30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week

Your guide to SXSW's buzziest artists, both official and unofficial

"...default stars, the Fest really shines in gathering up-and-coming, just-about-to-break-through artists. Here, the Chronicle music team offers recommendations to..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

The Luv Doc: Middle-Aged, Caucasian, and Cranky

Middle-aged white guys have it tough all over, not just in Texas

"...post office?” He spat back, “No, I have a job where I’m actually expected to work,” to which I..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

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

But Oppenheimer dominates in multiple categories

"...writer and director and for Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., and the entire ensemble for their performances...."

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

"...update of the show, Gosling takes over from Lee Majors as Colt Seavers, a stuntman who finds himself suddenly..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2023 Award Nominees

Killers of the Flower Moon, Oppenheimer lead field

"...Niro (Killers of the Flower Moon) and Robert Downey Jr. (Oppenheimer), Best Ensemble, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Editing, Best..."

Jan. 3, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Richard Whittaker’s Top 10 Films of 2023

"...7) Godzilla Minus One Spectacle and wisdom: Gojira as powerful metaphor...."

Dec. 15, 2023 Screens Feature

Gift Guide: The Movie of the Book

Five page-turners for the film fan in your life who wants the whole story

"...American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimerby Kai Bird and Martin J. SherwinVintage Books,..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie

The kinetic life of the Back to the Future star

"..."Nah, that's boring." That's Michael J. Fox's rebuttal to the idea that he should..."

May 12, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: You Can Call Me Bill

A meditation on death from the liveliest man you'll see

"...some DNA with another SXSW 2023 documentary, STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie. There's an earnestness, an openness from..."

March 19, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Famous Faces and More From This Week at SXSW

"...The cast of Bloody Hell: Djouliet Amara, Maddie Zeigler, Mollie McGlynn, Emily Hampshire, Ki Griffin,..."

March 15, 2023 Photo Gallery

SXSW Review: STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie

The actor and Parkinson's advocate lays his life bare

"..."Nah, that's boring." That's Michael J. Fox's rebuttal to the idea that he should..."

March 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces 2023 Film Grand Jury Award Winners

Raging Grace tops best narrative category

"...reached its midpoint, it was time for the grand jury awards and the special awards. So, with no further..."

March 14, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...reason: South by Southwest Film and Television Festival has just added gaming and international intrigue drama Tetris to its..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Sundance 2023 Review: STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie

The actor and the disease he refuses to let define him

"..."Nah, that's boring." That's Michael J. Fox's rebuttal to the idea that he should..."

Jan. 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

"...and unpack your boom stick. South By Southwest has just announced that Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves will..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Get Ready for the 2022 B. Iden Payne Awards

The full list of nominees before Monday's award ceremony

"...Company Lonely Planet, ACC Department of Drama Pet Dick, Jarrott Productions..."

Oct. 22, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

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

"...stage has gone from a side event to a major part of the fest's programming, and this year is..."

March 1, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Inside the Central Texas Congressional Map

What's going on in the districts surrounding Austin?

"...• TX-10: Rep. Michael McCaul, R-West Lake Hills, could have stood for reelection..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...SXSW has strapped on the rockets with not just a few titles for this year's film festival, but..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Titane to Open Fantastic Fest 2021

Cannes winner heads up this year's lineup

"...first wave of programming for 2021. The headliner? Titane, Julia Ducournau's Cannes Palme D'Or award-winning story of sex and..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Screens Post

Must-See Programming From the ATX Television Festival

10 nights of TV from the fest's 10th (and virtual) season

"...ATX TV + FNL Pep Rally: 10 Festivals Later: Join ATX founders Emily Gipson and Caitlin McFarland as they..."

June 11, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

ATX Television Festival Looks on the Bright Side of the Small Screen

For its online Season 10, the fest does what it does best, virtually

"...McFarland were prepared for a small-screen season 10, running June 11-20: now with enough time to craft 10 days..."

June 11, 2021 Screens Feature by Laiken Neumann

Blindspotting Premiering at ATX Television Festival

New Starz show joins Central Park, Mythic Quest, more

"...the spin-off series from the critically-lauded indie hit film, just announced for this year's virtual ATX Television Festival (June..."

May 20, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

We Have an Issue: Life’s Rich Pageant

In praise of people watching, and a face to follow on film

"...strummed, a dangling threat; the dread of an impromptu jam session got a lot of laughs at our table...."

May 21, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

HBO Comes to ATX (Television, That Is)

Festival announces partnership and programming for the streamer

"...Small Axe, Showtime's Ziwe, and a special tribute to Michael J. Fox. Now this year's streaming fest (running June..."

May 13, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

ATX TV Honors Michael J. Fox

Small Axe, Ziwe, Faking It make the must-see list

"...a spin (city, that is). ATX Television Festival has just announced that five-time Emmy and four-time Golden Globe winning..."

April 22, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...hottest new titles of the year. Film Festival Director Janet Pierson said, "While we won’t have the wonderful in-person..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

What Is Going On With Ken Paxton and Nate Paul?

What we know – and don't know – about the strange connection between the embattled Austin real estate magnate and the Texas attorney general

"...Legislature that has the tools and the interests to jump in and investigate...."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...experimental, and immersive with today's wave of Midnighters, VR projects, and short bite stories...."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...year looks like no exception as the festival has just announced The King of Staten Island as one of..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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