Reefer Roundup: 6/3/11

Your dose of drug war news

"...related measure, HR 1985, by California Dem Rep. Pete Stark, which would allow medi-pot businesses to deduct their business..."

June 3, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...nightmare. Cast List: Joe Swanberg, Jocelin Donahue, Melora Walters, Richard Brake, Jeremy Gardner (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Film

Film Reviews

"...Talbert, George C. Scott, Kathy Bates, Rita Moreno, Ariana Richards, Chris Owen, Lawrence Pressman. If you are one of..."

Sept. 22, 1995 News Feature

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

Wednesday night SXSW blurbs

"...lost LP Strange Obsessions finally released, Protex pogos again. Richard Whittaker Wanda Jackson..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

A Decade Under the Influence

The 'Chronicle' movie critics take a look back at what the Aughts wrought

"...It's coincidental but no less uncanny that Richard Kelly's apocalyptic puzzle box Donnie Darko, a hot ticket..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Austin Theatre Critics' Table 1999-2000 Nominations

"...Time Again in Oz, Suzan Zeder and Richard Gray..."

May 12, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

That Old Revival Spirit

Testifying About Movies

"...is presented. Malick's script, inspired by the 1958 Charles Starkweather-Carol Ann Fugate serial murders, presents young killers Kit (Sheen)..."

June 13, 1997 Screens Feature

Mind the Bullock

"...By way of introduction, my name is Richard Ferguson and I am a musician/writer living in Los..."

March 28, 1997 Column

Further Reflections

SXSW Film Festival

"...with Jeff Strong, Paula Killen, David Yow, Rex Benson, Richard Kern...."

March 21, 1997 Screens Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...David Fincher; with Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Richard Roundtree, R. Lee Ermey, John C. McGinley. Director Fincher,..."

Sept. 29, 1995 News Feature

Eternals

Marvel’s immortal heroes overstay their welcome

"...Directed by: Chloé Zhao. Starring: Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lauren Ridloff, Brian Tyree Henry, Salma..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Let Me In

This terrific American remake of Swedish vampire stunner Let the Right One In retains the original's keen sense of adolescent angst and mystery.

"...by: Matt Reeves. Starring: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Chloë Grace Moretz, Richard Jenkins, Elias Koteas and Cara Buono. You can breathe..."

Oct. 1, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...Richard Linklater - dream is destiny Directors: Louis Black, Karen..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Showcases Linklater, Cumberbatch

First round of films announced mixes world and Texas premieres

"...features a host of global debuts, including 21 Years: Richard Linklater, the new documentary about Austin's most renowned and..."

Aug. 20, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

No Heels, No Hipsters, No Highballs

Moontower Saloon finds success by keeping it simple

"...it wasn't to sling $14 cocktails. Josh Bumb and Richard Veregge, who came up in the bar biz together..."

Jan. 31, 2014 Food Feature by Gracie Salem

Lone Star

Another man in black: Kris Kristofferson

"...produced by Don Was, it's striking both for its stark gravity and its lyrical precision; "In the News," the..."

Feb. 24, 2006 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Top 10 Dance and Classical Music Events of 2005 That Engaged and Endure

'Chronicle' Arts Editor Robert Faires lists his favorite performances of dance and classical music from 2005

"...in that dark stain in human history. His spare, stark choreography, bravely executed by his company of dancers, distilled..."

Jan. 6, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

What's in a Face?

A lot, Mike Woolf discovered while making his short doc 'Growin' a Beard' -- and especially If the face Has got whiskers on the chin and Jowls

"...him of course," Lynn Smith, wife of seasoned contestant Richard Smith, explained over the phone. "Plus," she continued, "I've..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Screens Feature by James McWilliams

From Script to Screen

"...all the mistakes of his first marriage. It's a stark emotional and artistic statement, and Wade Whitehouse takes his..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Screens Feature

Record Reviews

"...RICHARD BUCKNER..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Music Review

Joe Ely Cruises, Coasts, and Floors It on Driven to Drive

Austin’s roving soul Flatlander archives road-hog song collection

"...duets. ATX all-stars Bill Guinn (keyboards), Pat Manske (percussion), Richard Bowden (fiddle), Jeff Plankenhorn overdubbing guitar solos, and, particularly,..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Austin Film Society’s Doc Days Returns

Third edition opens with Todd Haynes’ The Velvet Underground

"...Goldmine, Dark Waters, Carol). AFS founder and artistic director Richard Linklater will moderate a post-screening discussion with the director..."

Sept. 14, 2021 Screens Post by Katherine McNevins

Review: The Big Book of the Continental Op

All of the Dashiel Hammett PI's cases in one energetic volume

"...of The Continental Op by Dashiell Hammett, edited by Richard Layman and Julie M. Rivett, and The Annotated Big..."

July 27, 2018 Arts Post by Jesse Sublett

Playback: Being Christeene in 2018

“I’m a collection of all the shit that you’re throwing around in this stratosphere of online media conversation.”

"...composer, too. He's always making those love songs for Richard Linklater movies, but he got dirty on this record...."

May 25, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

News Roundup: Death and Lawsuits

Ken Paxton has a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week

"...see "Texas AG Faces Ethics Complaint," July 3. – Richard Whittaker..."

July 6, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

The Importance of Being Earnest

At Mary Moody Northen Theatre, Oscar Wilde's comedy is not only wonderfully expressed but played with remarkable accuracy

"...of The Importance of Being Earnest is any indication, Richard Robichaux is a master conductor. Yes, I grant you,..."

April 19, 2013 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

Sun Sets on the Big 'Dance

Sundance ends with acquisitions and accolades for Austin filmmakers

"...were both made by Austin filmmakers: Before Midnight by Richard Linklater and Mud by Jeff Nichols. And before lobbing..."

Feb. 1, 2013 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Latest Homeless Initiative: Bust 'Em?

Austin Police Department launches 'public order initiative' Downtown

"...kicked in, which according to House the Homeless President Richard Troxell, is no coincidence. Troxell says APD has been..."

Oct. 12, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Sundance Announces Competition Slate

Austinite Jeff Nichols will compete in Park City

"...at this year's fest: a 20th anniversary screening of Richard Linklater's Slacker. My, the time flies, doesn't it? Full..."

Dec. 1, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Awaken the Sacred

A new documentary explores Sacred Harp singing

"...the songs re-arranged by artists such as Elvis Perkins, Richard Buckner, Woven Hand, Doc Watson, Sam Amidon, Danielson, Rayn..."

Oct. 2, 2008 Music Post by Doug Freeman

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