In the Sober Light of Day, Even Brenner Looks Good

"...Dear Editor, In retrospect … in the sober light of day … the Chronicle is not "lazy and/or..."

Oct. 15, 2007 Postmarks

The Cold Light of Day

A young businessman on vacation in Spain with his family becomes caught in a tangled web of espionage and intrigue in this lackluster follow-up by the director of JCVD.

"...The director of the 2008 Fantastic Fest smash JCVD returns with what..."

Sept. 14, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

'From Dusk Till Dawn' to See Light of Day

Debut date and all the details on Robert Rodriguez's TV series

"...El Rey Network has announced when the TV adaptation of Robert Rodriguez's seminal horror-comedy From Dusk Till Dawn will..."

Jan. 13, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Light of Day

"...Rooker. Despite popular disregard for this Paul Schrader blend of family melodrama and rock & roll, some of us..."

Oct. 12, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Best Place to Keep Your Kids From Seeing the Light of Day

Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex

"...ever possibly want – whether you just got out of diapers or into them. Face it; where else can..."

Oct. 1, 2004 Best of Austin Feature

Body of Evidence

"...“less.” Aiming to be this year's Basic Instinct, Body of Evidence never raises a discernible pulse. The story's intrinsic..."

Jan. 22, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin at Large: Get Out of Jail, Free

In the purple light of a new Texas, cash bail looks mighty ugly

"...once since being brought in on a theft charge days earlier. Her bail was set at $1,500. She couldn't..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The House of Tomorrow

Punk coming-of-age tale is a little too sweet for its own good.

"...by: Peter Livolsi. Starring: Asa Butterfield, Alex Wolff, Nick Offerman, Ellen Burstyn, Maude Apatow and Fred Armisen...."

May 18, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Many Worlds of Author Marshall Ryan Maresca

The Austin-based maestro of Maradaine writes and sells at a steady and impressive pace

"...Marshall Ryan Maresca's debut novel, The Thorn of Dentonhill, came out from DAW Books in February of..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Phantom of the Opera at Bass Concert Hall

This new touring production makes a grandly restaged, compelling tale of thin source material, with a chandelier drop that still thrills

"...that's why you see Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera. It's the chandelier crash with the big..."

April 28, 2017 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Let There Be Light

After a $14 million facelift, UT's Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center is letting the light in, literally, through new windows across the front of the structure, and philosophically, through a new mission to give the public more opportunities to see and enjoy its astonishing accumulation of cultural treasures.

"...The new front corners of the Ransom Center exterior are impressive enough for what..."

May 16, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Day Trips & Beyond: Luminous Lagoon, Jamaica

The glow of the water is a natural phenomenon rare in such abundance

"...Taking a decent photograph of the glowing waters of Luminous Lagoon outside of Montego..."

Jan. 25, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: San Antonio – The Saga

Multimedia show paints San Antonio's historic cathedral with light and music

"...The show tells the history of the Alamo City from the earliest Native Americans to..."

Dec. 11, 2015 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Music of the Spheres

Sinatra in the Sahara

"...The kingdom of Morocco achieved independence from French and Spanish rule in..."

July 9, 1999 Music Feature by David Lynch

The Art of Death

Kate Heyhoe weaves Dreams of the Dead via sugar skulls

"...After the death of her mother in 2008, Kate Heyhoe found herself submerged..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Day Trips: Ray's Drive Inn, San Antonio

The west side institution is the original home of the puffy taco

"...since 1956. The west side institution is where generations of families have gone to celebrate a birth, a victory..."

June 10, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

City Kiboshes Cycle Championship Because of Rain

Update: Did Lance Armstrong save the day?

"...Remember when the City of Austin nixed New Year's Eve? In another one for..."

Jan. 11, 2015 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

P.2 Day Deux

There was evening, there was morning - a second day

"...Day Two of Prospect.2 and we’re exhausted – even after..."

Jan. 13, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

Festival of Lite

Arts writer Robi Polgar finds the true meaning of Chanukah, if not the true spelling ...

"..."Chanukah is that time of year between Christmas and Misgiving when all the bestest..."

Dec. 3, 1999 Features Feature by Robi Polgar

Making Hay Out of Y2K

Preparedness 101

"...brought together Mayor Kirk Watson along with the heads of the city's utilities, waste management, fire, police, the Office..."

March 12, 1999 News Feature by Marc Savlov

City of Lies

Time does no favors to this delayed investigation into Biggie’s murder

"...Brad Furman. Starring: Johnny Depp, Forest Whitaker, Toby Huss, Dayton Callie and Neil Brown Jr.. Given the headlines surrounding..."

March 26, 2021 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Led Zeppelin

Dinosaur DVDs with a smattering of punk, porn, and R&B

"...Led ZeppelinCelebration Day (Atlantic)..."

Dec. 21, 2012 Music Feature by Luke Winkie

9 Texas Day Trips That Will Inspire You to Hit the Road

We dip our toe in the nearly 1,500 columns from our resident day tripper

"...our latest issue is loosely based on getting out of town for a little summer fun, but we've been..."

May 13, 2019 Events Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Trans Day of Remembrance

Countries across the world prepare for the 18th annual Trans Day of Remembrance on Sunday

"...across the world prepare for the 18th annual Transgender Day of Remem­brance this Sunday. Loera was the first transwoman..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Chinati Weekend in Marfa, Lantern Fest in Paige, and lots more!

"...The number of festivals, carnivals, fairs, and cook-offs is heating up as..."

Oct. 5, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Houston Restaurant Weeks, Perseid Meteor Shower, and more

"...August is heating up with lots of exciting things to do...."

Aug. 10, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Topwater Grill, San Leon

Waterfront eatery serves up golden seafood with a beautiful view of the sunset

"...From glider tables on the waterfront patio, the final light of the day colors the waters of Dickinson Bay..."

June 30, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Return of the Panama Hat

Council spends for roads, buys a robot, & has a brief Zimm flashback

"...With much of the tough action moving to budget prep, current City..."

May 8, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Day Trips & Beyond: Six Baseballs for Cuba

Capt. Day Trips makes friends in Cuba by handing out new baseballs

"...Handing out baseballs in Cuba: A "Day Trips" travelogue...."

March 16, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: November Events Roundup

Get out of town with this helpful guide

"...November is the most special month of the year in our neck of the woods. The..."

Nov. 4, 2015 Travel Post by Gerald McLeod

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