A Trap Escapes

Alamo Drafthouse's Video Vortex unleashes Jungle Trap

"...There are lost films, and then there is madcap 1990 sleaze-supernatural-shocker Jungle Trap...."

July 21, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips: Grand Central Cafe, Kingsland

Cafe from classic horror film still killin' it

"...farmhouse had a starring role in the classic slasher film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Refusing to be pigeon-holed..."

Feb. 6, 2015 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Happy Hundredth Birthday, Paramount Theatre!

Austin's original vaudeville stage announces Lyle Lovett and more

"...seen live performances, silent movies, talkies, and now comedy, film festivals, and more...."

Jan. 28, 2015 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'

John Barrymore's lascivious trip into the heart of his own darkness

"...book pages and wearing a terribly floppy hat. Modern restoration firm Thanhouser Company Film Preservation Inc has their own..."

Feb. 8, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Star Trek: The Next Generation: Season One

It was a game-changing reboot, and boy oh boy does it look dandy on Blu-ray

"...new adventure, "Encounter at Farpoint" should be taught in film school as a how-to guide on effective pilot episodes...."

July 27, 2012 Screens Review by Richard Whittaker

Austin x Design

"...than 20 organizations signed on to sponsor tours, lectures, film screenings, and workshops. Here is a breakdown of the..."

Oct. 7, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Murnau

This set features six of the expressionist's most famous movies from his early years in Germany, each a masterpiece of symphonic chiaroscuro

"...available. As one of the titans of early German film, he belongs in that elite group of directors whose..."

April 10, 2009 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Page Two: Correlation Does Not Imply Causation

The lessons of Florida beaches, anti-drug education, and chain gangs

"...but also was a fan of the 1932 hit film I Am a Fugitive From a Chain Gang, based..."

May 9, 2008 Column by Louis Black

Happenings

March 29 - April 5

"...TEXAS SPRINGS: Protection, Restoration, and Stewardship This year's Environmental Defense's annual water conference..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Mars Music store goes the way of Halley's Comet.

"...in 1982, making this the 20th anniversary of the restoration. Awn says that with the additional elements like the..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...camera, lock and load at least 10 rolls of film, take shirts that are for vacationing, and invest the..."

Dec. 22, 2000 Column

Dancing About Architecture

What's up in the live music capital this week

"...a video of their excellent interpretation of the silent film classic Nosferatu as originally heard at the Alamo Drafthouse...."

Oct. 27, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Services

"...by the likes of 501 Studios and the Texas Filmmakers Society, Gear is the technical right arm to moviemakers..."

Sept. 15, 2000 Best of Austin Feature

Yellow Submarine

"...a low point in the production of animated feature films. Walt Disney was dead, and although his company released..."

April 21, 2000 Screens Review by Bud Simons

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

Ben Kweller hits the Continental Club stage, Threadgill's auctions some history, and more

"...and speed-limit jazz chords toward universal sound. This analog restoration sequels Avant Garde's Hot August Rendezvous at the interval..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

See what 2020 has in store

"...when the area is going through its annual aquatic restoration period. Instead, the natural area is opened for tours..."

Dec. 31, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

MondoCon-a-Go-Go

Alamo's collectibles and print celebration is back and big as ever

"...has now become a giant gathering and celebration of film collectible culture in its own right. After three years..."

Sept. 13, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Celebrate the Apollo 11 Moon Landing With These Texas Road Trips

Houston and other Texas sites celebrate the golden anniversary of the first lunar landing

"...Big Deal at the JSC this summer is the restoration of the Apollo Mission Control Center on the third..."

May 17, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Catfish, outlaws, and armadillos

"...of the Cosmic Cowboys there will be special concerts, films, and programs highlighting the people and events that put..."

May 2, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin's Killer Queer Workout Classes

New year and a stronger, more balanced you

"...week. Expect a class focused on body positivity, alignment, restoration, and community...."

Jan. 9, 2018 Chron Events Post by Sarah Marloff

What’cha Watchin’?

Staff writer Richard Whittaker revisits favorite Fantastic Fest films now streaming

"...in person, then many of this year's stars and filmmakers have earlier FF titles streaming right now...."

Sept. 22, 2017 Screens Column

Top 10 (+1) Theatre Riches of 2015

Wild theatrical energy and masterful performances were the hallmarks of outstanding theatre in 2015

"...tunes, and the humor and heart of a Pixar film. 5) Hunger (Vortex Repertory Company)..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The AggreGAYtor: April 21

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...A new documentary is taking a hard look at..."

April 21, 2015 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Playback

Late SXSW Creative Director Brent Grulke memorialized, and other Thursday SXSW tips

"...ghost town of buildings and facades used for the film Red Headed Stranger, it's been going through a restoration..."

March 20, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Cheer Up Charlie's Out, La Corsha In

East Sixth game-changer faces a new owner and lease non-renewal

"...the La Corsha Hospitality Group, the folks behind development, restoration, and redevelopment projects Bar Congress and Congress Austin, the..."

Dec. 13, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Lege Lines

Committees, school finance, and more

"...chair position on Culture, Recreation & Tourism (expect local filmmakers hoping for a restoration of film subsidies to breathe..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Blue Öyster Cult

Complete catalogs trump career overviews

"...or on Your Knees and Extraterrestrial Live receive sonic restoration in joining Radios Appear: The Best of the Broadcasts..."

Dec. 14, 2012 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

City Bond Breakdown: $385 Million

Seven bond proposals for capital improvement projects near the bottom of the ballot

"...line for overdue repairs; also $5.4 million for Austin Film Society's conversion of the Texas Nation­al Guard Armory at..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Dec. 16-22

"...This neighborhood greenbelt is in the first stages of restoration and needs your help mulching and removing invasive plants...."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Column

Target Markets

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

"...Book; there's even a plot-free sing-along edit of the film...."

Nov. 26, 2010 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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