Inaugural Austin Theatre Critics Awards Drop 2024-2025 Nominees

Delicious drama of awards anticipation

"...Robertson, Bob & Jean: A Love Story, ZACH Theatre Michael Kiley, The Lehman Trilogy, ZACH Theatre Louie Espinoza, Nunsense:..."

May 21, 2025 Arts Post by Cat McCarrey

Reggaeton, Psych Rock, Brat-Pop, and More Crucial Concerts

Local shows worth your admission this week

"...Embury’s horrortronica project Dark Sky Burial open.   – Michael Toland Curren$y..."

April 18, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...– oh my gosh! – challenged. Written by Lane Michael Stanley and world-premiered in Florida, this comical yet heartfelt..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Musician Panels, a Band of Horses Live Set, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

John Fogerty, Tom Morello, and Andrew McMahon get chatty

"...would be nice to help people do that.” – Michael Toland Maruja’s Tense Post-Punk..."

March 13, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As Captain America enters a Brave New World, every MCU film reviewed

"...Directed by James Gunn. Voices by Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper. Starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Lee..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...starring David Oyelowo, and the intriguing Happy Face. Director Michael Showalter's newest project is a massive shift from his..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

La Doña, Geto Gala, the Queen of Christmas, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in live music

"...tour readies fans, her “lambs.”   – Christina Garcia Bradley Middle School Band..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Austin Film Critics Association Calls Killers of the Flower Moon Top Film of 2023

But Oppenheimer dominates in multiple categories

"...International Film: Godzilla Minus One Best Documentary: Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie Best Animated Film: Spider-Man: Across the..."

Jan. 10, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...Audrey Director: Natalie BaileyProducers: Michael Wrenn, Dan Lake, Shannon Wilson-McClinton, Diya EidScreenwriter: Lou Sanz..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2023 Award Nominees

Killers of the Flower Moon, Oppenheimer lead field

"...Four Daughters Little Richard: I Am Everything Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie Best Animated Film..."

Jan. 3, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Richard Whittaker’s Top 10 Films of 2023

"...2) Maestro Bradley Cooper effortlessly conducts the man and the century...."

Dec. 15, 2023 Screens Feature

Point Austin: Hate Crimes Require Sparks Before They Ignite

Who’s holding the guns?

"...From 2005-2020, now-retired Austin Chronicle News Editor Michael King wrote about city and state politics from a..."

Sept. 8, 2023 News Post by Michael King

The Austin Food & Wine Festival Returns!

Annual celebration of succulence and slaking will fête you this fall

"...(Oseyo), Todd Duplechan (Lenoir), Graham Elliot (FAR Out Hospitality), Michael Fojtasek and Amanda Rockman (Albert Hotel), CJ Jacobson (Aba),..."

Aug. 17, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Linklater's Hit Man Sets Its Sights on Venice

True crime flick to premiere at Venice before Toronto

"...the Hour), a return to the director's chair for Michael Keaton (Knox Goes Away) and Ethan Hawke, who directs..."

July 25, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Goldner, Nick Meyer, Screenwriters: Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley, Michael Gilio A charming thief and a band of unlikely..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Memorable Moments From ACL Fest Weekend One

Some of our favorite performances that you can revisit this weekend

"...Madonna would’ve worn as a gladiator, grabbing his crotch Michael Jackson-style to “Panini,” off his 2019 debut EP. Despite..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

Review: Broadway in Austin’s Hadestown 

Headfirst, straight to a Hell of a good time

"...that is Hadestown, and back again); Best Lighting Design (Bradley King’s frightening darkness and fiery, fearsome redness fill the..."

Sept. 22, 2022 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Austin Restaurants for Special Occasions

Want some ambience to go with your food? No problem.

"...represent the finest of contemporary dining à la chef Bradley Nicholson. Not-so-secret weapon: pastry chef Susana Querejazu. We’re in..."

June 14, 2022 Food Post

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Wednesday

The buzzy, the brave, the thrash-able twee-pop

"...Park’s meditations, and find your way into beauty. – Michael TolandPerfume Genius Pounds the Pulpit..."

March 17, 2022 Music Post by Michael Toland

Aaron Franklin’s Hot Luck Fest Returns in May

And if you love great food, you’ll likely be returning too

"...rad chef on the web (New York City, NY); Bradley Nicholson, Lutie’s (Austin, TX); Carlo Lamagna, Magna Kusina (Portland,..."

March 1, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Moonfall

Disaster flick + Dyson sphere = Roland Emmerich’s latest

"...by: Roland Emmerich. Starring: Halle Berry, Patrick Wilson, John Bradley, Michael Peña and Charlie Plummer...."

Feb. 11, 2022 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Seehorn, Katelyn Nacon, Gabriel Rush, Amy Hargreaves, West Duchovny, Michael Ian Black, Tony Shalhoub, Elisabeth Henry, Roger Hendricks Simon..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2021 Awards Short Lists

The Power of the Dog leads the pack with nine nominations

"...in Austin during production. This year's list includes Caleb Michael Johnson's black comedy The Carnivores; Will Bakke's coming-of-age party..."

Jan. 4, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Licorice Pizza

PTA's San Fernando Valley memories are blurrily sentimental

"...Starring: Alana Haim, Cooper Hoffman, Sean Penn, Tom Waits, Bradley Cooper, Benny Safdie and John Michael Higgins...."

Dec. 24, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Investigation Discovery Show "Guilty Until Proven Innocent" Rips Holes in the Michael Morton Case

Linklater and AFS host first look at the investigative doc

"...Until Proven Innocent,” a new TV special on the Michael Morton case, got an ecstatic reception from a packed..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Screens Post by Brant Bingamon

Fantastic Fest Nabs Latest Derrickson-Cargill-Hawke Horror Collab The Black Phone

Keira Knightley dark comedy Silent Night to close fest

"...BIRTHDAY BOY (Dir. Jordan Michael Blake, USA, 2021)..."

Sept. 9, 2021 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

25 Years Ago, Sublime Arrived in Austin and Cut One of the Decade's Biggest Albums

Local producer Paul Leary put some Austin in the Long Beach surf/punk/dub trio's mix

"...only after the ashes of the band's lead singer, Bradley Nowell, spread out over the Cali­fornia shore. Ubiquitous CD..."

May 7, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Demi Lovato: Dancing With the Devil D: Michael D. Ratner Producer: Marc Ambrose Demi Lovato: Dancing With..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Maria’s Taco Xpress Sells to Investment Company, Sign Up for Sale

Iconic South Austin restaurant has been operating since 1997

"...always welcomed everybody with open arms, and my friend Michael Peschka [the sign's designer, who also constructed it] decided..."

Sept. 30, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...McJunkins), Harvest harp (Jim Fredley), and mandolin and accordion (Jon-Michael Rogers). All of it captured in their author's hushed,..."

Sept. 4, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

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