The Glass Shield

In this often overlooked film by Charles Burnett (Killer of Sheep, To Sleep With Anger), a black cop in an all-white police station confronts racism from his colleagues and incredulity from his family and community

"...Directed by: Charles Burnett. Starring: Michael Boatman, Lori Petty, Ice Cube, Elliott Gould,..."

June 23, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Secret World of Arrietty

This new animated film from Japan's Studio Ghibli is based on The Borrowers, a story about 4-inch-tall people who live undetected among their human hosts.

"...for both film and television. The 1997 version starring John Goodman is probably the best-known of this perennial kidhood..."

Feb. 24, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Noises Off!

In this screwball comedy, the behind-the-scenes activity of a traveling acting troupe threaten to bring down the play.

"...Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich. Starring: Carol Burnett, Michael Caine, Denholm Elliott, Julie Hagerty, Marilu Henner, Mark..."

March 27, 1992 Movie Review by Louis Black

Better Than Book-Learnin'

Master Class With John Pierson premieres on KUT

"...sure – just ask the UT undergrads who attend John Pierson's Master Class in the Radio-Television-Film Department. Every semester,..."

June 27, 2008 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Meals on Wheels Kitchen Cooks Up a Winner

Results of the recipe contest mean a delicious entree for MOWAM clients

"...those recipes were adapted and prepared by chef Ruben Burnett and his kitchen staff, and judges were invited to..."

Sept. 28, 2012 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

A Good Time to Be Lawrence Wright

With new book God Save Texas, The Looming Tower series on Hulu, and his play Cleo at the Alley, Lawrence Wright is the man of the moment

"...combed-back hair gave him a cool, fresh look – Johnny Cash after a vigorous summertime swim. The waiter offered..."

April 13, 2018 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Banicki

Civics 101

Calendar of civic events, Oct. 27-Nov. 4

"...THE WAR NEXT DOOR NPR's John Burnett talks about covering Mexico's drug war. 11:45am. First..."

Oct. 28, 2011 News Column

Mr. Rose Goes to Washington

Dripping Springs state rep to give Congressional testimony on Pedernales Electric Cooperative

"...Manager Bennie Fuelberg and former board President W.W. "Bud" Burnett to explain to Congress about their management (or, as..."

June 25, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

1998 Texas Book Festival Schedule

"...& Americo Paredes Emcee: Tom Staley; with comments by John Graves & music from Tish Hinojosa..."

Nov. 13, 1998 Books Feature

Muy Caliente

Thank you!

"...John Burnett, Robert Bryce, Marion Winik, Jim Shahin, Carlos and..."

Sept. 1, 1995 Arts Feature

The Many Projects of Lawrence Wright

From TV to the stage the local writer has been busy

"...Footage of an Osama bin Laden interview with ABC's John Miller is riveting, but I found myself wanting a..."

April 13, 2018 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Banicki

Off the Record

OTR goes country with Mike & the Moonpies and Fire Relief: The Concert for Central Texas

"...G2 summit of Joe Satriani and principal organizer Eric Johnson dueling on "Going Down," special guest Shawn Colvin's stellar..."

Oct. 21, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Dancing About Architecture

Adios Antone; A wild and Willie Fourth.

"...Thompson, Jimmy Lee Jones, Lil' Joe y la Familia, Johnny Bush, Bells of Joy, Rogers and Hammerhead, Cory Morrow,..."

July 7, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Spiders, Slams, and Other Shows Worth Seeing This Week

Dare to go out on a school night!

"...discussion is his public radio compatriot, retired Texas correspondent John Burnett.   – James Renovitch Colin McIntyre..."

June 14, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Oct. 7-14

"...NEXT DOOR: REPORTING MEXICO, DRUGS, AND THE BORDER NPR's John Burnett moderates this panel discussion of accomplished journalists who..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Oct. 1-7

"...AND THE BOR­DER A panel discussion hosted by NPR's John Burnett. 4pm. Texas Union, UT campus, 24th & Guadalupe,..."

Oct. 1, 2010 News Feature

Nothing But the Truth

Alejandro Escovedo remembers his friend and collaborator Stephen Bruton.

"...another retired brother of the Saxon Pub – Mambo John Treanor – on “Just a Dream” ached the same..."

May 15, 2009 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The El Paso Connection

Longtime Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival Contest judges Henry and Fred Alvarado and Carlos Contreras

"...years, they've included many Chronicle contributors, such as Pableaux Johnson, Jim Shahin, Robert Bryce, and Marion Winik, as well..."

Aug. 24, 2007 Food Feature by MM Pack

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...with National Public Radio's war coverage. (Austin NPR correspondent John Burnett is among the reporters embedded within U.S. military..."

March 28, 2003 News Feature

Chapter 3: Crazy Weekly

September 1988-August 1991

"...the cover of an August 1990 issue. NPR correspondent John Burnett read it and liked it so much that..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

In Person

"...took it all in with wonder. Lanky and loose John Burnett, NPR contributor, clearly was aware of the wonderful..."

April 24, 1998 Books Feature

Page Two

"...at six years while Marion Winik, Robert Bryce, and John Burnett just finished their third years. This was the..."

Aug. 29, 1997 Column by Louis Black

Behind Enemy Lines

"...Directed by: John Moore. Starring: Owen Wilsonield, Gene Hackman, David Keith, Vladimir..."

Nov. 30, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

To Make a Long Story Short

"...photograph by John Carrico..."

April 2, 1999 Music Feature by Andy Langer

A Day at the Races

Primary races start heating up in nearby counties, across Texas, and around the nation.

"...to succeed retiring sheriff Ed Richards. Former FBI agent John Maspero is favored, but not heavily, over two of..."

March 3, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Looks Back... and Forward

Documentary Film Pioneer D.A. Pennebaker

"...creation of a recent Broadway play starring comedienne Carol Burnett. Throughout his body of work, Pennebaker has pioneered the..."

April 3, 1998 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Elvis Costello Heads Up Benefit Show for the Musician Treatment Foundation in Austin

With T Bone Burnett & Charlie Sexton, he’ll revisit King of America

"...Realms show is produced by midas-touch musician T Bone Burnett and counts Austin’s Charlie Sexton, who has been playing..."

Aug. 22, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

From local judges and representatives to the presidential candidate, here are our recommendations

"...fides) have filed for the nomination to challenge incumbent John Cornyn. Veteran MJ Hegar, state Sen. Royce West, and..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

TV Eye

For those of you yawning through The Mole and gagging through Temptation Island, Survivor is back, here to remind us what we liked (and loathed) about "reality TV" in the first place.

"...be done -- or the "dramality," as producer/creator Mark Burnett likes to call it -- this is your chance...."

Feb. 2, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Bad Boys: Ride or Die

Miami’s bad boy police officers embrace getting older

"...boy police officers, Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) are embracing getting older. Mike is now..."

June 7, 2024 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

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