Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Silvana Estrada, Rochelle & the Sidewinders, Loteria, Chili Cold Blood, Shemekia Copeland, and more live shows

"...Time Machine. Admission is free, which feels so good. – Robert Penson 14th Annual Chili Cold Blood Chili Cook-OffSagebrush, Saturday..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

Riding With Joe Carnahan and Latinx Superhero El Chicano

The action innovator on film, politics, the Coens, Blumhouse and more

"...very blessed to have people like Scott Derrickson and Robert Cargill, Jame Wan, guys that made it look really..."

May 4, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...But back to that opening night slot: Robert Rodriguez may not have his next film, manga adaptation..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

I, Tonya Smashes Into AFF

Biopic of ice skating's greatest scandal and more for fest

"...(who plays U.S. District Attorney Paul Markham), director John Curran, and writers Taylor Allen and Andrew Logan will all..."

Oct. 10, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Music Awards Hall of Fame Inductees 1983-2016

Never before published list of all Austin Music Awards Hall of Fame inductees

"...Nick Curran (14)..."

March 3, 2017 Features Feature

Gay Place

OUTsider Fest heads into the woods and will "emerge ready to fight"

"...the woods to build a bigger and queerer resistance. Curran Nault, OUTsider's founder and artistic director, chose the woodsy..."

Feb. 17, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Gay Place friends share their vices

"...variety that comes in bowls. I'll dip anything." – Curran Nault, founder and artistic director of OUTsider..."

Jan. 6, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Film Flam

Festival fever, plus a big renewal and a bigger loss

"...Just three episodes in to the first season of Robert Rodriguez's From Dusk Till Dawn TV reboot, the El..."

March 27, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

SXSW 2013 Round Two: More Bands Announced

Big year for Bogota bands with a heavy playlist from Colombia

"...(Cornwall, England) The Crystal Method (Los Angeles, Calif.) Amelia Curran (St Johns, Canada) Daedelus (Los Angeles, Calif.) Dame (Los..."

Dec. 5, 2012 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Off the Record

Adventures with Charlie (Faye) and Up Close with Eric Johnson

"...Church and Best Americana Album, as a part of Robert Plant's Band of Joy. On a more DIY front,..."

Dec. 10, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Stone

Robert De Niro, Edward Norton, Milla Jovovich, and Frances Conroy become tangled in a narrative web of deceit, religion, carnality, and incarceration.

"...Directed by: John Curran. Starring: Robert De Niro, Edward Norton, Milla Jovovich, Frances..."

Oct. 22, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Quick-Change Artist

Edward Norton does another character about-face in the gritty drama Stone

"...attempting to win his parole via a dangerously off-kilter Robert De Niro, and it's safe to say that the..."

Oct. 22, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Fantastic Fest: 'Stone'

Tense and provocative piece about a parole officer

"...let him out for good behavior. Parole officer Jack (Robert De Niro) oversees his case – it's his last..."

Sept. 24, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Robert De Niro Versus Tony Jaa?

Fantastic Fest release second wave of programming

"...Leaves of Grass during SXSW.) He and director John Curran will be in attendance for the US premiere of..."

Aug. 27, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Talent for Deception

When Joey Hood is onstage, you want to buy whatever he's selling

"...Mississippi and help him move there. That loyal pal, Robert Fisher, fetched him, and Hood arrived in his new..."

Feb. 19, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Off the Record

A flashback from Red River's seedy past, the Sour Notes hit a sweet spot, and Patty Griffin gets Grounded in Music

"...of the mid-Nineties' Austin garage-punk scene," recalls Yuppie Pricks' Robert Timbrook, who moonlights in the Buzzcocks cover band the..."

Jan. 22, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Naked City

"...a 2005 ruling in the panhandling case of John Curran, who was arrested standing at Fifth and Lamar. Municipal..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature

A Life of His Own

Diving right in with Tab Hunter

"...the other night I happened to see [director John Curran's] The Painted Veil, and I thought that was just..."

June 1, 2007 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Naked City

Violates free speech, judge says

"...speech protection. The ruling came in the case of Robert Curran, who was arrested and ticketed for panhandling while..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Flight of the Phoenix

Sticking closely to the tone of its predecessor, this remake of Robert Aldrich’s 1965 adventure film lacks the tang of the original, and trades the late-vintage Jimmy Stewart for the shirtless Dennis Quaid.

"...Miranda Otto, Hugh Laurie, Tyrese Gibson, Jared Padalecki, Tony Curran and Jacob Vargas. Flight of the Phoenix begins with..."

Dec. 17, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

TCB

Thirty Three Degrees announces it will be shutting its doors. Out the door, too, is Associate Music Editor Michael Chamy.

May 7, 2004 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Cynthia Curran..."

Aug. 8, 2003 Column

The 2002 Austin Critics Table Awards

On Monday, June 3, the Austin Critics Table handed out its annual awards for outstanding achievements in the Austin arts in a ceremony at the Capitol City Comedy Club.

"...included Austin Chronicle writers Wayne Alan Brenner (theatre), Rob Curran (theatre), Robi Polgar (music), and yours truly, and Austin..."

June 7, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

More Places at the Table

The Austin Critics Table is about to hand out its annual awards for achievement in the arts for the 10th year, and the list of nominees is longer than ever.

"...and Moira Muldoon (theatre), and Austin Chronicle writers Rob Curran (theatre), Robi Polgar (music and theatre), and yours truly...."

May 24, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Theatre Critics Table 2000-2001 Nominations

The Austin Theatre Critics Table have announced the nominations for their ninth annual awards for achievement in the arts.

"...Jeanne Claire van Ryzin (arts), Austin Chronicle Arts Editor Robert Faires (arts), and freelance writers Rob Curran (art), Jamie..."

May 18, 2001 Arts Feature

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...D: Steven Soderbergh; with Julia Roberts, Albert Finney, Aaron Eckhart, Conchata Ferrell, Jamie Harrold, Scarlett..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

October Previews

"...D: Rowan Woods; with David Wenham. Toni Collette, Lynette Curran, John Polson...."

Sept. 10, 1999 Screens Feature

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...at least a couple of romantic comedies starring Julia Roberts -- Notting Hill and Runaway Bride...."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature