Sexy Beast

With a bold new take on Andre Previn's operatic adaptation of A Streetcar Named Desire, Austin Lyric Opera has a remarkable opportunity to lead the operatic pack and show the world the stuff it's made of.

"...love it. I love the score," he says, his voice almost musical with fervor. "I think it has the..."

Jan. 18, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Short Cuts

Cinematexas marches on, while local movie theatre attendance takes a hit.

"...that "It was a very slow week," although, paraphrasing Ice Cube, he added that Saturday "was a very good..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Clem Snide The Ghost of Fashion (spinART)

"...of this dual dynamic, sliding through fast jittery pop ("Ice Cube") to slow softies (a revamping of "Chinese Baby"..."

June 8, 2001 Music Review by Christopher Hess

Summer Film Calendar

Your month-to-month guide to summer film

"...and Ewan McGregor belt out pop songs from the Police, U2, and Elton John (to name a few) in..."

May 25, 2001 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...to wonder exactly what our heroic defender of truth, justice, and the American way thought he was stopping there...."

May 11, 2001 Column

Straight Out the Trailer

Examining the current overwhelming white trash influence in popular culture

"...her trailer-park credibility by mentioning the party's beverage of choice would be Lone Star tallboys. Nice try, but even..."

July 28, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Top 10 Decade/National

"...Greg Beets 1. Ice Cube, AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted (Priority)..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Music Feature

Your Worthless Self

An Austin Chronicle book review of You Are Worthless: Depressing Nuggets of Wisdom Sure to Ruin Your Day by Dr. Oswald T. Pratt & Dr. Scott Dikkers

"...delusions that they're "OK" and that they have an ice cube's chance in hell of finding a shred of..."

Dec. 31, 1999 Features Feature by Robert Faires

Postmarks

First, the good news ...

"...McConaughey, Defender of Justice..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Column

Negativland / Chumbawamba The ABC's of Anarchism (Seeland) / Teletubbies Nursery Rhymes & Other Fun Songs (Mammoth)

"...as recombinant as anything they've released to date and twice as sophomoric, the band's latest release, The ABC's of..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Music Review by Kate X Messer

Autumn Tales

The fall 1999 film season looks to be busier and noiser than ever.

"...epic did quite well for itself at the box office (about $420 million to date and still counting, thank..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Tributes

"...Harris, on "Sin City," from the Flying Burrito Bros.' priceless alt.country debut, Gilded Palace of Sin (1969), falls as..."

Aug. 13, 1999 Music Feature

Schedule

"...screenwriter: Charles Burnett; with Danny Glover, Paul Butler, Mary Alice, Richard Brooks, Carl Lumbly,Ethel Ayler...."

Jan. 15, 1999 Screens Feature

Record Reviews

"...always be the same place you left. Jones' airy voice carries grim determination instead of emotional turmoil, and her..."

May 22, 1998 Music Review

Live Shots

"...Only what wine cellar was ever warm and cozy? Nice underground bunker guys, really, but those stone walls ain't..."

May 15, 1998 Music Feature

Reality Check

Sixteen Deluxe

"...with Smith's elegiac electric-guitar beauty, and Carrie Clark's heart-melting voice. Or check out "Mixed Up," which, except for the..."

Jan. 16, 1998 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

A Hundred's Not Enough

One Word Is Too Many...

"...the burgeoning skate scene in Marina del Rey or Ice Cube in Manhattan. With the cool language of Fuck..."

Dec. 19, 1997 Books Feature by Margaret Moser

The Fight Against Unsolicited E-mail

"...of the Internet. -- Gene Crick, President, Texas Internet Service Providers' Organization..."

July 4, 1997 Screens Feature by Jon Lebkowsky

Fall Movie Round-Up

Sneaking Into Autumn

"...Defending Your Life, Albert Brooks casts himself as a twice-divorced, science-fiction writer who decides that his problems with women..."

Sept. 6, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Bonus Tracks

"...him from lyrical and music clichés (Tag Team vs. Ice Cube, militant vs. peacemaker, lover vs. misogynist) that make..."

Sept. 8, 1995 Music Feature

Mixed Metaphors

These craft cocktails are for the books

"...1 raw sugar cube..."

June 17, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Drink Upscale

Post-classic cocktails for the holidays

"...You might notice that some of these people have worked together and..."

Dec. 31, 2010 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Cocktails for Mardi Gras

Laissez les bon temps rouler

"...and the self-denial of Lent. We've made the supreme sacrifice of trying several recipes for each drink in the..."

March 4, 2011 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Father’s Day Gift Guide

Hop on this crop of opps for top Pops shops

"...heat and pressure throughout the meat, searing in those juices and capturing the delicious flavors – all while cutting..."

June 9, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Sparkling Suggestions

"...Inexpensive sparklers can be nicely dressed up in cocktail form. Below are some recipes..."

Dec. 17, 1999 Food Feature

Further Reflections

SXSW Film Festival

"...for the Minds argues was a paragon of democratic practice prior to the takeover) is seen as a stepping..."

March 21, 1997 Screens Feature

Local Restaurants Celebrate Negroni Week

Where to score deals on this ideal hot weather aperitif

"...school iteration, the Americano, was James Bond’s drink of choice before he switched to martinis. Negronis are as classic..."

June 24, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Playback: Walter Tragert Rises Up Singin’

Musician with MS finds hope in a songbook, Margaret Moser passes, and last shots at Bull McCabe's

"...who Chronicle superscribe Margaret Moser heralded for his soulful voice and "wry, acerbic flair for words," received the diagnosis..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

VOX Table

Dining for Austin's next generation

"...to acclaim in the dish – there's brine and spice and cream and crunch – but I wish I..."

July 31, 2015 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

An Austin Original

Celebrating the Life of Otto Hofmann,1918-2001

"..."This will be no ordinary graveside service," explains Otto's older son, Franz. "My father planned every..."

June 8, 2001 Features Feature by Robyn Turner

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