Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...Lynskey, Gillian Jacobs, Dagmara Dominczyk, Paul Fitzgerald, Dominic Fumusa, Jessica Hecht, Corey Stoll (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Day One: Long on Smiles and Short on Dollars

Head for the hills ... the Lege is back in town!

"...long-serving gadfly Paul Moreno, D-El Paso, and Houston Democrats Jessica Farrar and Joe Moreno. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, abstained from..."

Jan. 14, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

After a Fashion

Wanna know a 'Chronicle' secret? It runs in the family: Margaret Moser spends a lot of energy fantasizing being able to recast all the roles in 'Grease.' In this issue, Brother Stephen has some epiphanies over the possibilities of a modern remake of 'Valley of the Dolls'!

"...in this column regularly, like Anthony-Nak Jewelers and Kat Jones of Milkshake Media, because I believe in touting their..."

Aug. 13, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

Whose hair made Stephen say, "DHOH!" at the GG's this year, and who was TLWIH? And that's just the national scene. … Locally, which partygoers were also BOAers and who counts as Stephen's NBF??? U must read 2 C!!

"...(aka "The Luckiest Woman in Hollywood" or TLWIH), Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Queen Latifah. Sarah Jessica Parker looked wonderful, even..."

Feb. 7, 2003 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Bingo: Scenes of Money and Death

A vague performance at the center of the Public Domain Theatre Company's production of Edward Bond's Bingo diminishes the impact of Bond's play, but does not eclipse it. It feels relevant right here, right now.

"...Company, including multiple settings and period costuming. Director David Jones and his designers face these challenges in workmanlike and..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...of her own narrative, while The Truth vs. Alex Jones puts Austin's village idiot on the stand to be..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

After a Fashion

"...love you, like a big, old rock!" answered Catherine Zeta-Jones when asked by Brad Pitt what to buy his..."

Dec. 17, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...Dir: Lynn Hershman Leeson; Scr: Lynn Hershman Leeson, Eileen Jones; Prod: Henry S. Rosenthal, Lynn Hershman Leeson; DP: Hiro..."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

On the Rocks

Sofia Coppola heads to NYC for a slight but charming anti-rom-com

"...Directed by: Sofia Coppola. Starring: Rashida Jones, Bill Murray, Marlon Wayans, Jenny Slate, Jessica Henwick, Jules..."

Oct. 2, 2020 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Mars Attacks!

Burton's sci-fi spoof gleefully recounts the unspeakable horror that takes place when Martians attack the planet Earth.

"...Annette Bening, Pierce Brosnan, Danny Devito, Martin Short, Sarah Jessica Parker, Michael J. Fox, Rod Steiger, Tom Jones, Lukas..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Valentine's and Beyond With This Weekend's Recommended Events

From dark stories to romantic dance

"...and its Arvo Pärt-scored pas de deux to ZigZag, Jessica Lang’s upbeat choreography designed specifically for Tony Bennett’s music...."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Friday Picks & Sleepers

Obvious Picks and loads of not-so-obvious Sleepers!

"...Jones Family Singers 12:10am, Speakeasy Besides performing, Bay City's JFS..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...by Marjorie Baumgarten, Sarah Hepola, Marcel Meyer, and Jessica Reisman..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Floral Realness, a John Aielli Experience, Spooky Movies, and More Recommended Events

Fill your weekend with the wild and weird

"...Buddy, the very best of boys.   – Kimberley Jones Shock Treatment..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Get Ready for the 2022 B. Iden Payne Awards

The full list of nominees before Monday's award ceremony

"...Hideout Theatre Nathan Sowell, The Emma Dilemma, ColdTowne Theater Jessica von Schramm and Lahari Dunn, American Brass, Hideout Theatre..."

Oct. 22, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Now Speaking at SXSW: Ozzy Osbourne, Trent Reznor, Janelle Monae

Plus: St. Vincent, Carrie Brownstein, Judd Apatow, Desus & Mero

"...sitcom’s ending in …ish will sit with actress Rashida Jones to talk about their new Netflix series #blackellence. Other..."

Feb. 11, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Fantastic Fest Wave Three Crashes Down

Music and madness fill festival lineup

"...After Flash, following the life of star Sam J. Jones, aka Flash Gordon himself...."

Sept. 13, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Mechanic: Resurrection

Jason Statham returns as the beleaguered assassin

"...Directed by: Dennis Gansel. Starring: Jason Statham, Jessica Alba, Tommy Lee Jones and Michelle Yeoh...."

Sept. 2, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Eurotrip

A kinder, gentler teen sex comedy?

"...Schaffer. Starring: Scott Mechlowicz, Jacob Pitts, Michelle Trachtenberg, Vinnie Jones, Jessica Boehrs and Travis Wester. Does Jam/Style Council frontman..."

Feb. 20, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Transforming Herself

Sissy Spacek's Most Memorable Movies

"...D: Michael Apted (1980); with Sissy Spacek, Tommy Lee Jones, Beverly D'Angelo, Levon Helm...."

March 9, 2001 Screens Feature by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Ed Wood

This biographical film is charming, melancholy, strange, and quirkily humorous. There's also a certain irony in giving the silver-screen treatment to the most infamous of bargain-basement directors and his motley crew of hangers-on.

"...by: Tim Burton. Starring: Johnny Depp, Martin Landau, Sarah Jessica Parker, Patricia Arquette, Jeffrey Jones, Bill Murray, Lisa Marie,..."

Oct. 7, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Trans Day of Visibility Rally

"...State Rep. Jessica Gonzalez (center) speaks with Mayor Steve Adler (l), Greg..."

April 4, 2022 Photo Gallery

SXSW Film Jury Awards Announced

The Fallout, Lily Topples the World take big wins

"...Visionary Storytelling: “Don't Go Tellin' Your Momma” D: Topaz Jones, rubberband...."

March 19, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...renewed and ready to rage.  – Doug Freeman Robot Jones: Robocalypse..."

Jan. 22, 2021 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...an older man in exchange for gifts instead. Cast: Jessica Barden, Hayley Law, Brett Dier, Timm Sharp, Avan Jogia,..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"..."Phil's Camino" Directors: Annie O'Neil, Jessica Lewis Due to treatments for his stage 4 cancer,..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fall's Hottest Food Tickets

Our picks for the season's can't-miss events

"...Uchi; Sonya Cote of Eden East; Todd Duplechan and Jessica Maher of Lenoir; Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue; Andrew..."

Sept. 11, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Unfinished Business

The 23rd annual Austin Chronicle Short Story Contest

"...Alan Brenner, Jessi Cape, Anne Harris, Nina Hernandez, Kimberley Jones, Amy Kamp, Josh Kupecki, Kat McNevins, Susan Moffat, James..."

Feb. 27, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Wiz

The whole ROYGBIV takes center stage in Austin Community College's brightly colored and dazzlingly designed Oz musical

"...courage. The wicked witch (renamed Evillene and portrayed by Jessica Polk) is here as well, as is the ensemble..."

Feb. 27, 2015 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

SXSW Thursday Picks & Sleepers

S.H.I.T. – So Happy It's Thursday blurbs

"...making a comeback thanks to previously unheard veterans Sharon Jones, Charles Bradley, and Lee Fields exploding out of the..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

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