It's a Family Affair for the Hurleys in Strictly Confidential

How Elizabeth tried (and failed) to keep son Damian out of the film biz

"...There's a famous song by Noël Coward called "Mrs. Worthington"..."

April 12, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: The Black Sea

Charming experimental debut blends improv and travelogue

"...It’s no surprise to hear director Crystal Moselle describe The Black Sea star and co-director Derrick B. Harden as..."

March 10, 2024 Screens Post by Katherine McNevins

At Besame Mucho, a Latin Music Capital Por Nosotros

Inside the all-star, 84-band, Spanish-language spectacle

"...first-year Lollapalooza and staged à la ACL Fest, Circuit of the Americas’ Latin music eclipse, Besame Mucho on March..."

March 4, 2024 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Olivia Rodrigo, at the Precipice of Rock and Pop Stardom

Singer teeters on poise and rowdiness for fourth GUTS tour stop

"...Bookended by guitar-fueled, rapid-fire, shout-along choruses that made the Moody Center floor shake, the performance caught the singer..."

Feb. 29, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Hundreds of Beavers

Loony live-action cartoon about a fur trader who goes to war with rodents

"...Directed by: Mike Cheslik. Starring: Ryland Brickson Cole Tews, Olivia Graves and Doug Mancheski...."

Feb. 23, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

A Boner Bizarre, Improvised Love Stories, and More Arts Events

Get some culture and love this week

"...Thursday 15 - Sunday 18, the Vortex..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Texas travel news and more

"...February means Mardi Gras parades, Valentine's getaways, and hints of spring..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Paper Cuts

New Austin music picks from francene rouelle, variety

"...videos from Austin artists. Listen to our playlist on the @austinchronicle Spotify...."

Jan. 26, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...South by Southwest audiences have seen the artier side of Ryan Gosling with films like the..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Week and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Catch Skourge, Magna Carda, and more at the no-cost annual fest

"...Check out the Chronicle music team’s handpicked “Crucial Concerts” below or in..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

A Foodie’s Guide to One of North Austin’s Strip Malls

Searching for the American dream at the Spicewood / 183 Center

"...dumplings during a mani-pedi? Sell a gold chain in the time it takes to smash a boozy cupcake?..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Learn something new and explore what's out there this fall

"...November means it’s time to celebrate chili, sausage, and the holidays...."

Nov. 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

AFF Review: Grapefruit

Rosanna Arquette is tenderly flawed in this addiction dramedy

"...an open mind when it comes to actors making their directorial debuts. There’s something appealing about the notion of..."

Nov. 1, 2023 Screens Post by Matthew Monagle

Memorable Moments From ACL Fest Weekend One

For you to rewind this weekend at Zilker Park

"...After a few early switcheroos – namely, the last-minute dropout of Kali Uchis from both weekends and..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Shania Twain Has A Little Fun, Joins Foo Fighters Onstage at ACL Fest

Boisterous crowd cheers the Queen of Me

"...Matching her auspiciously-titled sixth studio album, Shania Twain’s Queen of Me Tour finally galloped through Austin and into Zilker..."

Oct. 8, 2023 Music Post by Genevieve Wood

Is Sea Moss Austin’s Next Superfood?

The edible algae is riding a wave of popularity across town

"...Let's take a trip to the Atlantic Ocean, shall we? Along the rocky coastlines of..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Food Feature by Hannah Uebele

Beck and Phoenix Make Every Moment Count at Breathless Moody Center Co-Headline

Dancing through three decades of songs from the two indie pop giants

"...With 21 albums between them, Beck and Phoenix had a lot of ground to..."

Aug. 23, 2023 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Meg 2: The Trench

It's Jason Statham versus a giant, ancient shark again

"...Directed by: Ben Wheatley. Starring: Jason Statham, Wu Jing, Shuya Sophia Cai, Sienna Guillory,..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Punk Legend John Doe Gets Dark for a Weekend of Film Noir

AFS Cinema screens the series including his remake of D.O.A.

"...who has poisoned him. Those words will also open the John Doe Noir Weekend, two days of crime from..."

July 7, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Quiet Light, One Be Low, a few July 4th traditions, and more recommended shows

"...Quiet Light Album Release Hole in the Wall, Saturday 1..."

June 30, 2023 Music Column by Wayne Lim

Aaron Franklin and Jordan Mackay Explore Meat and Fire in New Cookbook

Where there's smoke, there's Franklin

"...All the best things come in threes: characters in a joke,..."

June 30, 2023 Food Feature by Rod Machen

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, June 16-22

"...my triple Gemini friend Alicia has worked as a deep-sea rescue diver, an environmental activist, a singer in a..."

June 16, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Journeyman: JaRon Marshall's Path From Black Pumas to Jazz-Hop Debut

Methodical keyboard maestro lands atmospheric LP earth sounds

"...During Adrian Quesada's 2022 Austin City Limits episode showcasing the album Boleros Psicodélicos, the colorful mini-orchestra of musicians and..."

April 21, 2023 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Enys Men

The form of British folk horror conjured to mask a psychological drama

"...Directed by: Mark Jenkin. Starring: Mary Woodvine, Edward Rowe, Flo Crowe, John Woodvine, Joe..."

March 31, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Wednesday

A primo Tiger Den showcase, iLe, Hermanos Gutiérrez, and more

"...From legacy Texas songwriters to New Order’s keynote insights, the Chronicle music team’s Wednesday sightings at South by Southwest..."

March 16, 2023 SXSW Post by Julian Towers

Dreaming With Elephant Gym, 9m88, and LÜCY at SXSW’s Taiwan Beats Showcase

A six-act journey from island grooves to hip-hop chaos

"...From breathy, echoing vocals washed in flanging riffs and seashore percussion, to a moving speech celebrating dreamers, the Tuesday..."

March 15, 2023 SXSW Post by Wayne Lim

SXSW Announces 2023 Film Grand Jury Award Winners

Raging Grace tops best narrative category

"...TV Festival reached its midpoint, it was time for the grand jury awards and the special awards. So, with..."

March 14, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

“Mustard Man” Bijan Robinson Dishes on the Opportunities and Dangers of NIL in College Sports

One college athlete's unique path to getting paid

"...From a marketer’s perspective, former standout University of Texas running back and current NFL draft prospect Bijan..."

March 13, 2023 SXSW Post by Eric Goodman

It's in the Rivets: The Secret Passion of Loungefly

The "geeky Gucci" designer brand makes its SXSW debut

"...Limited designs. Evocations of childhood favorites. Attention to detail. But it you really..."

March 12, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Bringing Comeback SOS to Austin, SZA Remains a Relatable Queen

Singer saves herself in sold-out Moody Center voyage

"...Twinkling water noises set the scene for the nautical show ahead. Like the cover..."

March 10, 2023 Music Post by Katie Karp

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