SXSW Thursday Picks & Sleepers

Thursday blurbs slim down from the Wednesday bloat

"...Chimes of Freedom, covering Dylan's "Mama, You Been on My Mind." – Dan Oko Bass Drum of Death..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature

2010 Screens Top 10s

"...9) The Exploding Girl Zoe Kazan knocked my socks off in this microindie about..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

TV Eye: From Career Criminal to Copper

BBC America debuts a sexy, scintillating new detective show

"...a peculiar fetish for cleanliness and bloodletting, literally made my hair stand on end – all without a hint..."

Oct. 15, 2010 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

To Mars, With Love

Reinventing the romantic comedy, to infinity and beyond

"..."I wanted this to be my take on romance, and because it was animated, there's..."

March 12, 2010 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Smoking Ban Kicks Off as Katrina Kicks In

Cigarettes are out at Austin’s clubs, but New Orleans musicians could be in

"...bar owners, and workers currently calling Austin home. Natalie Zoe, a singer and vice chair of the Austin Music..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...THE SHINS: The dreamy, 4AD pop of Albuquerque's Shins is in good company..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

Q&A With Kurt Braunohler

The absurdist comic has a seriously bright future

"...really excited to do it there. Also, I recorded my album, How Do I Land?, there, and my record..."

Sept. 16, 2016 Arts Post by Sean L. Malin

All the Gory Details

The Maestro of movie make-up Tom Savini talks about George Romero, the increasing popularity of CGI, and what it felt like to shoot a crotch-gun.

"...such as The Burning, Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, Killing Zoe, and the great Deranged. Savini has also appeared in..."

March 24, 2000 Screens Feature by Jerry Renshaw

Why I Moved Back

Nostalgia Ain't What It Used To Be

"...graduate school out of state; it seems I've completed my degree. So I've moved back home after 18 months..."

March 13, 1998 Music Feature by Gretchen Phillips

Jesus Gonna Be Here

Johnny Toxic

"...watch me get fucked!" and "Thank you -- suck my titty!" In the end, even die-hard Howard Stern fans..."

March 26, 1999 Music Feature

The Austin Chronicle’s Top 10 Films of 2024

Critics’ lists and more thoughts on the year in film

"...– but it’s the one that got most under my skin. 2) La Chimera..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Watch This: Paige Plaisance Swampy-Tonks Her Blues Away on “Good Time Girl”

The new video features a slew of Austin creatives at Sam’s Town Point

"...from Louisiana State University with a degree in fashion. “My love for fashion began with seeing my favorite musicians..."

Sept. 6, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...starring Martin Freeman, makes its North American debut. Sorcerous mystery Hereditary comes out of Sundance with the reputation of..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...the midst of her mother's conversion to Islam. Cast: Zoe Renee, Simone Missick, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Hisham Tawfiq, Kelly..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Chaos in Tejas Interviews

"...to something outside of their niche," says Leo, "but my music is always a punk project, and I think..."

June 1, 2012 Music Feature

After a Fashion

Stephen is going to affairs and fundraisers as if his life depends on it. Oh, right.

"...the Alamo Drafthouse at the Ritz was spearheaded by my beloved sister, Margaret, who worships this movie as much..."

April 25, 2008 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, January 17-23

"...and depth to properly evaluate genius. All this is my way of encouraging you to be extra discerning about..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

The Girls of Summer Redux

Girls Rock Camp Austin valedictorians Schmillion

"..."My eyes are sweating."..."

July 22, 2011 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...American Animal Director & Writer: Matt D'Elia Jimmy - eccentric, delusional, dying - feels betrayed when roommate..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Volleyball, Dalí, and Feminists Rule This Week’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture for the work-week socializer

"...According to my friend, this is the only good anime. Figures that..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Zoé Tong Is Making Dinner Fun

Modern Chinese restaurant brings to Zilker big flavors, sincere hospitality, and a ballsy refusal to be boxed in

"...lanterns, and neon signs that evoked vivid memories of my former life as an indie sleaze Brooklynite. Every time..."

April 5, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...weekend of the summer of 1980. Cast: Will Brittain, Zoey Deutch, Ryan Guzman, Tyler Hoechlin, Blake Jenner, J. Quinton..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

SXSW Music: Third Whopping List

Another 547 acts booked for the 2015 Music Conference

"...Levites, Jeff Lofton, Mac MacIntosh, Mike G, Moonlight Towers, My Education, My Education/Theta Naught: Sound Mass, Quttinirpaaq, Ramesh, Graham..."

Jan. 13, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

From the Vaults: Audra McDonald Interview

Tony winner's rescheduled concert hits Dell Hall Tuesday

"...course, the ongoing challenge of parenthood, as her daughter Zoe progressed from preschool to junior high. So when the..."

Feb. 24, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Audra McDonald

The Tony-winning actress reveals how life has informed her singing

"...course, the ongoing challenge of parenthood, as her daughter Zoe progressed from preschool to junior high. So when the..."

Oct. 18, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Craft Brewers vs COVID-19: Vista Brewing and Hops & Grain

How local breweries are responding to the pandemic (Part 2)

"...another IPA?” at the start of March, to “Oh My God It’s Dangerous Just to Fucking Breathe” by then..."

March 31, 2020 Food Post by Eric Puga

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...intergalactic assassins to small-town suburbia. Cast: Nita-Josée Hanna, Owen Myre, Adam Brooks, Alexis Hancey, Matthew Ninaber, Steven Vlahos, Kristen..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Brings Paul Dano's Wildlife to Town

The actor becomes director with literary family drama

"...a big part of it for me that's the mystery of who our parents are."..."

Oct. 26, 2018 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Future Was in Toronto

Toronto International Film Festival showcased the fall's big films

"...is always the hardest part of the event. In my more than 20 years of attendance, the process never..."

Sept. 21, 2018 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...of a burglary that goes very awry. Then there's My Father, Die, the debut feature by director Sean Brosnan,..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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