Karen Russell Reads in Central Texas

San Marcos today, Kyle tomorrow

"...With apologies for the late notice, Karen Russell is giving a reading this afternoon at Texas..."

April 18, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

Swamplandia!

This debut novel boasts its own exclamation point for good reason.

"...Swamplandia!by Karen Russell Knopf, 336 pp., $24.95..."

Feb. 25, 2011 Books Review by Kate X Messer

The Real McCoy

"...Directed by: Russell Mulcahy. Starring: Kim Basinger, Val Kilmer, Terence Stamp, Gailard..."

Sept. 17, 1993 Movie Review by Pamela Bruce

Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...sets noble lawman Wyatt Earp (a rarely better Kurt Russell) on the war path against the murderous Clanton clan...."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Texas Book Festival 2019: The Full Lineup

Malcolm Gladwell, Sonia Sotomayor, John Grisham, and 300 more

"...from the pit for his guide to Franklin Steak; Karen Olsson sharing her new meditation on mathematics, The Weil..."

Aug. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Following January’s tease of six titles, SXSW Film has..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Bedside Manner: The Captain's Quarters

What's on this nightstand? Walk the plank to find out.

"...Swamplandia by Karen Russell (having just special ordered her debut St. Lucy's..."

April 11, 2011 Books Post by Kate X Messer

Oculus

A dark force lurks in the looking glass in this paranormal outing that's a notch above, but barely.

"...Directed by: Mike Flanagan. Starring: Brenton Thwaites, Karen Gillan, Katee Sackhoff, James Lafferty, Rory Cochrane and Miguel..."

April 11, 2014 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Jana Birchum's Top Photos of 2018

"...Karen Russell shows off her makeover as part of Gutter..."

Dec. 27, 2018 Photo Gallery

Qmmunity: No Place for Bigotry in Health Care

Plus lots of virtual events to remind y’all of yer queer magic

"...Virtual BookWoman Book Group Discuss Karen Russell's novel and Pulitzer Prize finalist, Swamplandia!, with yer..."

April 17, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Summer's Easy Readin'

Writers on their go-to books for when their gray cells need a vacay, too

"...with magical elements to pair nicely with the sunshine: Karen Russell is a star, Kelly Link won't disappoint, or..."

June 12, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Run-offs: Local Election Results

Sage defeats Montford, Workman beats Turner

"...299th Judicial District Karen Sage 59% Mindy Montford 41%..."

April 13, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Best Books of 2006

"...St. Lucy's Home for Girls Raised by Wolves (Knopf), Karen Russell; Only Revolutions (Pantheon), Mark Z. Danielewski; Lipshitz Six,..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Books Feature by Shawn Badgley

That Old Revival Spirit

Testifying About Movies

"...though he'd reprise the mama's-boy role for the Grant/Rosalind Russell vehicle, His Girl Friday.) On the verge of divorce,..."

June 13, 1997 Screens Feature

Joan Baez I Am a Noise

The public, private, and secret lives of the folk icon

"...Directed by: Miri Navasky, Maeve O'Boyle and Karen O'Connor...."

Dec. 29, 2023 Movie Review by Steve Davis

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...Cast: Randall Slavin, David Hayter, Andrea Roth, Alfonso Freeman, Karen Rosa...."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

Competing Tunnel Visions

Traffic Solutions at Sixth and Lamar

"...Charles Russell, president of the West End Association and owner of..."

Jan. 30, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Austin Film Society Announces 2013 Grants

$116,000 awarded to Texas filmmakers

"...Walks), Matt Wolf (Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell), and AFI Fest Director Jacqueline Lyanga picked 30 projects..."

Aug. 28, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...House, Mr. Natural, Taco X--Press, and the eagerly awaited Russell's Coffee Shop. Now Walgreens is petitioning the city to..."

July 4, 2003 Column

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As Captain America enters a Brave New World, every MCU film reviewed

"...Starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Lee Pace, Karen Gillan, Michael Rooker..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Star-Lord and co. return in the popular Marvel series

"...Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Kurt Russell, Pom Klementieff and Elizabeth Debicki...."

May 12, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Film News

'Film News' explains what the new film incentives bill means; plus news from Rick Linklater, Andrew Bujalski, and Owen Egerton

"...Guild and celebrated his marriage to Texas Monthly writer/novelist Karen Olsson this past weekend... Cameron Diaz is reportedly mulling..."

May 8, 2009 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Karen Heikkala..."

March 22, 2002 Column

The Summer Revival Spirit

Can I Get a Witness?

"...Jack Arnold; with Richard Carlson, Barbara Rush, Charles Drake, Russell Johnson...."

June 12, 1998 Screens Feature

Postmarks

Red & Yella Hurt a Fella

"...P.S. Also, while you're at it, seriously consider Karen Hadden for Place 5. She has an outstanding 15-year..."

May 2, 1997 Column

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"...BREAKDOWN D: Jonathan Mostow; with Kurt Russell, Kathleen Quinlan, J.T. Walsh, Rex Linn...."

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...it, but it's time to grow up. Cast List: Karen Gillan, Margaret Sophie Stein, Jermaine Fowler, Kevin Nealon, Talia..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Thor: Love and Thunder

The Slayer of Thanos becomes a lovesick clown in this mirthless sequel

"...Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tessa Thompson, Christian Bale, Russell Crowe, Chris Pratt and Karen Gillan...."

July 8, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Releases Final Artist List

Ryan Adams, Lil Yachty, Neko Case, and 184 more

"...Mad Classy, Bethany Martin, Mélat, Nimbus, the Resistance, Staci Russell, Sharkweek, and the Wealthy West...."

March 4, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Postscripts

Upcoming events in Austin's literary life.

"...director Robert Glass Breunig, Lady Bird biographer Jan Jarboe Russell, first ladies Betty Ford and Barbara Bush, and Kirk..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Books Column by Clay Smith

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