Wrecking Mansions and Perfecting Accents With Abigail’s Directors

Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin take a bite out of vampires

"...then Abigail is the movie for you. Director Tyler Gillett credited that retro feel as coming from “the desire..."

April 20, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Weekend Wine: Tenuta Sant’Antonio’s Monti Garbi Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore

Tastes much more expensive than its $23 price

"...Recently, a reader asked me if there were any wines I always count on..."

April 18, 2024 Food Post by Wes Marshall

County Rushes to Get Mental Health Diversion Center and Lawyers at Bail Hearings

Commissioners say both are top priorities

"...After a years-long ideation process, plans are finally firming up for a facility that would provide an..."

April 16, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

It's a Family Affair for the Hurleys in Strictly Confidential

How Elizabeth tried (and failed) to keep son Damian out of the film biz

"...There's a famous song by Noël Coward called "Mrs. Worthington" in which the singer tries to convince the good..."

April 12, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Civil War

Stunning near-future drama about combat journalists

"...Directed by: Alex Garland. Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Nick Offerman, Wagner Moura, Stephen McKinley Henderson,..."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Austin's Aaron Moten's Trip From Batboy to Fallout

How one St. Ed's actor became part of the new Prime series

"...from a college production of Batboy: The Musical to stomping in stolen armor across the post-apocalyptic world of Prime's..."

April 11, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sentimental Family Band Isn’t Hung Up on the High Times

The softie ex-art-rockers arrive at Austin’s honky-tonk revival

"...Dancers swirl on the packed dance floor and looky-loos line the border all around, watching the movement as much..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Bob Dylan Puts an End to “Rough and Rowdy Ways” With Two Nights in Austin

Triumphant world tour concludes at ACL Live at the Moody

"...On March 1 in Fort Lauderdale, Bob Dylan was a few songs into..."

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Shawn Badgley

After DEI Cuts, This Sixth-Gen Austinite Is Losing Access to UT

“It feels like Jim Crow”

"...Nyeka Arnold is a sixth-generation Austinite. Before they came to Austin, her family was enslaved..."

April 5, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Elizabeth Morris: 100 Years of Memories in Austin

Of back porches, corrupt politicians, and fireworks at Zilker Park

"...Randerson Morris does not seem 105. She only quit driving at age 99, soon after selling her house. These..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Missile Strikes Kill American Aid Worker in Gaza: This week, Israeli Prime Minister..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature

What Would Jesus Do?

"...Dear Editor, "Is DEI Really Bad?" [Re: "UT-Austin Lays Off People in 60 DEI-Related Positions," Daily News,..."

April 3, 2024 Postmarks

Review: Alejandro Escovedo, Echo Dancing

Rechanneling 14 catalog selections’ romantic existentialism

"...Duke Ellington whammied up a half-century oeuvre that he spent the..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

Post-pandemic, not enough students can read well. How do we get out of this ditch?

"...“Imagine a Zoom meeting with 12 4-year-olds.” That’s how Justin..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Short and Sweet: The Rainbow Bridge

Dimitri Simakis on his new short and the state of the industry

"...Unexpected themes can crop up at festivals. At this year's South..."

March 20, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Dinosaur Jr., Flo Milli, Estevie, and More Reviews From Thursday of SXSW

Standout sets from the clusterfest

"...create a downtown muddle, Thursday felt particularly active. Open-to-the-public offerings of headliners the Black Keys and Dinosaur Jr. caused..."

March 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

SXSW Film Review: Civil War

Alex Garland enters the battlefield of combat zone journalism

"...Civil War is not the film you think it is. The trailers. The initial, enigmatic descriptions. The..."

March 14, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

TENGGER, Bar Italia, LAIR, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

Hump day’s most memorable music fest moments

"...the Eastside’s Revival Coffee to West Campus staple Hole in the Wall, the Chronicle music team covered quite some..."

March 14, 2024 Music Post by Dan Gentile

Teezo Touchdown, Arny Margret, and More Reviews From Tuesday of SXSW

Standout sets to kick off the big music week

"...Reuniting audiences on the second official day of SXSW Music..."

March 13, 2024 Music Post by Derek Udensi

The Luv Doc: Single Women With Grocery Dogs

Flying a nondescript gray flag and trolling through shallow waters

"...I work in and live near the Domain. Usually on Friday or..."

March 15, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Texas String Assembly Bassist Barred From In-Airport Performance Because His Name Matched “Known Terrorist”

Momin Ahmad was denied entry by TSA

"...Texas String Assembly canceled their performance at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s in-terminal..."

March 12, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

SXSW Film Review: Babes

We need more raunchy female friendship films like this

"...The cinematic lovechild of Ilana Glazer and Pamela Adlon is a..."

March 10, 2024 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

SXSW Film Review: Hunting Daze

Midnighter is an unpleasant nightmare of toxic masculinity

"...you’ve ever wondered how a filmmaker would visualize toxic masculinity – not in script or performance, but in the..."

March 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Matthew Monagle

Despite Being Vastly Outspent by Challenger, José Garza’s Progressive Message Still Has Austin’s Support

After winning primary in a landslide, Garza is certain to win reelection

"...Travis County’s incumbent District Attorney José Garza prevailed over his well-funded challenger..."

March 8, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Luv Doc: Smells Like Gold Bond

Wear something extra sexy ... with a plunging neckline

"...Me and my wife used to go out to clubs..."

March 8, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Sunny Day Real Estate’s Dan Hoerner on 30 Years of Diary

Guitarist Dan Hoerner discusses the emo originators’ modus operandi

"...A famously embattled rock band will be commemorating 30 years of their masterpiece debut LP – popularly..."

March 8, 2024 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Olivia Rodrigo, at the Precipice of Rock and Pop Stardom

Singer teeters on poise and rowdiness for fourth GUTS tour stop

"...Beginning with hair flips and Dr. Martens kicks, Olivia Rodrigo’s..."

Feb. 29, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: Serving Real Realness

AI art has no place in the queer community, plus queer Austin updates

"...be shocked to hear this, but I use artificial intelligence. To be specific, I use a software called Otter..."

March 1, 2024 Column by James Scott

Sentimental Family Band, Leti Garza, Dorian Electra, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in music

"...Sentimental Family Band, Georgia Parker..."

March 1, 2024 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

The Luv Doc: Office Cuck

Maybe “Remember Fellatio!” will become the new Texas battle cry

"...I knew my girlfriend was flirty when I met her. TBH, if she wasn’t so outgoing we might..."

March 1, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

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