The Art of Self-Defense

Jesse Eisenberg excels as the mouse that roars in this karate black comedy

"...In the Nineties, a film like The Art of Self-Defense – one that explores the ways frightened men are..."

July 12, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Comedy, Just in Time, For Other Worlds' James Vs. His Future Self

Catch a Zoom Q&A with director Jeremy LaLonde

"...could go back in time and stop your past self from screwing up, would you? Maybe, maybe not, but..."

May 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Self/less

The film starts off as promising sci-fi, but turns into a disappointing shoot-’em-up

"...health, happiness, or immortality, but in the world of Self/less, wealth can buy you maybe another 50 years of..."

July 10, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Self-Medicated

It contains some freshman mistakes, but this microindie has such dramatic momentum, such a need to tell its story, that it's well worth a look.

"...Brightway's boot camp in Western Samoa. While the teenage self-harmers and dysthymic heroin addicts draw therapeutic pictures, Andrew goes..."

Aug. 31, 2007 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

A Self-Made Hero

"...contrary to what its previews tend to suggest, A Self-Made Hero is not about the shenanigans of a callow,..."

Feb. 6, 1998 Movie Review by Russell Smith

SXSW Film Review: Self Reliance

The Most Dangerous Game spoof lacks bite

"...The premise of SXSW selection Self Reliance is beautifully simple and absurd: Directionless and recently..."

March 12, 2023 Screens Post by Trace Sauveur

Bunny Michael’s Higher Self Will See You Now

Instagram’s spiritual meme-maker comes to Contrast Film Festival

"...remind you to stop being so damn hard on yourself already...."

July 19, 2019 Screens Feature by Beth Sullivan

Self-Defense in the Trump Era

Targeted groups take safety into their own hands

"...into their own hands and seeking out training in self-defense techniques. While the proprietors and teachers at some fighting..."

Jan. 7, 2017 Sports Post by Tucker Whatley

Going on the Offensive With The Art of Self-Defense

Jesse Eisenberg navigates the hierarchy of martial arts

"...work, and for his new movie, The Art of Self-Defense, writer/director Riley Stearns has been undertaking the necessary self-promotion...."

March 8, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Thousands of Texas Women Self-Induce Abortion, Study Finds

Women point to cost barriers, clinic closures as reasons

"...policies have had on Texas women’s health, found abortion self-induction appears more common in Texas compared to other parts..."

Nov. 17, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Darkbird Gets Down With Its Bad Self

Austin quintet goes crazy channeling Prince

"...sweaty can be glimpsed in the video for “Bad Self,” from an end-of-summer 7-inch single dished by the Austin..."

Dec. 5, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Your Worthless Self

An Austin Chronicle book review of You Are Worthless: Depressing Nuggets of Wisdom Sure to Ruin Your Day by Dr. Oswald T. Pratt & Dr. Scott Dikkers

"...Finally! A self-help book with the vinegar and grit to tell it..."

Dec. 31, 1999 Features Feature by Robert Faires

I Saw the TV Glow Is a Haunting Ode to Self-Actualization

Jane Schoenbrun probes the reflective nature of media

"...exploration of what it means to embrace your truest self, it’s a film that will linger long after you’ve..."

Jan. 28, 2024 Screens Post by Alejandra Martinez

Ortiz Shooting: The Merits of Self-Defense

What would it take to believe Jason Roche's story?

"...but claimed he did so as an act of self-defense. While court documents suggest Ortiz had access to a..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Qmmunity: Self Care by Southwest

Is taking care of yourself the latest development in human technologies?

"...All’s Fair in Love and Self-Care..."

March 8, 2024 Column by James Scott

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...to learn from the Trees.”   – James Scott Self Portraits 5..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Cara Connors’ Authentic Queer Self

Queer comedian talks straight passing camp in a tiny cowboy hat

"...her onstage personality has caught up with her authentic self. “I use [the stage] kind of as a place..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Self-Care for Queers, by Queers

A queer's guide to gifting and weathering the next three years

"...socks. This year we’re opting for presents that inspire self-care made by members of our very own community to..."

Dec. 7, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Self-Funded and Self-Made

Tom Fulp on 'Alien Hominid'

"...expected, but in the end, we had an entirely self-funded, self-made game just waiting to be picked up by..."

March 4, 2005 Screens Feature by Marcel Meyer

Takeover of Walnut Creek Trail Section for Self-Driving Cars Halted

Walnut Creek vs TxDOT

"...would be available for normal vehicles as well as self-driving cars, with a shared-use path. Mobility bonds from 2016..."

April 21, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Unsubtle Art of Self-Promotion, Plus Unconventional Holiday Movies

LISTEN: The Austin Chronicle Show on KOOP Community Radio

"...hip hop BoomBaptist and his clever, canny forays in self-marketing...."

Dec. 3, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Self Service

Merritt Tierce drew on her own time waiting tables for the provocative restaurant world in her novel Love Me Back

"...a mother with feelings of guilt and despair, she self-medicates with drugs, sex, and humiliation. It's dark, funny, and..."

Oct. 24, 2014 Arts Feature by Amy Gentry

Americans Boundlessly Self-Righteous When Traveling

"...are close to the opposite end of the national self-awareness spectrum, perhaps a function of only about 20% of..."

Oct. 29, 2007 Postmarks

Dangers of No Self-Control

"...real red flag as to the dangers of no self-control. But her article about trying to slim down really..."

July 13, 2007 Postmarks

Sterling Allen: The Allen transformer as self-generator ...

Sterling Allen's irrational, exuberant drawings in the exhibit 'Writesy Drawsy' are so decisive in placement and texture that they immediately send you to a happy place as a viewer

"...out in patterns only he could achieve. He wills himself to a place of focus, looking inward to develop..."

June 29, 2007 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

The Luv Doc: The Inevitable Discomfort of Self-Knowledge

Honestly, a class action suit is probably in order

"...girlfriend but you’ll undoubtedly save some money and spare yourself the inevitable discomfort of self-knowledge...."

Jan. 3, 2025 Column by The Luv Doc

Hovvdy Stays True to Texas on New Self-Titled Album

ATX-launched duo talks songwriting and special unplugged release shows

"...overseas for a European tour, the duo debuts their self-titled fifth album with a free in-store at End of..."

April 26, 2024 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Cruise Recalls All Self-Driving Cars Due to Unsafe Software Glitch

Software update to address cause of San Francisco crash

"...After General Motors’ self-driving car company Cruise suspended operations nationwide on Oct. 27..."

Nov. 9, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Malik Baptiste’s Statement of Self and Four More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Holy Wave, Explosions in the Sky, and more

"...feel comparatively unfettered, yet more effective as statements of self … and his best work. The latest, with its..."

July 28, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Self-Described Racist Loses Pflugerville Teaching Job After Video Goes Viral

PfISD teacher pfools around, pfinds out

"...safety of all students; we encourage them to be self-advocates and let an adult know when something is wrong,..."

Nov. 18, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

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