The King’s Daughter

Long-delayed historical fairy tale is an overdue oddity

"...Directed by: Sean McNamara. Starring: Kaya Scodelario, Pierce Brosnan, William..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

7 Days in Entebbe

The 1976 hijacking of Air France Flight 139, retold again.

"...Directed by: José Padilha. Starring: Rosamund Pike, Daniel Brühl, Eddie..."

March 16, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Road Against Hate

The Hurtado murders measure the distance Austin and Texas must travel

"...The doorbell rang just before 7pm on April 18...."

May 6, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Sea of Dreams

She's married to the sea, and he belongs to the earth: This Mexican film relies on prehistoric folk myths and a delightful color palette for its impact.

"...Directed by: José Bojorquez. Starring: Sendi Bar, Johnathon Schaech, Sonia..."

Sept. 21, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

After a Fashion

Guess who your Style Avatar flitted around town with this week? Check out this first installment about international salon god José Eber's visit to Austin.

"...NBF Pt. 2 Jennifer Braham, 32, is a graphic designer of considerable talent,..."

Nov. 16, 2001 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Butterfly

Nicely performed and beautifully shot, this story of a young boy's political awakening flutters lightly across the screen.

"...Directed by: José Luis Cuerda. Starring: Fernando Fernán Gomez, Manuel..."

Nov. 18, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Record Turnout in Run-Off Election Pushes Democratic Party Toward Change

State and local races show the blue getting bluer

"...Surf's up for Texas Democrats, as the building blue wave of voter enthusiasm..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Primary Election 2020 (Super Tuesday) Watch Parties

"...Bernie Sanders supporters celebrate as a projected win in California..."

March 4, 2020 Photo Gallery

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...In a normal political year, incumbent Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore would be..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...Yes, they're coming back. Yes, they have to. Will the..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Elite Squad: The Enemy Within

This mad, muzzle-flash burst of ultraviolence from Brazil earned the director a shot at helming Hollywood's RoboCop reboot.

"...Directed by: José Padilha. Starring: Wagner Moura, Irandhir Santos, André..."

Dec. 9, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

TV Eye

'If it didn't happen on television, then it didn't happen'

"..."If it didn't happen on television, then it didn't happen."..."

April 15, 2005 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Son of the Bride

In this Argentinean film, a single dad and businessman struggles to keep his personal life afloat while undergoing a midlife crisis.

"...Directed by: Juan José Campenella. Starring: Ricardo Darin, Hector Alterio,..."

May 3, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

First Steps

A New Life for Flamenco Star Pilar Serrano

"...Pilar Serrano recalls the terror and struggle of winning a place..."

June 14, 1996 Arts Feature by Brett Holloway-Reeves

What’s a Grand Jury, and Is It Being Manipulated to Indict Police Officers?

More cops are being indicted, but why all the secrecy?

"...Ken Ervin stood before a group of reporters this past..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

After Initial Pushback, APD Quietly Adapts to Arrest Review

New policy will likely reduce the number of people arrested for small amounts of controlled substances

"...The Austin Police Department has quietly adopted new policies that are likely to..."

Sept. 3, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Music and the movies, the two oldest and most defining elements of South..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

New Exhibit at the Blanton Will Have You Feeling the Bern

"The Avant-garde Networks of Amauta" explores the social movement from Latin America in the 1920s

"...Economic exploitation. Class and racial disparities. A need for radical..."

March 6, 2020 Arts Feature by Barbara Purcell

Election Ticker: Travis County Races Heat Up

Noises from the March 2020 primary

"...Filings for the March 3, 2020, primaries closed Monday, and while there were no major surprises..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Day Trips

Take the short trek south on I-35 to the San Antonio missions for a fun day trip

"...Many of the San Antonio missions came into existence the year before George Washington was born. In 1731,..."

Aug. 8, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

In Remembrance of Raúl

Friends and colleagues of poet/activist Raúl Salinas pay tribute

"...News of Raúl Salinas' death came swiftly. Accepting it will..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Books Feature by Belinda Acosta

Day Trips

Rancho de las Cabras left a legacy of agriculture terms and techniques that survive today

"...Rancho de las Cabras outside of Floresville helped start the ranching industry in Texas. As a..."

Aug. 17, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Page Two: Seasons Change, and So Do We

Our sports blog commences, 'SXSW Presents' continues, and Priest unmasks the past

"...Most of the world is living in the first quarter of the present century (21st), so it seems only..."

Oct. 6, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Dancing Through Uncharted Territory

Choreographic explorers Sharir & Bustamante and their 20-year expedition of discovery

"...On Sept. 23, 1806, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark returned to..."

May 13, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

After a Fashion

Hangin' with your Style Avatar, the B-52's, Pam Des Barres, Miss Kitty, and mo' – oh, and some ho's … San Ho's that is …

"...the amazing B-52's in the lobby of the Omni before their show at Stubb's Thursday night, with the always-stylish..."

March 19, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

José Toirac: "Sacrifice"

The Gallery 106 exhibition "Sacrifice" features images and text painted in red wine by José Toirac that draws mythic connections between wine and blood and also asks us to reflect on mortality and death as it is paid for the freedom of others.

"...José Toirac: 'Sacrifice': A Brush Dipped in a Vein..."

Sept. 5, 2003 Arts Review by Robert Faires

After a Fashion

Chronicle style avatar Stephen goes to some parties. So you weren't invited; shut up and come along anyway …

"...THE PARTY CIRCUIT Summer 2002 in Austin ushers in a round of those..."

June 21, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

There's no lack of fashion at Groopie; hair online; Marcy gets well soon, and another José Eber sighting. All inside!

"...BEST WISHES Our good friend Marcy Fletcher, former nightclub impresario..."

May 3, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Carmen: Hot! Hot! Hot!!

Austin Lyric Opera's latest staging of Bizet's Carmen is such a refreshing and vivid presentation -- and at the City Coliseum, no less -- that this tale of a gypsy love-sorceress and her jealous soldier-lover should smolder in audiences' imaginations well after this production's last embers have flickered out.

"...Carmen: Hot! Hot! Hot!!..."

May 25, 2001 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Voters Decide Final Three Austin City Council Members

Zo Qadri, Ryan Alter, José Velásquez secure wins

"...The Council candidates who won their run-off elections Tuesday, Dec. 13, will..."

Dec. 14, 2022 News Post by Brant Bingamon

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