Playback: Strike Up the Bond

Can the City finally save endangered clubs? Plus J.J. Offender obit and an Austin Music Poll plug.

"...recent advanced discussions involving Music Venue Alliance head Rebecca Reynolds, City Music Manager Erica Shamaly, power attorney Dan Wheelus,..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Deadpool

This sassy superhero movie is not your child’s comic-book origin tale

"...Directed by: Tim Miller. Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, Ed Skrein, T.J. Miller, Gina Carano, Leslie..."

Feb. 12, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Hightower Report

Giving away Appalachia; and cancel Camel No. 9

"...the longtime, deadly brand of cigarettes put out by R.J. Reynolds – though these have been rebranded specifically for..."

Sept. 14, 2007 News Column by Jim Hightower

Deadpool 2

The uncanny merc with a mouth returns with paternal instincts

"...Directed by: David Leitch. Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, Morena Baccarin, Julian Dennison, Zazie Beetz, T.J...."

May 18, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Tristan & Isolde

This new version of the timeless love story is a dopey, mopey, all-around bore.

"...Directed by: Kevin Reynolds. Starring: James Franco, Sophia Myles, Rufus Sewell, David O’Hara,..."

Jan. 13, 2006 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Shotgun Wedding

J.Lo and Josh Duhamel mix matrimony and mayhem in this tepid rom-com

"...Directed by: Jason Moore. Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Josh Duhamel, Lenny Kravitz, Jennifer..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Holy Smoke!

"...Directed by: Jane Campion. Starring: Kate Winslet, Harvey Keitel, Pam Grier, Daniel..."

Feb. 11, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale

Uwe Boll, the Timex watch of contemporary filmmakers (he takes a licking but keeps on ticking), strikes again.

"...Directed by: Uwe Boll. Starring: Jason Statham, Leelee Sobieski, John Rhys-Davies, Ray Liotta, Matthew Lillard,..."

Jan. 18, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Hightower Report

All hail King George; and the congressional king quid pro quo

"...the senate's Democratic leader, says that the senate specifically rejected Bush's request after 9/11 to let NSA have such..."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Column by Jim Hightower

Cross Words for the Crossword

"...Dear Editor, Josh Reynolds has been providing The Austin Chronicle with crosswords..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Postmarks

Shinyribs Frontman Kevin Russell Will Perform Gourds Set for Electric Lounge Reunion

Reliving the wild and woolly Nineties music scene downtown

"...Open 1993-1998, the Electric Lounge enjoyed an outsized impact on Austin music, nurturing the early..."

April 11, 2019 Music Post by Michael Toland

Naked City

"...Austin-based nonprofit Texans for Public Justice recently announced it has received a $50,000 grant from..."

Dec. 28, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...to see how he feels about being in Austin's ETJ? Just wondering...."

Oct. 17, 2003 Column

The Hightower Report

Lobbyists' BFF; and California's Budding Union Movement

"...John Boehner is known for his ties and his tan...."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower

Off the Record

Welcome to "Spazmodica," the future of Austin music

"...Adams-inspired foldout include Explosions in the Sky, the Octopus Project, Iron & Wine, and Spoon, now part of the..."

Dec. 28, 2007 Music Column by Austin Powell

More Moral Than Other Folks and Willing to Give Away Their Money to Prove It

"...company to do business with than Camel, owned by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco, infamous for, among other things, subtle and..."

Sept. 17, 2007 Postmarks

Think/Live/Look Like Me!

"...over ugly, and over 40; your driver's license says R.J. Reynolds or Phillip Morris; or you are on your..."

May 17, 2005 Postmarks

Sorry, We Never Assume Readers Agree With Us

"...claim is not true. Obviously many people at clubs enjoy smoking, but there's some prior filtering going on: I..."

Oct. 13, 2003 Postmarks

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...with a 75th anniversary screening of Casablanca, and that's just the first of three big birthday screenings that weekend,..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Another Round of Praise

Nominations for the 2007-2008 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...year, an informal affiliation of local arts critics have joined to recognize the year's most exceptional achievements in the..."

May 9, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Dec. 18 Headlines• City Council is on hiatus until Jan. 12. In last week's meeting, council enacted a moderated..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...They're just part of today's list of films added to the..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Applause! Applause!

Austin Critics Table nominations, 2004-2005

"...writers, consisting of the Austin American-Statesman's Michael Barnes (arts), Jamie Smith Cantara (theatre), Sondra Lomax (dance), David Mead (music),..."

May 27, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Film

Film Reviews

"...CLOCKERSD: Spike Lee; Harvey Keitel, John Turturro, Delroy Lindo, Mekhi Phifer, Isaiah Washington, Keith David,..."

Sept. 15, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...TO WONG FOO, THANKS FOR EVERYTHING! JULIE NEWMARD: Beeban Kidron; with Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, John..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

Star Turns

The nominees for the 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...award process this year were the Austin American-Statesman's Andrew J. Friedenthal (theatre), Claire Canavan (theatre), Luke Quinton (classical music/visual..."

May 9, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...After January's sneak peek of a half-dozen titles, SXSW Film has..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Off the Record

Austin Music Poll winners are just going to have to wait until the Austin Music Awards, plus a closer look at SXSW's international acts

"...University of Texas Press with a foreword by Daniel Johnston. Doubling as a benefit for the Health Alliance for..."

Feb. 25, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Texas Platters

"...VALLEJO..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Music Review

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...the most reliable indicator of its potential for success), jockeying for a favored position is something like Hollywood's version..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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