Judge Keller Callous

"...Dear Editor, Sharon Keller’s callous dismissal of Michael Richard’s last-minute appeal is another example of Texas’ commitment..."

Oct. 25, 2007 Postmarks

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"...Weigh In on Lethal Injection," we misidentified executed inmate Michael Richard as Michael Richards. We regret the error...."

Oct. 12, 2007 Column

Asleep at the Wheel to Bring Back Distinguished Alumni and a “Super Special Guest” for 50th Anniversary Concert

Tickets on sale now for Oct 15 celebration at the Moody Amphitheater

"...In 1970, Richard Nixon was president, gas cost 35 cents a gallon,..."

Sept. 14, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Terrence Malick's A Hidden Life Revealed at Austin Film Festival

Kasi Lemmons' Harriet Tubman biopic also joins lineup

"...releases from three of the highest-profile directors (Robert Rodriguez, Richard Linklater, and Ric Roman Waugh) so far. Now Austin..."

Aug. 23, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Film Awards Announces Presenters

Michael Shannon, Nick Kroll, Henry Cisneros join lineup

"...If recent Oscar nominee Michael Shannon hasn't returned his tux yet from Sunday's ceremony,..."

March 1, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

New Names for the Texas Film Hall of Fame

Who is the first Austin Chronicle Champion of the Arts?

"...special award to indie cinema industrialist and UT alum Michael Barker...."

Feb. 22, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

First Look: Stella San Jac

Even more Southern hospitality

"...have always gotten a bad rap. Legendary food writer Richard Olney used the words as a slur, sneering at..."

Aug. 19, 2015 Food Post by Brandon Watson

He Is My Story: The Sanctified Soul of Arizona Dranes

Michael Corcoran preserves gospel pioneer Arizona Dranes

"...In a recent interview on NPR, local writer Michael Corcoran commented that seminal gospel singer Arizona Dranes is..."

Sept. 4, 2012 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Shooting the Breeze with Speed Levitch

The star of Rick Linklater's 'Up to Speed' speaks

"...Recently, Richard Linklater debuted his new Hulu web series Up to..."

Aug. 22, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Lawyers Like Hampton

Bar members would oust Sharon Keller

"...court failed to consider the last-minute death appeal of Michael Richard. You can find the details on that controversy..."

May 11, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Headlines

"...her conduct leading up to the 2007 execution of Michael Richard, a special judge has determined. See austinchronicle.com/newsdesk for..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature

Headlines

The week's big news, here and elsewhere

"...in a death penalty case – as a result, Michael Richard was executed that night at 7pm. See "Keller's..."

Aug. 28, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...connection with the Sept. 25, 2007, execution of inmate Michael Richard – added two new elements to the charges..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature

Hits Keep Coming for "Killer" Keller

Public invited to speak Monday in favor of impeaching presiding judge

"...5pm -- a move that blocked death row inmate Michael Richard from having his last appeal heard. Then, when..."

April 23, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Headlines

"...could be filed on behalf of death row inmate Michael Richard on the day of his 2007 execution. Quote..."

March 27, 2009 News Feature

'How Football Explains America'

Timothy Braun on Sal Paolantonio's excellent new history/sports book

"...with amazing facts and trivial treats (did you know Richard Nixon asked John Mitchell to investigate Vince Lombardi as..."

Nov. 10, 2008 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

A Dose of Integrity for Texas Criminal Justice

The Court of Criminal Appeals has created an Integrity Unit – but can the CCA really be part of the solution when it's so much a part of the problem?

"...at 5pm, refusing to hear the final appeal of Michael Richard, who was then executed even though he likely..."

June 27, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...with Jeff Goldblum, Julianne Moore, Vince Vaughn, Arliss Howard, Richard Schiff, Pete Postlethwaite, Peter Stormare, Richard Attenborough...."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Cumulative Staff Box

"...Listings Editors: Richard Steinberg, Ben Davis, Julie Weaver, Sarah Hepola, Kim Mellen..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

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

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...are Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter, by the Zellner Brothers; Michael Tully's Ping Pong Summer; Drafthouse Films' The Dog; and,..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Fall Movie Round-Up

Sneaking Into Autumn

"...posssess; it's based on a best-selling European novel by Richard Schneider...."

Sept. 6, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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

2016 Texas Film Awards

"...Richard Linklater..."

March 11, 2016 Photo Gallery

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...the previously announced opening night film from hometown hero Richard Linklater, Everybody Wants Some, Keith Maitland has two films..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...(and featuring interviews with Buzz Aldrin, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Richard Branson). Joss Whedon’s Shakespeare-on-a-shoestring production of Much Ado About..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...Roberts visits his establishment and browses his stacks. Screenwriter Richard Curtis knows the territory of the romantic comedy, having..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...Broderick, Jean Reno, Maria Pitillo, Hank Azaria, Kevin Dunn, Michael Lerner, Vicki Lewis, Harry Shearer...."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...festival scene, starting with rock & roll bio-doc Little Richard: I Am Everything, which just played at Sundance. Also..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW 2012 Film Lineup Announced

'21 Jump Street' selected as Centerpiece Film

"...premieres of fest-tested films from the Zellner Bros. and Richard Linklater...."

Feb. 1, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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