News Roundup: Delusions and Deluges

"Downtown doesn't exist just to entertain people of means."

"...courthouse location; early voting this past weekend showed embarrassingly low turnout rates; Ken Paxton is suing the federal government..."

Oct. 26, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

News Roundup: Endings and Beginnings

Out with the old City Council, in with the new

"...couples they'll have to wait a little longer to get married, another protest takes place Downtown, and more...."

Dec. 15, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Fantastic Fest Goes for the Big 10

Kevin Smith's 'Tusk,' 'ABCs 2' and 'V/H/S 3' in first titles

"...Get giddy. Fantastic Fest, Austin's world-renowned celebration of all cinema..."

Aug. 5, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Festival Films You Haven't Seen Yet

The unreleased and the oddly evasive titles from 2013

"...town with so many film festivals is that you get to see so many amazing movies that seemingly disappear..."

Jan. 5, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: 'Unit 7'

Spanish cop drama is a short, sharp, sweet shock

"...When did police procedurals get so bloated? They used to be models of efficiency...."

Sept. 1, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fluff and Stuff

If BuzzFeed's animal empire is trying to infiltrate hard news and traditional media outlets are still trying to get in on the cat cash cow, where does it all end?

"...there are BuzzFeed headline generators floating around the Internet, allowing anyone to create posts with titles like "22 Reasons..."

July 26, 2013 Screens Feature by Dan Solomon

'Desperate Housewives of Roland Park'

An abbreviated version of the opening essay from Marion Winik's 'Highs in the Low Fifties'

"...crossed his face. I stepped aside to let him get to the sink and his paint-spattered flannel shirt brushed..."

June 21, 2013 Arts Feature by Marion Winik

'Miami Connection' Connects After 25 Years

Grandmaster Y.K. Kim reels as his 1987 flop becomes a 2012 cult

"...There aren't many lost films that get a second burst of life. William Wellman's silent WWI..."

Dec. 12, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Farmers Market Report: November 3, 2012

What's happening at the farmers markets this week

"...The cooler temperatures we had last week didn’t dip low enough to kill off the hot weather vegetables like..."

Nov. 1, 2012 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Reefer Roundup: 12/9/11

Get your fix of drug war news

"...Up this week: Medi-pot laws reduce drunk driving accidents, Lowe nets Family House big cash, feds ban more drugs,..."

Dec. 9, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

City Hall Hustle: Güero's Don't Need No Stinkin' Permits!

On second thought, why can't we all just get along?

"...World – or at least South Austin over a slow news weekend – the white flag has been run..."

April 23, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Sissies, Comedy, Gay Bi Gay Gay, and a Bishop

Your gay guide for the final leg of SXSoLong

"...ache, your throat feels like it's been replaced with low-grade sandpaper, and every bit of your emotional and mental..."

March 19, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...See press release below for the complete lineup...."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Everyone Here Cycles!

Learning from Copenhagen, Post #6

"...happily use the bicycle as their primary way to get around. “The never-ending flow of Copenhagners on bicycles is..."

Oct. 7, 2009 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Ghostbusters Game Review (Xbox 360 / Playstation 3)

Review for Terminal Reality and Atari's Ghostbusters (Xbox 360 / Playstation 3 version)

"...time. Unfortunately, it's also the sort of game you get about a third of the way through before understanding..."

July 6, 2009 Screens Post by Adam Theriault

The More You Learn About God, the Further Away from Him You Move

mewithoutYou frontman Aaron Weiss likes a good question, but finds some answers easier than others

"...And that’s the universal You, yo – high, low, and all manner in-between...."

June 15, 2009 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Best Week of the Year

Glancing at this week's sonic landscape, old and new

"...recording (or using being home as an excuse to get together) and we clubgoers reap the rewards...."

Dec. 29, 2008 Music Post by Margaret Moser

The Pot 10!

"...3) "Reefer Man," Cab Calloway..."

May 25, 2007 Music Feature

ImproviNation

Can I get a suggestion for an Austin festival in which troupes from across the country gather to create instant comedy?

"...time. But every five years or so, that chronic low-grade infection will flare up into something seriously contagious, affecting..."

Sept. 2, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Lege Too Far

With Six Weeks to Go, the Legislative Future Looks Dark and Darker

"...back-loaded -- most of the substantive legislation, especially the budget, is not finally resolved until May. But the progress..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Beat Box

Texas Platters

"...are no longer safe in Texas. Like when you forget to take off the face of your car stereo,..."

May 24, 2002 Music Review by Christopher Coletti

Trauma From the Past, Trauma From the Skies in Descendent

Peter Cilella on the myth of control in his SXSW sci fi domestic drama

"...of your first child or the first time you get abducted by aliens...."

March 10, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Live Music Recommendations for the Week Ahead

Get to know your shows

"...local shoegazers Daydream Twins quickly gained popularity in 2021 following the release of their high-potential debut single “Carpop.” The..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Casar Introduces Act to Help Fossil Fuel Workers Transition to Clean Energy Jobs

Bill proposes training, supplementary wages, priority hiring

"...of flatlining, and coal jobs are at an all-time low...."

Sept. 17, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Catch up on news from around Texas and travel destinations for fall

"...It’s time to get out and try some international food, dance at a..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Review: Broadway in Austin’s Hairspray

This may be the big hair state, but does this musical go too big?

"...thing those crazy kids in the 1960s did to get high. The result: An adrenaline rush, short-term euphoria, and..."

June 14, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

SXSW Film Review: Caterpillar

Impressionistic documentary evokes the trauma of beauty standards

"...for a good, long time they were watching a low-budget feature rather than a doc...."

March 18, 2023 Screens Post by Joe Gross

The Chronicle’s Complete Guide to the Minions

Your yellow pals, from Despicable Me to Rise of Gru

"...overshadowed the original central character that this weekend they get their second spinoff movie: Minions: The Rise of Gru...."

June 30, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Minamata

Johnny Depp keeps it low-key in this bleak envirodrama

"...world stage. What better way to do that than get the world-famous Smith to take photos for Life magazine?..."

Feb. 11, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Staycationer: Hotel ZaZa Austin

Your Close-to-Home Guide to Getting Away

"...an all-time high. Hotel occupancy rates are still seeing low numbers, after dropping around 40% in 2020. So, much..."

April 14, 2021 Food Post by Veronica Meewes

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