A Midwestern Slasher Is on the Loose in Clown in a Cornfield

Eli Craig adapts the hit YA novel about teens in a dying (literally) town

"...When did clowns become creepy? For centuries, they were beloved bringers of laughter and prickers of pomposity...."

March 7, 2025 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Last Showgirl

Pamela Anderson captivates as an aging Vegas performer

"...Kiernan Shipka, Dave Bautista, Brenda Song, Billie Lourd and Patrick Hilgart...."

Jan. 10, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

A Free Show, Holiday Hootenanny, and More Crucial Concerts

Gary Clark Jr., Geto Gala, Robert Earl Keen, and more recommended shows

"...Call it a melting pot. At Might Be Magic, the love child dance party series..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Benefits, Parties, and All-Around Crucial Concerts for the Week

Graham Reynolds, Big Bill, Urban Heat and more

"...Graham Reynolds Ruins the Holidays..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Austin Film Festival Review: The Last Showgirl

Pamela Anderson captivates in a bitter tragedy of the end of an era

"...The only secure job in Las Vegas is demolition. Everyone..."

Oct. 30, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Whatever Your Genre, We Have Live Music Recommendations for You

Beerthoven, Tommy Stinson, Moody Bank$, and more

"...Thursday 26, the Austin Chronicle..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...Thursday 8, Austin Creative Reuse..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

AFF Short and Sweet: “Titty Boy”

Austin-made funny and compassionate look at body image in boys

"...Welcome to Short and Sweet, our look at some of the short films screening at Austin Film..."

Oct. 31, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Ch-ch-changes

Austin's queer scene turns to face the strange as it goes through big but good changes

"...Time to turn and face the strange: We're in a season of change. Icons of..."

July 28, 2023 Column by James Scott

Five Films Not to Miss at aGLIFF

Fashion, wrestling, and giallo on-screen at the queer film fest

"...Ahh, the queer film – always celebrated for its excellence. Austin's..."

Aug. 19, 2022 Screens Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Hounds of Queer Love

Austin's queer scene makes deals with divine powers with this week's events

"...my hounds of love. Make any deals with God lately? Ever since Kate Bush came back into the mainstream..."

July 8, 2022 Column by James Scott

Beaumonster: A Memoir by Jesse Dayton

The rockabilly rebel, outlaw country artist, session guitarist to the legends, and low-budget horror auteur looks back

"...Renaissance hillbilly Jesse Dayton's accumulated some impressive titles for his résumé since first moving..."

Dec. 3, 2021 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

The Most Memorable Moments of Friday’s ACL Fest

Megan, Miley, Maidza, and one really long line

"...The first day of ACL Fest in two years, though..."

Oct. 2, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Online: Recommended Programming

Must-catch panels, films, music showcases, and more at this year's all-virtual Fest

"...10am: Opening Remarks: Befriending the Breath — Featured Session Start SXSW Online off on..."

March 12, 2021 Features Feature

Local Writer Makes Black History Month Accessible to All

Autumn Arnett knows there are stories to be told

"...news she found shocking: His teacher had told him their class wouldn't be doing anything for Black History Month...."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Music and the movies, the two oldest and most defining elements of..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Becoming Leslie

The complicated real life behind Austin's weird icon

"...This documentary portrait of well-known Austin icon Leslie Cochran fittingly debuted at the 2019 SXSW Film..."

Feb. 7, 2020 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Iron Age's Seminal Album Reverberates Through Texas' Metal Scene

The Sleeping Eye turns 10 with a reissue, its creators and other Texas metal icons consider its influence

"...An hour southwest of Austin sits another world. Rolling hills and winding roads hide neighborhoods, large..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Qmmunity: On Finding Queer Joy

Plus, more Pride events to help you forget it’s hot outside

"...Pride season certainly started off with a bang, and, at least in the queer newsroom, it hasn't all been..."

June 14, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity: Celebrating Trans Lives

Trans Day of Visibility and more queer events

"...The International Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates its 10th year..."

March 29, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...Start your SXSW Film Festival planning now: the annual celebration of screens large and small has announced..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Celis Brewery Returns

The revitalization of Austin’s first big-time brewery

"...You really should have been there. Austin was still in its pre-post-ironic stage when "hippie,"..."

April 14, 2017 Food Feature by Eric Puga

35 Years of the Austin Music Awards

Living in a dream

"...In retrospect, confrontation seemed almost inevitable. Everyone saw it coming, but no..."

March 3, 2017 Features Feature by Doug Freeman

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...premieres. 11 North American first time looks, and 51 feature debuts. The SXSW Film roster has arrived, with big..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Gay Place Guide to a Kweer SX

LGBTQIA SXSW and why queering SXSW is a big f-ing deal

"...both local and out-of-towners – will be plunged into the black hole that is the 10-day long festival...."

March 9, 2016 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

DVDanger: I Am Big Bird

Life inside the feather suit

"...There are documentaries about cultural icons. Then there are documentaries..."

Jan. 30, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Selling Feminism One Box at a Time

Girl Scout cookies are arguably the most misunderstood foodstuff in American culture

"...happy news on social media, she was flooded with congratulatory comments to the tune of "Woooooooo! Girl Scout cookies!!!!"..."

Jan. 22, 2016 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Dita Von Teese: Your Beauty Mark

Our intrepid reporter and his friend take the new book for a test drive

"...sense for me to review this new, oversized, lavishly photo-illustrated book by Dita Von Teese by myself...."

Dec. 9, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

KMFA Premieres Icons of Broadway

Classical station's new show salutes musical theatre legends

"...No, your ears aren't deceiving you. That voice you're hearing on longtime classical radio station KMFA,..."

July 10, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Fashion Camp

Jen DM & Rick Gradone of Hi Fashion tell all

"...Turning heads, shaking hips, and living up to the name of their 2010 single, “Amazing,” quality queer duo..."

June 26, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

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