Gangs of New York

The Lower East Side gang wars of the 1860s are brought to life by Scorsese.

"...Martin Scorsese. Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz, Jim Broadbent, John C. Reilly, Henry Thomas and Brendan Gleeson...."

Dec. 20, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Local Bestsellers

Local bestsellers are based on recent sales at Austin bookstores selected to reflect varied reading interests.

"...7. Fool Moon by Jim Butcher..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Books Column

B. Iden Payne Award Nominations, 1999-2000

"...The Butcher's Daughter, Refraction Arts..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Tubular Tradition

Sausage stuffed the good ol' fashioned way

"...Those settlers from Eastern Europe brought with them their butchery traditions, their lust for many different types of traditional..."

July 27, 2012 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Blame Abounds in King Shooting

The police shooting of a mentally ill East Austin woman has officers defending their actions and critics raising eyebrows.

"...King ran out the back door armed with a butcher knife, and headed toward the HACA employee (whose name..."

June 21, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Farmers Market Report: June 22-23, 2013

Melons, corn, peppers!

"...Did you know Jim Richardson has a brother? TIM Richardson. Tim will be..."

June 21, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Day Trips: The Desk, Alpine

Beat-up desk attracts visitors to a West Texas desert hilltop

"...to a March 2020 Texas Monthly article by Sterry Butcher, the desk first appeared in 1979 (some sources say..."

June 30, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

New French Shorts 2021

The annual best of Gallic cinema, in small chunks

"...Therapy final exam while juggling working in her father’s butcher shop. She is struggling to find a model with..."

June 4, 2021 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Leon Russell & the Bob Dylan Rumor

Outlaw era deejay Woody Roberts helped produce Willie Nelson's first Fourth of July picnic in this excerpt from his new memoir Horse Racing & Rock 'N' Roll

"...facility manager, Bob Hedderman, and the resident 'Dillo artist, Jim Franklin. CPA Randy McCall with his wife Diane sat..."

Dec. 25, 2020 Music Feature by Woody Roberts

SXSW Thursday Picks & Sleepers

Thursday SXSW can't escape the blurbs!

"...full-length, Yellow TV, is expected later this year. – Jim Caligiuri Retribution Gospel Choir..."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature

The Toronto International Film Festival

A first-timer's diary

"...hello. Woody holds court. Over the years, Michael's pal Jim Cuddy, who heads up Blue Rodeo, and I have..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Screens Feature by Louis Black

The Short Unhappy Life of Sophia King

The APD shooting death of Sophia King was a tragedy waiting to happen.

"...shooting has also meant, last but not least, that Jim L. Humphrey can now lead his life in peace...."

Aug. 2, 2002 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...You Stole It (12XU), with Spooners Britt Daniel and Jim Eno. As Daniel and Eno explore their inner Elastica,..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

Saturday Picks and Sleepers

Saturday night SXSW blurbs

"...style while retaining their ability with bouncy pop hooks. Jim Caligiuri Mandolin Orange..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

Della's Gift and Holy Night

The two lovely new operas 'Della's Gift' and 'Holy Night' offer us intimate examinations of love of Christmastime

"...Gift, the residents of the room are Della and Jim, the young couple at the heart of O. Henry's..."

April 29, 2005 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Saturday-Sunday SXSW Live Shots

Saturday night SXSW showcase reviews

"...at a genius musician finally getting his due. – Jim Caligiuri Peter Stampfel & the Ether Frolic MobCreekside at..."

March 25, 2011 Music Feature

2022/2023 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...Video of the Year: BLK ODYSSY feat. Benny the Butcher & George Clinton, “Benny’s Got a Gun” (Dir. Joey..."

Feb. 26, 2023 Music Post by James Renovitch

Playback: 35 Years of Chronicle Music Covers

We wade through the roughly 300 issues stamped with the mug of a musician

"...Jimmie Dale Gilmore (2/5/82)..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Farmers Market Report: May 11-12, 2013

Tomatoes, cucumbers, and beans are starting to arrive

"...the Downtown Market this Saturday as well: Teo Gelato, Jim-Jim’s Water Ice, and Wunder-pilz Kombucha will all be there..."

May 10, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Friday Picks & Sleepers

The blurbing of SXSW

"...8pm, Beauty Bar/Palm Door Led by the butcher-shop painting of bassist Emma Richardson and high-pitched yelp and..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

'The Jungle'

Connor Hopkins distills Upton Sinclair's sprawling novel down to paper and strings

"...The company received a seed grant from the Jim Henson Foundation to support development of the puppets for..."

Sept. 18, 2009 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Cobbe

The Thing in the Lake

"...it wanders from this spartan emotional reserve. As Jerry, Jim Elliott holds his own, but his hand-wringing and grimaces..."

Feb. 5, 1999 Arts Feature by Sarah Hepola

Wrapped and Ready

"...of stuff as seen in such films as The Butcher Boy, The Crying Game, Mona Lisa, and The Company..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

That Old Revival Spirit

Testifying About Movies

"...available on video and its extremely rare television presentations butcher the film's wonderful CinemaScopic effect (Ray was an innovative..."

June 13, 1997 Screens Feature

The 2021 Austin Chronicle Halloween Costume Contest

"...Jim Johnson - COVID-19..."

Oct. 28, 2021 Photo Gallery

DVDanger: A Bad Case of the Sequels

Retreads, remakes, and do-overs rule the home releases

"...brutalizes her, then starts bringing other victims in to butcher in front of her. Repeat for 95 minutes, or..."

July 28, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Heat is On

Live Fire cook-out is this Thursday

"...Joshua Jones of Salt & Time Butcher Shop & Salumeria (Austin) Jones will be making his..."

April 7, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Playback: Record Store Day

Why Record Store Day matters

"...no doubt influenced by studio owner and Spoon drummer Jim Eno. Also: White Denim's "A Place to Start (Jamie..."

April 18, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Farmers' Market Report: Dec. 14-15, 2013

Nutty cheese balls, roast beasts, and other holiday fun

"...a few geese for sale for your Christmas dinner; Jim says he has just seven or so, if you..."

Dec. 13, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers’ Market Report: Nov. 2-3, 2013

Summer, winter, and spring vegetables overlap for a few short weeks

"...Farm also sells little dry sausages rather like “Slim Jim”s, shelled pecans, a few late persimmons, and fresh beef...."

Nov. 1, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

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