KhushFest, Kung Fu, and Clueless in Our Recommended Events

You pretty much can't avoid culture this weekend

"...director coming off his first studio hit with Creed. Smash cut to 2025 and Marvel’s star has plummeted while..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

Holy-moley, this is one smokin’ hot Summer Events Calendar

"...this stage adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 jukebox musical smash hit. The story of a French courtesan and her..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

Fight or Flight

A plane full of assassins fight over the same target

"...a crisis of conscience after getting out from this bash-and-smash lifestyle, and that’s less convincing than the ninja clan..."

May 9, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Shrouds

Cronenberg contemplates grief and decay

"...Panglossian optimism of technological development is always going to smash face-first into the grave some time. Just ask Jobs...."

April 25, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Weekday Events to Make It a Craft Night, Movie Night, Trivia Night, and More

There's also some events during the day

"...Lamberto Bava and producer Dario Argento had such a smash with their 1985 supernatural gorefest Demons that they lightly..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Anime, Activism, and Aerodynamics in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture abound!

"...Returning for its second year after a smash hit inaugural event drawing over 2,000, Khush Society presents..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Seth Meyers and Jane Seymour Announced for ATX TV Festival

Andor creators and Mark Duplass also added to lineup

"...Closer Looks will go behind-the-scenes of the Emmy-winning NBC smash as Meyers explains his approach to topical comedy, interviewing,..."

April 2, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Thank You Very Much

Doc explores the unknowable comic genius Andy Kaufman

"...Live and the breakout star of blue-collar comedy sitcom smash Taxi, he was also a dangerous iconoclast whose performances..."

March 28, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror

Charming doc reflects on the 50-year-old phenomenon

"...post-Hair. That tiny 1973 production became a mainstream theatrical smash before getting its own movie adaptation, The Rocky Horror..."

March 13, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

At SXSW Reducing Carbon Comes in Many Flavors

Panelists share glimmers of hope for the climate

"...that he was not speaking metaphorically: “We have to smash mountains. We literally have to smash mountains and move..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Arts and Culture Events to Get You Off the Couch

It's spring break (for some of you), get out and have some fun

"...movie co-starring Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), that follows Patrick Smash (Bruce Cook), a boy afflicted with an uncontrollable talent..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Finding Autistic Cool in Animation Anthology Autistic Mode

The five shorts screen with alt-fest Smash by Smash West

"...Second year alt-fest Smash by Smash West puts an emphasis on programming other..."

March 11, 2025 Screens Post by James Scott

Trauma From the Past, Trauma From the Skies in Descendent

Peter Cilella on the myth of control in his SXSW sci fi domestic drama

"...he simply called the visitors. The book was a smash hit, the iconic figure of a grey being with..."

March 10, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Hairy Situations, Pickle Parties, and More Weekend Events

Some non-SXSW arts and culture recommendations

"...crowd: “She woooore bluuuuuue veeeeelvet...”   – James Scott Smash by Smash West..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Midwestern Slasher Is on the Loose in Clown in a Cornfield

Eli Craig adapts the hit YA novel about teens in a dying (literally) town

"...at South by Southwest 2025, adapts Adam Cesare’s award-winning smash hit young adult horror novel about teens in the..."

March 7, 2025 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Beauties and Wizzes and Mammas, Oh My! Broadway in Austin Announces 2025-26 Season

Tony winners galore join the chorus as the musical season starts

"...with the instantly recognizable theme song. Already a movie smash, the musical revolutionized Broadway when it opened in 1994,..."

March 4, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

The Monkey

Longlegs director moves on to murderous toy in Stephen King adaptation

"...Perkins himself has referred to his satanic serial killer smash hit Longlegs as “pop horror.”..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Help Austin-Made Mental Health Show How Are We Today? Help You

Rooster Teeth alums are bringing their new series to Austin PBS

"...fame as the voice of Yang on American anime smash RWBY – she was host of the Always Open..."

Feb. 20, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sorry, Austin, The Bear Is Not Filming Here

Social media hubbub spurs wacky rumor about the FX show

"...shows filmed here (including but not limited to zombie smash Fear the Walking Dead, crime fighting reboot Walker, beloved..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Rooster Teeth Is Back!

Online pioneers relaunch with Burnie Burns back at the helm

"...and built Rooster Teeth into a global brand, with smash hit animated shows like Gen:LOCK and RWBY, as well..."

Feb. 5, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Asks for Another Simple Favor

Paul Feig's comedy-thriller sequel is this year's opening night film

"...Another Simple Favor is the sequel to Feig's 2018 smash A Simple Favor, in which single mom turned suburban..."

Feb. 4, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Celebration of Black Women, a Benefit for Palestine, and Other Crucial Concerts

Hans Zimmer, Superfónicos, Lola Tried, and more recommended shows

"...bill’s other songstresses: Alesia Lani preps to drop another smash with upcoming single “What You Want,” featuring New Orleans-bred..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...a massive shift from his last film, 2024's streaming smash The Idea of You, as it retells the true..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Critics Association Picks Anora As Year’s Best Film

Local reviewers call Greg Kwedar’s Sing Sing Best Austin Film

"...Anora, the tragicomedy smash from Neon, has been selected by the members of..."

Jan. 6, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Live Music Recommendations for Post-Xmas and New Year's

Charley Crockett, DJ Paul, and more crucial concerts

"...stardom with the Box Tops – scoring a global smash with “The Letter” as a teen – to Big..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Sound Unseen Rocks AFS Cinema

Fest screens films on pop fame, a lost guitar, and a legendary metal club

"...the era-defining career of the writer-producer behind decades of smash hits from artists to Pink to Cheap Trick, Pitbull..."

Dec. 12, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Austin Chronicle’s Top 10 Films of 2024

Critics’ lists and more thoughts on the year in film

"...Ariana Grande, Wicked. This smash musical is just not my thing, but I was..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

It's Time to Party With Holiday Lights, Gremlins, and More Events

Fill your week with bright and shady things to do

"...No one directs gory action like Timo Tjahjanto, the jaw-smashing genius behind The Night Comes for Us and The..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Food & Wine Fest, Día de los Muertos, Celtic Fest, and More Recommended Events

Wake the dead, toss some cabers, and much more

"...humdinger, with the headliner being Bad Larry Burger Club’s smash patty masterpieces. Take your beef with a side of..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Moontower Comedy Festival Gets Therapy With Dr. Phil Live

First look at the lineup for next year’s comedy fest

"...their podcast Handsome. Irish comic David Nihill brings his smash hit one-man work Shelf Help to Austin, while the..."

Oct. 24, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

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