Becoming Leslie

The complicated real life behind Austin's weird icon

"...Directed by: Tracy Frazier...."

Feb. 7, 2020 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

One in a Crowd: Leslie

New doc seeks funding, plus updates on more local crowdsourcing

"...As times change, people are drawn to commemorating the past. Now there..."

Nov. 21, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...at least a reasonable number), but to frantic movie executives trying to strategically place their product, 15 weekends is..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Band Announcement, Part III

1,500 of some 2,000 showcasing acts now vetted

"...SXSW comes further into focus with a third batch of artists..."

Jan. 7, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...They call it a lineup drop for a reason: South by..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...South by Southwest audiences have seen the artier side of Ryan Gosling with..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Roll 'Em

March

"...D: Harold Ramis; with Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal, Lisa Kudrow...."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Dancing About Architecture

Bands seek out SXSW, SXSW searches for places to put them; the late (Liberty) Lunch gets later; plus all the news that gives us fits...

"...No one's quite sure where "Diamond" David Lee Roth picked up his obsession with barbecue, but it was in..."

Nov. 19, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...is everyone demanding that you go outside. Fortunately, here comes the Paramount to save all you indoor-loving film fans,..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Readers Poll

"...BEST APPETIZERSZ'Tejas GrillRUNNERS-UPArarat, Hula Hut, Saba Blue Water Cafe..."

May 12, 2000 Food Feature

SXSW Music: List No. 8

Big Krit, Cloud Nothings, Brandy, Brandi, and 187 more.

"...The South by Southwest Music Conference – now just 25 days away (!) – continues..."

Feb. 20, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

People Get Ready

Excerpt from Kevin Phinney's 'Souled American'

"...From Souled American: How Black Music Transformed White Culture by Kevin Phinney...."

Oct. 7, 2005 Music Feature by Kevin Phinney

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I need to correct Bill Martin's letter from last week on the last..."

Feb. 28, 2003 Column

Burning Down the Sixties

They don't normally let dogs in the LBJ Library and Museum, but after Chronicle writer Jesse Sublett explained that he was talking about James Ellroy, the demon dog of American literature, they graciously made an exception.

"...of 12 years, James Ellroy, the demon dog of American literature, they graciously made an exception. Ellroy was in..."

June 29, 2001 Books Feature by Jesse Sublett

Sxsw

"...Picks & Sleepers..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

SXSW 2013 Round Two: More Bands Announced

Big year for Bogota bands with a heavy playlist from Colombia

"...Reminding you that the clock is ticking before Downtown becomes one single party, South..."

Dec. 5, 2012 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Fund-Raising Hell

This month’s edition of Austin International Drag Foundation’s drag competition fundraiser digs into Halloween nostalgia for its theme

"...Don’t raise the dead this October; help Austin International Drag Foundation raise funds at Hot..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Serving Corporate Cxnt

Thee Gay Agenda decides to girl boss, gaslight, but not gatekeep in their new show Gags to Riches

"...Money, money, money, must be funny – especially when taken on by local variety show creators Thee..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Shantay, You Stay

A new season of Drag Race All Stars means watch parties aplenty

"...Jesus, take the wheel! RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 8 is upon us, reuniting past contestants..."

May 19, 2023 Column by James Scott

Ring in the HollyDaze

Holiday Movie Previews

"...it's harder than ever for a viewer to keep pace. Multiplying faster than partridges in pear trees, during the..."

Nov. 29, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Readers Poll

"...AppetizersSaba Blue Water CafeRUNNERS-UPVespaio, Z'Tejas, Malaga..."

May 25, 2001 Food Feature

Barbecue Summer Camp!

What is it about Texas and barbecue? Chronicle Food Editor Virginia B. Wood knows, and she knows we know, but the Southern Foodways Alliance is about to find out on their Taste of Texas Field Trip. Plus, "The Barbecue Song"!?

"...Barbecue is serious business in Texas, and it's an integral..."

June 14, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

All in the Family

Elizabeth, Bruce & George: Love, Austin Style

"...If you gave the First Lady of Austin, Elizabeth Christian, a choice between talking to a reporter about herself..."

July 19, 1996 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Qmmunity: Prep for Pride

Everyone loves a girlie with a plan, so make one for Austin Pride with these suggestions

"...Hi gay! Welcome to Pride part deux with hot Austin Pride events..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Column by James Scott

The 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival Winners

Past winners

"...R: Red Salsa; G: Green Salsa; SV: Special Variety; P: Pepper Sauce Individuals 1991..."

Aug. 24, 2007 Food Feature

The 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival Winners

"...R: Red Salsa; G: Green Salsa; SV: Special Variety; P: Pepper Sauce Individuals 1991..."

Aug. 25, 2006 Food Feature

The 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival Winners: 1991-2004

"...R: Red Salsa; G: Green Salsa; SV: Special Variety; P: Pepper SauceIndividuals1991..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Food Feature

The 2002 Austin Chronicle Restaurant Poll

Readers Poll

"...AppetizersSaba Blue Water Cafe..."

May 24, 2002 Food Feature

Postmarks

Nobody Can't Beat Him

"...Dear Chronicle:..."

Feb. 14, 1997 Column

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