Rise of the Guardians

Santa, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, and the Sandman team together like Cartoon All-Stars in this animated picture.

"...should be able to ride out this stereoscopic superstorm of snowglobes, Easter eggs, magic portals, enchanted crystals, moon worship,..."

Nov. 23, 2012 Movie Review by Leah Churner

Speaking of the Dead

To mark the Grateful Dead's final performances this weekend, a look back on the band's local history

"..."Dallas – got a soft machine.Houston – too close to New Orleans."..."

July 3, 2015 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Weakness of the Flesh

Actor Bill Paxton gets behind the camera for his directorial debut, the Texas gothic terror tale, Frailty.

"...Texas native Bill Paxton has established himself as one of Hollywood's best middle-ground actors, which is to say that..."

April 12, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

A 'Fright Night' at The Opera

Stars of the remake get all Marx Brothers at the Drafthouse

"...Quick note to interviewers. There are three easy hints to getting on the good..."

Aug. 19, 2011 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Other Worlds Boards the Flight of the Navigator

Beloved '80s sci fi adventure picked as Defender of the Universe

"...Other Worlds Film Festival, Austin's celebration of science fiction cinema..."

Dec. 1, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

One of the Good Guys

Is Chris Ohlson the nicest film producer in town, or just the hardest working?

"...great guy. Seriously. Everyone says so. In fact, that's the very first thing they tend to say about this..."

Jan. 9, 2015 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Top of the Line

The nominees for the 2011 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...For the 19th year, an informal affiliation of local arts critics..."

May 27, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Ruins of the Realm

Talking turkey with James McMurtry

"...turkey-hunting in North Texas takes patience and skill. As the gobblers come into breeding season, the notoriously shy birds..."

May 2, 2008 Music Feature by Dan Oko

Invasion of the McMansions

Tarrytown neighbors outraged over demolition of house they considered historic

"...On the morning of July 26, five Tarrytown neighbors watched in..."

Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Luv Doc Recommends: SXSW Film Regional Premiere of 'Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson'

Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar, Saturday, March 8, 2008

"...There used to be a time when everyone you met..."

March 7, 2008 Column by The Luv Doc

Wine of the Week

The best wine deals in Downtown

"...Rio Grande, 479-8117, www.aquarellerestaurant.com, happy hour 5-7pm) is one of Austin's finest restaurants, and the wine bar is always..."

March 19, 2010 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Making Sense of the First Days of a Post-Roe Era

Whether this week was a shock or felt like a long time coming, we look at an uncertain horizon

"...The description of journalism as "the first draft of history"..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Visions of Light: The Art of Cinematography

"...here is an extremely engrossing meditation on an aspect of most films that few people consciously think of: that..."

April 30, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Glass House

"...Kathy Baker, Rita Wilson, Michael O'Keefe and Chris Noth. The hokey thriller The Glass House is so full of..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Derrick Sims is The Perfect Host

Filmmaker talks Southern Gothic before world premiere tonight

"...You can take the boy out of the South, but you can never..."

Aug. 22, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Paramount Gets Romantic for the Summer Classic Film Series

The Padaleckis drop by for When Harry Met Sally, and more

"...Romance will be in the air as Austin gets all hot under the collar..."

May 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Tall Drink of Water

Stars we love at the Paramount Summer Classic Film series

"...'Bursts of Being a Lady'..."

May 16, 2014 Screens Feature by Brandon Watson

Scary Stories for the Thinking Man

Director Guillermo del Toro keeps company with the undead in two new films, Blade 2 and The Devil's Backbone.

"...Horror movies aren't known for their subtlety. It's a fact I reflect on as I..."

March 8, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

July Is Crime Month: The Crime Blotter, Week 2

A curated guide to unlawful activities around town July 8-14

"...Since July Is Crime Month at the Chronicle, the ruffians and reprobates at this rag want..."

July 7, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Drafthouse Launches the Alamo 100

League and company create the ultimate desert island viewing list

"...six Alamo Drafthouse programmers in a room and tell them they can't come out until they decide the 100..."

Dec. 13, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Closer Look at the Paramount Lineup

Spike Lee, Amy Heckerling to present films

"...May we direct your attention to the newly released slate for the Paramount's annual Summer Classic..."

May 15, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

FF2012: Kier-La Janisse is in the House...

…of Psychotic Women

"...old friends at Fantastic Fest, but this year heralds the return of original Alamo 409 Colorado programmer, film scholar,..."

Sept. 20, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

Who knew our beloved president also worked the graveyard shift? This capable rewrite of American history delivers its splatter with a straight face.

"...notions you may have and let this inspired reworking of American history wash over you in all its gory,..."

June 22, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course

"...you know that Aussie outdoorsman Steve Irwin is one of two things: He's either incredibly brave, or certifiably insane...."

July 19, 2002 Movie Review by Steve Davis

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

3 Body Problem , more announced for 2024 festival

"...South by Southwest audiences have seen the artier side of Ryan Gosling with films like the..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Hateful Eight

Tarantino's latest opus screens in 70mm this week at two Austin venues

"...The eighth film by Quentin Tarantino, as the full onscreen..."

Dec. 25, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Retrieval

Chris Eska's ambitious indie film is set during the waning months of the Civil War and tells a distinctive coming-of-age story.

"...Ambitious as all get out, The Retrieval is an indie film production that belies its..."

May 2, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...South by Southwest will be kicking off its 2025 Film & TV Festival with The Studio,..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Hot Fun in the Summertime

Citywide Summer Film Series

"...Paramount Summer Film Classics Films screen at the Paramount Theatre (713 Congress) through August. Regular admission is..."

May 23, 2003 Screens Feature

The War at Home

"...Martin Sheen, Kathy Bates and Kimberly Williams. It's one of those terrific behind-the-scenes snafus Hollywood manages to pull on..."

May 16, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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