Endless Love

New era, same old story: young passions, forbidden love, and parents who just don't understand.

"...In Franco Zeffirelli’s 1981 film adaptation of Scott Spencer’s bestselling novel, the love of the characters played..."

Feb. 14, 2014 Movie Review by Louis Black

Guess Who

Bernie Mac gets punk'd by Ashton Kutcher.

"...Sullivan. Starring: Bernie Mac, Ashton Kutcher, Zoe Saldana, Judith Scott, RonReaco Lee and Kellee Stewart. Percy Jones (Mac) and..."

March 25, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Santa Clause 2

"...Directed by: Michael Lembeck. Starring: Judge Reinhold, Wendy Crewson, Spencer Breslin, David Krumholtz, Eric Lloyd, Elizabeth Mitchell and Tim..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

The Wendell Baker Story

The Wilson brothers deliver this shaggy comedy – which was written and directed by Luke and Andrew and co-stars Luke, Owen, and seasoned pros Harry Dean Stanton, Seymour Casssell, and Kris Kristofferson.

"...Kristofferson, Eva Mendes, Harry Dean Stanton, Owen Wilson and Spencer Scott. I hate to sound like a disappointed parent,..."

May 18, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Jumanji: The Next Level

Back in the game for a fun if flimsier sequel

"...at the end of the last film? Blame mopey Spencer Gilpin (Wolff), miserable in college in New York, and..."

Dec. 13, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Get on Up

As James Brown, Chadwick Boseman captures the performer's voice, moves, sweat, and swagger, but this biopic, as a whole, needs a stronger compass.

"...Chadwick Boseman, Nelsan Ellis, Dan Aykroyd, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Craig Robinson, Lennie James, Jill Scott, Josh Hopkins, Fred..."

Aug. 1, 2014 Movie Review by William Goss

After a Fashion

Good news? There are a ton of cool Austin style events going on this week. Bad news? Bears. You heard it here.

"...the issue of whether or not KXAN weatherman Jim Spencer should keep his goatee or shave it off. The..."

July 15, 2005 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

TV Eye

So long, Sarah; hello, Halfway

"...Internet fraud. The lesser-known but recognizable faces include Octavia Spencer, who most recently appeared on Ugly Betty. Here, she..."

March 9, 2007 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

1999-2000 Award Winners

"...5. Alice Spencer & Will Walden..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

The Mother of All Texas Honky-Tonks

A look back at the Mother of All Texas Honky-Tonks

"...About an hour into Urban Cowboy, Scott Glenn is explaining to Debra Winger the intricacies of..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...and profit. Cast: Emily Mortimer, Finn Wittrock, Rachel Keller, Scott Cohen, Jessica Hecht, James Ransone, Andrew Schulz, Tess Frazer,..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Record Reviews

"...on top of the no-frills tribal rock drumming of Scott Marcus. From the slow-grind loop of "Om Mani Padma..."

Nov. 13, 1998 Music Review

Four Suspects Charged in Brutal Assault on Gay Couple

Austin police are investigating the case as a potential hate crime

"...that all four suspects in the attack that hospitalized Spencer Deehring and Tristan Perry on Jan. 19 have been..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Up The Hill for 'Slacker 2011'

On-set for the final scene of the remake (video)

"...in this week's issue, Savlov also sat down with Scott R. Meyers to talk about re-weirding the Continental Club..."

Aug. 31, 2011 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

International Man of Independents

The wide world of producer Anish Savjani

"...productions – erstwhile Chronicle contributor and current Northwestern professor Spencer Parsons' I'll Come Running and Kelly Reichardt's Wendy and..."

Oct. 10, 2008 Screens Feature by Shawn Badgley

Here Are Your 2018/19 Austin Music Award Winners

Best band, musician, song, radio station, and more Top 10s chosen by you

"...Runners-Up: Adrian Quesada, Spencer Gibb, Guy Forsyth, Patricia Vonne, Mobley Album of the..."

March 1, 2019 Music Feature

Georgetown Man Charged in Attack on Gay Couple Downtown

Frank Macias being charged with two counts of aggravated assault

"...Scott Neal, president of Rain on 4th and managing member..."

Feb. 12, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...1986) Writers: Jim Cash, Jack Epps Jr. Director: Tony Scott Cast: Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards,..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Cast List: Y'lan Noel, Cleopatra Coleman, Shamier Anderson, Lex Scott Davis, Justin Hartley (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Theatre Critics Table 2000-2001 Nominations

The Austin Theatre Critics Table have announced the nominations for their ninth annual awards for achievement in the arts.

"...Who Steal, Carter LewisProduction, DramaCircumference of a Squirrel, Zachary Scott Theatre Center..."

May 18, 2001 Arts Feature

Further Reflections

"...Dir: Michael Miner; Scr: Tasca Shadix; Prod: Scott Rosenfelt & Marie Cantin; Exec Prod: David Skinner &..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

Volunteer Efforts Take Center Stage in Winter Storm Relief

Chasing the cold away

"...healing mode" after last week's winter storm, City Manager Spencer Cronk at a Monday (Feb. 22) press briefing was..."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Faster Than Sound: City of Austin Delays Venue Funding – Again

Live music venues have asked for dedicated COVID-19 relief since March, but the city says applications won't open until next year.

"...to play at when that happens," said local bandleader Scott Strickland. "If these venues are closed because the city..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Austin At Large: For the Price of a Policeman

The cost of public safety, in different community currencies

"...sought to lock in hiring increases, and City Manager Spencer Cronk has delivered...."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Infighting Continues at Tourism Commission

Commission moves on to the 12th round

"...last week's meeting to request Council direct City Manager Spencer Cronk to look into how the city might provide..."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council: Meet Your City Manager Semifinalists

Winnowing down the list

"...from Columbia, Harvard Law, and the Uni­ver­sity of Virginia. Scott Kubly..."

Dec. 1, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Review: Eberly

Style rules over substance at South Lamar hot spot

"...Build, Clayton & Little Architects, and interior designer Mickie Spencer have created a showstopping dining room that seamlessly travels..."

March 24, 2017 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

First Look: Eberly

Victorian and midcentury modern meet in contemporary space

"...Michael Dickson, of ICON Design + Build and Mickie Spencer, interior designer and co-owner of Swan Dive and Hillside..."

Oct. 18, 2016 Food Post by Sierra Diaz

Austin Film Festival Showcases Linklater, Cumberbatch

First round of films announced mixes world and Texas premieres

"...Jillian Estell Starring Academy Award-winners Kevin Costner and Octavia Spencer, Black and White is the story of a widowed..."

Aug. 20, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Moving Pictures

Twenty years on, more than two dozen filmmakers pay tribute to Slacker and a city in transition

"...& Taxi Bob Ray 2) Phone Call & Police Spencer Parsons 3) Coffee Shop Rusty Kelley/Austin School of Film..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

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