Other Worlds Says Sorry About the Demon

Sci fi film fest announces final lineup for final outing

"...sadness that we announced that Other Worlds - the Austin-born celebration of science fiction and horror movies - is..."

Nov. 15, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Hays County Inmate Is Left to Rot in Jail

It’s not just a figure of speech for Ranulfo Benitez-Morales

"...his right leg because of what he describes as inadequate medical care at the Hays County Jail. Benitez-Morales was..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Fantastic Fest Raises a Smile With First Announcement

The Banshees of Inisherin, V/H/S/99, sharks, and more

"...Fantastic Fest is nearly upon us, and the cinematic celebration of all film bizarre, strange, and innovative has..."

Aug. 16, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

More Than a Chance in Hell: The Casey’s New Orleans Snowballs Story

Considering the local frozen treat that helps to sweetly beat the heat

"...trailers and more permanent structures all over this city in our hottest months? Isn't it all just ice, ice,..."

July 15, 2022 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

“It’s Like a Family Business, Except Rock Stars”: The Kindred Bond of We Don’t Ride Llamas

Afro rock sibling band is defiantly unconventional on new EP The Oracle

"...millennials, the entrance of the video game Rock Band into our childhood homes is not a memory associated with..."

April 29, 2022 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...As ever, SXSW has been impelled to augment its predominantly indie hip-hop lineup with a major-label ringer. But old..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

We Have an Issue: In the Artist’s Thrall

In this week's issue, Darla Teagarden's otherworldly tableaux

"...In this week's cover story, Richard Whittaker speaks with Darla..."

Feb. 4, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Silvana Estrada, Rochelle & the Sidewinders, Loteria, Chili Cold Blood, Shemekia Copeland, and more live shows

"...Silvana Estrada is the 24-year-old folk singer-songwriter from Veracruz being called the "millennial Chavela Vargas." She..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

In the Frigid Cold of a Surging Pandemic, Tear Dungeon’s Blood-Spewing Chaos Made Us Feel Alive

Finally, a band that wears masks on stage – oh wait

"...and white and red all over? A: Not a fucking newspaper, ya dummy...."

Jan. 8, 2022 Music Post by David Brendan Hall

Other Worlds Review: Homebody

Austin-made chiller asks what it feels like to be a ghost

"...story of death and isolation, and those two experiences find a somber expression in Homebody, the Austin-made winner of..."

Dec. 14, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Seismic Dance Event, Jazz at St. James', Feels So Good Fest, Susannah Joffe, Amigo the Devil, and more

"...the fourth annual Seismic Dance Event and, for the Austin dance community, it's a coup...."

Nov. 12, 2021 Music Column by Christina Garcia

The Capote Tapes

A literary life of oblivious self-destruction

"...The fabled photo of Truman Capote staring out from the back cover of his first novel,..."

Sept. 24, 2021 Movie Review by Steve Davis

On Holy Ground With The Green Knight

David Lowery on the weight of carrying a mythic legacy

"...Come at the king, as they say. The folklore of King Arthur have..."

July 31, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

What'cha Watchin'?

Account Executive Marisa Mirabal celebrates our First Plates issue with a menu of movies

"...From crime to comedy, these films will satisfy any cinematic taste. Inglourious Basterds (YouTube, Amazon Prime)..."

July 30, 2021 Screens Column by Marisa Mirabal

Black Widow

What happened in Budapest no longer stays in Budapest as Marvel learns spycraft

"...Directed by: Cate Shortland. Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Rachel Weisz, Ray..."

July 9, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Bands Are Practicing Again, but Does Austin Have Enough Rehearsal Space for Them?

A love letter and state-of-affairs on the practice space scene

"...tell you a secret: I have dreams about the [Austin Rehearsal Complex], a couple a year," reveals Don Harvey,..."

June 18, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Beast Beast

Lyrical look at Gen-Z life trips on its own good intentions

"...Directed by: Danny Madden. Starring: Shirley Chen, Will Madden, Jose Angeles, Courtney Dietz, Daniel..."

April 23, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The COVID-19 Long Haulers

Nearly 1 in 3 coronavirus survivors have strange, often changing symptoms without known causes or cures. Here’s what they and their doctors are doing about it.

"...health problems that have persisted after recovery from their initial illness. These individuals have come to be known as..."

March 26, 2021 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

SXSW Music Review: Northern Expo Perfects the Concept of a Remote Showcase With Arctic Circle Concert Film

Ozas, Oter, I See Rivers, and Heave Blood & Die rep the Arctic Circle

"...Do you recall having to present your grade school science fair project, and..."

March 20, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

NBA Star and Music-Maker Chris Bosh Sets Up Shop in the ATX

The future NBA Hall of Fame forward wants it all

"...Initially curious, Chris Bosh's pivot into an Austin-based music producer..."

March 19, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

A Speed Dating Sampler of All 69 Virtual SXSW Music Showcases

The sun always shines on TV

"...Korean Traditional Performing Arts Foundation..."

March 12, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Volunteer Efforts Take Center Stage in Winter Storm Relief

Chasing the cold away

"...Describing Austin as beginning "to shift into recovery and healing..."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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 South by Southwest, find harmony in the..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Brothers by Blood

Cold and slow gang war on the streets of Philadelphia

"...Directed by: Jérémie Guez. Starring: Matthias Schoenaerts, Joel Kinnaman, Maika Monroe, Felix Scott, Paul..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Justin G. Dyck Would Do Anything for Jackson

Christmas romance movie maker delivers this year's chilliest horror

"...Any niche can be very inward-looking. It's as true for horror as any other genre,..."

Dec. 30, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

10 New Year’s Eve To-Go Drink Options in Austin

Keep your festivities well-watered and safe at home

"...please don’t drop the ball. Local coronavirus restrictions are in Stage 5, meaning no going out if you can..."

Dec. 29, 2020 Food Post by David Brendan Hall

Kevin Curtin's Top 100 Austin Albums of 2020

Why stop at 10 when 10 times that still only scratches the surface of year-topping ATX releases?

"...No tours, no festivals, few concerts, music retailers operating at minimum capacity, and yet ... several hundred albums..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

A Long Activist Legacy Survives on the Eastside

Holding on to El Barrio

"...It’s a bright afternoon on Indigenous Peoples Day, and Bertha Rendón Delgado is interviewing her..."

Nov. 20, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Fantastic Fest Review: Laughter

Hurt and healing in this French-Canadian post-civil war drama

"...A highly anticipated standout from this year’s Fantastic Fest lineup, art house director Martin Laroche’s newest feature, Laughter (Le..."

Oct. 2, 2020 Screens Post by Naomi Brady

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"..."Indie dance and bluesy electric jam tracks dripping with white..."

Sept. 18, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

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