DVDanger: <i>I Am Thori>

Director Ryan Wise and the adventures of a metal strongman

"...It's a cinematic tale as old as the music documentary..."

Jan. 23, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Listen to This: Half Dream Insists “I Am My Own God”

Dream folk conjurors enlist Thor Harris on powerful single

"...There’s a volcanic quality to Paige Renée Berry’s singing: slow, powerful, and..."

Aug. 4, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The <i>Chroniclei> Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As the Guardians of the Galaxy gather once more, every MCU film reviewed

"...Hey, true believers, are you ready for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol...."

May 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Ha-Ha-Hitler: The Importance of Mocking Nazis in <i>Jojo Rabbiti>

Taika Waititi, Stephen Merchant dissect hate in anti-Nazi satire

"...If you can't laugh at evil, what can you do?..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With <i>The Fall Guyi> World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

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

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Dear God, What Hath Monofonus Wrought Now?

The Austin indie media company gets all epistolary with Thor Harris

"...Thor Harris – wildly talented painter, celebrated drummer for SWANS,..."

May 25, 2015 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Le Draft 2007

"...My first draft was in 1994 when I was a freshman..."

April 29, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

Quin Galavis Track Premiere

Dark songwriter lets a little light in

"...Less than 10 months after releasing his melancholic magnum opus, My Life in Steel and..."

June 12, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Respect

Bloated Aretha Franklin biopic lacks her glitz and power

"...Directed by: Liesl Tommy. Starring: Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon..."

Aug. 13, 2021 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Dancing About Architecture

SX3 (South By Cubed)

"...There hasn't been much freezing in the local weather of late, but that doesn't..."

Jan. 16, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Whirled of Sound

Tracking down Rob Halverson and Robinson Ear's Little Whirled of Sound.

"...Rob Halverson is something of a mad scientist. Positioned in front of..."

Jan. 21, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

Coming in From the Cold

Who the Hell is Craig Ross?

"...To hear Craig Ross tell it, the appropriate response to the release..."

June 28, 1996 Music Feature by Jason Cohen

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Loving Courtney..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Column

Playback: Death by David Vincent

Hanging with Morbid Angel singer-turned-country outlaw David Vincent and other dark tales of the live music capital

"..."Man, it was like a nuclear bomb had gone off," remembers..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Shearwater

"...ShearwaterAnimal Joy (Sub Pop)..."

Feb. 17, 2012 Music Review by Adam Schragin

Faster Than Sound: The Austin Music Awards Rise Again

Tickets on sale now for the 40-year tradition, March 8 at Emo's

"...If you're unfamiliar with Greek mythology or Harry Potter, the..."

March 4, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Music: What We're Listening to This Week

Future Museums, Charley Crockett, Merciful Heavens, Frederico7, Eric Unusual, and Bob Schneider

"...Future Musuems' Harpoon of Sunlight..."

Sept. 17, 2021 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

Dallas Acid blows some bubbles, KUTX remembers the Armadillo, and more music for the moment

"...Dallas Acid..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Gift Guide Grab Bag

An array of extravagance to geek out on

"...2017 World Series Collector's Edition: Houston Astros$79.99, www.mlbshop.com The Houston Astros franchise..."

Dec. 15, 2017 Screens Feature by Mark Fagan

More 'Ado' From Director Joss Whedon

His labor of love 'Much Ado About Nothing' screens today

"...The Chronicle recently spoke with Joss Whedon about Much Ado About..."

March 9, 2013 Screens Post by Robert Faires

Kath Bloom

Loving Takes This Course: A Tribute to the Songs of Kath Bloom; Thin Thin Line

"...Loving Takes This Course: A Tribute to the Songs of..."

Feb. 19, 2010 Music Review by Austin Powell

Dancing About Architecture

SXSW kicks into gear, Eric Johnson gets intense, and things keep falling apart

"...SXSWinter Into SXSpring..."

Dec. 24, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Exhibitionism

"...CRAVING GRAVY: STARVED FOR MEANING..."

April 4, 1997 Arts Review

Faster Than Sound: Tameca Jones Is Wide Awake

Soul singer Tameca Jones finds clarity with help from the SIMS Foundation, synchronized punk duo Being Dead baptizes a debut EP, and more

"...Fresh off Northeast dates with Gary Clark Jr., singer Tameca Jones enters a new..."

April 5, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Breaking Away

Austin's Newest Bike Plan May Finally Pull Ahead

"...Carless Tom Eden puts his body on the line daily to commute throughout Austin..."

Oct. 17, 1997 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

10 Essential Showcases to See at Oblivion Access

Unpacking the unclassifiable experimental music festival, show by show

"...Duster, SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE, MSPAINTEmpire, Thursday 15..."

June 9, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

What We’re Listening to This Week

Adrian Quesada, Old Fire, Norman Ba$e, and more local releases

"...Adrian Quesada..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

'Sex Criminals' at Staple!

Chip Zdarsky and Matt Fraction get down to business

"...Chip Zdarsky knows a thing or two about sex and..."

Feb. 28, 2014 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Decade Under the Influence

The 'Chronicle' movie critics take a look back at what the Aughts wrought

"..."Horror has a face, and you must make a friend of horror. Horror and moral terror are your friends...."

Dec. 25, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov