Please Kill Me and other ROCK & ROLL BOOKS of 1996

"...talking poetry and films with Richard Hell and Patti Smith, yet relying on John Homstrom's background in comic books..."

Dec. 6, 1996 Books Feature

Sharper

A stylishly smart and satisfying con artist drama

"...Directed by: Benjamin Caron. Starring: Julianne Moore, Sebastian Stan, Briana Middleton, Justice Smith, Phillip Johnson Richardson, John Lithgow and..."

Feb. 10, 2023 Movie Review by Steve Davis

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...Dembanger D: John Berardo Screenwriters: John Berardo, Lindsay LaVanchy, Brian Frager Ellery Scott's world unravels when her star athlete..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...be his father. Cast: Joe Anderson, Gary Stretch, Candance Smith, Kevin Gage, John Schneider, Gabe White, Ross Britz, Michael..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...by the likes of George Strait, Dixie Chicks, and Brian Wilson. Ryan Adams is best known as the leader/singer-songwriter..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Also making the trip from Park City are the remarkable STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie, about the Back..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

East Austin Studio Tour Map

"...Andy Martin, Brian David Johnson..."

Nov. 16, 2007 Arts Feature

Once Upon a Time in Austin

The films, the filmmakers, the crews, the making of a scene

"...February-June 2001: The Rookie (Walt Disney Pictures) P: Mark Johnson; D: John Lee Hancock; S: Mike Rich; with..."

March 12, 2004 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Austin Film Festival Snags Chappaquiddick as Closing Night Film

Full lineup includes Call Me by Your Name, Three Billboards

"...Live Writers: Zach Dean, Jim McClain, Ron Mita Director: Brian Smrz..."

Sept. 26, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Ice Age: Collision Course

Latest entry of the series is overstuffed and meandering

"...earthbound core character into outer space. When Ozploitation legend Brian Trenchard-Smith signed on to direct the fourth installment of..."

July 22, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Star Turns

The nominees for the 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Loves Me Zell Miller III, Hunger/Hands Up Hoodies Down Mark Pickell, The Strangerer/Year of the Rooster Andrea Skola Summers,..."

May 9, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

'The NFL Beat': Week Two

Back to the grind

"...14-team league, I would recommend picking up Miami WR Brian Hartline. While he was on the field much less..."

Sept. 15, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

A Perfect Getaway

This is a smartly paced and ultimately pure exploitation head trip that's a lot of fun if you can get past its third-act meltdown.

"...as Long Weekend, Road Games, and any number of Brian Trenchard-Smith films, minus the nudge-nudge/wink-wink down-underisms and with a..."

Aug. 7, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Among the Smoldering Embers

The 17th annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival: Contest results

"...Mentions: Kala Uprety, David Wellings, Chuck Hell, Rebecca Thomas, Mark Kessel (Wimberley), Bart Emken (Pflugerville), Pete Gaitan Jr., Jania..."

Aug. 31, 2007 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2003-2004

The full list of nominations for the 2003-2004 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...consisting of the Austin American-Statesman's Michael Barnes (arts), Jamie Smith Cantara (theatre), Randy Harriman (music), Sondra Lomax (dance), David..."

May 14, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2003 Texas Book Festival Preview

"...the Ranch Mary Margaret McAllen Amberson, Don Graham, Moderator: Mark Busby..."

Nov. 7, 2003 Books Feature

11th Annual 'Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest

Introduction and Results

"...our entrants, of course. And very special thanks to Brian Barry, BookPeople, Wayne Alan Brenner, Peggy Capps, Alexis Carroll,..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Books Feature by Shawn Badgley

2002 Texas Book Festival Schedule

"...10:30-11am GER TentBrian Cruver..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Books Feature

Jesus Gonna Be Here

Johnny Toxic

"...thoughts on the topic at hand. The young trumpeter's remarks were perhaps the most insightful and succinct of the..."

March 26, 1999 Music Feature

The Team Players: Who's Who on the Campaign Trail

"...attorney general (Colorado) 1993: Brigid Shea for city council, Mark Tschurr for city council 1992: various statewide, county, and..."

April 11, 1997 News Feature

Dancing About Architecture

"...calls their pairing "a match made in heaven"), and Mark Eitzel. Coming up next, she says, is more co-writing..."

June 4, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Fall Film Previews

September

"...been diagnosed with cancer. This drama about family reconciliation marks a change of pace for director Franklin, whose crime..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

SXSW and Amazon Announce Virtual Festival Lineup

Feature and shorts from 2020 fest going online for 10 days

"...du Futur and technocomedy Selfie): Three documentaries, including a remarkable story of transition in I'm Gonna Make You Love..."

April 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dancing About Architecture

Goodbye to the Hole, hello Trail of Dead. Imus falls for the Flatlanders.

"...indie signing recently. Then again, YHA member Chris "Frenchie-- Smith was way too busy being belligerent to me, and..."

June 28, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

More Places at the Table

The Austin Critics Table is about to hand out its annual awards for achievement in the arts for the 10th year, and the list of nominees is longer than ever.

"...Jeanne Claire van Ryzin (arts), and freelance writers Jamie Smith Cantara (theatre), Sondra Lomax (dance), David Mead (music), and..."

May 24, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Songs of Innocence and Experience

From poetry scrawled on walls to poetry inscribed on CD: the saga of the Gourds.

"...Jimmy Smith, bassist and songwriter for the Gourds, lives there. The..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

Austin Theatre Critics' Table Nominations 1998

"...in theatre. The participating critics — Michael Barnes, Jamie Smith, and Anna Hanks, Austin American-Statesman; Jerry Conn, West Austin..."

May 15, 1998 Arts Feature

TikTok Talents, Metal Gods and Comedy Provocateurs Added as SXSW Keynotes and Speakers

With a week to go, the fest expands its speaker and podcast list

"...Plus, comedy mavericks Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney and Scott Thompson, the comedy revolutionaries best known..."

March 1, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Practice, Practice, Practice

Repetition isn't always good or funny, but in this show, it can change your point of view

"...for this group show. By the time curators Michael Smith and Jay Sanders got it installed at Lora Reynolds..."

May 29, 2009 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...line at 477-3588, or CrimeStoppers at 472-8477. – Jordan Smith..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature

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