Extra Jim

Guitarist, producer, and now indie label impresario Jim Stringer is still twanging after all these years.

"...Jim Stringer has been making music for almost 40 years..."

April 20, 2001 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

TV Eye

Austin is Comedy Central

"...City Comedy Club. Now, you can watch Austin-based comedian Jim Hamilton take his turn at the mic on Comedy..."

Dec. 16, 2005 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Blades of Glory

This ice-skating comedy demonstrates that just because Will Ferrell is game for anything that might draw a laugh, it doesn't mean he should follow through with every idea that comes his way.

"...bizarre.) A slugfest between Michaels and his chief rival, Jimmy MacElroy (Napoleon Dynamite's Heder), gets the two banned from..."

March 30, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

George Carlin

As George Carlin brings his Off-Base and On Target tour to Austin, area comics talk about this savagely funny and influential stand-up artist

"...of his bits, I find myself in awe." – Jim Hamilton..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Arts Feature by Steve Birmingham

Ramsey's King

How an unknown law student became this year's Funniest Person in Austin

"...that night at Cap City, assuring the perennial bridesmaid-never-a-bride Jimmie Winkfield his customary position as second funniest person in..."

July 15, 2005 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Culture Flash!

The funniest person in town now, Austinite responsible for critical mass, 'Intergalactic' to go national, and the Map covers downtown

"...in this year's FPIA competition. Second place went to Jimmy "Always a Bridesmaid" Roulette, now in his third year..."

June 3, 2005 Arts Column

MirrorMask

The work of fantasist Neil Gaiman finally makes it to the screen with its innate sense of wonder intact, despite this sporadically overstuffed package of magic, mystery, and masked madwomen.

"...Brydon, Jason Barry, Dora Bryan, Robert Llewellyn and Andy Hamilton. The work of fantasist Neil Gaiman finally makes it..."

Sept. 30, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Honeydripper

John Sayles’ new drama is about life in a destitute African-American cotton-farming town in Jim Crow-era Alabama and the music that gave the region its mythology.

"...Directed by: John Sayles. Starring: Danny Glover, Lisa Gay Hamilton, Yaya DaCosta, Charles S. Dutton, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Gary Clark..."

Feb. 1, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Walker Lukens Bakes NYC

Loops, balding accountants, and penis postcards

"...doo-wop/indie rock single “Every Night,” produced by Spoon drummer Jim Eno...."

June 29, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Further Reflections

SXSW Film Festival

"...Dir: Jim Sikora; Prod: Joe Carducci; with Jeff Strong, Paula Killen,..."

March 21, 1997 Screens Feature

The LCRA Moves to Turn on the Tap

Future of Hill Country waits on Authority's decisions on water plan

"...went bankrupt in 1931, midway through construction of the Hamilton Dam in Burnet Co. A young Texas state senator..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Sheriff Over ICE

Dem candidates spar over the TCSO role in immigration

"...required to participate in the program, Sisson charges, and Hamilton's agreement to do so places many immigrant families at..."

March 23, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Breaking stories from Austin and beyond

"...investigation designed to determine whether former APD Assistant Chief Jimmy Chapman committed perjury last summer. Unfortunately, the four-page summary..."

April 23, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...the storms that come between seasons." (Mercury, 8pm) -- Jim Caligiuri..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

Naked City

"...TERRORISM COMES HOME: On April 28, Sam Hamilton, the state administrator of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife..."

May 12, 1995 News Feature

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...For Sisters, starring Edward James Olmos and Lisa Gay Hamilton. Party Girl director Daisy von Scherler Mayer brings Neil..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Big River

TexARTS' Big River, its first foray into full-scale musical production, was more than impressive; it was energetic, entertaining, and joyous

"...father and lights out down the Mighty Mississippi with Jim, the runaway slave. Back in the mid-Eighties, this epic..."

Jan. 12, 2007 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Thursday Sleepers

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...south as the "pallbearers of pop." – Audra SchroederNATHAN HAMILTON9pm, 18th Floor @ Crowne Plaza If you're a fan..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

Endorsements

The Chronicle's picks in the Nov. 2 election

"...to look past party labels in Gattis' race with Jim Stauber.Texas House, District 45: Patrick Rose In his freshman..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"...investigates a White House killing in Murder at 1600, Jim Carrey is set to star in two films: Liar..."

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...cause him to question his own reality. Cast List: Jim Gaffigan, Rhea Seehorn, Katelyn Nacon, Gabriel Rush, Amy Hargreaves,..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...a live album, this spring. (Broken Spoke, 8pm) -- Jim Caligiuri..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

Pct. 2 Candidates Face Off

Commissioner hopefuls tackle gun shows, immigration laws

"...Center for gun shows, and Travis County Sheriff Greg Hamilton’s immigration enforcement efforts...."

Dec. 11, 2013 News Post by Christopher Hooks

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...Thunder Road D: Jim Cummings Officer Arnaud loved his mom. Cast: Kendal Farr,..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...is at the Doorstep D: Erik Ljung After Dontre Hamilton, a black, unarmed man diagnosed with schizophrenia, was shot..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Thursday Picks & Sleepers

SXSW Thursday handicapping by the blurb

"...raises the cosmic consciousness of everything in its path. – Jim Caligiuri..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

Holy Smoke!

"...Harvey Keitel, Pam Grier, Daniel Wyllie, Sophie Lee, Julie Hamilton, Paul Goddard, Tim Robertson and George Mangos. I feel..."

Feb. 11, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Texas Platters

The Rev. Horton Heat

"..."Wiggle Stick"; 1996, "Big Red Rocket of Love." Born Jim Heath by the bay in Corpus, the Rev. has..."

May 28, 1999 Music Review

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...ACE VENTURA: WHEN NATURE CALLSD: Steve Oedekerk; with Jim Carrey, Ian McNeice, Simon Callow, Maynard Eziashi, Bob Gunton...."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and

"...have their say. The exchange, moderated by community activist Jim Walker, could be lively, as passions have flared between..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature

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