Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...remarkable works of musical archeology in recent years: Tom Petty, Somewhere You Feel Free, assembled from a previously unknown..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Laws Are Made by Petty Fools With Vested Interests

"...such is not the case. Laws are made by petty fools with vested interests. Our “nation of laws” is..."

Sept. 2, 2008 Postmarks

Olivia - A Tail of Two Chefs

There's a new young hotshot on the range in South Austin

"...Holmes recently hired chef Max Petty to helm the executive chef duties at Oliva...."

Nov. 29, 2012 Food Post by Angela Shelf Medearis

Tank Girl

A movie that combines Busby Berkeley chorus lines with killer mutant kangaroos and the wildest female action hero this side of La Femme Nikita.

"...Directed by: Rachel Talalay. Starring: Lori Petty, Ice-T, Malcolm McDowell, Naomi Watts, Brian Wimmer, Iggy Pop,..."

March 31, 1995 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Highway Patrolman

"...Doria. This Highway Patrolman is no Robocop or Mad Max. In fact, the movie takes the whole police action..."

April 8, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Food-o-File

Big changes at Olivia – and the Chronicle

"...S. Lamar) chef/owner James Holmes says that young chef Max Petty has left the restaurant and the position has..."

July 25, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Downton Crabby

Lady Theresa Thombs classes up State Education Board race

"...class. Last year was marred by potty talk and petty squabbling. One couldn't help thinking that the whole state..."

Jan. 13, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Austinites asked me why is the Chronicle disrespecting Max Nofziger so much? Louis, with respect, even after the..."

May 16, 2003 Column

Needful Things

"...Directed by: Fraser C. Heston. Starring: Ed Harris, Max Von Sydow, Bonnie Bedelia, J.t. Walsh and Amanda Plummer...."

Sept. 3, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...& Writer: Berndt Mader A film about love, hope, petty theft, adultery, and the boundless opportunities presented by science...."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Kafka's Dick

Somewhere between Alan Bennett's strictly surface script and Lisa Scheps' direction, the Coda Project's production of Kafka's Dick falls flat

"...he repeatedly rehashes a single idea: that faux-intellectuals substitute petty personal trivia for actual knowledge of an artist's work,..."

April 20, 2007 Arts Review by Hannah Kenah

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...small- time criminals and lovers on the lam, whose petty crimes go awry and lead to dire consequences involving..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Music Reviews

"...TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS..."

Sept. 20, 1996 Music Feature

Do Shepherds Dream of Digital Sheep?

2178: A digital-music dystopia

"...An Obstron Odyssey A bead of sweat trickled down Max's forehead. His trixoral levels rose in anticipation as he..."

Aug. 8, 2003 Music Feature by Michael Chamy

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...terrifying supernatural being: The Toll Man. Cast: Jordan Hayes, Max Topplin, James McGowan, Rosemary Dunsmore (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...care at age 18, a young drifter turns to petty crime to survive, and discovers an impossible love in..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Joe the King

"...by: Frank Whaley. Starring: Peter Anthony Tambakis, James Costa, Max Ligosh, Austin Pendleton, John Leguizamo, Ethan Hawke, Karne Young,..."

Nov. 19, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Online: Recommended Programming

Must-catch panels, films, music showcases, and more at this year's all-virtual Fest

"...6pm: Tom Petty, Somewhere You Feel Free — Film (ON DEMAND) (RSVP)..."

March 12, 2021 Features Feature

The Action's in Place 3

Shade, Tovo, Nofziger race most watched and closely contested

"...Force. Nor can we discount altogether the candidacy of Max Nof­ziger, who as a former council member (1987-1996) enjoys..."

April 29, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Last Shotgun Blast of SXSW Film Programming

'Hobo,' Spike's 'Scenes From the Suburbs,' and more

"...between two clans. Dominance isn't determined through fistfights or petty brawls, but the dancing video game Beat-Beat Revelation. Cast:..."

Feb. 10, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin @ Large: A Very Mayor-y Christmas

Enjoy your present from Gus Garcia. (You can't return it. Some assembly required.)

"...a street fight (between Wynn, Robin Rather, Jackie Goodman, Max Nofziger, and who knows who else), and back to..."

Dec. 27, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Fall Film Previews

September

"...knowing send-ups of everything from El Mariachi and Mad Maxto Shogun Assassin and The Buddy Holly Story. (Sept. 18)..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

The Most Memorable Moments of Friday’s ACL Fest

Megan, Miley, Maidza, and one really long line

"...“Does it feel like the party’s getting started?” Tkay..."

Oct. 2, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

12 Can't-Miss Austin Bands at SXSW

Hip-hop, roots rock, pop, shoegaze, and more to keep your ears ringing

"...of rollicking road show of the Band or Tom Petty...."

March 7, 2019 Music Post by The Music Staff

DVDanger: Wild Boys

The Boy and other examinations of the pre-teen male mind

"...its newest members are Alistair (Sam Claflin) and Miles (Max Irons). Both are depicted as sons of entitlement, although..."

Aug. 26, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

KGSR Broadcasts Vol. 22

"..."Turn It Around," and Brett Dennen tweaks a Tom Petty vibe across new cut "Wild Child" to Charlie Mars'..."

Nov. 28, 2014 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Critics Poll

"...Stevens Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Runnin' Down a Dream..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Music Feature

Gilded Palace of Sin

Downtown Mystic isn't only the title of Lomita's second disc

"...pressed every single fader on the soundboard to the max or used random tunings we would never be able..."

April 27, 2007 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...railway workers' homes now forever gone due to a petty vendetta. Just makes you want to embrace those developers..."

May 7, 2004 Column

Chapter 1: Before the Beginning

The Austin Chronicle is founded and struggles quite a bit.

"...This might be a petty story to offer if Nick weren't so often right..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

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