Manchester by the Sea

Casey Affleck shines in this heartfelt drama

"...Directed by: Kenneth Lonergan. Starring: Casey Affleck, Lucas Hedges, Kyle Chandler,..."

Dec. 2, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

Mister Rogers reminds us once again that we are loved

"...Directed by: Marielle Heller. Starring: Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys, Susan Kelechi..."

Nov. 22, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Personal Stories Behind Ben Is Back

Writer/director Peter Hedges on family, alcoholism, and going home

"...grew up in a family riddled with alcoholism. My mother was an active alcoholic, and left the family when I..."

Dec. 14, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Two Years Gone – How Many Left to Save the Planet?

This Earth Day, urgent evidence of global warming should kick the Austin Climate Protection Plan into higher gear

"...of flooding, drought and coastal storms, accelerated spread of disease and invasive species, severe property damage, economic loss, and..."

April 17, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

How the West Was Won

SXSWUK 2008

"...The Gorillaz are extinct, and with barely a Queen, good,..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

'To Need, the Women Say'

Short Story Contest first-place winner

"...Open a window and you can hear them cry outside – my mother is mad and sweeping..."

Feb. 10, 2012 Books Feature by Mary Terrier

Eight Wheels, Two Toe Stops: The Flat Track Top 10

Calling fouls and handing out points on the Roller Derby year

"...Covering Flat Track Roller Derby makes me feel sort of sorry for reporters who..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Spotlight: British Sea Power

Two if by land, one if by British Sea Power.

"...The sun hasn't yet set on the British Empire. It's..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

Austin Film Critics Association Award Winners

The AFCA laud acclaimed drama and local filmmaker Keith Maitland

"...Why is it not surprising that when the members of the Austin Film Critics Association (AFCA) weighed..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Collateral Beauty

Will Smith mopes around in this preposterous drama

"...Directed by: David Frankel. Starring: Will Smith, Edward Norton, Keira Knightley,..."

Dec. 16, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Top 10 Movies of 2016

The Chronicle film staff's overall winners of the year

"...It's always a scramble, these end-of-year things that people love to argue over: an..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Austin Filmmakers Announced for Sundance

Several local filmmakers chosen to compete at Sundance 2017

"...The annual announcement of the next crop of competition films..."

Dec. 1, 2016 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Film Festival to Honor Kenneth Lonergan

Manchester by the Sea Oscar winner named Distinguished Screenwriter

"...The Austin Film Festival announced today that Oscar winner Kenneth..."

June 28, 2017 Screens Post by Jennifer Murphy

Walter Hill, Keenen Ivory Wayans for AFF

Writer-centric film festival awarding boundary-busting pioneers

"...Austin Film Festival is handing out the honors, as the script-centric fest is lauding legendary filmmaker..."

Sept. 7, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Tony Gilroy to Receive Austin Film Festival Honor

Rogue One, Bourne writer to be awarded

"...Tony Gilroy is synonymous with blurring the line between smart action films and edgy political dramas...."

May 8, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Teases Lineup

AFF releases first titles scheduled for 2017 fest

"...The Austin Film Festival, set to take place October 26-November..."

Aug. 22, 2017 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Marjorie Baumgarten’s Top 10 Films of 2016

"...1) Manchester by the Sea..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Perfect Score

"...Dear Editor, Does the Chronicle ever give a movie five stars? Manchester by..."

Jan. 15, 2017 Postmarks

Steve Davis’ Top 10 Films of 2016

"...an African-American male struggling to find his identity is the movie we've been waiting for so long. 2) Manchester..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Screens Feature by Steve Davis

Josh Kupecki’s Top 10 Films of 2016

"...Pure, cinematic bliss; it evokes the same feelings as when you heard your favorite band..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Marc Savlov’s Top 10 Films of 2016

"...The purest, most deliciously romantic musical in post-millennial memory, feet..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Cowboys and Indies

Texas Sundance roundup

"...had one marquee narrative, it was technology-driven upheaval in the film business. Massive acquisition bids by new-media distribution players..."

Feb. 5, 2016 Screens Feature by Michael Agresta

It Begins! SXSW Announces First Bands

Plus application date extended, and Hurricane Sandy relief fund

"...know, Fun Fun Fun Fest only just finished, but the busy beavers over at SXSW Music have just announced..."

Nov. 9, 2012 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Creates XR Austin for Online Festival

Digital environment will be virtually like being there

"...Missing shouldering your way through the South by Southwest crowds? Lamenting that you won't have..."

March 2, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Page Two: And It Was All Right

Notes on a life saved by rock & roll

"...I'm in a tortured dream straight out of "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" sequence of Fantasia, where Mickey Mouse gets..."

Oct. 9, 2009 Column by Louis Black

99 Luftballons (International Acts at SXSW Music)

South by Southwest by way of Sudan, Scotland, Colombia, and more

"...while last year's Homesick follows a sample-soaked route framed by glittery synths and Sebastián Narváez's muffled vox. – Isabella..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Gay Place

The second annual Austin International Drag Fest returns this weekend

"...And all that Drag! That's right, the second annual Austin International Drag Fest returns this weekend..."

April 29, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

SXSW 2013 Round Two: More Bands Announced

Big year for Bogota bands with a heavy playlist from Colombia

"...Reminding you that the clock is ticking before Downtown becomes one single party,..."

Dec. 5, 2012 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Band Invites, Part II

Only 112 days remaining until the Music conference begins

"...South by Southwest increased its bandwidth this afternoon, extending official invitations..."

Nov. 19, 2013 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Record Reviews

"...THE SEA AND CAKE The Fawn (Thrill Jockey)..."

Aug. 1, 1997 Music Review

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