Journey Into Clarity #83

For years he'd blamed his sister for destroying his comic book, a book worth over two grand today. Looking back at a painful memory brings Wayne Alan Brenner that much closer to understanding why losing that darned comic book at age seven meant so much.

"...My sister cost me $2,000 when I was seven years old...."

Dec. 24, 1999 Features Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Jesus Gonna Be Here

Johnny Toxic

"...Morgan or Horace Silver album from the Sixties and Seventies. Joining the trumpeter for his weeklong non-SXSW residency at..."

March 26, 1999 Music Feature

Austin's Cultural Makeover: The Next Stage

How much closer we are to getting the cultural wonderland we imagined 10 years ago

"...at the time of the previous story celebrate their grand openings this month, while a third will open next..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Williamson DA Puts the Squeeze on Defense Bar

John Bradley sees nothing wrong with compelling testimony about indicted clients

"...Robert Phillips, who was in court to fight a grand jury subpoena issued by the office of District Attorney..."

Dec. 31, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Play It Again, Sam

All About Eve (1950)

"...that scene of Morgan Freeman and the metronome in Seven? It was kinda done better here. Though I bet..."

June 4, 1999 Screens Feature

Family Man

"...coming to Austin in 1991 to his passing almost seven years later, only one of Cohen's plays received a..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...on last year's stellar, criminally ignored CD, Knocked Down Seven Times Got Up Eight. If the title doesn't clue..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

'Seven Wonders of the World (Plus One)'

A surreal musical recording of the 1940s yields a charming stage spectacle today

"...Seven Wonders of the World (Plus One)Rollins Studio Theatre at..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Arts Review by Dan Solomon

In Development

"...music industry insiders who have heard the local act's seven-song EP, Seven, and not thought "huge advance," "bidding war,"..."

July 16, 1999 Music Feature by Andy Langer

'He's Forked Himself'

Our Full conversation with Louis Dubose about 'The Hammer'

"...There's just too much accumulated scandal. You've got a grand jury in Washington looking into the Abramoff/Scanlon deal with..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Gang of Guerillas

"...also Hinojosa's most plaintive. An old man and his grandson, both without names, are dying of the same mysterious..."

Jan. 29, 1999 Books Review

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...movies - witness the popular and critical success of Seven, an exquisite piece of in-your-gut filmmaking if there ever..."

Nov. 3, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...movies - witness the popular and critical success of Seven, an exquisite piece of in-your-gut filmmaking if there ever..."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...Grand Theft Hamlet (United Kingdom) Directors/Screenwriters: Pinny Grylls, Sam CraneProducers:..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Pumpkin Spice Homoscopes

The seasons are changing, so find a new queer event to enjoy!

"...queers: It's House of Lepore's monthly Vogue Night, with seven categories and seven chances to serve. First Thursdays, 10pm...."

Sept. 8, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: The Gay Place Rides Again

Original Chron legend Kate X Messer talks "Qmmunity"/"The Gay Place" origins

"...by Lady Grackle promises "c*ntier" contestants and the biggest grand prize ever, with drag heroes and villains pitting their..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Column by James Scott

Officer Indicted for Assault Now Suspended, Not Fired

It’s unclear if or when he’ll return

"...case of Alejandro Gaitan, indicted by a Travis County grand jury on March 9 for excessive use of force..."

March 22, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Ten Chronicle Music Writers on Their Favorite Austin Albums of 2022

Almost 100 albums we loved this year

"...minutes it takes Deezie Brown to roll out his grand vision – a panoramic view of Southern hip-hop enraptured..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

It’s time for chili cook-offs, festivals, and all sorts of November fun

"...happiest years here from 1856 to 1861. For those seven years Kit worked from home as Indian agent to..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Addams Family 2

A spirit-crushing vacation for everyone's favorite ghouls

"...less two. Oddly, its story cribs from the misbegotten Seventies-era animated series that lasted all of one season. When..."

Oct. 8, 2021 Movie Review by Steve Davis

From the Archives: Linklater on Linklater

Our 1991 self-interview by the Slacker filmmaker

"...been officially employed about one year of the last seven. Actually, filmmaking is the perfect slacker profession. You can..."

July 24, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Linklater

Painful Splits Along the Way to Stopping Sexual Assault in and Around Austin

Different approaches to accountability lead to rifts throughout the county

"...how the Austin Police Department has handled the last seven years of sexual assault cases...."

March 15, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Mandy

Nicolas Cage is stunning in this hallucinogenic revenger

"...Werner Herzog and eat my Doc Martens. It’s been seven years since the Canadian filmmaker’s well-received first feature Beyond..."

Sept. 14, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Ex-APD Detective Indicted in Shooting

Kleinert released on personal bond

"...On Monday, a Travis County grand jury indicted Charles Kleinert on manslaughter charges for the..."

May 16, 2014 News Feature by Brandon Watson

The Orphanage

Although Guillermo Del Toro is the producer, this new Spanish horror film is derivative and not on par with Del Toro's spooky childhood stories.

"...inexplicably vanishes during a celebratory party for his parents' grand reopening of the titular orphange (Laura's long-ago home, as..."

Dec. 28, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Naked City

"...• A Travis Co. grand jury declined on Dec. 10 to indict Austin Police..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature

The Bourne Ultimatum

The third film in this series is the best one yet about the rogue CIA spook with the memory of a goldfish.

"...by the time the series reaches entry six or seven (The Bourne Resignation? The Bourne Liebestraum?), Greengrass will be..."

Aug. 3, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• A Travis Co. grand jury on Dec. 13 indicted three officers of the..."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Feature

When Is a Lie Not a Lie?

When an APD officer does it, it's a lie. When a supervisor does it ...

"...crime unit investigated the incident, and a Travis Co. grand jury subsequently no-billed Little on the record-tampering charge. Nonetheless,..."

Jan. 21, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

T.A.B., Mussolini: Earle Can't Tell the Difference

The DA lays into the Texas Association of Business as he tries to keep his criminal campaign finance probe alive.

"...he will appeal a district court ruling allowing a grand jury to continue its inquiry into the group's use..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

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