Let Me Paint You a Picture

Movies were made to be shared

"...Kitten to 'Cat'..."

May 20, 2011 Screens Feature by Robert Faires

Cool It

Based on the book by Danish environmentalist Bjorn Lomborg, this documentary approaches the problems caused by global warming without panic.

"...Ondi Timoner. Ondi Timoner's clear-eyed and commonsensical documentary, Cool It, makes the case that we have been poleaxed by..."

Nov. 12, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Never Let Me Go

The children in this story are born into a system that values them for their disposable body parts, not their discrete personalities.

"...filmed adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s undeniably under-the-skin but a mite overpraised Never Let Me Go seemed to share the..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Gay Place Loses It!

Week One of our Anytime Fitness Challenge.

"...Before I even begin with recounting the punishing week it..."

May 15, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

Let the Right One In

This multi-award-winning Swedish film might be summarized as a vampire tween romance, but that cheap and tawdry sum-up does zero justice to the magnificent emotional resonance of this gem. A discussion of the adaptation follows the film.

"...snowbound ire: Ah, young love. Whatever would we do without it? The multi-award-winning Swedish film Let the Right One..."

Nov. 14, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Opinion: Let Go of Identity Politics and Vote

Turning Texas blue won't turn it into California

"...I went on one of my bimonthly pandemic walks with my dad the other day, and he told me..."

Oct. 30, 2020 Column by Anna Near

It Ain't Mayberry

Sheriff Candidates Focus on Prisons and Patrol

"...Margo Frasier was just 23 years old when she became the Travis County Jail's first female shift supervisor in..."

Oct. 18, 1996 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Let's Make a Deal

Chronicle's Guy-in-the-Hood Vents (Just This Once)

"...Baby's second birth- day is never as exciting as its first. Last year, as this column's first..."

Oct. 4, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Parlor Might Be Closing at the End of April

As building goes up for sale, pizza joint/music venue fundraises

"...After 24 years, beloved North Austin pizza joint and music venue the Parlor..."

April 25, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Let 'Em Bin It

"...was just dead wrong [“Trash is Trash,” March 26]. Let's be real here. Only a retired and privileged white..."

March 29, 2021 Postmarks

Point Austin: It's Accountability Time

Lloyd Doggett on the need for swift action on impeachment

"...proclaimed his own "great and unmatched wisdom." If Gramps began talking like that, we'd hide his car keys. Instead,..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Column by Michael King

The Luv Doc: Hold It

Until you can get to that forest where the tree falls and no one hears it

"...I am having (I have always had?) a problem with my boyfriend. He farts. All the time. In front..."

Jan. 20, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

The Luv Doc: Into It

It's a real drag giving an anatomy lesson in the middle of a hot makeout sesh

"...It has only been two months since we started dating..."

Sept. 23, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

Public Notice: Too Tired to Be Grumpy

It's time to enjoy yourself – spring break (and SXSW) are nearly here!

"...the upcoming SXSW, have left me too distracted to be properly indignant about whatever heinous activities our elected officials..."

March 4, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

DVDanger: Let Us Prey

Star, director on strong women, evil, and rape in film

"...doing a job that no one else can? Dealing with sinners, enforcing morality, handing down punishments to those that..."

May 26, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

25 Questions You May or May Not Be Wondering Before the 'Breaking Bad' Finale

And if you weren't before, you are now

"...In case the title didn't give it away: Spoilers ahoy!..."

Sept. 26, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Let Me Paint You a Picture

Movies were made to be shared

"...forget your first time, your first glimpse of onscreen nudity. No matter what age you might have been at..."

May 20, 2011 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Let Me Paint You a Picture

Movies were made to be shared

"...'True Grit' Ruined Christmas..."

May 20, 2011 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Lucie 'splains It All

Austin Cabaret presents Lucie Arnaz, and here we have a lovely convo.

"...evenings from the American Songbook. She also happens to be one of my childhood sheroes...."

Feb. 10, 2011 Arts Post by Kate X Messer

Even It Up

Odd guy Charles Harp advocates for even number and ponders the inherent beauty of rounding.

"...soft. They flow. They feel good. This skinny Ally McBeal business is an aberration. It too shall pass. I..."

Jan. 14, 2000 Features Feature by Charles Harp

The Opportunity to Reimagine Public Safety Is Here Right Now. Will Austin Take It?

“We want everything that can be done outside of the police, to be done outside of the police.”

"...At their April 20 work session, the members of the Austin City Council certainly sounded thankful for..."

April 30, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Bill Murray Plays It Straight – Mostly

Still, you can’t keep Peter Venkman down

"...that floated down from his podium. The pianist responded with a swing melody, then in came the cello with..."

March 19, 2018 Music Post by Dan Gentile

Let's Look for the Purple Banana With Princess

Judging by their tribute band, Maya Rudolph and Gretchen Lieberum would die 4 U, Prince

"...Despite the setting – a comedy festival – and the..."

April 22, 2016 Arts Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Texas Football: You Can’t Have It Both Ways

Longhorns still plagued by preexisting issues

"...1976. “Convincing,” however, doesn’t only apply to devastating loss. It also applies to those convinced coach Charlie Strong has..."

Nov. 3, 2015 Sports Post by Kahron Spearman

It's About Bloody Time: Austin's First Trader Joe's Opens Today

The beloved cult grocery chain opens its first of three Austin stores.

"...After years of campaigning by Austinites tired of having to transport dark chocolate and turbinado-encrusted..."

Sept. 20, 2013 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

'Let Her Speak!'

Abortion hearing erupts into an emotional match

"...It’s 12:25 in the morning in the House State Affairs..."

June 21, 2013 News Post by Dan Solomon

Jimmie D Is Keepin' It Queered

Brand-spankin' new baby blogger comin' atcha

"...that Turkish ottoman over there and have a seat. Let me treat you to the Jimmie D house special...."

Oct. 1, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Jimmie D

Let's See a Boy Do That

Let's See a Boy Do That: Reflections on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

"...The Indianapolis Motor Speedway was built in 1909 with nothing but gravel and uneven ground. Buckets of collision..."

May 26, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

Light It Up

"...by: Craig Bolotin. Starring: Usher Raymond, Judd Nelson, Forest Whitaker, Rosario Dawson, Robert Ri'Chard, Fredo Starr, Sara Gilbert and..."

Nov. 12, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

In the Middle of It

Where Tapestry's Acia Gray Likes to Be ó and Is

"...photograph by Kenny Braun It isn't exactly the best time to be talking with..."

Feb. 20, 1998 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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