The Slow Dying of Johnston High

State accountability standards may close a school on the edge of survival

"...after three years of low performance, but Commissioner Robert Scott agreed he would wait another year before deciding to..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Primary Colors

Shades of the Travis County Elections

"...results headquarters. "This is dead," observed resident campaign dirt-digger Scott Henson, as he eyed the ramp where campaign workers..."

March 13, 1998 News Feature

Bright Lights, Little City

"...in Austin. Smaller, independently produced films like writer-director Michael Davis' sly teen sex farce Eight Days a Week (which..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Unbelievable Summers at the Paramount

The most unforgettable moments from this year’s classics of cinema

"...Demme; with Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Ted Levine, and Scott Glenn (1991)..."

May 18, 2018 Screens Feature by Chronicle staff

The 2002 Austin Critics Table Awards

On Monday, June 3, the Austin Critics Table handed out its annual awards for outstanding achievements in the Austin arts in a ceremony at the Capitol City Comedy Club.

"...the productions of Jelly's Last Jam by the Zachary Scott Theatre Center and El Paraiso by the Rude Mechs,..."

June 7, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Second Coming

Close Encounters of the Third Kind: Definitive Director's Cut (1977)

"...with Peter Sellers, Peter Sellers, Peter Sellers, George C. Scott, Sterling Heyden, Slim Pickens, James Earl Jones...."

July 30, 1999 Screens Feature

Skinnerview

Actor Mitch Pileggi Opens Up The X-Files

"...personified by the ominous Cigarette Smoking Man (William B. Davis), Skinner has a front-row seat to the battle between..."

Nov. 17, 1995 Screens Feature

Austin Film Festival to Celebrate Lost's Damon Lindelof With Outstanding TV Writer Award

Fall fest also adds All of Us Strangers, The Holdovers

"...Mrs. Davis, his big-swing sci-fi for Peacock (co-created with Tara Hernandez),..."

Sept. 14, 2023 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Embattled Doctor Prevails Against the Texas Medical Board

The little guy wins

"...own rules, and federal regulations, the TMB's General Counsel Scott Freshour pressured then-SOAH Chief ALJ Lesli Ginn to take..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Michael King

Top 10 Festival Films of 2021 You Haven't Seen Yet

From retro horror to COVID survival, the best of the fests

"...Sinister we all knew that the disturbing duo of Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill were adept at torturing..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Off the Record

Local songwriter Johnny Goudie takes the stand while Trailer Space Records preps for Record Store Day

"...morning. After more than two decades, Antonetti's ex-boyfriend, Dennis Davis, was indicted for murder and intent to cause death...."

April 15, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

AE Finalists: California Dreamin'

Greens question the need for Golden Staters

"...was on it (no one had heard of Ronald Davis, Larry Weis, or David Wright) than for who wasn't:..."

June 25, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

News/Print

Sci-fi, slam, and sainted stoners: what's happening in books this week

"...packed with readings (including one by guest of honor Scott Lynch), a dealer show, writers' workshops, and such irresistibly..."

Aug. 14, 2009 Books Column by Kimberley Jones

BloodSport

Place 6 Goes for the Jugular

"...his campaign into high gear, he called upon the Davis Group and Mike Coughlan of H & C Political..."

May 30, 1997 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...and America’s most outspoken atheist. Cast: Melissa Leo, Adam Scott, Juno Temple, Vincent Kartheiser, Josh Lucas, Peter Fonda (World..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Blown Sideways Through Life

Tour de force describes what actress Barbara Chisholm's performance in 'Blown Sideways Through Life,' Claudia Shear's autobiographical journey through the workplace

"...Zachary Scott Theatre Center Whisenhunt Arena Stage, through March 6..."

Feb. 4, 2005 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Grounds for Appeal?

A brief list of possible grounds for appeal in the yogurt shop murder prosecutions.

"...ruled that portions of a confession by co-defendant Michael Scott could be read to the jurors. Since Scott is..."

June 15, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Exhibitionism

Big River: Pleasantly Adrift

"...but provides exuberant, youthful energy whenever he is onstage. Scott Schroeder is a delightfully bombastic humbug as the King,..."

July 30, 1999 Arts Review

1998 Texas Book Festival Schedule

"...Picture This! Moderator: Anne Bustard; Jo Harper, C. Anne Scott, Jeanette Winter..."

Nov. 13, 1998 Books Feature

I Love You, Don't Touch Me

"...Directed by: Julie Davis. Starring: Marla Schaffel, Mitchell Whitfield, Michael Harris, Meredith Scott..."

May 29, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

All Wrapped Up

Holiday Film Previews

"...D: Anthony Waller; with Tom Everett Scott, Julie Delpy, Vince Vieluf, Phil Buckman...."

Nov. 28, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...more like they just stepped out of a Ridley Scott/Gianni Versace/Anna Sui fashion explosion. Framed by an older, more..."

Sept. 29, 1995 News Feature

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Black Barbie: A Documentary Director/Screenwriter: Lagueria Davis, Producers: Aaliyah Williams, Lagueria Davis Through intimate access to..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Review: Buck Alamo

Sonny Carl Davis shines as a fading Austin burnout

"...Eli Cody (played by Austin acting mainstay Sonny Carl Davis) adopted the name Buck Alamo long enough ago that..."

Oct. 23, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Evil New Yorkers and Bit-Whoredom

They're horrible! They're evil, mean, and terrible! They're New Yorkers! They're the Fabulous and Ridiculous Theatre, and they're giving laid-back Austin a shot of scrappy, sophisticated, lowbrow, smart-ass theatre.

"...the Timing, staged by FART in February; and Mern Davis, FART's costume designer extraordinaire, who appeared as the teenage..."

April 28, 2000 Arts Feature by Ada Calhoun

Cream of the Crop

Nominations for the 2005-2006 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Keepin' It Weird, Zachary Scott Theatre Center..."

May 19, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Twitter Flame War Fires Up Austin FC Supporters to Help the Unhoused

For Los Verdes, y'all means all

"..."I was disgusted by the tweet," said Justin Davis, a formerly unhoused season ticket holder who now drives..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Hyperlocal for the Holidays

From shoes to dollhouses to leather goods, these Austin designers are doing it their way

"...me, my Austin-based designer role model would be Kendra Scott. She started out small, but had a big dream..."

Nov. 25, 2016 Features Feature by Nina Hernandez

Texas in the Title

"...irony. 18 "Texas in My Rear View Mirror," Mac Davis Songwriter: Mac Davis Year Released: 1980 Highest Billboard Chart..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Lansdale Unraveled

How a cult director translated a cult author to craft a surefire cult favor

"...teams up with a delusional John F. Kennedy (Ossie Davis) to battle an ancient Egyptian mummy with a predilection..."

Oct. 24, 2003 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

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