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Director Mickey Keating's SXSW shocker reaches VOD

"...think about it, the more I say Deliverance.” Calling John Boorman’s white-water terror “terrible and disturbing,” he added, “There’s..."

July 1, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

It's Beginning to Sound a Lot Like Christmas

Jingle Bell Rocks! spins under the musical mistletoe

"...of the men behind the big white beard. Jingle Bell Rocks explores another aspect of the season: Christmas music...."

Dec. 24, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Food-o-File

Austin's beloved cheese shop expands

"...is off to a great start for busy cheesemongers John and Kendall Antonelli. They've secured a new space called..."

Feb. 3, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

It's Complicated

Far from complicated, this rom-com starring Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin, and Steve Martin is a wish-fulfillment fantasy for women of a certain age.

"...Nancy Meyers. Starring: Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin, Steve Martin, John Krasinski, Lake Bell, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Zoe Kazan and Hunter..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Electric Skaterland

Austin births a Roller Derby renaissance

"...still astounds the hometown team. Lucille (nonderby name Lara Bell) explained: "I always used to say, 'Not in my..."

Nov. 27, 2009 Sports Feature by Richard Whittaker

Couples Retreat

Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau prove they are no longer swingers, but since this film is the only new national release this week, it's sure to be "money."

"...Jon Favreau, Faizon Love, Malin Akerman, Kristin Davis, Kristen Bell, Kali Hawk, Jean Reno, Peter Serafinowicz, Carlos Ponce, John..."

Oct. 9, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

ACL Music Fest Saturday Picks

The blurbing of ACL 2009

"...voice made perfect partners in crime on last year's John Congleton-produced EP, Even Born Again. No doubt her upcoming..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Music Feature

Salvaging Our Parks

Texas State Parks Advisory Committee releases list of recommendations for saving long-neglected state park system

"...state park system. The committee, headed by former Sen. John Montford, an AT&T lobbyist (and father-in-law of Council Member..."

Sept. 1, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

King's Ransom (discography)

"...Guitarist Eric Bell's last stand, as epic and far out as the..."

Jan. 20, 2006 Music Feature

Belling the Cat Doesn't Work

"...Dear Editor, In response to John Trujillo's “Bell the Cat” ["Postmarks," Dec. 16]: I wish..."

Dec. 20, 2005 Postmarks

Arts Stalwarts

Twelve of Austin's cultural heroes will be inducted into the Austin Arts Hall of Fame at the 2003 Austin Critics Table Awards ceremony, and here is an introduction to them and some of their significant contributions to the local arts scene.

"...cultural heroes. The first individuals to be inducted were John Aielli, Paul Beutel, Ruth Denney, Acia Gray, Deborah Hay,..."

May 30, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Believe the Buzz

"...photograph by John Anderson..."

Feb. 19, 1999 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

Season's Grazings

"...with garlic and herbs, enclosing layers of roasted red bell pepper, pesto, and chopped black olives. Although the first..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Food Feature

Austin Music Network

"...10:30 Johnny Cash at Emos, SXSW 94..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Music Feature

Food-0-File

"...This is why we have McDonald's in Wal-Mart, Taco Bell in Doritos, and now, Mexican food (only bigger) at..."

July 7, 1995 Arts Feature

A New Chapter for Austin’s Small Bookstores

From serving neighborhoods to serving wine, how innovative local booksellers are filling the shelves

"...John Barton, the manager at South Congress, has been working..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Arts Feature by Joe Gross

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...happens. Broadside Hacks emerges as a true collective around Campbell Baum of the London band Sorry, and wrangles in..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

Faster Than Sound: The Austin Music Awards Rise Again

Tickets on sale now for the 40-year tradition, March 8 at Emo's

"...own captivating band – including Best Bassist nominee Marcus Bell. Gen Z sibling act We Don't Ride Llamas also..."

March 4, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Spiral

Chris Rock reinvents the horror morality tale for the BLM era

"...Max Minghella, Samuel L. Jackson, Morgan David Jones, Ali Johnson, Dan Petronijevic, Richard Zeppieri and Edie Inksetter...."

May 14, 2021 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Tom and Jerry

Your favorite cat and mouse duo are back and in NYC

"...instead, Tom is a busker, dreaming of performing with John Legend, and Jerry is still derailing his plans. Yet..."

March 5, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Final Results for Travis County's March 3 Democratic Primary Election

Numbers ONLY include Travis County voters

"...(4.62%) Tulsi Gabbard: 794 (0.35%) Cory Booker: 130 (0.06%) John K. Delaney: 20 (0.01%) Julián Castro: 211 (0.09%) Andrew..."

March 4, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis County Early Voting Results for the March 3 Democratic Primary Election

Numbers DO NOT include election day or non-Travis Co. votes

"...(9.19%) Tulsi Gabbard: 308 (0.30%) Cory Booker: 73 (0.07%) John K. Delaney: 9 (0.01%) Julián Castro: 106 (0.11%) Andrew..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: The March Toward March 3

Campaign finance numbers set Senate and congressional candidates ahead, leave others in the dust

"...off the cliff, most surprisingly former Houston Congressman Chris Bell, who had only $8,000 left in his kitty (presumably,..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Austin Film Festival Announces Audience, Jury Awards

Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain takes top award in both

"...which went to the Austin-made feature Cowboys, directed by John Langmore and Bud Force...."

Nov. 8, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Watching the Races

Yes, it’s early – but Austin voters can start boning up now

"...U.S. Senate race – to challenge three-term Republican incumbent John Cornyn – took an interesting turn this week, as..."

Aug. 16, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Austin Bartenders

July 8, 2013. 15 photos.

"...John LaTour of Skylark Lounge: Breathing new life into an..."

July 8, 2013 Photo Gallery

The Lords of Salem

With his fifth horror feature, writer/director Rob Zombie proves he's a unique visionary in a repetitive cinematic genre.

"...few directors in Hollywood who can rock paisley, Bedazzlered bell-bottoms and platform discotheque boots clearly expatriated from Giorgio Moroder’s..."

April 19, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Partisan

"...you're aware of Barack Obama and Mitt Romney; Gary Johnson (L) and Jill Stein (G) have less visibility, plus..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

Endorse-o-Rama 2010

Travis Co. Dem clubs backing White, Gilbert, favor Earle for lite guv

"...Downballot, Rebecca Bell-Metereau becomes the front runner for State Board of Education..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Film News

Casting shuffles for Malick's new picture and more

"...Variety, is in talks to replace Heath Ledger. Meanwhile, John Travolta is no longer attached to the big-screen version..."

Dec. 28, 2007 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

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