SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...South by Southwest will be kicking off its 2025 Film & TV Festival with The..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Big Freedia, Eurovision Contestant Aiko, and the Dream Syndicate’s Steve Wynn Are Coming to SXSW 2025

The music festival lineup just got bigger

"...South by Southwest’s second music lineup announcement adds over 150 acts to the March 10-15..."

Dec. 11, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

It's Time to Party With Holiday Lights, Gremlins, and More Events

Fill your week with bright and shady things to do

"...The Polar Express Movie Party..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Talking George Lucas, Pop-Up Hanukkah, and More Events

Get out this week with our recommended happenings

"...Monday 2, Alamo Lakeline and Village..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Off Beat: promqueen’s Dark Fairytale

Women and queer creative showcase the Front Festival returns Labor Day weekend

"...The Front Festival, Future Front Texas’ annual Labor Day weekend shindig, has..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Assessing the Underwhelming Field of APD Chief Candidates

Nearly three dozen people applied. Will any make the cut?

"...Austin has been without a permanent chief of police for..."

June 28, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Beloved Birthday, Dragon Boats, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Get out before the heat descends

"...Palm Park Conversations..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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 Gosling with..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Hung Jury in Murder Trial of APD Officer Christopher Taylor Causes Mistrial

Jurors were deadlocked through four days of deliberation

"...The four-week murder trial of Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor has ended in..."

Nov. 15, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Trial of APD Officer Will Be One of the Most Consequential in Austin History

Here’s what it could mean for our city and for how law enforcement is held accountable

"...One of the most consequential trials in Austin history began this..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

How Texas Wreaked Havoc on One Man's Journey to Citizenship

Living the American nightmare

"...Roberto Mejía's greatest fear crossing the border was a simple one:..."

May 19, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Cocaine Bear

The ursine Dr. Rockzo goes on a bloody comedic bender

"...Directed by: Elizabeth Banks. Starring: Keri Russell, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Christian Convery-Jennings,..."

March 3, 2023 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...They call it a lineup drop for a reason: South by..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Unsheathe your broad sword and unpack your boom stick. South..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Old Way

Nic Cage saddles up for a Western with a surprise in its saddlebags

"...Directed by: Brett Donowho. Starring: Nicolas Cage, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Noah Le Gros, Nick..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Gifts That Give Back to the Community

Pay it forward with these presents benefiting local nonprofits

"...’Tis the season for a little self-care, and these packed-with-purpose items are..."

Dec. 2, 2022 Arts Feature by Sarah K. Wolf

Fantastic Fest Review: Nightsiren

Tereza Nvotová’s bewitching horror makes her one to watch


"...As more filmmakers break into horror with high-concept stories, audiences..."

Oct. 3, 2022 Screens Post by Matthew Monagle

Hardcore-Nazi Austinite Wanted by the Law

After making numerous threats, local white supremacist made a mistake in threatening law enforcement

"...The Texas Department of Public Safety is searching for a violent..."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

SeX and Violence: Ti West Returns to Cinema with X

SeX and violence in his seventies porno-horror flashback

"...There’s a joke in horror circles that the South by Southwest..."

March 11, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...SXSW has strapped on the rockets with not just a few..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Festival Films of 2021 You Haven't Seen Yet

From retro horror to COVID survival, the best of the fests

"...The 2022 film festival is just around the corner (even if events like..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

News of the World

Tom Hanks evokes one of his most celebrated roles in this tragic Western

"...Directed by: Paul Greengrass. Starring: Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel, Elizabeth Marvel, Ray..."

Dec. 25, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

What Texas Wants

"...Dear Editor, This November 3rd Texans Decide What Kind of..."

Nov. 2, 2020 Postmarks

Nightstream Review: Frank & Zed

Horror puppet movie is beautiful, heartbreaking, and gory

"...Finding the right room mate can be tricky. Luckily, Frank..."

Oct. 17, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

This Is Who We Are #6: Miró Quartet's Faces of America: The Light

A daily affirmation of Austin's creativity from the Chronicle archive

"...Our ability to experience art in person and with others is..."

May 12, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...EDITOR'S NOTE: March 5: This piece as originally published incorrectly reported the..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...A strange sensation – hope – pervades the Texas Democratic..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...So SXSW made its first announcement for film, so you've had your..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dem Candidates Wendy Davis & Jennie Lou Leeder Take the Stage

South Austin “Indivisible” forum considers TX-21 race

"...Saturday evening at Opal Divine’s featured a TX-21 Democratic primary..."

Jan. 20, 2020 News Post by Michael King

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