A Celebration of Black Women, a Benefit for Palestine, and Other Crucial Concerts

Hans Zimmer, Superfónicos, Lola Tried, and more recommended shows

"...for the all-ages event.   – Genevieve Wood Hans Zimmer Live..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Need a Lyft? Rideshare Wars, the Sequel

New player brings rideshare back to city agenda

"...According to company co-founder John Zimmer, Lyft will facilitate the free transportation services to..."

June 6, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...of their isolating grief. Cast: Wendy Moniz, Trevor St. John, Oona Laurence, Jeremy Shinder, Sonya Harum, Mike Faist, Rachel..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Thin Red Line

Malick's return to filmmakng after a 20-year absence is this WWII story based on James Jones' Guadalcanal novel. The film is a lyrical and introverted study of the curiously destructive relationship between man and nature.

"...Terrence Malick. Starring: Sean Penn, Nick Nolte, Adrien Brody, John Travolta, George Clooney, John Cusack, Woody Harrelson, Tim Blake..."

Jan. 15, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Man of Steel

This new Superman flies without a lot of emotional baggage, which is mostly a good thing though the character could stand a bit more dramatic heft.

"...brothers in grim-faced, frantic entertainments. (Let’s call composer Hans Zimmer a first cousin; when he trots out his braaaaaaam..."

June 14, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Lion King

"...we know we're someplace we haven't been before. Hans Zimmer bathes his score in Africa's sounds and rhythms, and..."

June 24, 1994 Movie Review by Robert Faires

The Wrath of Don

Zimmerman's constituents accuse him of online, in-person abuse

"...a handful of times, the Bradberrys – supporters of Zimmerman's challenger Jim­my Flannigan and with the front yard sign..."

Oct. 7, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Courthouse Opponents: Kill the Bond ... and Wait

CM Zimmerman says need for new courthouse not urgent

"...City Hall? Because District 6 City Council Member Don Zimmerman is a TCTU founder – pre-Council, it was the..."

Oct. 23, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Election 2000

Chronicle Election Coverage

"...race, Democratic incumbent Rush Holt leads former Rep. Dick Zimmer by 56 votes.) All in all, the GOP did..."

Nov. 10, 2000 News Feature

Boyhood Nominated for Six Oscars

Academy singles out Linklater, Adair, Arquette, Hawke

"...or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), Alejandro G. Iñárritu, John Lesher and James W. Skotchdopole Boyhood, Richard Linklater and..."

Jan. 15, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Nicholas Galitzine, Miles Fowler, Marshawn Lynch, Dagmara Dominiczyk, Punkie Johnson (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Breaking stories from Austin and beyond

"...of phone records related to former Williamson Co. Sheriff John Maspero from an Internal Affairs file back in 1997...."

April 23, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Election 2000

Chronicle Election Preview

"...Open TossupNCFDems targeted Illinois' wealthiest district to replace retiring John Edward Porter Indiana-8 EvansvilleR - John Hostettler Leans RNCFDistrict..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature

Point Austin: Circle the Firing Squad

When you look for villains, look in the right direction

"...and on pace for a larger final margin than John Kennedy over Richard Nixon (1960) or Nixon over Hubert..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Groping Women, Ducking Questions, Fighting Lightweights, Bashing Bonds

Election notes from the city, state, country, and beyond

"...ugly, accused his father of being part of the John F. Ken­nedy assassination, and basically explained to a journalist..."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Re-Forming AI$D

What's behind the national involvment in local school board races?

"...candidate form, and then met with de Man and John Armbrust, the executive director at charter group Austin Achieve..."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...John Bartelt..."

April 21, 2006 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• Thirty-five-year-old John Smythe was killed while riding home on his bike..."

Aug. 19, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...history. Sure, he got the largest number of votes. John Kerry also got 5 million more votes than either..."

Nov. 12, 2004 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...John St. Denis..."

March 26, 2004 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...In the words of John Kerry in 1997, "I submit that the old adage..."

July 18, 2003 Column

Postmarks

Gore vs. Bush vs. Nader vs. Ventura vs. Hernandez vs. Simone, approximately.

"...John Paul..."

Nov. 17, 2000 Column

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2021 Awards Short Lists

The Power of the Dog leads the pack with nine nominations

"...Dunst (both nominees for their performances), and scored by Johnny Greenwood (in competition against himself as double nominee for..."

Jan. 4, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Jimmy Flannigan Kicks Off Reelection Campaign

Northside council member promises "uncommon approach" to policing, mobility

"...Founda­tion CEO Courtney Santana, and attended by state Rep. John Bucy III and CM Natasha Harper-Madison – Flan­ni­gan repeatedly..."

July 3, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Rabbit

Fantastic Fest 2017 preview

"...flies in the face of the Christopher Nolan, Hans Zimmer world of "let's really hit people with it." The..."

Sept. 22, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Council: Mobile Homes and Climate Change

City Council gets through a brief agenda the week before budget talks begin

"...through the latest rant from resident science skeptic Don Zimmerman...."

April 29, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Three Cheers for Reading

Our favorite books of 2013

"...on the relationship of fiery activist and communist Rose Zimmer and her equally passionate daughter, Miriam, in post-World War..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

Soundtracking ‘12 Years a Slave’

You won’t hear these songs in the film

"...of the standard “Little Girl Blue.” Or maybe it’s John Legend’s original spiritual “Roll Jordan Roll,” which finds the..."

Nov. 14, 2013 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Election Notes

Notes from the campaign trail

"...out in the first round. Four-time county party Chair John Gordon and Round Rock Independent School District board of..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Gary L. ZimmerWhat's the Big Deal About Government Spying?Dear Editor,..."

Feb. 10, 2006 Column

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