Movies, Comedians, Theatre, and More Arts Options for the Week

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"...out of balance”) reshaped non-narrative cinema. In collaboration with Rocket Cinema, Cloud Tree is bringing in a 5.1 surround..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Spider Sculptures, Gore Feasts, and More Arts Events

Feed your art habit with these recommended events for the week

"...all good mothers should do.   – James Scott Science on Screen: The Birds..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...XOXO, SpaceX: SpaceX's giant Starship rocket actually lifted off from its launchpad in Boca Chica,..."

Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature

The Holdovers

Alexander Payne and Paul Giamatti reunite for a Christmas lament

"...millennial adolescent dramedies; think of films like Jeffrey Blitz’s Rocket Science – to pull one randomly from the corners..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

AFF Review: The Holdovers

Nihilist sheen hides a compassionate heart in a Christmas gem

"...millennial adolescent dramedies; think of films like Jeffrey Blitz’s Rocket Science – to pull one randomly from the corners..."

Nov. 1, 2023 Screens Post by Matthew Monagle

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As the Guardians of the Galaxy gather once more, every MCU film reviewed

"...What happens? Get the guy who made The Rocketeer to do your retro 40s Nazi-smashing adventure, with the..."

May 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Pegah Farrahmand Periodical is an eye-opening documentary that examines science, politics, and mystery of the menstrual cycle, through the..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Race and Class Inform Disparities in Road Deaths

All crises are not created equal

"...automobile efficiency and speed over everything. "This is not rocket science. We actually know how to make people safer,"..."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

Texas’ Largest Independent Abortion Provider Needs Help Getting to New Mexico

They face a mess of restrictive laws and fake callers

"...scared," founder Amy Hagstrom Miller put it. "It's not rocket science here. You take away safe abortion and you..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Haulin’ Oats for a Better Tomorrow

Dear Diary’s Amalia Litsa Wants to Make Local Oat Milk a Thing

"...On the rocket-like rise of the oat milk market:..."

April 14, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Film Review: Linoleum

Jim Gaffigan plays two roles in this tale of a life unrealized

"...perpetually unfulfilled host of a failing Bill Nye type science show for kids, sees a car fall point blank..."

March 16, 2022 SXSW Post by Trace Sauveur

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...SXSW has strapped on the rockets with not just a few titles for this year's..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Steve Davis’s Top 10 Films of 2021

"...Denis Villeneuve's faithful adaptation is the epic science-fiction film die-hard Frank Herbert enthusiasts have long waited for...."

Dec. 17, 2021 Screens Feature by Steve Davis

Austin Looks for Routes Out of Its Homelessness Crisis

Under pressure, the city experiments with fast and sustainable strategies

"...usually means back to the street. This Is Not Rocket Science..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

“Cowboys in Space” Exhibit Finds the Frontier in the Stars

Exploring the infinite plains at the Bullock Museum

"...has assembled for the show would delight generations of science-fiction buffs. Here, there's an early edition of From the..."

Oct. 11, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Celebrate the Apollo 11 Moon Landing With These Texas Road Trips

Houston and other Texas sites celebrate the golden anniversary of the first lunar landing

"...Back in Space City, the Houston Museum of Natural Science has something that may leave you moonstruck: a meticulously..."

May 17, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Avengers: Endgame

The end is the beginning is the end as Marvel's Infinity Saga reaches a satisfying, tearful end

"...Captain America himself (Evans), plus honorary inductees Okoye (Gurira), Rocket (Cooper), Nebula (Gillan), and Captain Marvel (Larson) – set..."

April 26, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Playback: My Top 100 Austin Records of 2018

Kevin Curtin picks his favorite local sounds of the year

"...11) Charley Crockett, Lonesome as a Shadow (Son of Davy)..."

Dec. 21, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Texas Book Festival 2018: The Full List

Lineup includes Cecile Richards, Julián Castro, + 280 more

"...Own Devices: True Stories From the Road on Music, Science, and Senseless Love...."

Aug. 29, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

A.X.L

A boy and his electronic dog

"...of the mannerisms of man’s best friends – including rocket-powered zoomies! – without any of their aesthetic warmth. Perhaps..."

Aug. 24, 2018 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

ELO Times Out

Synth-pop perfectionists turn to stone

"...Following an initial flood of progressive, psychedelic, and science fiction-leaning British Isle subjects – Moody Blues, Pink Floyd,..."

Aug. 15, 2018 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Inka Chicken's O.G. Peruvian Fare

The South American cuisine is having a moment in Austin's scene

"...can mix and match on your plate. It's not rocket science. It's chicken...."

May 18, 2018 Food Column by Emily Beyda

Do We Really Need More Superhero Movies?

We asked local artists if we're approaching Peak Cape anytime soon

"...reason some superhero films work is because they're actually science fiction films and can deal with larger ideas, such..."

April 25, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Local Webseries Highlights the Strengths and Struggles of Women of Color

We Are tells seven tales with Austin as their backdrop

"...take risks," she says. "We're making art. This isn't rocket science; we're not operating on people. We're just messing..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Screens Feature by Kahron Spearman

Tobe Hooper, R.I.P.

Remembering The Texas Chain Saw Massacre director

"...reaction to the perils and promises of the new science, and Dracula dwelt on the terror of the old..."

Aug. 28, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Historic Fayette County Dance Hall for Sale

Who wants to buy a century old landmark?

"...great thought,” says Executive Director Deb Fleming. “It’s not rocket science, but there’s a lot more to it than..."

Aug. 11, 2017 Arts Feature by Annalise Pasztor

The Luv Doc: The Next Eva Braun

It’s probably not smart to tie the knot with someone who regularly bends your moral compass

"...I have been living with my girlfriend now for..."

March 24, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

Table 19

"...talent. (Kendrick previously starred in Blitz’s first narrative feature Rocket Science). Ultimately, despite a good premise and excellent actors,..."

March 3, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Gift Guide 2016: Coffeetable Books

Big books give heft to big success stories about women in business, Flatbed Press, UT’s collections, Pan Am, and the Spurs

"...film, popular culture, visual and performing arts, natural history, science and technology, rare books and manuscripts, and more. Over..."

Dec. 16, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Other Worlds and Under Worlds With Bears Fonté

OWA founder adds horror, history, and food to the sci-fi fest

"...gore or jump scares. "In the same way that science fiction is an investigation into a question, so are..."

Nov. 29, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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