The Austin Chronic: Austin Documentarian Links Up With Jimmy Kimmel for Reality Series High Hopes

New Hulu show captures organic humor among dispensary misfits

"...Ben Steinbauer is not a fan of reality TV...."

April 19, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 19-25

"...into a meditative trance and asked the spirits to show me future scenes that correspond to my assessments. In..."

April 19, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Geto Gala, Two Step Inn, and a 420 Smokeout Headline Our Crucial Concerts

From country to hip-hop to sludge metal, get some ideas for your week in live music

"...but TWO drag events. Malibu Imported puts on a show after Kairos’ set, and Sunday morning rings in a..."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

The People’s Joker

Trans coming-of-age story filtered through superhero homage

"...dysfunctional relationship with Mr. J (Distler) to a cathartic showdown with Batman and a final speech that underlines everything..."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...around in a giant hula hoop? Make it a reality with expert instruction from aerial expert Jamiza Dar. Registration..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Soundscapes, Bat Books, and More Arts Events for the Week

Things to do when you're not staring at an interloping moon

"...influential episodes that aired on the small screen.” What shows will they choose? Glee? House, M.D.? Smash? The possibilities..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Egg Hunts, Trans Visibility, and More Community Events

Meet your fellow Austinites as these goings-on

"...without performing the actions necessary for said marks. But reality is not a Dark-Academia-Health-Goth Pinterest board, and subcultures thrive..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Late Night With the Devil

Supernatural satire shows the hellish price of success

"...with a narrated profile of fictional 1970s late-night talk show host Jack Delroy (Dastmalchian in a role where he’s..."

March 22, 2024 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

Post-pandemic, not enough students can read well. How do we get out of this ditch?

"...of improvement in reading and math.” Standardized test scores show that six in 10 Austin ISD elementary students aren’t..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Indigo de Souza, Estrella Acosta, and More Crucial Concerts

A little hair of the dog for your post-SXSW listening pleasure

"...her amazing band, Esquina 25, to play a free show at one of UT’s most sonically rich venues. Acosta’s..."

March 22, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...president of West Texas A&M from canceling a drag show organized by students in the Panhandle town of Canyon...."

March 22, 2024 News Feature

Dinosaur Jr., Flo Milli, Estevie, and More Reviews From Thursday of SXSW

Standout sets from the clusterfest

"...his bass up to his neck like a stadium showman, strummed out guitar-like chords throughout the set. As on..."

March 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

An Outdoor Screening, Bluey Live, and More Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

Get out and art this week!

"...You don’t even have to be a student there: Show up anytime, use whatever supplies you need, and there’s..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Film Review: We Strangers

Surreal psychodrama follows a grifting maid getting her due

"...that,” Ray says to Laich as she’s watching a reality show about a ghost whisperer. Pretending to have psychic..."

March 10, 2024 Screens Post by Dex Wesley Parra

SXSW Film Review: A House Is Not a Disco

Portrait of the Pines on Fire Island moves and shakes

"...style that could have lent the proceedings a tacky reality show feeling and frames every moment for excellent emotional..."

March 9, 2024 Screens Post by Joe Gross

SXSW TV Review: 3 Body Problem

Acclaimed sci-fi story opens the fest’s TV portion

"...revealed the victim was playing some sort of virtual reality game, a plot twist that will enable the series..."

March 9, 2024 SXSW Post by Rod Machen

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...for years. Students installed 1,000 pride flags in a show of resistance. Read more here...."

March 1, 2024 News Feature

Visual Arts Review: “Two Births and the Afterlife”

Aimée M. Everett’s current exhibition at Carver Museum offers a refreshing switch on an all-too-familiar narrative of motherhood

"...In the show’s notes, Everett references her birthplace of New Orleans as..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by Meher Qazilbash

Selena Gomez, Conan O’Brien, Sydney Sweeney Top SXSW’s Sixth Featured Speakers Announcement

Danny Brown, Nick Kroll, and Kirsten Dunst also announced

"...Real On Mental Health, which encourages transparency about the reality of mental illness. In addition to psychologist Dr. Jessica..."

Feb. 27, 2024 SXSW Post by Carys Anderson

Crosstalk: Kelly Willis, Melissa Carper, and Brennen Leigh Are the Wonder Women of Country

Chalk breaks up, Big Sugar reemerges, Die Spitz shoots a music video

"...Hotel Vegas. Doors open at 5pm for the free show, which also features performances by TC Superstar, TV’s Daniel,..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

A Boner Bizarre, Improvised Love Stories, and More Arts Events

Get some culture and love this week

"...be on display for this David Cronenberg-themed erotic variety show. More terrifyingly tantalizing than a new hole in your..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...the lens is just one of 30 films, TV shows, and XR and VR projects that join the already-bulging..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, February 2-8

"...your hilarious and poignant adventures on the edge of reality. Make sure we understand how educational and healing it..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

I Saw the TV Glow Is a Haunting Ode to Self-Actualization

Jane Schoenbrun probes the reflective nature of media

"...in the suburbs intrigued by commercials for a TV show he isn’t allowed to watch, The Pink Opaque. (Ian..."

Jan. 28, 2024 Screens Post by Alejandra Martinez

Qmmunity: A Bloody Good Time

Gothess Jasmine hosts an interactive screening of 30 Days of Night with live music and a meal

"...and societal commentary.” The film’s combination of horror and reality is what endears them to it, and Jasmine notes..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column by James Scott

The Luv Doc: The Price of Admission

Emotionally unstable, overly dramatic people have a real flair for creating stark memories

"...only comes from decades of deeply compartmentalized psychosis. You show me someone who seems totally perfect and I will..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Qmmunity: The RuPaul Express

Join the Ru-volution in Austin at one of our local Drag Race watch parties

"...train? Not to worry. Watch parties for this drag-tacular reality show continue throughout the season. Arrive at any of..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Column by James Scott

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...In the update of the show, Gosling takes over from Lee Majors as Colt Seavers,..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Babe to Babe Communication

Founder Kelsea, aka DJ Hip Stir, talks about the origins and future of femme and nonbinary DJ community BABE ATX

"...A move to Austin at the end of 2021 showed Kelsea that a similar mission was needed in this..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Column by James Scott

Black Leaders Demand UT Leave “Eyes of Texas” Out of Sugar Bowl

The Longhorns face the Washington Huskies in New Orleans on Jan. 1

"...song at the football game due to its minstrel show origins...."

Dec. 28, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

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