Madame Satã

Life story of Brazilian drag diva from the last half-century.

"...in the Rio de Janeiro of the 1930s, Madame Satã is inspired by the legends and myths that grew..."

Oct. 24, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

WWC Quarterfinal Preview: Sat-Sun, 4 & 7am

"...Especially good 7am games each day: Saturday because it's USA-England – Revolutionary War II and all..."

Sept. 21, 2007 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Sat Sample Questions

Nov. 28, 1997 News Feature

Testing, Testing...

Private Tutoring Companies Score Big on SAT

"...for another whirlwind session of boning up for the SAT, or Scholastic Aptitude Test. Their teacher is an energetic..."

Nov. 28, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Hitchcock/Truffaut

Go behind the groundbreaking book of interviews; a must for cinephiles

"...In 1962, two filmmakers sat in a room together to record 50 hours of..."

Feb. 26, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Razzle-Dazzle 'Em

David Bologna on making it to Broadway with 'Billy Elliot'

"...When the Chronicle sat down with David Bologna to talk about his time..."

Dec. 11, 2012 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Aztex Shorthanded in Puerto Rico; Playoff Date Set

Injuries take toll on Aztex travel squad

"...The Austin Aztex have ruled eight players out for Saturday's clash in Puerto Rico, as they try to keep..."

Sept. 10, 2010 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Jeopardy! National College Championship Winner on the Road to Victory and Settling Back Into Life at UT

The $250,000 winner talks strategy and what's next

"...When Jaskaran Singh sat down for dinner as a child, he sat on..."

March 2, 2022 Screens Post by Sheryl Lawrence

This Is America: Part Two

More from the Notes From the Field cast on living black

"...interview subjects that Smith usually plays herself. Those four sat down for a long conversation about the play and..."

Feb. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

This Is America: Part One

Zach's Notes From the Field cast on living black

"...interview subjects that Smith usually plays herself. Those four sat down for a long conversation about the play and..."

Feb. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Belladonna of Sadness

This transgressive animated film from 1973 Japan has been recently restored. Blending gorgeous, watercolor-infused Japanese landscapes with Western influences like Art Nouveau and Expressionism, the film tells the sexually outré and hallucinogenic story of two lovers in a feudal village.

"...static paintings. Aurally, it gets even better with Masahiko Satô’s amazing psych rock/free jazz score coupled with a number..."

May 13, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Toros NBA Call-Ups and Much More

Thomas now with the Hornets

"...the home-team Vipers of the Rio Grande Valley, I sat in that car, staring straight ahead, unable to grasp..."

Dec. 18, 2011 Sports Post by Will Schmidt

Casino Jack and the United States of Money

Muckraking documentarian Alex Gibney here directs his camera toward the influence-peddling scandals that erupted around Jack Abramoff.

"...Room) is a showman and a bit of a sensationalist, a 21st century muckraker laying waste to society’s rotten..."

May 21, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Soul Power

The "Rumble in the Jungle" was the main event, but this concert in the Congo was a hell of an undercard.

"...Were Kings, mining the same 16mm archival footage that sat in rusty cans in a Jersey warehouse for three..."

Aug. 21, 2009 Movie Review by Thomas Fawcett

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Burton and Depp's screen version of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s book is truer to the source material and generally splendid, artful, and often sinister, yet it doesn't completely displace the earlier screen version.

"...all of whom arrive with parentage in tow. I sat through Tim Burton’s generally splendid, artful, and often sinister..."

July 15, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Perfect Score

The movie that gives new meaning to the phrase, "taking the SATs": felonious breaking and entering.

"...she stalks and pouts in Hot Topic’s finest tatters. SAT scores and the inherent unfairness of standardized testing are..."

Jan. 30, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Resident Evil

Wild, senseless, sexy adaptation of the popular zombie shoot-'em-up video game

"...It's as though Camille Paglia and Sam Raimi had sat up all night doing speedballs and playing video games...."

March 15, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Scout

"...enters the picture as baseball phonem Steve Nebraska. Having sat through many a Fraser film, I am constantly amazed..."

Sept. 30, 1994 Movie Review by Brian Baker

Josh and S.A.M.

"...Once upon a time, not very long ago, I sat spellbound in a dark theatre, watching the tale of..."

Nov. 26, 1993 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Newsies

"...movie as campily perverse as this one is. I sat through the whole thing in open-mouthed wonder. It even..."

April 10, 1992 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

Poison

"...two opening weekend screenings (Friday, Aug. 30 at 7pm; Sat. Aug.31 at 9pm). Haynes will present the film at..."

Aug. 30, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

At SXSW, José Andrés Shares How the Power of Storytelling Drives His Mission

Chef announces new cookbook inspired by World Central Kitchen’s work

"...founder of the disaster relief NGO World Central Kitchen, sat down with journalist Michele Norris to talk about how..."

March 12, 2023 SXSW Post by Melanie Haupt

Whether Saving Lives During the Freeze or Saving the City From Save Austin Now, Bob Nicks Just Helped

"I didn’t do a thing. I sat in my office and dispatched people. But I was part of it.”

"...Nicks told the Chronicle in one of several wide-ranging conversations. "I'm from Michigan. So I kind of know that..."

April 8, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Irene’s Drag Brunch With Rhonda Jewels Turns Two

The queen spills the mimosa on Austin’s longest-running drag brunch

"...but that’s how Rhonda Jewels described herself when she sat down with Qmmunity to chat about the upcoming two..."

Aug. 30, 2019 Qmmunity Post by A. Micah Mills

Tom Hanks Joins 2017 Texas Book Festival

Oscar-winning actor will promote his book Uncommon Type

"...TBF. Tom Hanks will be making an appearance on Sat., Nov. 4, to promote his new book of short..."

Sept. 26, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

A Starry Night of Brian Wilson

Pet Sounds’ magic act still animates its author

"...musicians onstage Sunday at the Moody Theater, Brian Wilson sat the furthest away. At a baby grand piano, the..."

May 15, 2017 Music Post by Abby Johnston

If He Barks Like a Dog

Pup Atlas offers a glimpse into Austin's Puppy Play Community

"...setting on a summer day in Texas as I sat across the table from someone so full of energy..."

Aug. 3, 2016 Qmmunity Post by Rivers Wright

CodeNEXT Sound Check

Mon.-Sat., Nov. 16-21

"...presentation on Monday evening, and a closing event on Saturday, and in between Open Studio sessions on Tuesday through..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

TPPF, Jim DeMint, Milton Friedman, and Me

Lunch and school choice with unholy free market triumvirate

"...the movers and shakers of the conservative think tank sat in conclave with arch-Republican Jim DeMint about school choice...."

March 31, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Select Your Seat for Toros Games

Get first crack at seating at the CPC

"...Eager fans will have an early bird opportunity on Sat., Aug. 28, 2-4pm, to check out seating options and..."

Aug. 25, 2010 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

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