Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Nov. 12-19

"...late Molly Ivins with co-authors Bill Minutaglio and W. Michael Smith. 5-8pm. Scholz Garten, 1607 San Jacinto. Free...."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature

Off the Record

Spiros closes and now Room 710, too? Meanwhile, the Bizarros' long, strange trip returns them to the Hole in the Wall.

"...have included Alejandro Escovedo, Bruce Robison, James McMurtry, Sam Baker, and Kelly Willis. Former Faces pianist Ian McLagan, who..."

June 12, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Revolutionary Road

Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio co-star in this drama set 50 years ago in suburban Connecticut about a married couple who yearns to stand out from its peers, but whose tragedy is that they are cut from the same cloth.

"...Sam Mendes. Starring: Kate Winslet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kathy Bates, Michael Shannon, Kathryn Hahn, David Harbour, Dylan Baker, Zoe Kazan..."

Jan. 9, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Elements of Virtual Cooking

Video games that offer all the cooking and none of the food

"...in front of the Wii, young cuisiniers Malcolm Goler, Michael Grimm, and Nicole Nguyen used their arms to imitate..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Food Feature by Sofia Resnick

Anything Goes

That free-for-all spirit is part of the kick of FronteraFest

"...Lovey & Lovey. ColdTowne's Tami Nelson and Michael Jastroch present sketch comedy about a ridiculous, booze-addled relationship...."

Jan. 11, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

OoBer Alles

A guide to the troupes in the 2007 Out of Bounds Improv Festival

"...Still, all it takes is a namechange for Mitch Baker and David Bewley, abetted by locals Jeremy Lamb and..."

Aug. 31, 2007 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Page Two: Let's Get Lost

An invocation on the eve of South by Southwest

"...Roller Derby in Hell on Wheels; Manufacturing Dissent critiques Michael Moore; Freaks and Geeks creator Judd Apatow's Knocked Up;..."

March 9, 2007 Column by Louis Black

Page Two: Scratching the Surface

Festival films, the Austin Music Awards, and the truth about South by Southwest

"...Manufacturing Dissent turns into a very critical look at Michael Moore, from Canadian documentary filmmakers who started out intending..."

March 2, 2007 Column by Louis Black

Seraphim Falls

A morality play without the morality, Seraphim Falls demands its protagonists (Pierce Brosnan, Liam Neeson, Anjelica Huston) resign themselves to their loneliness and brutality.

"...Pierce Brosnan, Liam Neeson, Angie Harmon, Anjelica Huston, Robert Baker, Michael Wincott, Xander Berkeley and James Jordan. For seven..."

Jan. 26, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

FronteraFest 2007: The lowdown

"...pretty sure he knows why.Wednesday, Feb. 7"Voices," by Allan Baker. Conversation among members of a family, residents of a..."

Jan. 12, 2007 Arts Feature

Naked City

"...Nancy Rister, county clerk; Vivian Wood, county treasurer; Joe Baker, county surveyor; Commissioner Cynthia Long, Precinct 2; Commissioner Ron..."

Jan. 5, 2007 News Feature

Keep on Growing

Derek's main Domino Bobby Whitlock settles in his legend in Austin

"...songs cut by John Prine, George Jones, Tom Jones, Michael Nesmith, and others...."

Dec. 1, 2006 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

State Results

"...Judy Baker (L) 13,498 / 6.1% • 188,668 / 4.4% Attorney..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...almost impossible to find Iraq mentioned on freshman incumbent Michael McCaul's Web site (although the word "terror" is prominent);..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

Death of a President

More sleight of hand than persuasive drama, this what-if story about the aftermath of a presidential assassination is technically seamless but dramatically hollow.

"...Gabriel Range. Starring: Hend Ayoub, Brian Boland, Becky Ann Baker, Robert Mangiardi, Jay Patterson, Jay Whittaker, Michael Reilly Burke,..."

Oct. 27, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...almost impossible to find Iraq mentioned on freshman incumbent Michael McCaul's Web site (although the word "terror" is prominent);..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...almost impossible to find Iraq mentioned on freshman incumbent Michael McCaul's Web site (although the word "terror" is prominent);..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Harlan County, USA

"...the commentary track by producer/director Kopple and editor Nancy Baker illuminates their devotion to the film with endearing insights...."

June 23, 2006 Screens Review by Toddy Burton

Food-o-file

Awards, accolades, and openings give Austin something to celebrate

"...as a business opportunity and recruited his buddy, journeyman baker Michael Freid, to be his partner in East Side..."

April 28, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Karin Ascot, Roger Baker, John Barkley, Susan Caldwell, Robert Corbin, Ann Del Llano,..."

April 14, 2006 Column

SOS Supports Propositions

April 12, 2006 Postmarks

DVDnds

DVDnds

"...the disc is padded with interviews of Mick Jagger, Michael Caine, and Julie Christie… More than 21Ú2 hours of..."

Oct. 21, 2005 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Film News

Look no further than this alt-weekly's SXSW coverage for proof that Austin is the film capital of Texas, but don't forget some of the stuff going on 'Between the Scenes'

"...Locally made features abound, including opening night's The Wendell Baker Story, as well as Drop Dead Sexy. Then there's..."

March 11, 2005 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...to gather signatures areawide against Perry, Wynn, and a baker's dozen of CAMPO board members who have supported a..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Adventures of Austin's March

Thin-slice this, bitch! SXSW 05 is on its way, and we've got names

"...D: Michael Philip; with Jason Lee, Crispin Glover, Melissa Keller, Pruitt..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Screens Feature by Shawn Badgley

Naked City

"...looking for new TelePrompTers. KTBC station General Manager Danny Baker says the Fox affiliate has offered Schumacher and Ellis..."

Aug. 6, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I read Michael May's article on the Creative Commons effort ["Postmarks" Feb...."

March 7, 2003 Column

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...be assigned to the Committee of No Return. -- Michael King..."

Jan. 3, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Bob Baker..."

Nov. 22, 2002 Column

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...pry Combs into retirement.Railroad Commissioner: Sherry Boyles Incumbent Republican Michael Williams has continued the embarrassing tradition of the recumbent..."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature

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