Paranoid Android

Gary Numan doc gets to the heart of the matter

"...The music documentary has become formulaic: Faded star finds new fame on the comeback trail...."

March 18, 2016 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Summertime

L.A. poetry slam never quite makes a full movie

"...Austin Antoine, Marquesha Babers, Bryce Banks, Bene’t Benton, Amaya Blankenship, Caedmon Branch, Mila Cuda and Gabriela de Luna...."

July 16, 2021 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Damien Chazelle and the Fall of Silent Hollywood in Babylon

The director talks falling stars and the great studio inversion of 1927

"...The director of Whiplash, La La Land, and First Man became fascinated by..."

Dec. 22, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Jazz on a Summer's Day

The groundbreaking concert movie gains new meaning in this stunning restoration

"...just a glimpse of Thelonius Monk (with a lengthy explanatory introduction by compere Willis Conover), and nothing by Dave..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Greatest Showman

Don't be fooled by this whitewashed version of the great huckster

"...Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Keala Settle, Sam Humphrey, Austyn Johnson, Cameron Seely, Paul Sparks..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Screens: Summer Snapshot

TV, film, and gaming events

"...Paramount Summer Classic Film Series Classic films nearly every day at the..."

May 19, 2017 Screens Feature

Top 10 Movies of 2016

The Chronicle film staff's overall winners of the year

"...Her astute analysis and beautifully written reviews were a template on how I structured my own. But it takes..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Steve Davis’ Top 10 Films of 2016

"...film about guilt and loss never stoops to emotionally manipulate you. Bravo, Kenneth Lonergan. 3) La La Land..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Screens Feature by Steve Davis

Kimberley Jones’ Top 10 Films of 2016

"...release there is in letting the mask slip. 2) La La Land..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Marc Savlov’s Top 10 Films of 2016

"...1) La La Land..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Austin Film Festival Full Slate

Marquee names include Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Patton Oswalt

"...full feature lineup for 2016 saved the biggest for last. The list includes new features starring Bryan Cranston, Jennifer..."

Sept. 14, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Knight of Cups

Terrence Malick's Knight of Cups is a vessel half-empty

"...Directed by: Terrence Malick. Starring: Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Natalie Portman, Brian Dennehy, Antonio Banderas, Freida Pinto, Wes..."

March 18, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Life, Above All

In this South African drama, a township overcomes its fear of AIDS by the example of a courageous young girl.

"...by: Oliver Schmitz. Starring: Khomotso Manyaka, Keaobaka Makanyane, Lerato Mvelase, Harriet Lenabe, Aubrey Poolo and Tinah Mnumzana...."

Sept. 23, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Oscar-Nominated Short Films 2010: Animation

This year's five nominees for the best animated short Oscar are available for viewing. This year’s five Academy Award-nominated animated shorts include “A Matter of Loaf and Death,” the latest stop-motion Claymation piece from Nick Park and Aardman; “Granny O’Grimm’s Sleeping Beauty” by Nicky Phelan; “The Lady and the Reaper" by Recio García; “French Roast” by Fabrice O. Joubert; and the winning “Logorama” by the H5 collective.

"...shorts are so sour-faced even Britain’s most cuddly exports, Wallace and Gromit, must do battle with a homicidal maniac...."

Feb. 19, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

On the Lege

Tired arguments and middle-aged men set anti-woman agenda

"...In the world of family-planning and reproductive rights, it's been business as usual at..."

April 20, 2007 News Column by Jordan Smith

Oooh Wa

Rubblebucket's return to the Beauty Ballroom

"...lights. Doesn’t need neon strips tied to mics, or black lights. Amassing diverse genres into a big ball of..."

Sept. 27, 2012 Music Post by Abby Johnston

SXSW Thursday Picks & Sleepers

Thursday blurbs slim down from the Wednesday bloat

"...12:30am, Malaia Upstairs Lawrence, Mass., rapper Termanology has worked with producers..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature

Top 10 LGBTQ Victories of 2017

“The things that make us different, those are our superpowers”

"...Y’all, Gay Place knows 2017 – and 2016 for that matter –..."

Dec. 28, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Aaron Katz’s Gemini Is a Stylish L.A. Mystery

SXSW alum returns with a new feature

"...at SXSW. Made for $3,000 in his hometown of Portland, Ore., the film was "to some extent defined by..."

March 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Sean L. Malin

Culture Flash!

The Blanton unloads some prints, 'Keepin' It Weird' gets the eye from CBS, and Zach's Little Elf ain't so little anymore

"...cool spot for picking up art this weekend. The Blanton Museum of Art is unloading some 125 original works..."

Nov. 4, 2005 Arts Column by Robert Faires

ACC South Austin: Plain, Weird, or Just Plain Weird?

Board spends $1.1 million on architecture fees and gets a Kleenex box

"...regarding the newly unveiled design for Austin Community College's planned South Austin campus. All else, it seems, is open..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...film fans, with the announcement of the 2017 Summer Classic Film Series...."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Pong

Texas platters

"...and gave itself a New Millennium makeover: Pong. Fun replaced fury with funky, a lithe, robotic bounce – They..."

Feb. 18, 2005 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Arts, Comedy, Theatre, Movies, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Jackie and Foxy Brown?! Yes please!

"...Through June 30, Austin Playhouse..."

June 7, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Urban Heat, Jonathan Terrell, Dayglow, Marcia Ball, and a smattering of metal headline our recommended shows

"...Wayfarer, Wake The Lost Well, Tuesday 6 Exhumed, Escuela Grind, Castrator Come & Take It Live, Thursday 8..."

Dec. 2, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Bringing Joy to Grief in Apple TV+'s The Sky Is Everywhere

And B. Iden Payne winner Jacques Colimon is the sun

"...Everywhere. But for Austin audiences, he's recognizable as a regular of the local stage, and a small screen and..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Recommended Shows Worth Your Musical Bandwidth This Week

Lomelda, Katy Kirby, and Christine Renner lead the live pack

"...where tribute producer Bill Bentley's Austin institution the Bizarros play 7-8pm alongside Freddie Steady & Friends (8-9) and Coltern..."

July 16, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Shock the Vote Invites You to a Shocking Halloween Party

Drive-in double-bill of Halloween treats

"...tonight, and you'll be able to watch from the relative safety of your own car. Just make sure to..."

Oct. 30, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse Goes Into the VOD Business

Alamo on Demand to offer curated selection of films

"...Austin-based theater chain the Alamo Drafthouse has just announced it is launching its own..."

May 7, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: A Festival Blooms in the Desert

Amid concern over a new C3 festival, homegrown Marfa Myths strives to grow with the Texas city

"...Lampooned by The Simpsons and heralded by Anthony Bourdain, Marfa..."

May 3, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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