20 Questions With Darden Smith

The return – again – of Austin singer-songwriter Darden Smith

"...Darden Smith and Eliza Gilkyson probably have a lot in common:..."

April 19, 2002 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Radioland Murders

"...Directed by: Mel Smith. Starring: Mary Stuart Masterson, Brian Benben, Ned Beatty, Scott..."

Oct. 28, 1994 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Carmine Street Guitars

Spend time with the quiet artisans who make the instruments that rock & roll is built upon

"...Directed by: Ron Mann...."

May 10, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

F*ck

Like the very word this documentary examines, F*ck can be found all over the place.

"...Steven Bochco, Sam Donaldson, Bill Maher, Alan Keyes, Kevin Smith, Pat Boone, Ice-T, Alanis Morissette, various linguistics scholars, and..."

Dec. 1, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Ali

Mann's film, which has some terrific moments, hits the highlights only. Will Smith, layered in subtle facial prosthetics in order to resemble Ali, does no disservice to the memory of the Greatest, but the best thing here is Jon Voight, who loses himself thoroughly in the role of sportscaster Howard Cosell.

"...Directed by: Michael Mann. Starring: Will Smith, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Jamie Foxx, Mario Van Peebles, Jon Voight,..."

Dec. 28, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Johnston High Turns Triplet

AISD moves on plan to divide Eastside school into three smaller 'learning communities'

"...separate budgets, sharing common use of the building," said Ron Smith, a Johnston teacher on the redesign committee...."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Although this sendoff to the young leads feels a little thin, the culmination of the Harry-and-Voldemort show more than satisfies.

"...Lewis, Tom Felton, Kelly Macdonald, Evanna Lynch and Maggie Smith. Much like his character, the sour, pinch-faced Professor Snape,..."

July 15, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Freedomland

This Richard Price story about simmering racial tension that boils over during the course of a police investigation is choppy and erratic.

"...Roth. Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Julianne Moore, Edie Falco, Ron Eldard, William Forsythe, Aunjanue Ellis, Anthony Mackie and Clarke..."

Feb. 17, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Moontower 5: First Wave of Comics Announced

Martin Short and Kevin Smith lead the laugh makers for 2016

"...and topping the list are Martin Short and Kevin Smith...."

Nov. 17, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Fuse Is Lit

The lineup for Fusebox Festival 2013 has been announced

"...in earnest Tuesday night when Fusebox Festival Artistic Director Ron Berry announced the lineup for the 2013 edition at..."

Jan. 30, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Savlov's Top Ten Redux Part One: The Good, the Badass, and the Weirder

Savlov's other Top Ten

"...Unclean! Beware! Steer clear!" Frankly, I much prefer Brian Trenchard-Smith's Australia:..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

WilCo Sheriff's Office Lawsuit: 'Stuff rolls downhill'

Williamson Co. and its sheriff, James Wilson, could stand trial on civil charges for violating the First Amendment rights of two former deputies and the Texas Whistleblower Act

"...demotions, Pitman cited a sworn deposition statement by Deputy Ron Smith (also a James Wilson rehire) that Newsom was..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

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

He Who Must Not Be Named Returns to TV News

Ron (mumble mumble) is back at the anchor desk

"...the return to the airwaves of veteran local anchor Ron Oliveira, who departed ABC affiliate KVUE last year and..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature by Kevin Brass

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

Meet the New Boss

The Privatization Route

"...One employee in the attorney general's research division, who strongly supported Mattox during the election but says Cornyn has..."

Jan. 15, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Dancing About Architecture

The usual suspects return: Miles Zuniga, Daniel Johnston, Sandra Bullock, Bob Schneider, and the Asylum Street Spankers; also, Patti Smith returns to Austin for SXSW, as do a bunch of other people.

"...believe it or not, with this being the last Chronicle before the Austin Music Awards kicks off the whole..."

March 10, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Room at the Top?

Part I of the Chronicle's preview of the Nov. 5 general election

"...This is the first of three Chronicle thumbnail previews of the Nov. 5 election. This week,..."

Oct. 11, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Primary Colors

Shades of the Travis County Elections

"...Dan Morales's own staffers were in attendance, such as Ron Dusek, press deputy throughout Morales' tenure. "I worked for..."

March 13, 1998 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...The Austin Chronicle's endorsements for the Commissioners Court should leave its readers..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Column

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..."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature

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

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. 18, 2002 News Feature

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...hint of vulnerability beneath a steely exterior. - Claiborne Smith..."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

Naked City

Longtime KVUE anchor leaves over contract disagreement

"...Ron Oliveira wants to make it clear he was "very,..."

Feb. 4, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Film

Film Reviews

"...a new couch she purchased is delivered in the wrong color and its very presence seems to make her..."

Sept. 22, 1995 News Feature

Film

Film Reviews

"...now) on down to Pee Wee Love's role as Tyrone, the neighborhood kid who is caught between the glamour..."

Sept. 15, 1995 News Feature

Environmental Cage Match

After a history of pulling its punches, is EPA finally forcing TCEQ to clean up the Texas air?

"...by what she discovered about the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the state agency responsible for enforcing the Clean..."

May 28, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"..."Just like people have seen that we don't really..."

June 16, 2006 News Feature

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