Refineries and Suitcase Pimps: Riding the Red Rocket With Sean Baker

The filmmaker talks about poverty porn and real porn

"...News awards. When Sean Baker wrote his new film, Red Rocket, the Valley's porn biz was at its heart..."

Dec. 5, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Red Rocket

Simon Rex gets under the skin of this year’s most fascinating scumbag

"...For Red Rocket, Baker’s interests have brought him to Texas; Texas..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Luv Doc Recommends: Red, White 'n Buda

Buda City Park, Monday, July 4, 2011

"...of a cousin running into the house with a charred eyeball hanging out of its socket? Such graphic and..."

July 1, 2011 Column by The Luv Doc

SXSW Film: When Angels Sing Red Carpet

March 10, 2013. 23 photos.

"...Harry Connick Jr. at the When Angels Sing red carpet at the Paramount Theatre on March 10, 2013..."

March 11, 2013 Photo Gallery

Anora

An irresistible screwball comedy from the director of Red Rocket

"...the grimy vérité of Tangerine, The Florida Project, and Red Rocket, he’s constantly fought for the idea that everyone..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Guardians of the Galaxy

These lesser-known, misfit, comic-book characters are a grand addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

"...green-skinned professional assassin; the vengeful Drax the Destroyer (Bautista); Rocket Raccoon, a mutant and mercenary (voiced by Cooper); and..."

Aug. 1, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Trace Sauveur’s Top 10 Films of 2021

"...body-horror spectacle to totally melt your face off. 4) Red Rocket..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Screens Feature by Trace Sauveur

First Descent

This vertiginous documentary about snowboarding talks with the sport's greats and shows them in action, rocketing down crag-encrusted, virgin slopes like buckshot fired from God’s own 20-gauge.

"...precursor to today’s snowboards that was developed by a retired chemical engineer from Michigan with the unlikely name of..."

Dec. 2, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Being Evel

Evel Knievel rides again in this retrospective doc

"...and zero Internet, but Knievel – a legendary motorcycle daredevil, showman extraordinaire, and the original, iconic template for every..."

Aug. 21, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Man From U.N.C.L.E.

Napoleon Solo and and Illya Kuryakin don't transition well to the present

"...Alicia Vikander, Elizabeth Debicki, Luca Calvani, Hugh Grant and Jared Harris...."

Aug. 14, 2015 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Rocketman

"...here. As far as kid-friendly, live-action Disney comedies go, RocketMan is “all systems go.” In the first starring role..."

Oct. 10, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Guns n' Roses’ Texas-Sized Reunion

You know where you are? You’re in Jerry World baby. You’re gonna die!

"...Don’t overlook the symbolism of that red flannel shirt knotted around the waistline of Axl Rose...."

Aug. 5, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Fantastic Fest Announces 2024 Lineup

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

"...Speaking of awards, the fest has also secured the Austin premier of Anora, Sean Baker's follow-up to..."

Aug. 15, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Last Showgirl

Pamela Anderson captivates as an aging Vegas performer

"...Ever since the ladies of "Minsky Goes to Paris” dared to bare (almost) all in 1957, the sequined and..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Brighton Beach Memoirs: Sean Baker and Mikey Madison on Anora

How the new movie immerses itself in NYC's Russian enclave

"...With films like Tangerine and Red Rocket, Sean Baker has become known as the bard..."

Oct. 30, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Reality Check

Sixteen Deluxe

"...than done," sings Sixteen Deluxe's Chris Smith on "Wrist Rocket." And he's right; this is still a world where..."

Jan. 16, 1998 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Day Trippin'

More day parties than you can shake an iPhone at

"...(4:45), the Black Hollies (5:30), Black Diamond Heavies (6:15) Red 7 inside stage: Sex Vid (1pm), God Is an..."

March 11, 2008 Music Post by Audra Schroeder

Jesus Gonna Be Here

Johnny Toxic

"...any resonance within the adult film industry was the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Toxic's warmed-over white funk got one..."

March 26, 1999 Music Feature

la Barbecue Is Built to Last

The smoked meats mecca finds its forever home

"...With that, they had secured a location. (Seafood restaurant Mongers moved into the Vino..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Food Feature by Rod Machen

Aye: Even More St. Patrick's Day Treats

Oh, these'll get your Irish up, alright

"...& Ali of la Barbecue fame are hosting a Red Rocket Wiener Wagon popup Wednesday night (6-9pm) at Low..."

March 15, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW: Five Other Divas & Not-So-Divas

Who besides Lady Gaga? Here’s a handful

"...next Thursday. If hordes of “Little Monsters” swarming the Red River amphitheater proves too much for your fest sensibilities,..."

March 6, 2014 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Austin Film Festival Review: The Last Showgirl

Pamela Anderson captivates in a bitter tragedy of the end of an era

"...Ever since the ladies of "Minsky Goes to Paris” dared to bare (almost) all in 1957, the sequined and..."

Oct. 30, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2021 Awards Short Lists

The Power of the Dog leads the pack with nine nominations

"...and Kirsten Dunst (both nominees for their performances), and scored by Johnny Greenwood (in competition against himself as double..."

Jan. 4, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Richard Whittaker's Top 10 Films of 2021

The Chronicle's Culture desk editor makes his list

"...In a year packed with incredible releases reviewed by my sterling team of critics in..."

Dec. 20, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Steve Davis’s Top 10 Films of 2021

"...Flee, Nightmare Alley, Red Rocket. Most Overrated..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Screens Feature by Steve Davis

Josh Kupecki’s Top 10 Films of 2021

"...As crisp and unpredictable as a freshly opened deck, Schrader once again deals..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

We Have an Issue: Gift Cozy

It's the Austin Chronicle's annual Gift Guide issue

"...counted, but I'd wager we have at least a hundred ideas for holiday presents in this, our annual Gift..."

Dec. 3, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

The Heaven & Hell in 13th Floor Elevators: A Visual History

We return to the Red River strip of March 1966 to witness Roky Erickson and crew

"...External reality has declared an extreme hostility, but the Elevators' momentum is barely..."

May 15, 2020 Music Feature by Jon Savage

Freddie King and the Faces/Small Faces Burst into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Freddie King & the Faces/Small Faces make the Hall of Fame

"...Fame got two out of five or we did. Freddie King in as “early influence” makes three. Inductees, for..."

Dec. 7, 2011 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Focus: The Collected Filmstrips of Brian Dewan, Vol. 1

Just the thing for the hyperactive adult on your Christmas list

"...Focus: The Collected Filmstrips of Brian Dewan, Vol. 1Bright Red Rocket, $44.99..."

Dec. 5, 2008 Screens Feature by Spencer Parsons

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