STAPLE! Comes Back Home to St. Ed’s

The revived indie media expo settles into its second year

"...2025 event would open up. Just after midnight on Martin Luther King Day, the email went out, and in..."

April 10, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...First introduced in film by Michael Caine and Steve Martin, the titular Dirty Rotten Scoundrels of Austin Playhouse’s musical..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Shannon & the Clams, Lola Kirke, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...Flora Purim, Airto, and Djavan to Carlos Santana, Ricky Martin, and classical guitarist Christopher Parkening. Pantoja has already graced..."

March 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Arts and Culture Events to Get You Off the Couch

It's spring break (for some of you), get out and have some fun

"...the chaos was inevitable since game night hosts Max (Jason Bateman) and Annie (Rachel McAdams) have repeatedly kept their..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As Captain America enters a Brave New World, every MCU film reviewed

"...series reviewed, phase by phase, from Tony Stark's first martini through to this new riff on the superhero spy..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Winter Formal, a Yellow Brick Ball, and More Recommended Events

Arts and culture happenings for the weekend

"...trouble on her hands after choosing a roommate (Jennifer Jason Leigh) who seems nice but has some... issues. This..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...Drop Director: Christopher Landon, Producers: Jason Blum, Michael Bay, Brad Fuller, Cameron Fuller, Screenwriters: Jillian..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Moontower Comedy Festival Gets Therapy With Dr. Phil Live

First look at the lineup for next year’s comedy fest

"...of SiriusXM fixture Fortune Feimster, Tig Notaro, and Mae Martin with their podcast Handsome. Irish comic David Nihill brings..."

Oct. 24, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Live From Saturday Night, It’s Jason Reitman!

Behind the scenes of the re-creation of the first ever SNL

"...Writer-director Jason Reitman bursts into a huge smile at the comparison...."

Oct. 10, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Line Dancin', Terminatin', and Writin' in This Week's Recommended Events

Lots to do, and it's not even the weekend

"...to investigate his brother’s death. Striking black-and-white cinematography from Martin Shäfer (Wim Wenders’ Paris, Texas and The State of..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Dinos, Sharks, Muppets, and Lots of Fireworks Lead Our Recommended Events

Get ready for the Fourth or the weekend in general

"...bad guy is hot on their tails. Also, Steve Martin makes an appearance in his third-ever movie. We also..."

July 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Storytelling, a Book Trail, Markets, and More Arts Events

Get reading, go shopping, or just enjoy a gala this week

"...Workers Day, and so the programming begins with Union, Martin Dicicco’s reporting on the rise of the Amazon Labor..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Lousy Carter

A charismatic David Krumholtz plays the titular lit professor

"...Starring: David Krumholtz, Jocelyn DeBoer, Luxy Banner, Stephen Root, Martin Starr, Olivia Thirlby, Macon Blair, Lee Eddy and Andrew..."

March 29, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

At Wit’s End: Bob Byington on His Dry New Comedy, Lousy Carter

“My career puzzles people, including myself”

"...Bob Byington: Yes. Martin Starr knows how to be in scenes; he knows..."

March 27, 2024 Screens Post by Shawn Badgley

Crypta, Cherubs, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Must-see shows for the weekend and beyond

"...homecoming show. Composed of songwriters Will Taylor and Charlie Martin, the Texas-born twopiece’s discography spans from the lo-fi excellence..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...Alex Bach, Zach Spicer, Joy Jorgensen, Miranda Kahn Rayelle Martin, a commercial cleaning woman in Gary, Indiana, stumbles into..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...passed this year, a former Travis County man – Jason Salazar – has petitioned to remove District Attorney José..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

New films from Jeff Nichols, Alexander Payne on the schedule

"...Bolt from the Blue Writer/Director: Jack Martin World Premiere..."

Sept. 27, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Austin Food & Wine Festival Returns!

Annual celebration of succulence and slaking will fête you this fall

"...Jo Chan (Bureau de Poste), Sonya Coté (Hillside Farmacy), Jason Dady (Dady Restaurant Group), Mike Diaz and Laura Sawicki..."

Aug. 17, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Qmmunity: A Book of One’s Own

Queer book releases from this June, perfect for building a tiny Borrower house

"...For my roof, I'm using Austinite and bestselling author Jason June's latest novel, which tackles the most important issue..."

June 30, 2023 Column by James Scott

Scream VI

The meta-horror franchise gets less meta, more brutal

"...two other plucky fellow survivors from Woodsboro High, the Meeks-Martin twins (Brown and Gooding). Soon enough, New Yorkers are..."

March 10, 2023 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Moontower Announces Jenny Slate, Leslie Jones, Jay Pharoah, and More for Its Just for Laughs Festival

Samantha Bee, Ziwe, Monét X Change, and many more added to lineup

"...Adam Ray Alex English* Ali Clayton* Andrew Murphy Angelina Martin Ariel Elias* Ashley Gavin* Ashley Sharma Avery Moore Ben..."

Feb. 9, 2023 Arts Post by James Renovitch

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

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Be Funny (Canada) Director/Screenwriter: Ally Pankiw, Producers: James Weyman, Jason Aita, Breann Smordin Sam, a stand-up comedian struggling with..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Venturing to Rockdale for Electronic Fest Camp Capsul: Destination Unknown

Regional support shines among luscious international lineup

"...the vacuum left by promotions team SoundsLike after head Jason Lovel tragically passed away in 2016, Capsul’s inner-circle parties..."

Nov. 9, 2022 Music Post by Christina Garcia

Darren Aronofsky to be Honored by Austin Film Festival

Fest features Bob Saget's final film, new Laura Poitras doc

"...Horton & Ryan Dickie (World premiere) GOLDEN DELICIOUS D: Jason Karman SALMA’S HOME D: Hanadi Elyan UNDER WATER D:..."

Sept. 29, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Raises a Smile With First Announcement

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

"...fall out. The Irish dark comedy is directed by Martin McDonagh, whose last film, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,..."

Aug. 16, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

In Service of Music Medicine, Jason Isbell Played at the Austin Library Last Night

Songwriter delivers phenomenal solo set for JoyRx fundraiser

"...she replies. “I’m a palliative care doctor…and also a Jason Isbell fan from Alabama.”..."

April 28, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Willie Nelson's Luck Reunion 2022

"...Jason Isbell..."

March 18, 2022 Photo Gallery

Family Gathering: With an Altar to “Sister Bobbie,” Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion Returns

Jason Isbell, Adia Victoria, Nelson & sons commune

"...stages, the former pinnacled with a short set from Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, and the latter led..."

March 18, 2022 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Luck Reunion Announces Lineup for 10th Anniversary Return

Daylong fest to feature Willie, Chuck Prophet, Lucero, Weyes Blood

"...cosmic cowboy pioneers The Lost Gonzo Band with Michael Martin Murphey...."

Feb. 17, 2022 Music Post by Doug Freeman

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