Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...volunteers provided haircuts and immunizations and distributed clothing, backpacks, sleeping bags, and medical supplies; dozens of local community-service organizations..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature

Outstanding!

Nominations for the 2006-2007 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...My Child, My Child, My Alien Child, Zell Miller III..."

May 18, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Erica Vaughn [Lee Nichols responds: Actually, the article said the Crestview Station..."

Oct. 13, 2006 Column

TIFF Notes

What I took away from the Toronto International Film Festival

"...Ang Lee (Hulk; Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) reaches a cinematic peak..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

More Places at the Table

The Austin Critics Table is about to hand out its annual awards for achievement in the arts for the 10th year, and the list of nominees is longer than ever.

"...Lee Eddy, Fugitive Pieces..."

May 24, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

News Shorts

"...news: Sanchez has a lovely family (his daughter Ana Lee introduced him), he's a competent public speaker (at least..."

Sept. 7, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Texas Radio and the Really Big Beat

Capstar's Austin-based Empire

"...Perhaps Governor W. Lee "Pappy" O'Daniel had the answer. O'Daniel was one of..."

May 22, 1998 Music Feature by Bill Crawford

Everything Old is New Again

The Year in Albums

"...Al Stewart for twentysomethings?). A spectrum analysis finds Rickie Lee Jones' wretched major label "electronica" CD Ghostyhead on one..."

Jan. 9, 1998 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Eephus

Funny, scruffy, sometimes mournful indie about an amateur baseball league's last game

"...Carson Lund. Starring: Keith William Richards, Cliff Blake, Bill Lee, Wayne Diamond, Joe Castiglione, Keith Poulson, Theodore Bouloukos and..."

March 21, 2025 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Chappell Roan Says ACL Performance Is Her Last of the Year, and More Surprises From Weekend Two

The heat lingered at sets from Vince Staples, Dua Lipa, Jeezy, and more

"...in with Chris Stapleton and Orville Peck, Dua Lipa bleed Burnt Orange, and Chappell Roan go out on a..."

Oct. 14, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Chronicle Endorsements for the March Primary Election

Here are the local, state, and national Dems we picked to represent us

"...suspect, end up in a run-off (civil rights super-lawyer Lee Merritt is the third possibility here) while Paxton also..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

The Texas Book Festival Unveils Its List of Participating Authors

In-person and virtual panels and discussions abound

"...slate of authors including Chandler Baker, Oscar Cásares, Ann Cleeves, Tamron Hall, Nathan Harris, Louis Menand, and Sam Quinones...."

Sept. 22, 2021 Arts Post by Adrienne Hunter

A Good Woman Is Hard to Find

British revenge drama mixes grit and slick

"...Edward Hogg, Andrew Simpson, Jane Brennan, Caolan Byrne, Packy Lee, Susan Ateh, Siobhan Kelly, Rudy Doherty and Macie McCauley...."

May 1, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Forgotten Era of Glitter Rock in Mid-70s Austin

The Austin Punk Chronicles, chapter two, part one: glam rock (1972-76)

"..."Austin was boring in 1975," snarls Billy Bill Miller, Roky Erickson's electric autoharp genius. "The outlaw thing was..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Moontower Comedy 2020: The First Wave

Fest taps Middleditch & Schwartz, Nikki Glaser as headliners

"...Marina Franklin, and Big Jay Oakerson. Newcomers include Amy Miller, Brian Simpson, Kyle Dunnigan, Adrienne Iapalucci, Emmy Blotnick, Nore..."

Nov. 15, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Riding With Joe Carnahan and Latinx Superhero El Chicano

The action innovator on film, politics, the Coens, Blumhouse and more

"...Llewellyn dies off-camera, just like in the book. Tommy Lee Jones' character finds the gunfight going on. But I..."

May 4, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Magic Lantern Shines a Light on British Christmas Ghost Stories

Hang with the spirits of Christmas past

"...the moniker Ghost Stories for Christmas and with Christopher Lee narrating as James, then was summoned once more from..."

Nov. 16, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

5th Circuit Hears D&E Abortion Case

Ban of procedure has been called "undue burden" by federal judge

"...Amy Hagstrom Miller, founder and CEO of Whole Wom­an's Health (which was..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Friday ACL Fest 2018 Picks

TGIF picks for Zilker Park

"...song catcher proved her mettle on 2017's Goodnight Rhonda Lee. While her previous albums – 2007's Neptune City, 2011's..."

Oct. 12, 2018 Music Feature

Pick a Headliner: Paul McCartney vs. Metallica

We break down each act's stats so you can make an informed decision

"...Photo by Gary Miller Paul McCartneyFri., 7:45pm, American Express stage..."

Oct. 5, 2018 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Providers Fight Another Texas Abortion Ban

Health risks and pain for patients

"...They secured a short-term win from U.S. Federal Judge Lee Yeakel, who prevented the law from taking effect as..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Weekend Two Sunday ACL Fest Picks

ACL sendoffs

"...dark rolling rhythms that echo Nancy Sinatra's turn with Lee Hazlewood. Cutting surf and folk-psych tones both intimate and..."

Oct. 7, 2016 Music Feature

ACL Fest 2015 Saturday Listings – Second Weekend

Blurbing the second Saturday of ACL 2015

"...San Fermin 1:30pm, Miller Lite stage San Fermin's eponymous 2013 debut gave compelling..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Music Feature

ACL Fest 2015 Saturday Listings

Blurbs on the hour

"...San Fermin 1:30pm, Miller Lite stage San Fermin's eponymous 2013 debut gave compelling..."

Oct. 2, 2015 Music Feature

SXSW Music: Third Whopping List

Another 547 acts booked for the 2015 Music Conference

"...bands to the SXSW docket, among them Texas swingers Asleep at the Wheel, studio polymath Max Frost, uplifting hip-hoppers..."

Jan. 13, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

ACL Music Fest 2014 Friday Listings

Blurbing Friday ACL

"...11:30am, Miller Lite stage..."

Oct. 3, 2014 Music Feature

Five New TV Shows To Watch

We pick our favorite pilots from the new fall crop

"...is the preeminent portrayer of Sherlock Holmes, but Jonny Lee Miller’s broody take lands him smack in the middle..."

Sept. 4, 2012 Screens Post by Aleksander Chan

2012 Austin Critics Table Awards

For the 20th time, a big hand for the nominees if you please

"...Jubilee, Rubber Repertory..."

May 25, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

AFF Announces 2011 Lineup

Regional premieres of Shame, The Descendants

"...SAL James Franco (Wrtier/Director/Actor), Vince Jolivette, Stacey Miller (Writers) – Regional Premiere..."

Sept. 20, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

AFF Teases 10 Titles

Duplass Bros.' latest comedy gets regional premiere

"...Close, Mia Wasikowska, Aaron Johnson, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Brendan Gleeson Glenn Close stars as a woman who must disguise..."

Aug. 23, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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