Who Killed Father Ryan?

A 1981 Odessa murder haunts crime researchers, the Catholic Church, and an ex-con determined to prove his innocence

"...who now believes that Reyos murdered Father Patrick "Paddy" Ryan in an Odessa motel on Dec. 21, 1981 –..."

June 17, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Campaign 2018: Can Anyone Beat Lamar Smith?

Candidates line up to challenge longtime congressman

"...seven Democratic candidates trumpeted their determination to "Replace Lamar Smith," the 31-year GOP incumbent in U.S. House District 21..."

June 9, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

The Effort to Unseat Rep. Lamar Smith Is On

Democrats line up to challenge climate-science denying GOP incumbent

"...yet declared your candidacy to unseat Congressman Lamar "Know-Nothing" Smith, the longtime GOP incumbent in HD 21, you may..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Lost River

Ryan Gosling's controversial debut as a writer/director finally arrives

"...Directed by: Ryan Gosling. Starring: Christina Hendricks, Iain De Caestecker, Saoirse Ronan,..."

April 10, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Girls Trip

A raunchy and empowering time in New Orleans

"...D. Lee. Starring: Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith, Tiffany Haddish, Mike Colter, Larenz Tate, Kate Walsh, Kofi..."

July 21, 2017 Movie Review by Danielle White

The Women

This remake of the 1939 George Cukor film isn't particularly fun or funny.

"...Directed by: Diane English. Starring: Meg Ryan, Annette Bening, Eva Mendes, Debra Messing, Jada Pinkett Smith,..."

Sept. 12, 2008 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Clear and Present Danger

"...their power to its extremes. The film's hero, Jack Ryan (Harrison Ford), is not exempt from this description, even..."

Aug. 5, 1994 Movie Review by Brian Baker

Grimm Guignol

Ryan Gosling's directorial debut melds fantasy and realism

"...the United States. Growing up in Montreal, the young Ryan Gosling fell under its spell. "Like any Canadian kid,..."

April 10, 2015 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Pokémon Detective Pikachu

Pika pika pika? Pika pika pika pika pika pika pika.

"...Directed by: Rob Letterman. Starring: Justice Smith, Kathryn Newton, Bill Nighy, Ken Watanabe, Chris Geere, Rita..."

May 10, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Under the Stars

No summer is complete without a trip to the drive-in

"...a way that is memorable and uniquely American," says Ryan Smith, president and co-owner of Stars & Stripes Drive-In..."

May 15, 2015 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

Goon

Off-color, bloody, and hilarious, Goon is the best hockey comedy since Slap Shot.

"...it's based on real-life hockey enforcer Doug "the Hammer" Smith's memoir of the same name...."

April 27, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

'Chronicle' Mock NFL Draft

"...arrogance, just fact, often to sad degrees (I predicted Ryan Leaf’s story before it happened). But this year I..."

April 25, 2008 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

Austin Film Festival Full Slate

Marquee names include Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Patton Oswalt

"...biggest for last. The list includes new features starring Bryan Cranston, Jennifer Garner, Patton Oswalt, Emma Stone, and Ryan..."

Sept. 14, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Cowboy Song

Thin Lizzy's 'Cowboy Song' comes alive in rodeo vet turned Red Dirt ranger Ryan Bingham

"...Joe Ely and Ryan Bingham spin the tale a bit differently, but in..."

June 5, 2009 Music Feature by Austin Powell

National Lampoon’s Van Wilder

"...Directed by: Walt Becker. Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Tara Reid, Kal Penn, Tim Matheson, Kim Smith,..."

April 5, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Good Eye: Fit Fetish

Making people look fantastic is what Mr. & Mrs. Sew It All do

"...in restaurants on and off for 23 years, says Ryan Smith at McGuire Moorman Hospitality came to them with..."

Jan. 24, 2014 Column by Amy Gentry

The Straus 85: Now It's 88

How the numbers break down, and full list of Straus supporters

"...Turner, D-Houston; Representative-Elect Angie Chen Button, R-Richardson; And Rep. Ryan Guillen, D-Rio Grande City...."

Jan. 4, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

News Ticker: November 1

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Joel Osteen talks dirty, Nolan Ryan considers another base run, and Rick Perry delivers a..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Finley Murder Mystery Unravels

After more than a month of searching for the aspiring singer / songwriter, sheriff's investigators charge victim's aunt and uncle with her murder

"...where Latoya allegedly said that her boyfriend, someone named Ryan Smith (whose identity, according to an arrest affidavit, has..."

April 28, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

First Look: Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors

It takes a village to build a shop

"...Ryan Hall had been living with his dreams for years..."

Aug. 12, 2014 Food Post by Amira Jensen

Candidates Should Make Global Hunger a Priority

Oct. 10, 2008 Postmarks

Postmarks

Starbucks vs. the Chronicle: Who's zoomin' who?

"...Ryan Smith..."

Sept. 15, 2000 Column

Are You Decent?

Dudley & Bob and the footsoldiers in the FCC's war on pop culture

"...messengers. "That was a big wake-up call," said Patti Smith, general manager and president of KVUE-TV, Austin's ABC affiliate...."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

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

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

Further Reflections

"...this thing we might could make it hop-to. --Clay Smith..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...Jenrette, Dorian Missick, Ashlei Foushee, Maya Morales, Damien D. Smith (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Walking the No-Kill Tightrope

As Austin's animal welfare center moves to a new building, will the delicate balance of 'no-kill' and resources be maintained?

"...and (presuming it's approved) Chief Animal Services Officer Abigail Smith (who, by that point, will have been twiddling her..."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Naked City

"...poverty-awareness activities planned this month, see www.caction.org/basicneeds/pa_month.htm#events. – Cheryl Smith Beyond City Limits• In a post-session speech after Tuesday's..."

Jan. 12, 2007 News Feature

Film

Film Reviews

"...Ashley; with Steven Weber, Michael T. Weiss, Patrick Stewart, Bryan Batt, Sigourney Weaver, Olympia Dukakis, Kathy Najimy. If you've..."

Sept. 15, 1995 News Feature

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...directed by Luke Boughen, Rebekah Fergusson, Gwendolyn Oxenham and Ryan White and War Don Don, directed by Rebecca Richman..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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