Looks Back... and Forward

Documentary Film Pioneer D.A. Pennebaker

"...by everyone from INXS to Tim Robbins (in Bob Roberts) to Kevin Smith for his Mallrats Goops video...."

April 3, 1998 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Personal Politics

"...the agency. Billy Hamilton, now the deputy comptroller under John Sharp, went to work for Bullock shortly after he..."

Jan. 31, 1997 News Feature

Jocks Itch for Cash

Hey Sports Fans, How 'Bout a New Stadium, Your Treat?

"...the best lobbyists in Austin. Rusty Kelley and Jack Roberts, both of whom made last year's Chronicle list of..."

Dec. 20, 1996 News Column by Robert Bryce

Postmarks

Balcones Responds

"...Julia Child) while taking yet another cheap shot at (John Grisham, David Bowie, Steven Spielberg, Paul Prudhomme). But comparing..."

Dec. 6, 1996 Column

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Catch up on Lone Star State news and plan some fall fun

"...John Prine Night It’s just for fun and to celebrate..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

K-Pop, Girl Talk, and Mario Kart Lead Our Recommended Events

Lots of stuff to do after 5

"...presents a series of essays by Jenny Browne, Veronica Roberts, Betsy Huete, Neil Fauerso, Aurvi Sharma, Hilary Leichter, and..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

aGLIFF President Todd Hogan and Spotlighting Filmmaker Fernando Andrés Reflect on Identity

PRISM 37 highlights the poignantly human and relatable

"...Fontaine," which is actually from a local media personality, John-Carlos Estrada, over at KEYE, and his co-director Zak Zeh...."

Aug. 21, 2024 Screens Post by Cy White

Cassette Roulette, Some Bitchcraft, and More Arts Events

Get arty this week with our recommended happenings

"...Aughts theatre kids both queer and ally-identifying, El Paso-born John Cameron Mitchell takes to the Long Center stage with..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

New films from Jeff Nichols, Alexander Payne on the schedule

"...Invaders from Proxima B Writer/Director: Ward Roberts World Premiere..."

Sept. 27, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Nine Essential Albums From Willie Nelson’s 90 Years

Wishing the Texas outlaw icon a Willie nice birthday

"...was a smart critique that still resonates. – Abby Johnston..."

April 28, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

We Have an Issue: Artistic Creation Can Happen Anywhere

TikTok viral hitmakers, an old-school columnist who writes to live – this week it's all about making art no matter what

"...Long Play Shepard Fairey's artwork, gifted to his pal John Doe, now adorns the walls of Long Play Lounge...."

Nov. 26, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Asleep at the Wheel to Bring Back Distinguished Alumni and a “Super Special Guest” for 50th Anniversary Concert

Tickets on sale now for Oct 15 celebration at the Moody Amphitheater

"...October’s curtain call are Cindy Cashdollar, Danny Levin, Jason Roberts, and John Michael Whitby...."

Sept. 14, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Fantastic Fest Interview: Playing With the Tracking With Tim Robbins on VHYes

It's a father-son deal in this home movie insanity

"...The star of Bob Roberts, Jacob's Ladder, The Shawshank Redemption, and – more recently..."

Sept. 19, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Tons of Texas travel news for the dog days of summer

"...church or businesses. Now 150 years later, Dr. Andrea Roberts is looking for these lost communities. The Texas Freedom..."

Aug. 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin-Shot Oil Epic The Iron Orchard Gets Its First Trailer

First look at this story of West Texas oil field life and Houston greed

"...(for the scenes in the trailer shot at the John Bremond Jr. House at Seventh and Guadalupe), and the..."

Feb. 2, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Chronicle Recommends: Crime and No Punishment

For Crime Month, our favorite films about getting away with it

"...rebooted the chintzy premise as a star-laden (Pitt! Cheadle! Roberts!) smooth operation, everyone was rooting for the crooks. True,..."

July 9, 2018 Screens Post by Chronicle Film Staff

Live Music This Weekend, Sept. 1-4

An extra day of delights for your weekend music-going

"...messianic apparition that once appeared to evangelical pastor Oral Roberts, Dallas-based UNT music grad Mark Griffin teamed up with..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

The Critics Speak … and Speak … and Speak

Clybourne Park, Manchurian Candidate big winners

"...Choreographer Lisa Nicks, “Dear Johnny, in Response to Your Last Letter”..."

June 6, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

DVDanger: Lace Crater

Ghostly romance reinvented, plus more DVD and VOD releases

"...of Jason and Mason Derushie, Moira Garr, and Ariana Roberts, as Bite quickly reveals itself to be a straight-ahead,..."

Aug. 15, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Chakra Khan

"...Evan Wynn comes off as the love child of John Lennon and Tame Impala's Kevin Parker. That makes Chakra..."

Jan. 8, 2016 Music Review by Alejandra Ramirez

Fantastic Fest 2015: February

Baby, it’s cold outside. Could it be … Satan?!

"...plotlines and backstories merge with those of Rose (Emma Roberts), an apparent escapee from the local mental hospital. Taking..."

Sept. 25, 2015 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

2015 Austin City Limits Music Festival Lineup

Foo Fighters, Drake, the Weeknd, and Deadmau5 top fall fest

"...Singers Echosmith Emisunshine (weekend two only) George Ezra Father John Misty Flosstradamus Brandon Flowers Foo Fighters G-Eazy Gabriel Garzón-Montano..."

May 5, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

ATX Television Festival Expands With Empire

"Creatives" panel added, plus an FX comedies night

"...cast members Elizabeth Gillies, Bobby Kelly, Elaine Hendrix and John Ales; an all-new episode from the upcoming season of..."

April 28, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

DVDanger: How to Date in a Sci-Fi Universe

Premature and The One I Love probe romance

"...The Groundhog Day component is pretty clear. Rob (John Karna) gets stuck repeating the same day over and..."

Nov. 8, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Eco Wrap

“Nature doesn’t need people, People need nature”

"...elements of nature, and the first roll-out features Julia Roberts as Mother Nature, her defiant tone delivering a powerful..."

Oct. 9, 2014 News Post by Jessi Cape

Playback: Dale Watson Tapes 'Austin City Limits'

Austin country icon finally scores an Austin City Limits taping

"...country icon told "Playback." "I'd see Merle Haggard and Johnny Cash play on TV when I was a kid..."

Nov. 22, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Band Invites, Part II

Only 112 days remaining until the Music conference begins

"...John Newman (Yorkshire Dales, England)..."

Nov. 19, 2013 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

News Ticker: July 30

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• Here's a photo of Sen. John Cornyn smiling while wearing Google Glasses. And here we..."

July 30, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

The Q&A Hole: What Extinct Animal Would You Bring Back To Life?

With Matt Oztalay, Peter-John Byrnes, Wiley Wiggins, and more

"...And comedian Peter-John Byrnes agrees, but adds a certain insistence vis-a-vis style:..."

Feb. 11, 2013 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Razzle-Dazzle 'Em

David Bologna on making it to Broadway with 'Billy Elliot'

"...from one of my shows at Zach Scott, Adam Roberts, come and do a tap dance crash course with..."

Dec. 11, 2012 Arts Post by Robert Faires

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