Food & Wine Fest, Día de los Muertos, Celtic Fest, and More Recommended Events

Wake the dead, toss some cabers, and much more

"...fuels many in the office not sipping cans of Monster Ultra Zero. These caffeine dealers have spent 25 years..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Food-o-file

What's cooking in the Central Texas food scene

"...25-30 Kids of all ages will enjoy the Cookie Monster Preview Party at Shady Grove (1624 Barton Springs), where..."

Nov. 25, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

There's a New Uncle in Town

Harry Knowles wants to reinvent Famous Monsters of Filmland for the digital generation

"...at your local soda fountain-cum-candy stand/pharmacy, something called Famous Monsters of Filmland. It's all monsters, all the time –..."

Dec. 17, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Trans Rights, Comedy Nights, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...gilding the lily.   – James Scott Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Signing..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Gods and Monsters

The final days of the man behind Hollywood's Frankenstein

"...But like the good doctor who created the Frankenstein monster, Whale's creative reputation was overtaken by the iconic magnitude..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Page Two: When Does 'Open' Mean 'Closed'?

The open-government charter amendment is a special-interest wolf in populist sheep's clothing

"...the democratic principle of universal suffrage. Therefore a "reform" party is by definition "better" than any existing political organization..."

April 7, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Cartoons, Slight Return

"...The Professor and Count Kook created Milton the Monster during the show's credits, singing, "Six drops of the..."

Dec. 4, 1998 Screens Column by Margaret Moser

Fantastic Fest Announces 2024 Lineup

Love of out-there cinema brings Terrifier 3, The Wild Robot

"...her children from a world consumed by evil. The Monster’s Ball star – and subsequently the first Black woman..."

Aug. 15, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Castlemania

One boy's induction into horror

"...soda shop's magazine racks for my monthly fix of monster-kid mags – Famous Monsters of Filmland, Castle of Frankenstein,..."

Oct. 30, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Qmmunity: Rocky Horror at Harry’s

Director Cupcake talks putting on an all-drag production of Rocky Horror Picture Show

"...tradition. “[Our] idea is that this whole Rocky Horror/Halloween/Queer party won’t just be a one-time thing,” Cupcake explains. “[We]..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Column by James Scott

SXSW Gaming Events

The little brother of the Fest grows up

"...Convention Center, wristband holders may attend SXSW Gaming's opening party on Thursday night. The party features a cosplay contest,..."

March 17, 2017 Screens Feature by Tucker Whatley

From Gorilla Whales to Men of Metal

Alamo celebrates 'Pacific Rim' with Beasts vs Bots kaiju month

"...or science concerns 3: Kick ass movies with rubber monsters...."

July 7, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Parties On

Time to plan your FF drinking, plus two sneak announcements

"...it becomes the good Dr Frankenstein's lab for a Monster's Ball (black and white attire recommended, natch). Closing night..."

Sept. 10, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dancing About Architecture

"...but you can "truly believe" that his Escape From Monster Island album is out now. JDG (doesn't someone else..."

July 11, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Four Decades of Austin Chronicle Halloween Mask Covers

"...2008: The Monster and the Bride Our first-ever dual Halloween mask covers..."

Oct. 24, 2022 Photo Gallery

Nacho Vigalondo on Colossal

Combining the mediocre and cosmic with the creature feature director

"...The Dark Knight Rises) plays Gloria, a New York party girl burnout with no place left to go but..."

April 14, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Cinema du Fromage

Directors Dumber Than Ed Wood, Jr.!

"...9 Bert I. Gordon's stock in trade was oversized monsters (Mr. B.I.G. -- get it?).One of his early successes..."

Dec. 26, 1997 Screens Feature by Jerry Renshaw

Through Steel, Wood, Glass, and Gas, Ion Art Turns Zilker Into a Glowing Wonderland

Enter the Neon Garden

"...lot of folks wear costumes, it's a fun grownup party."..."

April 22, 2022 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Luv Doc: An Unsatisfactory Level of Commitment

Wherein the Luv Doc gives mad props to Bumble

"...college classmates since November. They met at my Halloween party, hit it off, and the next thing I knew..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Column by The Luv Doc

Adjust Your Calendars Accordingly

Todd Rohal joins Team TFPF and that "monster Texas film party" gets bumped to September

"...couple weeks back that Omega Broadcast would host a "monster Texas film party" on Aug. 8 to celebrate the..."

Aug. 4, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

New Model Army

Anarchy in the UK

"...White Town" being an insanely catchy collection of guitar-and-drum-driven monster grooves that positively screams for stateside success...."

Feb. 25, 2005 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Living Pins EP Premiere & Q&A

Austin alt psych duo returns after 25 years

"...when Carrie and I were both at a cocktail party at the house of Lyman Hardy (Pong, Ed Hall,..."

April 6, 2021 Music Post by Greg Stitt

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...Midnighters, such as Brea Grant (star of the upcoming monster romance After Midnight) who leads Lucky, one of many..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Horror Anthology Scare Package Comes Home For Other Worlds

Laughs and screams in Under Worlds center piece film

"...Dead Dicks and the absurdist joy of Lake Michigan Monster (imagine Monty Python's The Lighthouse and you're close)...."

Nov. 12, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

They're Here! Fantastic Fest Wave One Arrives

Overlord, Apostle headline fest opening salvo

"...In Amanda Kramer’s daring low-budget debut Ladyworld, a birthday party quickly devolves into chaos when a mysterious earthquake traps..."

July 31, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: 'The Incredible Melting Man'/'Swamp Thing'

Morphing, melting and transmogrification clog up your screens

"...Something odd happened to movie monsters. Remember when they hated being inhuman and would kill..."

Aug. 3, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Gay Place

Volleyballin' it, on the court and on the big screen

"...SHADY LADIES CASINO PARTY Hey, you got your softball in my casino! Well,..."

April 26, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

DVD Watch: When Horror Came to Shochiku

Criterion box set restores a lost corner of J-horror

"...X aka Uchû daikaijû Girara is more a kaiju monster flick than moody horror. Eiji Okada (star of the..."

Dec. 18, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

'The NFL Beat': Bye Week Bros

Fantasy fill-in friends

"...of whether or not you have your usual accompanying party to roll with...."

Nov. 3, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Week 7

Fantasy notes for all the lucky people, and their shoes

"...last week when Aaron Rodgers showed up at the party in Houston and busted out his own six-pack on..."

Oct. 19, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

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