I'll See You in My Dreams

Blythe Danner is exquisite as a 70-year-old widow entering the dating fray

"...Old people and dogs are my Kryptonite, so I probably should have just closed my..."

June 5, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

I Built My Girlfriend's iPod

Stranded on a desert island? At least you have your iPodSolar.

"...got tapped as a 1970s transistor radio. Scrolling past my Guns n' Roses holdings toward her Mediterranean of Morrissey,..."

Sept. 11, 2009 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Dude, Where's My Car?

"...better in both American Pie and Road Trip. Like buddy Jesse, his Chester is a libidinous wastrel barely able..."

Dec. 22, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

My Children Are Becoming Heavy

When San Antonio rock ruled South Texas

"..."My children of tomorrow are becoming heavy," sighs the state..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

DVDanger: Sasquatch and Zombies and Demons, Oh My!

Let the Halloween countdown commence

"...easy to kvetch about found footage, but, just like Jeremy Gardner proved with zombies in The Battery, there are..."

Oct. 3, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Where Is My Mind?

Texas Republicans and Democrats overreact to Massachusetts

"...was "especially significant to stop the ill-advised health care bill that will cost states billions of dollars," although Brown..."

Jan. 20, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

TV Eye

The floodgates are opening with a whole host of premieres and returning shows

"...The cable network continues its annual countdown to the Academy Awards presentation, featuring Oscar-winning films and actors. Check local..."

Feb. 1, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Sad, Bad Santa

Wild Bill's 'Honky Tonk Holidaze' – 'Bad Santa' gone Cheech & Chong

"...time, I showed up to Antone's and told Wild Bill I wanted a part in his Christmas show...."

Dec. 13, 2013 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Rising Son

The son of Muddy Waters inherits the family bidness.

"...The name Big Bill Morganfield probably means little to even the most ardent..."

July 6, 2001 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Class Act

Bill Wise takes us to summer school

"...Bill Wise is one of those people you recognize from..."

July 17, 2015 Screens Feature by Katherine McNevins

Finding Gold in a Dust Bowl

Jenny Lewis, Bill Murray, and other nuggets from ACL

"...My friends back East don’t fully get it. “No, it’s..."

Oct. 1, 2008 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Learning the Game

Learning Buddy Holly's game, 203 tracks at a time

"...homage to a great Texan – a man named Buddy Holly."..."

Feb. 5, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

I Spy

"...Phill Lewis. Fans of the mid-sixties CBS series starring Bill Cosby as the Rhodes Scholar-cum-secret agent Alexander Scott and..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Gone Gone Gone

The Head Cat himself, Motörhead’s Lemmy Kilmister, talks in his sleep.

"...where every question pitched results in a one-sentence answer. My 10-minute phoner with Motörhead’s Lemmy Kilmister wasn’t one of..."

May 7, 2009 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Meet the Deedles

"...being able to remember all of the Teenese from Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure or Fast Times at Ridgemont..."

April 3, 1998 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Big Bill, CupcakKe, Echo & the Bunnymen, Blxst, Boris, and more live shows to fill your evenings

"...Big Bill’s Bill Ball..."

Aug. 19, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The No. 3 Bus Pub Crawl

On 2008's tour, we drank too much, missed a couple of buses, were much too loud, and finally stopped when we were cut off. This year was the same concept, but a better-paced, thoroughly enjoyable drinking experience.

"...on Burnet Road. As the vehicle rambles back toward my neighborhood, there's no denying – I'm pretty buzzed...."

Aug. 21, 2009 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Drillbit Taylor

This mediocre tween comedy that stars Owen Wilson comes from some very talented people – Judd Apatow and Seth Rogen – who appear to be experiencing a delayed sophomore slump.

"...Nate Hartley, David Dorfman and Alex Frost. Much to my dismay, this is not an unauthorized sequel to Abel..."

March 21, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Hightower Lowdown

Gifts for pets and corporate spies, and Michael Milken lobbies for a presidential pardon.

"...result, he spent two years in prison, paid a billion bucks in fines, and was barred from the securities..."

Dec. 29, 2000 News Column by Jim Hightower

See What You Want to See

"..."I had to let go, and do something from my heart."..."

May 28, 1999 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Blues for Life

"...KUT's "homecoming dance" at the Texas Union Ballroom, spinning Buddy Holly, Bobby Darin, The Coasters, Elvis, and the Everly..."

Nov. 6, 1998 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Gun Crazy!

Barack Obama may not be coming to get your weapons – but he's sure doing wonders for gun & ammo sales

"...and even finding 9mm bullets can be difficult; both Academy Sports & Outdoors and Wal-Mart shelves, for example, have..."

May 22, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

HighTone Records RIP

A roots label goes under; a Geezer cries

"...to be believed) and the astonishing talents of songwriter/guitarist Buddy Miller. Under their influence the careers of Dave Alvin..."

April 2, 2008 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Sex on Fire

Nakia’s epic first-hand account of 'The Voice' tour

"...start at 11am and, according to this paper in my hand, we are rehearsing until midnight. Luckily, we are..."

Sept. 8, 2011 Music Post by Austin Powell

In All Your Future Endeavors

A young writer comes to grips with his lot in life after graduation.

"...the fateful month before I graduated from college. First, my brother wrecked my car while I was home for..."

May 12, 2000 Features Feature by Kevin Wood

Ethics Commission Fines Hecht

Texas Supreme will have to pay $29,000 fine for accepting a donation larger than the law allows, and for failing to report it

"...his judicial position by becoming a public champion for buddy Harriet Miers, the former Lottery Commission official who President..."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Heart & Soul, Part 2

Second half of lengthy Q&A with Huey Lewis

"...frontman talked a mile a minute about Nick Lowe, Bill Graham, Thin Lizzy, etc. For the band's return –..."

July 19, 2012 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Red Temple Prayer (Two Headed Dog)

A Valentine's Day mix for KOOP

"...Today marks 19 years for me at the Chronicle, my hire date Feb. 14, 1993. When Matthew Johnson at..."

Feb. 14, 2012 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...In 1989 I was making my living as a musician and had the good fortune..."

May 10, 2002 Column

Live at Liberty Lunch

The Neville Brothers

"...late in the decade also stick out vividly in my memory. But the one night that immediately came to..."

July 23, 1999 Music Feature

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