Books on Film

Slash director loves John waters and a sci-fi classic

"...obsessed with at the time. It's also a great primer on how to lead a good and virtuous life...."

June 17, 2016 Screens Feature

The Luv Doc: Wishy Washy

When a guy asks you if you want to "Netflix and chill," he doesn't really give a damn about the Netflix

"...I know you're probably wondering: Is the possibility of..."

Jan. 22, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

DVDanger: Tokyo Tribe

Sion Sono's deranged, delirious hip-hop musical rocks

"...the end of the day, this is the best primer to actual Japanese hip-hop you'll get this decade...."

Dec. 1, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

If I Could Only Fly

Covers stylist Tameca Jones steps out into all-originals territory with a huge voice.

"..."[I Know] I'm Losing You"), now serves as a primer for Tameca Jones' appearance on Friday at ACL Fest...."

Oct. 9, 2015 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Class in Session

A primer on Austin's most drinkable beers

Sept. 18, 2015 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Other Worlds Austin Is Listening

Director Khalil Sullins on telepathy and social media

"...and Scorsese, Following and Mean Streets," and, of course, Primer, the definitive sealed room scientific conspiracy drama. However, the..."

Aug. 27, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Ora Houston's Nightmare

Night of the living acronyms

"...advocates, but they really are different, I promise.) A primer:..."

July 31, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

aGLIFF Announces Lineup

Austin's favorite LGBTQ fest drops next month

"...defense of remembering, The Royal Road offers up a primer on the Spanish colonization of California and the Mexican..."

July 28, 2015 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Jumpolin Seeks New Home

Rising rents send owners to new neighborhood

"...she said. She envisions the classes less as a primer on opening up a piñata business and more as..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

A Triple Roller Derby Double Header

Roller Derby makes history at the Bob Bullock, plus upcoming bouts

"...you don't know derby, the exhibit is a perfect primer on the rules. And that makes tonight a perfect..."

April 11, 2015 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

The Dodos

"...of single-ready pop chops. Opener "Precipitation" remains the best primer for Individ – effortless, dynamic guitar work, bold percussion,..."

March 20, 2015 Music Review by Abby Johnston

Hello, Lamp Post, Wha'cha Knowin'?

City art project lets you question lamp posts and get answers

"...If you'd like a primer on HLP, here’s how to play: Step 1: Choose..."

Feb. 11, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Christy Hays

"...of a positive attitude. Too short? Not as a primer of a local singer-songwriter promising bigger and brighter dividends...."

Jan. 23, 2015 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Humans Being Human

Bad behavior in Ruben Östlund's observational kinda-comedies

"...joke – but the video itself makes a tidy primer to the watermarks of an Östlund film: the mostly..."

Jan. 23, 2015 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

They've Gone and Monofonus'd the ATX Again!

Locally published treats both grisly and gratifying and in between.

"...of, well, sobriety … then here's you a little primer, bro, on what you've missed. Here's the grimy, grisly,..."

Jan. 19, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

"Multiple Originals XIX"

The Women Printmakers of Austin's latest group show displays both a diversity of technique and a fine array of beauty

"...previous years, is also more than just a technical primer. There's a fine array of beauty and personal expression..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Zimmerman Suit Not Yet "Bygone"

Zimmerman v. Bulldog proceeds to Round 2

"...Laura Lee Prather, a lawyer with Haynes & Boone..."

Dec. 26, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Fun Fun Fun Live Shot: Ginuwine

Nineties R&B titan doesn’t quite “Pony” up

"...With R. Kelly’s Coachella performance alongside Phoenix as a primer, there were home run aspirations here. And yet, an..."

Nov. 8, 2014 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Austin Film Festival: The Texas Promise

Oscar-winner Vanessa Roth finds the lie and the hope in Texas schools

"...for the next legislative session, and could become a primer for the incoming generation of freshmen law makers. However,..."

Oct. 28, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Premature Deaths

It's not Ebola that's killing Texans – it's ruthless politics

"...dentists, 40th in physicians. (Source: "The Texas Health Care Primer," Rev. 2011, CPPP.org.) Death by Veto..."

Oct. 24, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Shine a Little Light

Remembering Chronicle contributor and HIV / AIDS activist Sandy Bartlett

"...from his work at ASA, Bartlett produced The AIDS Primer: A Training Manual, an HIV/AIDS resource that health workers..."

Oct. 24, 2014 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

S-Comm Emails

Sheriff and ICE eager pen pals

"...dialogue between the agencies tantamount to a continual implementation primer, including reliance on ICE for press advisories later tweaked..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

ACL Live Shot: Ana Tijoux

Chilean MC puts on a Spanish masterclass

"...Zilker Park convergence was compelled to give a quick primer on the Chilean protest movement for free education before..."

Oct. 4, 2014 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

ACL Live Shot: Jimmy Cliff

Reggae’s first superstar remains “The Harder They Come”

"...business. The soundtrack became a global generation’s first reggae primer, and catapulted Cliff to international stardom...."

Oct. 4, 2014 Music Post by Tim Stegall

X Games Info

Don't know a railslide from a tailslide? Not sure if you got roosted or yard saled? We're here to help.

"...yard saled? We're here to help. Here's a quick primer on what you can expect this weekend. BMX..."

June 6, 2014 Sports Feature

Brassicas: Cooking the World's Healthiest Vegetables: Kale, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts and More

Cookbooks and cultural conversation starters top our summer reading list

"...just right for the kitchen. She starts with a primer on all-things brassicas, including tips on selecting, prepping, best..."

May 23, 2014 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

A is for Absinthe: A Spirited Book of ABCs

Cookbooks and cultural conversation starters top our summer reading list

"...her head exploding while she is reading a child's primer on cocktails! Both Nixon's cute little poetic statements and..."

May 23, 2014 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

More Pachanga Preview

Blurbing Pachanga Fest

"...The buoyancy of primer party starter A La Deriva, the multilingual follow-up to..."

May 9, 2014 Music Feature

Austin Mini Maker Faire Returns

Get your soldering iron and glue gun ready

"...trio of science excitement with Tim Deagan offering a primer in the uses of propane at 1pm. Surely he's..."

May 2, 2014 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Hammering 'The Quiet Ones'

Director John Pogue talks spooks, science, and "Mad Men" stars

"...The key was to establish a visual primer in the first act, switching between the full screen..."

April 25, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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