Lucky You

This romantic drama is set against a Las Vegas background and stars Eric Bana and Drew Barrymore, but it rolls snake eyes all the way.

"...still manages to walk away from every game in Lucky You dead broke. He haunts the casinos of his..."

May 11, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Luv Doc: Lucky You

How can someone who has experienced such wealth and plenitude ever hope to live a life free of tortured conscience?

"...My boyfriend and I were dating long distance for..."

Feb. 15, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

Lucky

Cranky loner (and beloved character actor) faces mortality

"...At 90, Lucky (Stanton) is still sharp, mentally and physically. Motoring around..."

Oct. 13, 2017 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Logan Lucky

A different kind of heist film from the Ocean's 11 director

"...stylish crime caper ever made, Out of Sight. Logan Lucky comfortably settles under the same umbrella of popular-slash-populist entertainments..."

Aug. 18, 2017 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Lucky One

This latest adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks bestseller is timelessly shopworn.

"...averse to reductionist terms like "chick flick," but The Lucky One, adapted from Nicholas Sparks' bestselling novel, is the..."

April 20, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Lucky Numbers

"...Suddenly Battlefield Earth doesn't look so bad. Compared to Lucky Numbers, an unfortunate teaming of Ephron (who previously directed..."

Oct. 27, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

How Dan Brown Created Neo-Noir Your Lucky Day

Director and his star and composer on the twisty thriller

"...Dan Brown, writer and director of twisted crime thriller Your Lucky Day, it was the other way around: over..."

Nov. 18, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Attention Sushi Lovers: Lucky Robot Offers Time Out for Tuna Tuesdays

SoCo restaurant launches new sustainability campaign

"...tuna roll might come at a higher cost than you realize. Tuna is consistently ranked among the most popular..."

June 19, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Lucky Number Slevin

This fun but ultimately disappointing mistaken-identity thriller has style galore, which may actually be the crux of its problem.

"...kicker at the end. It all adds up, but you may feel yourself snookered by the old Kansas City..."

April 7, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Right This Minute: See So Lucky, Live

Lucky Chaos and Sad Girls, streaming their new show for your eyes lonely

"...What’s that you say? You’re stuck in your house or your apartment..."

March 15, 2020 Arts Post by W. A. Brenner

Lucky McKee Talks His New Thriller Kindred Spirits

Austin-made twisted tale of family bonds hits VOD this week

"...Everybody has that friend, according to filmmaker Lucky McKee. "Every person has someone who has stepped into..."

Jan. 25, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Catch Lucky McKee's Newest Film Tonight

Kindred Spirits gets sneak preview on Lifetime Movies tonight

"...A new film from former Austinite Lucky McKee is always a big deal, and we'd been..."

Oct. 24, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Happy-Go-Lucky

British director Mike Leigh's latest is an uncharacteristic story about an indomitably joyful woman – a lovely state of being, perhaps, but not necessarily of dramatic interest.

"...“Poppy” Cross (Hawkins), the heroine of new Leigh film Happy-Go-Lucky, I couldn’t help wondering, “Could this perpetually giggling, insanely..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Lucky Robot remodel of Zen Officially Open

Upscale dishes ordered via IPad

"...Zen on South Congress became the bright and modern Lucky Robot. Always known for its healthy and quick food,..."

Dec. 3, 2012 Food Post by Gracie Salem

Your Feets Too Big: Book Signing & Screening at the Lucky Lizard

Lyle Blackburn signs his new book on the Beast of Boggy Creek

"...So there you are, your sweetheart and you, camping and canoodling deep..."

April 27, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

New Website Lets You Dip Into the Barton Creek Timestream

Drifting in the history of Barton Springs

"...Do you know how lucky you are to live in a..."

April 22, 2022 Screens Feature by Ellen Daly

Hi, How Are You Day: Wayne Coyne

Flaming Lips’ singer talks Daniel Johnston ahead of Tuesday megashow

"...La Tengo, Bob Mould, etc. play Hi, How Are You Day, Tuesday at the Moody Theater. Coyne screens his..."

Jan. 21, 2019 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Top 10 Festival Films You Haven't Seen Yet

Last year's unseen genre gems to add to your must-see list

"...weirdest, saddest, most moving, and laugh-generating movies to which you can look forward...."

Jan. 1, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Help Austin-Made Mental Health Show How Are We Today? Help You

Rooster Teeth alums are bringing their new series to Austin PBS

"...a time for a new show that will help you with your mental health, it's right now. Luckily, some..."

Feb. 20, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

"...We took a tiny sampling of those to keep you moving about the Lone Star State...."

May 13, 2019 Events Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Nearly 50 Food, Music, & Arts Festivals to Keep You Busy This Spring

From barbecue to burlesque, something for every Austinite this season

"...We’ve rounded up nearly 50 to choose from; now you've got no excuse not to leave the house...."

April 3, 2019 Events Post by Alyssa Hiarker

Call Me Lucky

Bobcat Goldthwait directs doc about fellow comic Barry Crimmins

"...this documentary about Barry Crimmins, a comic with whom you are quite likely unfamiliar. Crimmins’ heyday was in the..."

Aug. 7, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Summer Fun: You Think This Is Hot?

Summer Fun is back for seconds after a pause for floods and gay marriage

"...cheated. We’re on Chronicle time; what can we tell you? We launched summer with our Summer Fun issue back..."

July 15, 2015 Chronolog Post by Kate X Messer

Adam Carroll: Let It Choose You

San Marcos bard continues thriving on his eight LP

"...his “Rice Birds” a peak: “I was thinking of you when the rice birds flew/ When the false dawn..."

Aug. 26, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Wish You Were Here

I Luv Austin anew from a tourist point of view

"...You wouldn't call Austin a tourist capital since we don’t..."

Nov. 17, 2012 Music Post by Luke Winkie

Why You're Not Voting Today

How gerrymandering took Texas out of Super Tuesday

"...Now they're scheduled for May 29 – if we're lucky. And this is not an accident. It is not..."

March 6, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Instant Karma Come to Get You, Horns

"...one wasn’t. Oh, this year’s Ag loss? I told you so. It’s part of having a rivalry end the..."

Dec. 14, 2007 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

Queens, Kings, and More Events to Help You Celebrate This Weekend

Movies, theatre, classes, dancing, and more reasons to get out

"...Kong action star on a melodramatic movie set. If you’re into “blasts of silent cinema, martial arts flicks, and..."

June 14, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Five Gifts of Literary Delight for You or Anyone Lucky Enough to Be Your Friends or Family

Sentence yourself to a long stretch of reading pleasure

"...You want to read books that enrich your life? That..."

Nov. 28, 2022 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Music Will Flow Wherever You Go

And it’s Flows, in fact, that will affordably make sure of it

"...many problems to solve in this world, when all you want to do is listen to the music you..."

April 7, 2021 Design Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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