Rosie

"...a cold chisel between the eyes: Much of the world's misery is attributable to the very same dreams that..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Movie Review by Russell Smith

The Prince of Egypt

"...desert before finding a work with enough purity of spirit to pass into animation's holy ground. Indeed, The Prince..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Le Samourai

Fedoras and trench coats. Film noir in cool blues and greens. Melville's 1967 film is the real deal.

"...to foreshadow The Usual Suspects.) Yet Melville's indomitable indie spirit is also reflected in these later films. One of..."

May 30, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Breaking the Waves

"...future as caregiver to an invalid, he rocks her world with a bizarre proposal. Bess will take lovers and..."

Dec. 27, 1996 Movie Review by Russell Smith

John Carpenter's Escape From L.A.

"...the Snake saga will slip back into the desperado's world with a comfortable grin. Carpenter keeps the pace moving..."

Aug. 9, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Dance Repertory Theatre's 2019 Fall for Dance

In works ranging from tender to tense, the student dancers in the UT Department of Theatre & Dance embodied the spirit of "I can do anything"

"...Inspired and energized, each dancer embodied that lyric's unstoppable spirit, every movement a vigorous expression of confidence in her..."

Nov. 22, 2019 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The Ghosts Rise Again for Flood of Spirits

Rebecca Maag brings back her supernatural historical play

"...unnerving premise of Austin-set historical séance drama Flood of Spirits, and the reality of the play, as it returns..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Five Posh Options for Your Favorite Liquor Cabinet

You do, after all, deserve the best

"...with the recent upsurge of canned cocktails in this world. But...."

Nov. 24, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

This Is Who We Are #8: Performance Encounters' Home Entertainment 2009

A daily affirmation of Austin’s creativity from the Chronicle archive

"...sharing art online – which speaks to Austin’s driving spirit of creativity. In tribute to that spirit, this series..."

May 15, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

This Is Who We Are #5: Salvage Vanguard Theater's Death of a Cat

A daily affirmation of Austin's creativity from the Chronicle archive

"...sharing art online – which speaks to Austin's driving spirit of creativity. In tribute to that spirit, this series..."

May 8, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Los Coast Doubles Down on Its Psych-Soul for Label Debut

Local fivepiece embraces the spirit of wandering

"...recalls Tonya, who characterizes her firstborn as a jovial spirit who never met a stranger, yet never gives away..."

June 14, 2019 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Three Businesses Sprout in New Development, the Yard

Trio makes their way through Austin’s burgeoning artisan food world

"...Pacific rail yard in South Austin – takes that spirit to heart, offering a mixed-use development that, when fully..."

Sept. 30, 2016 Food Feature by Adrienne White

Playback: The FAQs of Austin Music 2015

Q: Is Austin still the "live music capital of the world"?

"...Not this year. In the spirit of our analysis-challenged times, I'm choosing convenience over context..."

Dec. 25, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

HavenCon: the Happiest Fest in Texas

Cosplay madness, writing LGBT, and Janet Varney talks Korra

"...air, fire, and water) and maintain balance in the world. As his reincarnated spirit, the idealistic and tenacious Korra..."

April 5, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Nina Hernandez

AFF Has the Right Idea About ‘Wrong Numbers’

Made in Texas series revisits Alex Holdridge’s first film

"...series is taking a look back at films that world premiered at the fest. On Wednesday, AFF screens Alex..."

May 7, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Nothing But the Truth

Alejandro Escovedo remembers his friend and collaborator Stephen Bruton.

"...myself in Bruton’s boys though to 2002’s next platter, Spirit World...."

May 15, 2009 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...leads the adventure in this big-budget version of the world of monsters, rogues, and gelatinous cubes...."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Raises a Smile With First Announcement

The Banshees of Inisherin, V/H/S/99, sharks, and more

"...just announced its first lineup of films, including the world premiere of Smile, the disturbing new horror from Paramount..."

Aug. 16, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Yes Yes: Sundance Announces 2014 Class

Austinites a-plenty in Competition and NEXT slates

"...small town Texas man's life unravels into a dark underworld of corruption and violence. Cast: Michael C. Hall, Don..."

Dec. 4, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced

What's all the ruckus? Why, it's the SXSW Film lineup!

"...in case you were wondering)… Not to mention the world premiere of Women in Trouble, written and directed by..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Little Women, Big Games, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Get in the spirit with these arts and cultural happenings

"...Among many other losses, in 2020 the world became bereft of movie score sensation Ennio Morricone. His..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

We Have an Issue: Why Austin?

Scratching our heads over the University of Austin, and celebrating the spirit of creativity and curiousity already alive in our city

"...Nothing quite brings out the Twitterverse's prankish and puckish spirit than the opportunity to dunk on people with power,..."

Nov. 12, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Austin’s Anastasia Hera Makes Her Own Music and Tropical Rum

Inspired by nights at Flamingo Cantina, the rapper-singer finds her spirit

"...owner "Pixie" Paula Dezzutti], she asked me for my spirit of choice," says Hera. "I'm not a huge drinker,..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Food Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Thundercat, Black Midi, Japanese Breakfast, the Hives to Play Levitation

Chicano Batman, Crumb, and Andy Shauf also top October fest

"...an extended Halloween weekend of psych, indie rock, R&B, world music, metal, electronic, drone, and noise programming, Levitation 2021..."

June 29, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Booze News & Views

Just a wee dram of What's Happening as March marches in …

"...What’s going on in the Austin-based world of alcoholic beverages? What’s good beyond this city and..."

March 1, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Checking In: Matthew Logan Vasquez Lives In Parallel Universes

Delta Spirit frontman experiences ‘other 2020’ at home and virtually

"...First disc since 2014, Delta Spirit’s fifth LP What Is There leans hi-fi, lo-fi, DIY...."

Oct. 27, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

This Is Who We Are #13: Pro Arts Collective's Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992

A daily affirmation of Austin's creativity from the Chronicle archive

"...sharing art online – which speaks to Austin's driving spirit of creativity. In tribute to that spirit, this series..."

June 1, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

This Is Who We Are #3: A New Year's Conspirare Classic

A daily affirmation of Austin's creativity from the Chronicle archive

"...sharing art online – which speaks to Austin's driving spirit of creativity. In tribute to that spirit, this series..."

May 6, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

This Is Who We Are #2: Sally Jacques' The Well Inside

A daily affirmation of Austin's creativity from the Chronicle archive

"...sharing art online – which speaks to Austin's driving spirit of creativity. In tribute to that spirit, this series..."

May 5, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Val Kilmer Partners With Mosaic Sound Collective

Actor’s HelMel Studios links with Austin creative hub

"...presentation of art. Recently, the actor's found a kindred spirit locally with Mosaic Sound Collective...."

Feb. 25, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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