Les Misérables

It's the small, personal moments in Zach Theatre's staging that make this epic musical sing

"...Ah yes, the barricade. The red flags of rebellion waving. The anthemic call to the..."

Oct. 18, 2013 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Texas Book Festival Announces Full Lineup

From R.L. Stine to Reza Aslan, 225-plus converge on the Capitol

"...Texas Book Festival authors, friends, and coordinators gathered at The Contemporary Austin tonight to share some exciting..."

Sept. 10, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

ATX at SDCC

Austin creators head to the San Diego Comic-Con

"...a warm up: Rooster Teeth, creators of groundbreaking machinima Red vs. Blue and new anime RWBY will be chattering..."

July 18, 2013 Books Post by Richard Whittaker

Liquid Black Licorice

Jägermeister and music go together like clubbing and hangovers

"...time in 1996 at the Hole in the Wall, Hunter Darby watched a performing guitarist take a shot of..."

July 5, 2013 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Gay Place: What A Riot

Bobcats get proud, plus another Stonewall commemoration

"...details. Sat., June 29, 8pm-12mid. VFW Post 3413, 1701 Hunter, San Marcos. $3 until 10pm, $4 after, 18+ (16-..."

June 28, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: DJ JD

From Margaret Wright and Prince, to Magnifico, Minor Mishap, and Ladyhawke, this is one gay music week. Oh, yeah, and JD Samson.

"...encouraged to attend. Thu., June 20, 10pm. Elysium, 705 Red River. Free. www.elysiumonline.net...."

June 21, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: AGL + AGL

The AGLs are on benders this week.

"...and VJ Greekfire. Thu., June 13, 9:30pm. Elysium, 705 Red River. $5, 21 and up; $10, 18 and up...."

June 14, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

ATX Television Festival Red Carpet

June 6, 2013. 30 photos.

"...founders Emily Gipson (l) and Caitlin McFarland walk the red carpet at the 2013 ATX Television Festival at the..."

June 7, 2013 Photo Gallery

Mad World

Dobro, mandolin, and banjola ease April’s cruelty

"...Bombings, explosions, no gun control – last week’s inhumanity reduced me to a Pat Benatar lyric, collateral LP muscle..."

April 22, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Get to the Bottom of 'Top of the Lake'

New miniseries premieres on the Sundance Channel Monday

"...girl is fished out of the lake and is discovered to be nearly five months pregnant. And after her..."

March 17, 2013 Screens Post by Aleksander Chan

The Terror: Flaming Lips at SXSW

Auditorium Shores’ gratis mega-bills hit a new high

"...live debut of Zaireeka in a parking lot on Red River, it’s entirely possible. Especially when you factor in..."

Feb. 21, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Where's Your Evidence?

Advances in forensic science have made physical evidence increasingly crucial in criminal justice – but the practice of preserving and maintaining that evidence is often underfunded, poorly managed, or just plain sloppy

"...and her two grown sons in the home they shared in the Panhandle town of Pampa. The crime scene..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...Well, joining previously announced Headliners like magic comedy The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, there’s Hawking, Stephen Finnigan’s exploration of the..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Eagle Claw, Tia Carrera, Megafauna, Flesh Lights, Smoke & Feathers, My Education

Highlights from first half of Free Week

"...Tia Carrera, Megafauna, Flesh Lights, Smoke & Feathers, My EducationRed 7, Jan. 5..."

Jan. 11, 2013 Music Review by Adam Schragin

DVD Watch: When Horror Came to Shochiku

Criterion box set restores a lost corner of J-horror

"...and he has little clue what an FX-heavy film required. His atomic age future combines weird lounge wear, a..."

Dec. 18, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW 2013 Round Two: More Bands Announced

Big year for Bogota bands with a heavy playlist from Colombia

"...(Nashville, Tenn.) Deap Vally (Los Angeles, Calif.) The Dear Hunter (Providence, R.I.) Declan O'Rourke (Dublin, Ireland) Delicate Steve (Fredon,..."

Dec. 5, 2012 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

From the Vaults: David Oyelowo

Rising star David Oyelowo is in two new films – with two more on the way

"...this year, Oyelowo played one of the flyboys in Red Tails, George Lucas’ movie about the Tuskegee Airmen...."

Oct. 27, 2012 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Your Word Is Your Bond

Travis County moves toward broader pretrial release of the accused, but commercial bondsmen say it will never work

"...Legally speaking, the only factors that can be considered when setting bail are a defendant's flight risk –..."

Oct. 12, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Last Ounce of Courage

A dead veteran's family heals their loss through their "free speech" battle to save Christmas from the godless ACLU.

"...and Kevin McAfee. Starring: Marshall R. Teague, Jennifer O'Neill, Fred Williamson, Jenna Boyd, Rusty Joiner, Hunter Gomez and Nikki..."

Sept. 21, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

‘Doctor Who’ Watch

7.2: 'Dinosaurs on a Spaceship'

"...sticklers: Yes, I realize the Daleks are in fact armored aliens. But they look like robots, and they move..."

Sept. 9, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

South of Heaven

Metal has a new home in Austin, and a new sponsor.

"...You land some weeknights at the Red Eyed Fly, playing with acts with whom you have..."

Aug. 10, 2012 Music Feature by Dan Solomon

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.

"...any preconceived notions you may have and let this inspired reworking of American history wash over you in all..."

June 22, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

State of Love and Trust

Have a little faith for the new millennial music paradigm and trust in the 2011-12 Austin Music Awards.

"...of music itself. It's all there, from damnation to red-emption and as set forth by the elders – June..."

March 9, 2012 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

One, Two, Tres, Cuatro: Roadie

The shot about midway through 'Roadie' that travels from her sparkling shoes slowly up to her beaming face – that's Margaret Moser.

"...a party scene, and future Playboy Playmate Janet Quist scored an actual role. But I got enough screen time..."

March 2, 2012 Music Column by Margaret Moser

SXSW Scares & Shorts Revealed

Late-night fare and short film lineup announced

"...Radio Silence, Glenn Mcquaid A group of misfits are hired to burglarize a house in the countryside and acquire..."

Feb. 8, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW 2012 Film Lineup Announced

'21 Jump Street' selected as Centerpiece Film

"...big talent: Headliners bring star power to SXSW, featuring red carpet premieres and gala film events with some major..."

Feb. 1, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Top 10s

"...Dale Watson & the Texas Two, The Sun Sessions (Red House)..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

'The NFL Beat': Week 10

'Chronicle' fantasy column debuts

"...The Score. I am an Austin musician who has partnered with a statistical game theory expert and a frugal..."

Nov. 10, 2011 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

AFF: Johnny Depp in the ATX

Johnny Depp gets award, presents Rum Diary, and strums with the best

"...new film The Rum Diary, based on a stashed-away Hunter S. Thompson novel written in his early career as..."

Oct. 24, 2011 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Gay Place: Texas Is a Queer State of Mind

UT goes balls-out on Queer State(s)

"...art lovers are in for treats. Ben Aqua's diptych Hunter and He Had It Coming sees Aqua's traditional jizz-in-the-eye..."

Sept. 23, 2011 Column by Kate X Messer

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