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Ten Years Gone

"...The good thing about Middle America is that it really is in..."

Aug. 6, 1999 Music Feature by Jason Cohen

Once Upon a Time in Mexico

The third film in Robert Rodriguez’s south-of-the-border action trilogy is a whole lot of movie.

"...Directed by: Robert Rodriguez. Starring: Antonio Banderas, Johnny Depp, Willem Dafoe, Salma Hayek, Mickey..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

aGLIFF: Like a Virgin on the Runway in Trinidad

Onward through aGLIFF, night 2!

"...If there is one sure thing it's this: aGLIFF this year kicks ass. I've gone..."

Sept. 6, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

History in the Making

A new exhibit at the Harry Ransom Center proves that no job is too small when it comes to 'Making Movies'

"..."Dear Bobby. You like my letters? Here's another."..."

Feb. 5, 2010 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Austin Owes a Debt of Gratitude to Clifford

"...Dear Editor, I've been meaning to write to Louis Black..."

May 26, 2006 Postmarks

A Tour for the Chicken-Curious

Backyard chicken coops as a path to zero waste

"...The scene in Brett Davis' backyard is remarkably pastoral, considering its location..."

March 25, 2016 News Feature by Robyn Ross

After a Fashion

… Wherein we listen to a new DJ, see Stephen's new 'do and wok, don't run, for some late night Chinese. Join us?

"...HAIR APPARENT I had a great hair experience with Keith..."

Aug. 2, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Confessions of a 'Little House' Lover

Bonnets and braids and pioneer lovin': Christina Smith treks to the land of Laura Ingalls Wilder.

"...My friend claims her blond Labrador retriever, Nellie, is a "mean little..."

Aug. 16, 2002 Screens Feature by Christina Smith

Australia

Baz Luhrmann teams with fellow Aussies Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman for this romantic action-adventure epic.

"...Directed by: Baz Luhrmann. Starring: Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, Brandon Walters, David..."

Nov. 28, 2008 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

12 Rounds

WWE superstar wrestler John Cena teams with once-exciting action director Renny Harlin for this New Orleans-set action film.

"...Directed by: Renny Harlin. Starring: John Cena, Aidan Gillen, Ashley Scott, Steve Harris,..."

April 3, 2009 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Yesterday

Imagine a world without the Beatles ... then imagine a better film

"...Directed by: Danny Boyle. Starring: Himesh Patel, Lily James, Joel Fry, Kate..."

June 28, 2019 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Jaw-Dropping, Eye-Popping, Marvelous Relics of Yore

VHS, I can't quit you

"...I wandered into the Movie Store on Saturday night with an..."

May 13, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Austin Chronic: Kevin Curtin Tries Out THCA

Living legally in loophole land

"...Weed Gods willing, we'll all live to see the day when the..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Column by Kevin Curtin

From the Walls to the Web: "Austintatious," Austin's Original Mural, Goes Online

"Austintatious," Austin's first and most famous mural, celebrates its golden anniversary with a new interactive history

"...In 1973, equipped with paintbrushes and a dream, three art..."

March 24, 2023 Arts Feature by Joelle DiPaolo

Playing God … and W

Actress Shannon Grounds on tackling a pair of the ultimate power roles – at once

"...Shannon Grounds is feeling mighty mighty these days, and why..."

June 24, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

ATX TV Festival 2022: Griselda

True-crime series promises a new side of Sofía Vergara

"...With her upcoming role as Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco, aka “The..."

June 7, 2022 Screens Post by Mazzy Oliver Smallwood

Event Menu

Iconic local restaurant closes, farmers' market relocates, fundraising party for Barr, and two Austin sweet spots get some screen time

"...• Jaime's Spanish Village (802 Red River, 476-5149), a truly iconic..."

July 16, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Good Girl

"...Directed by: Miguel Arteta. Starring: Jennifer Aniston, John C. Reilly, Jake Gyllenhaal, Zooey..."

Aug. 22, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Take That F***er Back: Ronnie Lane/Texas Tornados/Clifford Antone Tributes 2007

"...The Convention Center ballroom began buzzing with anticipation immediately prior to Ian McLagan..."

March 3, 2017 Features Feature by Greg Beets

Rocky Mountain High

Austin Brewers at the Great American Beer Festival

"...Billy Forester, owner of the Waterloo Brewing Company, looked like a kid in a candy..."

Nov. 15, 1996 Food Feature by Pableaux Johnson

2006-07 Austin Music Awards Show

Austin Convention Center, Wednesday, March 14

"...In a new venue on a stage bedecked with floral..."

March 16, 2007 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Texas' Holy TrinityDear Editor,..."

June 2, 2006 Column

Postmarks

Nichols Is Biased

"...Dear Editor:..."

Jan. 15, 1999 Column

Thanks!

"...Thank you for the article in the January 1, 1999..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Column

Can Tom Zigal Really Say That?

"The truth is, I didn't know a thing about the world of mystery writers and crime publishing," Tom Zigal, the author of three mystery novels, says. Chronicle writer Dick Holland discovers why Zigal might say such a thing and why it may not matter in light of Pariah, Zigal's new installment in the Kurt Muller mystery series.

"...Let's say you have an old friend who you see maybe..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Books Feature by Dick Holland

Uncorking the Story to the True Crime/Comedy Podcast Wine & Crime

Amanda Jacobson pairs vino reviews with different varietals of lawbreaking

"...Time was, you didn't want to make a big show about..."

July 12, 2019 Arts Feature by Rosalind Faires

Midnight Cowboy

No more 'happy endings' here, unless you count the Kalamazoo Julep (and we do)

"...313 E. Sixth, 843-2715 www.midnightcowboymodeling.com..."

April 27, 2012 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Rattling Our Stage

A Survey of Austin's Rebel Theatre Scene

"...Jason Neulander Experimental drama. Now, there's a term to conjure..."

April 10, 1998 Arts Feature

Notes on Mad Dogs

If you were young, talented, and a little crazy in the old Austin, you may have answered to the bizarre title of "Mad Dog."

"...Anyone who has tried to write about Mad Dog, a..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Arrested Development?

Young-at-heart Austin is home to a booming Young Adult literature scene

"...Read Cynthia Leitich Smith's Tantalize series, and you may never..."

Dec. 24, 2010 Books Feature by Melanie Haupt

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