The Lake House

This tale of magical realism has potential for delightful originality, but the Sandra Bullock-Keanu Reeves love story lacks heat and the science fiction premise spirals into senselessness.

"...Directed by: Alejandro Agresti. Starring: Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Christopher Plummer,..."

June 16, 2006 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Cheaper by the Dozen 2

This unasked-for sequel fuses the original concept with the well-worn formula of the family-vacation romp.

"...Directed by: Adam Shankman. Starring: Steve Martin, Bonnie Hunt, Eugene Levy,..."

Dec. 23, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

The Last House on the Left

Two parents take revenge on the scum who raped and savaged their daughter in the remake of Wes Craven's grisly horror landmark.

"...Directed by: Dennis Iliadis. Starring: Garret Dillahunt, Monica Potter, Tony Goldwyn,..."

March 20, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Location Is Everything for the Lake Travis Film Festival

New fest brings indie cinema to new audiences outside of the city center

"...If there's one thing we're not short of in the 512,..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Thing in the Lake

"...The Homecoming "Not understanding Pinter is a very great pleasure...."

Feb. 5, 1999 Arts Feature by Sarah Hepola

Texas Thriller Coyote Lake Draws Suspense From True Crime

On the shores of the border with filmmaker Sara Selig­man

"...Falcon Lake is a place of contradictions. A beautiful 40-mile reservoir..."

Aug. 2, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

'Natural Capitalism' in the Hills

The Crossings' earth- and economy-friendly integration into the Hill Country really is something to feel good about.

"...To get to the Crossings, you drive what used to be a long..."

Sept. 19, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Fantastic Fest: 'The Intergalactic Nemesis'

Austin's own living graphic novel makes a Fantastic debut

"...Fantastic Fest isn't just about films. There are the parties, the Fantastic Arcade, and Jeffrey Comb's..."

Sept. 26, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Swearingen to CCA: Please Test the Evidence

State says testing won't prove innocence

"...No additional DNA testing of evidence in the case of Larry Swearingen, on death row for the..."

Dec. 5, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Reale Thing

The Search for New York-Style Pizza:

"...photograph by John Anderson..."

Feb. 28, 1997 Food Feature by Robb Walsh

Lake Eats Revisited

We take a trip down Ranch Road 620 for new bites on the scene

"...Driving the length of Ranch Road 620 recently, I was amazed..."

July 3, 2009 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Going With the Flow

The next life of Waller Creek

"...Waller Creek and environs is to live intensively in the modern world and at the same time to be..."

Jan. 11, 2013 News Feature by Ari Phillips

The Big Picture Map

A comprehensive map of Town Lake Corridor public and private development projects

"...Recreation Department list, updated Jan. 5 Additional information provided by George Zapalac, city of Austin..."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Feature

Review: Lake Success

Gary Shteyngart's novel takes a witty bite out of the 0.01%

"...Gary Shteyngart has left for the lake. Well, not the novelist – known for his..."

Sept. 13, 2018 Arts Post by Jay Trachtenberg

News Roundup: Can't Stop the Rain

Or the Lege, for that matter

"...week's News Roundup, storms pummel Austin and surrounding cities, the Lege stumbles toward the end of the 84th Session,..."

May 26, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Austin's Cultural Makeover: The Next Stage

How much closer we are to getting the cultural wonderland we imagined 10 years ago

"...In the Nineties, Austin's cultural scene could afford to dream big...."

Sept. 7, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Strip Club: Lake Creek Festival Shopping Center

Sampling noodles, shoes, salsa, and silencers at the Northwest Austin strip mall

"...Welcome to “The Strip Club,” an ongoing series highlighting Austin’s destination strip..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

Other Worlds Fires Up The Flux Capacitor For Retro Warm-Up Fest

SF film fest makes jump online, starting with weekend tease

"...If you can't travel to Other Worlds, then Other Worlds will travel to you. That's..."

Sept. 4, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Town Lake Variance Shuffle

The hike-and-bike trail, questionable developer tactics, and a potential windfall for urban parks all flow together on East Riverside Drive

"...A controversial high-rise residential complex planned for Town Lake – already under fire for being too close to..."

Nov. 24, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Power of Art in Austin’s Overlooked Objects

Defining the city's personality from the moonlight towers to the railroad bridge

"...Austin's character is made by its people, objects, and places. Combined, they form our..."

Aug. 5, 2016 Arts Feature by Sam Anderson-Ramos

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...South by Southwest audiences have seen the artier side of Ryan..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

News Roundup: Covering the Waterfront

Council, more Council, and more

"...In this week's News Roundup, Council and the Mayor stay busy, certain House Republicans aren't quite successful..."

April 27, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

All Aboard the Soccer Train!

Major League Soccer and urban rail take city by storm

"...From an embargoed press release, dated April 1, the Chronicle has learned that the city of Austin is..."

March 28, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

South By Sonoma: Lagunitas Fusion 12

Lagunitas and Austin brewers made a beer to South by

"...Keith Bradley won the Fusion 12home brewers contest held by Lagunitas last year...."

March 14, 2013 Food Post by Ivy Le

The AggreGAYtor: January 24

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...Brendon Ayanbadejo has Buzby Berkely dreams, Paul Clement has a sweet fantasy, and..."

Jan. 24, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Painting by Numbers

Wherein we recall how we got here ... and contemplate the baleful map-drawing future

"...With all due respect to the restaurant chain's kitchen staff, it seems highly unlikely that..."

Jan. 28, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Man in the White Hat

Larry Joe Doherty rides into the battle for CD 10

"...The strategy was supposed to solidify power for Tom DeLay...."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Godzilla vs. the Green Screen

Austin special effects artists can kill you with a squib or with a CGI bullet hit, gore it up with pig entrails or digitally composited blood, and create just about anything you can imagine with their bare hands or software. Does the industry need both?

"...Georges Melies never saw the Apollo astronauts tee off on the moon, but the..."

April 22, 2005 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Moon-Shaped Panties & the Saint of White Trash

The Late Lucinda Williams

"...The morning starts normally for Lucinda. Well, maybe not normal,..."

Oct. 23, 1998 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

In Memory of Mike Young, the Life of the Culinary Party

Co-founder of Chuy's, Hula Hut, and more helped make Austin food weird

"...Speaking with foundingAustin in 2016, Mike Young, the co-founder of Chuy's Tex-Mex, Shady Grove, and Hula Hut,..."

Aug. 16, 2023 Food Post by Deven Wilson

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