Hits, Errors, and Home Runs at ACTV

Missing funds at Austin Community Television spur an investigation and accusations

"...In the latest casualty, on Tuesday board member Henry Calderon resigned, ostensibly because his daughter is employed at the..."

Jan. 14, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Gimme Shelter

Vanessa Hudgeons stars in this bland exercise in very serious and meaningful young-adult drama.

"...Directed by: Ron Krauss. Starring: Vanessa Hudgens, Rosario Dawson, Brendan Fraser, Stephanie..."

Jan. 24, 2014 Movie Review by Louis Black

Naked City

News and happenings around Austin and beyond

"...• The 79th Texas Legislature opened for business Tuesday..."

Jan. 14, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Heart and Souls

"...Directed by: Ron Underwood. Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Charles Grodin, Kyra Sedgwick,..."

Aug. 13, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

In the Heart of the Sea

Ron Howard sets sails with that famous Nantucket whale story

"...Directed by: Ron Howard. Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson, Benjamin..."

Dec. 11, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Just Call Him "Coach"

Westlake senior Eli Kooris profiles the Westlake Chaparral football's legendary head coach, Ron Schroeder.

"...to area business owners, trust fund babies, and property barons. At the center of it all is Westlake High,..."

Nov. 19, 1999 Sports Feature by Eli Kooris

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...was close, with County Judge Sam Biscoe and commissioners Ron Davis and Margaret Gómez voting for the package, and..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature

The Majestic

"...Directed by: Frank Darabont. Starring: Jim Carrey, Martin Landau, Laurie Holden, James..."

Dec. 21, 2001 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Pot Decrim Measure Hits Congress

"...U.S. Reps Barney Frank, D-Mass., and Texas' own Liberpublican Ron Paul, R-Surfside, joined..."

April 21, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

More Summer Fireworks at ACTV

A half-year after a city-led investigation began into missing money at ACTV, no answers are forthcoming. In the manner of many of the colorful programs and personalities that populate the public access airwaves, conspiracy theories abound – and not solely over the missing funds.

"...ACTV board Chair Ron Frank derides Wray's argument as "grasping at straws," but..."

July 15, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Legalize Hemp Now

Federal lawmakers will again file hemp legalization bill

"...Reps. Ron Paul, Surfside's own Liberpublican, and Barney Frank, D-Mass., are..."

March 14, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Easing Pot Penalties

U.S. Rep. Barney Frank files two pot-law reform measures

"...U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., has renewed the call for more sensible federal..."

June 29, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Austin Jewish Film Festival Opens With New Gene Wilder Doc

Festival's 21st year of celebrating cinema of the Jewish diaspora

"...Central Texas premiere of Remembering Gene Wilder, directed by Ron Frank. AJFF will provide drinks, food, and music to..."

Oct. 18, 2023 Screens Post by Jencie Tomasek

Steve Van Zandt’s Soulfire

Springsteen henchman and Sopranos boss hits the road and classrooms

"...Miami Steve Van Zandt, Silvio Dante, Frank Tagliano – a phone call with the E Street..."

May 24, 2018 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

In the Mix

Consider this brick No. 1 in the fall of the house of Usher.

"...Directed by: Ron Underwood. Starring: Usher Raymond, Chazz Palminteri, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Robert..."

Dec. 2, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...the first festival to be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, but this virtual edition brings a slate as..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Performing Arts and Fusebox Make Space to Create

The two organizations partner on a residency program to support Austin artists making adventurous new work

"...residencies: Charles O. Anderson, Gesel Mason, Rudy Ramirez, and Frank Wo/Men Collective...."

Sept. 4, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Merry Gentleman

Michael Keaton directed and stars in this glum story about a suicidal hit man and the woman who may save him or prove to be his undoing.

"...Old Men, Trainspotting). Keaton was already cast as the ironically referenced “merry gentleman” of the title when screenwriter and..."

July 17, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...24 Beats Per Second titles that includes metal master Ronnie James Dio (DIO Dreamers Never Die), prog pioneers King..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest First Wave Hits Hard

Stephen King adaptations, Arabic cinema, and Three Billboards

"...filmmakers throughout their career: He said, "It's a family environment."..."

Aug. 8, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dem Results: Few Surprises

Several Democratic incumbents easily secured victory Tuesday night

"...vote. Not only that, the incumbent Austin congressman won strong majorities across the district, which seemed doubtful at first..."

June 1, 2012 News Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Jimmie Vaughan loves George Bush; Jean Caffeine is back in town! hee hee...

"...and other blues luminaries including Bo Diddley, Albert Collins, Ron Wood, and Frank Sinatra, performed for Gov. Bush's father..."

July 28, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

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

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...One trend we noticed was the presence of a strong female protagonist fighting off everything from hordes of zombies,..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Annie Get Your Gun

At the Palace, Irving Berlin's ode to showmanship is a tribute to community theatre at its best

"...aim at the ego of the show's star marksman, Frank Butler. Annie and Frank jostle for the spotlight, as..."

July 20, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Reefer Madness

The dope on Clinton, Obama, and McCain

"...and the millions more sent overseas for ethically and environmentally questionable programs, like coca-crop-spraying Plan Colombia. There are the..."

May 2, 2008 News Column by Jordan Smith

An Angel-Free Angeles

Detective novelist Michael Connelly trolls L.A.'s seedy underbelly again in The Brass Verdict

"...Connelly was soon able to quit his day job. Ironically, the relationships with lawmen that he forged as a..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Books Feature by Jesse Sublett

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...in contested races on the Travis County ballot.U.S. Senator: Ron Kirk What a difference six months make. We truly..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature

Further Reflections

"...Film Festival. Other reviews were included in last week's Chronicle; additional reviews can be found on our web coverage..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

Frost/Nixon

Ron Howard presents us with Richard M. Nixon – the Christmas gift that keeps on giving.

"...Directed by: Ron Howard. Starring: Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, Sam Rockwell, Oliver..."

Dec. 26, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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