Wayward: The Prodigal Son

A dying father wants to bring his rebellious son back into the family fold in this faith-based film.

"...Directed by: Rob Diamond. Starring: Landon Henneman, Blake Webb, Rob Diamond, Pam..."

Nov. 5, 2014 Movie Review by William Goss

Little Man

If you can accept the very idea of Shawn Wayans’ face on the body of an infantilized baby-man in diapers, who’s to care about the quality of anything else in the movie?

"...a foundling baby in order to retrieve a stolen diamond. He lands on the doorstep of a Buppie couple..."

July 21, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Veronica Mars, All Grown Up at the ATX Television Fest

Series creator Rob Thomas explains why the cult show has to change

"...serial bomber during spring break – a plotline showrunner Rob Thomas admits was inspired by the 2018 Austin bombings...."

June 7, 2019 Screens Feature by Sarah Marloff

Mo' Music SXSoGay Afterglow: Saturday

'God Help the Girl,' Phantogram, and Snoop Dog

"...duties as strict security measures separated my trusty writer Rob Cohen and myself...."

March 16, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Ryan Obermeyer

TCB

The ongoing liquor-fueled legend of the Hickoids, Neil Diamond's people make the Diamond Smugglers' life hell, and Pete Townshend will be at SXSW anyway, anyhow, anywhere

"..."White Trash Wedding." Otherwise, the Chicks' two-hour set of robust roadhouse rock ("Lubbock or Leave It," "Goodbye Earl") and..."

Dec. 15, 2006 Music Column by Christopher Gray

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

This third outing makes it abundantly clear that this once-fresh mummy franchise is dead in everything but name.

"...Directed by: Rob Cohen. Starring: Brendan Fraser, Maria Bello, Jet Li, John..."

Aug. 1, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Dancing About Architecture

L.A. vs. Austin -- Tinseltown wins.

"...TV producer (Metropolis, The Education of Max Bickford, Cupid) Rob Thomas has a zillion-decker mansion across the street from..."

Nov. 2, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Murai, Producers: Donald Glover, Stephen Glover, Hiro Murai, Stefani Robinson, Paul Simms and Dianne McGunigle Taking place almost entirely..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Big Cheese

South by Southwest 1997

"...by Southwest: discovering the undiscovered. Of course, local director Robert Rodriguez, who featured the L.A. band on the soundtracks..."

March 21, 1997 Music Feature

Murder in the Suburbs

Good Luck Penny

"...knife, five latex gloves, and Penny Scaggs' wedding ring, diamond necklace, and tennis bracelet. photograph courtesy Travis County District..."

Dec. 11, 1998 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Playback: Fun Fun Fun Fest: Hell Bent for Leather

Some heads are gonna roll at Fun Fun Fun Fest 2014

"...heavy metal pioneers Judas Priest, whose leather-daddy lead singer, Rob Halford, hasn't ridden his Harley onto an Austin stage..."

May 23, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...D: Alan Parker; with Emily Watson, Robert Carlyle...."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Egg Hunts, Trans Visibility, and More Community Events

Meet your fellow Austinites as these goings-on

"...Natalie Lepore, the competition features live performances by queens Diamond Dior Davenport and Lucy Fur and beats by Amarji..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

'Counting Water'

Third-Place Winner

"...won't like it. He'll think James is out to rob us. I give James a paper with my number,..."

Feb. 15, 2008 Books Feature by Carolyn Lindell

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...On the slightly nerdier side, indie film fans will probably be intrigued by Clerk, a new documentary on Kevin..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Judas Priest Pounds Fun Fun Fun Fest 2014

Some heads are gonna roll

"...& the Guantanamo School of Medicine, Judas Priest, King Diamond, Metz, Pallbearer, Pianos Become Teeth, Pissed Jeans, Radkey, Rocket..."

May 19, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

They Bring the Party

Party Down Ultimate Marathon: May make you kinda stalky

"...will all be at the event, along with creators Rob Thomas (Austin native, this one, who of course also..."

June 15, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Butthole Surfer Update!

"...It's the Fourth of July! Okay, aside from the Diamond Smugglers show at the Electric Lounge and Willie Nelson's..."

July 5, 1996 Music Column

MPP: Ready to Roll on Pot in Texas

The Marijuana Policy Project is rolling out a Texas legalization campaign

"...For the first time, MPP's co-founder and Executive Director Rob Kampia told the Chronicle, the group is ready to..."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Off the Record

Jesse Dayton walks with a Zombie, while T Bird & the Breaks spice things up for the annual Hot Sauce Festival

"...on a segment of CNN's Headline News either, but Rob Zombie changed all that. Having previously fictionalized the raunchy..."

Aug. 28, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

A Convenient Truth

Kevin Smith on 'Clerks II'

"...angle, slipping back into that head space wasn't a problem at all. I've never left that head space. Getting..."

July 21, 2006 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Non-Stop

"...Directed by: Sabu. Starring: Shinichi Tsutsumi, Diamond Yukai and Tomoro Taguchi. The latest release in the..."

Dec. 8, 2000 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

October Previews

"...D: Louis Morneau; with Lou Diamond Phillips, Dina Meyer, Bob Gunton, Leon...."

Sept. 10, 1999 Screens Feature

Dancing About Architecture

"...The hour tied things up with a coda from Rob Mahoney, host of the daily, two-hour What's the Cover?..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

A Gift Guide for the Austin Music Fan in Your Life

Try a Nineties Austin oral history, Willie birthday LP, or BLK ODYSSY ashtray

"...C.A.beingdead.bandcamp.com, $25 For the Sonically Decorated Home BLK ODYSSY Diamonds & Freaks Ashtray..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Panic Fest 2022: The History of Metal and Horror

"You got gore in my riffs!" "You got riffs in my gore!"

"...absorb horror into their performances. After all, aren't King Diamond's stage show and Suspiria both just the bastard stepchildren..."

May 1, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Topples The World D: Jeremy Workman Producers: Jeremy Workman, Robert J. Lyons Lily Topples The World follows 20-year-old Lily..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...the time being, but the pressure may form a diamond down the road for me. At what cost, though?..."

Oct. 23, 2020 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

In With the Old, in With the New

An epic Saturday at Old Settler’s

"...Festival, weren’t surprised at the lineup for the festival’s diamond anniversary, largely stocked with recycled favorites. Still, new blood..."

April 24, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

100 Local SXSW Music Acts

A-Z list of 100 Austin acts showcasing at the Fest

"...a lauded reissue of 1997's Kontiki, pure pop maestro Robert Harrison reactivated Cotton Mather. Furthering the ambition of post-Mather..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

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