Life and Work, Light and Dark

How the legacy of Townes Van Zandt more than met its match in 'some dumb New York girl'

"...York premiere and national release of Be Here to Love Me, her toast-of–the-music-and-film-world Townes Van Zandt documentary. At one..."

Dec. 9, 2005 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

The Devil's Rejects

A viciously entertaining psycho-road-movie-revenge-‘n’-wreckage-romance.

"...us a remarkably accurate Warren Oates. What’s not to love? Zombie’s 2003 outing, helmed after handling directing duties on..."

July 22, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Wedding Crashers

The film’s sour tone, unremarkable direction, and bewildering characterizations of sexuality and race will probably not not hurt the comedy's charm at the box office.

"...There’s Something About Mary. Wedding Crashers will no doubt make buckets of money, but it’ll do so without half..."

July 15, 2005 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Summer House

"...believes that she would be marrying a man truly beloved by everyone apart from herself. But even Syl's mother..."

Jan. 7, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Qmmunity: Prep for Pride

Everyone loves a girlie with a plan, so make one for Austin Pride with these suggestions

"...Watching the Pride parade can be a real thrill, but..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Column by James Scott

Now Streaming in Austin: The Bob Zula Returns

Coming-of-age comedy-drama comes to Amazon

"...Now Streaming in Austin, highlighting locally made titles to watch while self-quarantining. Everyone knows a Bob Zula. The guy..."

April 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Orbiting SXSW

Return of the Secaucus 7? Try the arrival of a SXSW septet: Dana Falconberry, Shakey Graves, The Eastern Sea, My Jerusalem, Black Pistol Fire, The Preservation, and The Boxing Lesson.

"...from SXSW down to a lucky seven, acts already beloved by us but ones we haven't had a chance..."

March 1, 2013 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

A Little Light Music

Branagh's a hambone, and he's better at comedy

"...case you didn't get it, post-monologue, that he totally loves the lady Rosaline, he slips into the "Cheek to..."

Aug. 20, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The High Art of Low Comedy

"..."cock-a-hoop" had to go if the OED was gonna make room for "thingamabob"). While I get a kick out..."

Aug. 20, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Gary Kent Is One of the Last of the Dangerous Men

New documentary Love and Other Stunts catches the daredevil legend in action

"...dangerous scenes. (First known use 1927.) See also: Badass; Lover; Fighter; Survivor...."

June 1, 2018 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

When Jimmy Comes Out, Go Crazy

Crowd's-eye-view of a 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' in Austin taping

"...been on the receiving end of loads of late-night love all week, thanks to Jimmy Kimmel, who's been taping..."

March 14, 2014 Screens Post by Robert Faires

Liquid Assets

The 'Chronicle' food and wine update: spring, 2003

"...Winemaker: Craig Parker..."

May 9, 2003 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Mr. Demme's Holiday

Oscar-winning director Jonathan Demme takes a trip to the city of lights and of love, of Tati and Truffaut, in his latest, The Truth About Charlie.

"...His new movie, The Truth About Charlie, is a remake of Stanley Donen's thriller Charade. Demme discussed with me..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Knock at the Cabin

M. Night Shayamalan takes on the end of the world

"...strangers suddenly arrive – with what appear to be makeshift weapons – and ask for entry. The threat seems..."

Feb. 10, 2023 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

The Most Memorable Moments of Levitation’s Thursday and Friday

King Gizzard, Godspeed You!, and more lengthy band names

"...Halloweekend’s Levitation, the Chronicle music writers found much to love downtown under liquid lights. Read our standouts so far..."

Oct. 29, 2022 Music Post by Christina Garcia

The Bob’s Burgers Movie

The Belchers make the big-screen jump beautifully

"...Boy, I just love H. Jon Benjamin. The first time I heard him..."

May 27, 2022 Movie Review by Sarah Jane

Now Streaming in Austin: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

Join us tonight for our live-tweet of the Dolly Parton classic

"...Now Streaming in Austin, highlighting locally made titles to watch while self-quarantining. Two words for you. Dolly. Parton. OK,..."

April 30, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crazy Sexy Cool Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

Staycations, cooking classes, and aphrodisiacs for brownie points

"...Congratulations, my friend! It’s time to level up your love game, with some of our favorite quirky V-Day event..."

Feb. 13, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

In Praise of Michael Bay

Alamo Drafthouse brings 'Pain & Gain' to Baymaggedon on Sunday

"...If you love films, it's cool to say you hate Michael Bay...."

April 19, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Why the Aggies Don't Have to Win to Win My Heart

'Pride and Prejudice'

"...open this fall, I want to tell you a love story: In the autumn of 2010, that time of..."

Sept. 4, 2012 Sports Post by Emily Bevan

On His Mark

Richard Linklater explores the rich contradictions of artifice and reality, theatre and film, love and desire in Me and Orson Welles

"...is something about conspiracy theories that attracts him. He loves sports and is interested in how culture makes meaning..."

Dec. 11, 2009 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Josh Rosenblatt Has Seen the Future, and It Isn't Pretty

Magic eight-balling 2008, month by month

"...my face that I was wrong. Any jackass can make fun of someone for being wrong in his predictions..."

Jan. 3, 2008 Screens Post by Josh Rosenblatt

The Shins' James Mercer: Fond of Y-O-U

The Shins' James Mercer winces upon a star.

"...A prediction that no matter how long the Shins make albums, Wincing will remain one of the band’s crowning..."

March 1, 2007 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

As Theatre for Children Matures

In 40 years of nurturing young people's love for the stage, Coleman Jennings has helped a profession develop, too

"...those, but to do theatre that was more challenging, make the audiences think. People started doing that. Today we..."

April 23, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

All the Gory Details

The Maestro of movie make-up Tom Savini talks about George Romero, the increasing popularity of CGI, and what it felt like to shoot a crotch-gun.

"...fevered imagination of Tom Savini. In 30 years of make-up work, Savini's mastery of the form has put him..."

March 24, 2000 Screens Feature by Jerry Renshaw

Doing Sports the Craig Way

Mike Butts profiles sports stats man and voice of the Texas Longhorns, broadcaster Craig Way, of KVET's Sports Day and Fox Sports Southwest's High School Extra Live.

"...But for Way it all makes perfect sense. An acquaintance called him the day before,..."

Nov. 19, 1999 Features Feature by Mike Butts

Summoning the Blair Witch

Into the woods with Simon Barrett and Adam Wingard

"...Love it or hate it, The Blair Witch Project birthed..."

Sept. 16, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: The Story of Cinema, Part Two

The Editor and Reality, movies about movies

"...There's an old wisdom: If you want an Oscar, make a movie about movies. How true that is may..."

Sept. 9, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Voyage to the 'Hearts of Dorkness'

Patrick Read Johnson and the strange oddysey of 5-25-77

"..."ballad to how Star Wars changed lives and film love." As Monday's last-minute test screening at the Alamo Drafthouse..."

July 1, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Local Gaming News-Bites

Supporting the scene has never been so easy

"...bands. There's a whole range of artistic endeavors that make Austin a creative nexus and also need your support...."

June 29, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

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