Wrecking Mansions and Perfecting Accents With Abigail’s Directors

Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin take a bite out of vampires

"...If you missed vampires that fear stakes and sunlight, then Abigail is the movie for..."

April 20, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Endorsements for the May 4 Travis Central Appraisal District Election

It's the first time we're voting for these positions

"...the state’s property tax system. In Travis County, Democrats fear this low-information election could allow Republicans to gain power..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Books, Sculpture, and Weed Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

It'd be a lot cooler if you went to one of these events this week

"...Pick from Friday, Half Baked, Inherent Vice, Mallrats, or Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, all accompanied by a..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Madonna Remains a Prickly Pop Disruptor at Moody Center

First of two nights drives home Madge’s four-decade ubiquity

"...the singer’s longtime slogan in big black letters: “No Fear.”..."

April 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Arcadian

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

"...normal as this world of fanged creatures and nocturnal fear allows them to be. Or, more importantly, as normal..."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Legislators, NAACP, and Professors Condemn UT’s Mass Layoffs

At least 66 people have lost their jobs, and counting

"...Evans fears these layoffs will cause students’ quality of education to..."

April 11, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 12-18

"...Emerson said, “Anyone who is not everyday conquering some fear has not learned the secret of life.” I hope..."

April 12, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Theatre Review: Born With Teeth

Marlowe’s mad and Shakespeare’s sad in Austin Playhouse production

"...There’s heavy emphasis on stakes at hand – the fear of Catholicism, of atheism, the delicate balance of patrons..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

The Luv Doc: Settling

Who do you want? Mr. Wrong or Mr. Reliable?

"...about what they want for themselves. Most people really fear being alone ... or not being married ... or..."

April 12, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

A Trans Journalist With the Taliban in Transition

Austinite Monica Villamizar on Jordan Bryon's truth in wartime

"...mark,” Villamizar said, adding that there’s always the overwhelming fear of being the tree that falls in the forest..."

April 5, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The First Omen

Gruesome gynohorror prequel to 1976’s satanic masterpiece The Omen

"...a terror of parenthood that's balanced by the raw fear of childhood abandonment...."

April 5, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Understanding the Science Behind the Total Solar Eclipse

Front-row seat to a celestial show

"...central emotions that everyone describes are awe and primal fear,” writes Kate Russo, an Australian eclipse chaser who helps..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by Robyn Ross

First-Ever Appraisal District Election Is Small Battle in GOP-Dem War Over Taxation in Texas

Elected Dem- or GOP-backed candidates would have outsized power over district

"...the state’s property tax system. Some in Travis County fear the May 4 election could allow Republicans to gain..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

How The First Omen Broke the Curse of Legacy Sequels

Arkasha Stevenson and Tim Smith on creating a horror they believe in

"...intergenerational war. The original film centered on Gregory Peck’s fears as a father, and the idea of not being..."

April 3, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How Austin Transformed Danny Brown

The Detroit wild card on getting his shit together (and finding H-E-B)

"...sits in one of those neighborhoods where residents probably fear the HOA more than the cops. It’s some kind..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Travis County Judicial System Prepares for Enforcement (or Not) of SB 4

Judges are urged not to deport people

"...portion of our community to potential racial profiling and fear is incredibly misguided, cruel, and discourages victims and survivors..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Shayda

An Iranian mother and daughter find refuge from family violence in a Melbourne women’s shelter

"...opportunity and the necessity of survival, filled with hope, fear, and yearning, all under the specter of violence. It’s..."

March 22, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 22-28

"...boundaries. Another Big No: Don’t heed the advice of fear-mongers or nagging scolds, whether they’re inside or outside your..."

March 22, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...say, it’s because they’re over-habituated – they’ve lost their fear of humans. They may also want your food. Another..."

March 22, 2024 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Relays, Rides, and Rasslin' Headline This Week's Community Events

Recommended happenings around town

"...black hair dye wafting harsh chemicals into the air? Fear not: Local air purifier providers Clear the Air, who’ve..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

City Manager Search Down to Two Candidates

Finalists will address public at March 25 forum

"...manager and, at times, has seemingly operated out of fear, worrying that pushing too hard for transparency and accountability..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Cyclist Becomes First Openly Gay Man to Bike Around the World

Along the way, he raised money for the Trevor Project

"...have had to face. I had a lot of fear and anxiety over my well-being and safety because of..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Hannah Uebele

South by Southwest Film & TV Festival Announces Audience Awards

Audience and jury love Bob Trevino Likes It

"...Sing, starring another filmmaker familiar to and with Austin, Fear the Walking Dead star Colman Domingo (Zola, Rustin). Rounding..."

March 18, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Invader

Chicago-set horror from the director of Offseason.

"...in Maynez’s performance as it shifts into dread, raw fear, and most especially a final act that reinforces Keating’s..."

March 15, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: Arcadian

Nic Cage plays protective father in this creature feature

"...normal as this world of fanged creatures and nocturnal fear allows them to be. Or, more importantly, as normal..."

March 14, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film & TV Festival Announces Jury & Special Awards

Bob Trevino Likes It, Grand Theft Hamlet win top prizes

"...Competition Jury: Siddhant Adlakha, critic and entertainment journalist; David Fear, Senior Editor + Film Critic, Rolling Stone; Lovia Gyarkye,..."

March 14, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Review: The Truth vs. Alex Jones

Doc follows families taking on conspiracy theorist

"...his most popular broadcasts are the most outrageous and fear mongering, thus rewarding Jones when he claimed to expose..."

March 12, 2024 Screens Post by Madeline Duncan

SXSW Film Review: Babes

We need more raunchy female friendship films like this

"...the unsung knights in shining armor, and legitimate mom fear – “like a lion is chasing me” – are..."

March 10, 2024 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

SXSW Panelists Talk LGBTQ+ Activism and Power

Struggles and hopes in the fight for queer rights

"...at Willamette University, said the Republican party is using fear and exploiting pre-existing hate to implement policy. She said..."

March 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Naina Srivastava

SXSW Panel Recap: The First CRISPR Foods Have Arrived

Ready or not, more resilient food through DNA altering is here

"...ones that often raise the hackles of people who fear scientists mucking about with nature in novel ways, are..."

March 8, 2024 SXSW Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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