Beyond the Gates

With infinite grace but no real suspense, Beyond the Gates bears dramatic witness to the Rwandan ethnic genocide of the last decade.

"...Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones. Starring: John Hurt, Hugh Dancy, Dominique Horwitz, Claire-Hope Ashitey,..."

June 1, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

May 12 Special Election

The Chronicle endorsements

"...Northwest Rural Community Center, 18649 FM 1431 Ste. 6-A, Jonestown, noon-6pm..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature

Endorsements

May 12 Joint and Special Election

"...Northwest Rural Community Center, 18649 FM 1431 Ste. 6-A, Jonestown, noon-6pm..."

April 27, 2007 News Feature

TCB

SXSW 07: a lot of carrying on, a massive jolt of energy, then oblivion

"...mother, Mary Guibert, to tears with their cover of "Grace."..."

March 23, 2007 Music Column by Christopher Gray

"Thank You - Now Get Off Me"

What happens when a documentary film maker gets a little too close - literally - to a subject they don't like?

"...his documentary about professional homophobe Fred Phelps, Fall From Grace (which had its festival premier at SXSW), director K...."

March 15, 2007 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Looking More Closely When Others Look Away

On directors examining structure, storytelling, and how pictures can move us

"...sound. This year, for instance, it includes Fall From Grace's Ryan Jones, a University of Kansas undergrad, but it..."

March 9, 2007 Screens Feature by Nora Ankrum

The Holmes Brothers

"...State of Grace (Alligator)..."

March 9, 2007 Music Review by David Lynch

Amazing Grace

Unfortunately, what makes British abolitionist William Wilberforce a great man is also what makes him dull: his single-minded righteousness.

"...Cumberbatch, Michael Gambon, Rufus Sewell, Ciarán Hinds and Toby Jones. Decked out in the powdered wigs and knee-high stockings..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Critics Poll

"...Gabriel: Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Antone's..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Music Feature

TCB

The ongoing liquor-fueled legend of the Hickoids, Neil Diamond's people make the Diamond Smugglers' life hell, and Pete Townshend will be at SXSW anyway, anyhow, anywhere

"...Soldier," performed by just the trio with resilience and grace. Congratulations, by the way, to Natalie's dad, Lloyd Maines,..."

Dec. 15, 2006 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Election Info

Dates, voting locations, and ballots

"...Tuesday, Oct. 24Northwest Rural Comm. Ctr., 18649 FM 1431, Jonestown, 8am-5pm..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

ACL Music Fest Preview

"...a subsequent tour. His hushed tones, poetic verses, acoustic grace, and melodic restraint speak louder than a wall of..."

Sept. 15, 2006 Music Feature

King of Bongo

Tracking Spain/France's illusive King of Latin punk rock, Manu Chao

"...from a Parisian brothel, If I Should Fall From Grace With God covered by gypsy punks Gogol Bordello. You..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Friday

"...hit the stage the spotlight will be on Norah Jones, but with Lee Alexander (bass), Jim Campilongo (electric guitar),..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

Corinne Bailey Rae

"...sublime, it's an instrument that offers hints of Norah Jones, Lauryn Hill, Sade, and even Billie Holiday, while retaining..."

March 17, 2006 Music Review by Jay Trachtenberg

Improvising Every Second

The secret history of Austin Circle of Theaters director Latifah Taormina, from Second City to the Committee and beyond

"...The Ed Sullivan Show kept plates spinning. Given the grace and care that she brings to her work, you..."

March 10, 2006 Arts Feature by Lowell Bartholomee

TV Eye

In with old, in with the new

"...some might find intriguing and others exhausting. Bruce Dern, Grace Zabriskie, and Harry Dean Stanton also star. Big Love..."

Feb. 24, 2006 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Top 10 Dance and Classical Music Events of 2005 That Engaged and Endure

'Chronicle' Arts Editor Robert Faires lists his favorite performances of dance and classical music from 2005

"...Monteverdi's masterwork was a dream come true for Jeffrey Jones-Ragona and Daniel Johnson, and they sure made it dreamy,..."

Jan. 6, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Jarhead

Though lacking a clear point of view, the film seems to say that war not only dehumanizes soldiers but also infantilizes them. It’s not a pretty picture, but it is a lovely film.

"...Black, Chris Cooper, Brian Geraghty, Jacob Vargas and Evan Jones...."

Nov. 4, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

'Above Us Only Sky'

Marion Winik's new collection: an excerpt

"...lists and appointments, plans to see Joe Ely and Grace Jones, names of forgotten movies...."

Oct. 28, 2005 Books Feature

University Co-op Presents the 2005 David Mark Cohen New Works Festival

"...and text as Rose describes life with her lover Grace on a ranch in Wyoming in the early 1960s...."

April 8, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Wedding Date

Inexplicable Fantasy Romances for the Harried Modern Gal 101 is a more fitting title for this shameless mediocrity.

"...hasn't Stan Lee capitalized on it yet? Will & Grace's Messing plays Kat Ellis, who, in the film's exceedingly..."

Feb. 4, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Top 10 Performances of 2004 That I Ruminate Over After the Dust Has Settled

Heather Barfield lists her favorite stage performances of 2004

"...divine feminine, Williams' nonchalance mixed nicely with a quirky grace...."

Jan. 7, 2005 Arts Feature by Heather Barfield Cole

Critics Poll

The 'Chronicle's music staff rates the best local and roadshows, new acts, and more

"...Haupt: Jeff Buckley, Grace: Legacy Edition (Sony)..."

Jan. 7, 2005 Music Feature

DVDs: Part 3

Gift guide

"...Magic Johnson is Magic Screen's cousin? And what is Grace Jones doing on a kids' special? Like Tim Burton's..."

Dec. 17, 2004 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

George Jones

Gift guide

"...George Jones50 Years of Hits (Bandit)..."

Dec. 17, 2004 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Miles Davis

Gift guide

"...work with John Coltrane, Red Garland, and Philly Joe Jones, and late into the decade with his modal experimentation...."

Dec. 10, 2004 Music Feature by Harvey Pekar

Triumph of the Yellow Kid

Comics are art, Spiegelman notes in his panel-busting history lesson

"...Foster's Tarzan ruling the jungle with commanding power and grace, and Chester Gould's Dick Tracy coming down hard on..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Summer Fun

Join us as we head for the beach – the one here in Austin and the one on the Gulf!

"...Dry-docked here in Austin, it's easy to get a jones for the sound of a crashing wave, the taste..."

May 14, 2004 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

After a Fashion

From whose necks are local faves Anthony Nak dripping this week – or Fashion Week for that matter? Does it matter? Sure. So much bold type, so little time!

"...and Lauren Ambrose all sported Anthony Nak, and Catherine Zeta-Jones had her photo splashed all over People, Us, and..."

April 9, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

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