35 around 4pm on May 31, and sat down. Thirty protesters, strangers,..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

CSI: Travis County

Why Is the Medical Examiner's Office so screwed up?

"...known what killed her father last summer, within about 24 hours of his death...."

June 30, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Texas Platters

"...Farewells & Fantasies (Elektra Traditions/Rhino)..."

Sept. 12, 1997 Music Review

Migrating North

As the Texas and national film industry feels the burn of runaway production, many agree with one directive: Blame Canada.

"...personnel) have now evaporated almost entirely; currently there are far fewer M.O.W.s shooting in Texas, with even fewer slated..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

1999 Austin Film Releases

A complete list of all films released for theatrical runs in Austin in the calendar year 1999 and eligible for consideration in the Top Ten.

"...THE ACID HOUSE2.0(M.S.)10/1/99 THE ADVENTURES OF ELMO IN GROUCHLAND3.0(M.S.)10/8/99 AFFLICTION4.5(R.S.)2/19/99 AFTER LIFE4.0(M.B.)8/13/99 ALL THE RAGEpreview(M.B.)5/7/99 AMERICAN BEAUTY4.0(M.S.)9/24/99 AMERICAN MOVIE4.0(R.S.)11/26/99..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Screens Feature

Texas Platters

Jimmy Lafave

"...feat. Tell any Dylan fan that someone covers "Positively 4th Street" and they'll wrinkle an eyebrow and head for..."

April 23, 1999 Music Feature

Thai Me Up, Thai Me Down

A Sampling of Thai Restaurants Around Austin

"...Kitchen, these new eateries pepper the map from as far "up" as Cedar Park to as far "down" as..."

March 27, 1998 Food Feature

Letters at 3AM: Where We Actually Live

A nation that lets its infrastructure crumble will wake one fine day to find itself crippled

"...p.A13). "Community Colleges Cutting Back on Open Access" (June 24, p.A15)...."

Oct. 8, 2010 Column by Michael Ventura

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...tax on firms' partnerships (New York Times, March 28) Headlines
49; A Travis Co. jury this week saw video evidence..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...RECO V15/#15 (, min.) (12/8/95)(M.B.)..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

Jolt Aims to Energize the Latino Vote

Local activist nonprofit engages a growing demographic

"...are here to take a stand against Senate Bill 4, the most discriminatory and hateful law in recent history,"..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The War on Women's Health

To attack Planned Parenthood, lawmakers undermine health care ... and promote more abortions

"...teen pregnancy prevention programs and for Title X, the 41-year-old source of revenue dedicated to women's reproductive health services..."

April 22, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Continued Story

Daniel Johnston's songs find new life in the rock opera Speeding Motorcycle

"...with. It's fascinating how two people can listen to 400 Daniel Johnston songs and their list of 20 favorites..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Arts Feature by Kathy McCarty

Time Keeps On Slipping, Slipping, Slipping Into the Future

I never made it into the Mickey Mouse Club as a kid but today I am a proud, shoe carrying member of Club Chronicle 2007.

"...this means "by the way," thanks for reading thus far...hope you'll stick around...I have no idea what's blogging ahead...."

Nov. 3, 2007 Promotions Post

Otaku* Overload!!!

After Monster Island Studios sank, Austin's acting community and Houston animé giant A.D. Vision unleashed talent bent on vengeance and redemption (*otaku = animé geek)

"...zine AGAR (Asian Girls Are Rad) – have thus far been limited to ordering the odd bubble tea from..."

Dec. 2, 2005 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

"I Made a Movie, and They Didn't Want It!"

Shut out by distribution companies, indie filmmakers go DIY when it comes to getting their movie out there.

"...inexpensive to purchase and easy to use, there are far more filmmakers than traditional distribution can accommodate. In short,..."

July 11, 2003 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Jesus Is Coming

The video mailed across the state, the Christian film that found an audience in Austin, and other stories of evangelicals using film to spread the word

"...of us -- on the radio station at the far end of our dial, on the television channel we..."

April 27, 2001 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...on Man's Ruin), is nothing less than a classic. Se41;or Kozik recently released Airshow 2000, the fourth album from..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

Flies on the Wall With Attitude

Cinéma vérité pioneer Robert Drew, coming to town this Wednesday for the Texas Documentary Tour, speaks about the films he has made and the film style he helped create.

"...at 77 and with 60 films in more than 40 years under his belt, is widely viewed as the..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Sad Stories and Steel Guitars

Tearjoint Troubador Ted Roddy's Country Soul

"...place on the road. Alternately drinking tequila with eager se41;oritas in a border town, dancing with a partner that's..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...surely be one of the conference highlights. (Waterloo Park, 4:30pm) -- Christopher Hess..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

SXSW Records

Jeff Beck

"...4 stars --David Lync WACO BROTHERS..."

March 12, 1999 Music Feature

Best of Print 1995

Words: Printed, Spoken, and Painted

"...4. Autobiography of a Face by Lucy Grealey..."

Jan. 5, 1996 Books Feature

Qmmunity: The Puzzle of Pride

Putting together all the pieces of queer history with Pride Month events

"...Sunday, June 4, marks the return of Austin's Dyke March at Cheer..."

June 2, 2023 Column by James Scott

Page Two – BFI: Blaze Foley Inside

11 verses in search of a song

"...found, well then he created one. Usually gambling with far more than he had, he bet it all –..."

Oct. 14, 2016 Column by Louis Black

Where's Your Evidence?

Advances in forensic science have made physical evidence increasingly crucial in criminal justice – but the practice of preserving and maintaining that evidence is often underfunded, poorly managed, or just plain sloppy

"...one knows where it went, said Gary Noblett, a 41-year veteran of the Pampa PD and custodian of its..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

I Live My Broken Dreams

This year's rock docs examine the 'outsider myth' and more among the likes of Daniel Johnston, Townes Van Zandt, and Wild Man Fischer

"...She began to cry when you said good-bye..."

March 11, 2005 Screens Feature by Will Robinson Sheff

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...[Lawyers, Drugs, and Money: The Latest on Metabolife," March 14], The Austin Chronicle called on Chris Feldman, identified as..."

April 4, 2003 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...4) The commissioners established Truancy Courts, where the parents of..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Column

The Winter Classic

South by Southwest 1998

"...minutes after their scheduled time with no ego or fanfare, plugged in, and started a showcase of the new...."

March 27, 1998 Music Feature

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