The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D

Robert Rodriguez adds a dimension with this kids fantasy movie, but only in the most literal sense – 3-D.

"...a long way as a director since the release of his first feature, El Mariachi, in 1992. Yet The..."

June 10, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Rehabilitative Power of Art in Sing Sing

Oscar nominee Colman Domingo teams with Austin filmmaker Greg Kwedar in a story of transformation behind prison walls

"...just a film, and in being so becomes less of a film. Sometimes a movie gets bogged down in..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Revelations: A Gen Z Writer Witnesses the Eternal Battle of an Iron Maiden Concert

Waving flags and fighting monsters with the hallowed NWOBHM troopers

"...into a tapestry chronicling the complete hard rock history of Austin, my older, wiser companion turns to me and..."

Sept. 14, 2022 Music Post by Julian Towers

Motor Voter: Texas Won’t Play Nice

Why does the state want to restrict voting access?

"...follow-up to his ruling that found Texas in violation of the National Voter Registration Act's motor voter law, Federal..."

May 25, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Rick Perry, Lord of the Dance?

Why would a former Texas governor go on reality TV? Why not?

"...Rogers. Nijinsky. Baryshnikov. Graham. Legends of Terpsichore. And now … Rick Perry. The former governor..."

Sept. 2, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Herb Alpert’s School of Music

Trumpeter’s alums include Waylon, Satchmo, and Karen Carpenter

"...partner Jerry Moss in 1962, building it into one of the most successful independent labels of all time with..."

Sept. 24, 2015 Music Post by Greg Beets

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

A Hollywood star falls to earth with mad, exhilarating results.

"...Michael Keaton plays Riggan Thomas, who once ruled Hollywood as the star..."

Oct. 24, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

A Declaration of Independence

Zavala Elementary and Principal Sean Fox are succeeding at going their own way

"...something is changing. In fact, over the last couple of years, the campus has seen double-digit improvements in test..."

May 9, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Third Fiddle Horns Beat Texas State by 12

Lethargic b-ballers improve record to 6-4 before Tarheels come to town

"...Saturday night it was women’s volleyball that got most of the attention. The lady spikers swept Oregon to win..."

Dec. 15, 2012 Sports Post by Michael Corcoran

Fallen Warriors Remind of Roosevelt Leaks

Victory in adversity

"...Instead of pondering how Texas will survive its last three football..."

Nov. 18, 2011 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

TOP 10 Theatrical Wonders of 2010

A theatre year with a tipsy crew, a zoo, a shrew, and lots of cross-dressing

"...1) 'THE DROWSY CHAPERONE' (ZACH THEATRE) A speakeasy's worth of cocktails couldn't match the intoxicating lift of this spoofy..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Notes of a Football Addict (Vol. III)

The ancient Chinese knew precious little about football

"...They did know a thing or two about making profound statements, though, which is precisely what the Baltimore Ravens..."

Sept. 16, 2010 Sports Post by John Razook

A Browner Shade of Black

Blazing trails of Chicano soul

"...At 12:06am, Jimmy Kimmel Live! explodes onto the air of local ABC affiliate KVUE. Punching the theme for the..."

Dec. 28, 2007 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Protocols of the Elders of Chisum

State rep joins the tin foil hat brigade

"...Bizarre news, courtesy of the Texas Freedom Network: Apparently GOP Rep. Warren Chisum..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Bowl Week: or, Holy Hopping Baby Jesus, It’s Eastern West Virginia Tech vs. Cal-Poly San Luis State!

"...here. Bowl Week. 'Tis the season for the conclusion of football season. Bowl Week? Before we get to the..."

Dec. 27, 2006 Sports Post by John Razook

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large: You Kids Play Nice!

The idea of combining Austin and Travis County's governments seems like a good one, but never seems to gain any momentum.

"...together? Karen Sonleitner seems a little sick and tired of being asked this question. "By its nature, county government..."

Jan. 18, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Country of Exiles?

Country of Exiles: The Destruction of Place in American Life

"...by William Leach..."

July 9, 1999 Books Review

UT Baseball in the Sports Capital of Texas

Round Rock? Sports Capital of Texas?

"...The kids of Texas Baseball probably savored the idea – rather, the..."

April 2, 2012 Sports Post by Russ Espinoza

The Lessons of Losing: Texas Is No. 2

What's eating Garrett Gilbert?

"...the winners. Somehow I can’t help but feel proud of the Texas Longhorns and what they almost pulled off..."

Jan. 14, 2010 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

Texas Beats Hogs, Dreams of OU

"...Play time is almost over for the Longhorns, and they..."

Sept. 29, 2008 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

Top 10 Theatrical Treasures & Pleasures of 2005

'Chronicle' Arts Editor Robert Faires lists his favorite theatrical productions of 2005

"...1) Americamisfit (Salvage Vanguard Theater) Playwright Dan Dietz dusted off the lost saga of our..."

Jan. 6, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Hell of a Year

Kathy McCarty presses Jon Dee Graham about the good and the bad old and new days

"...we know the struggle had barely begun. He was playing in a local band called the Lift that was..."

Oct. 21, 2005 Music Feature by Kathy McCarty

The Trials of Henry Kissinger

"...encourages nuclear proliferation? Who calls for the secret invasion of a country without a declaration of war? Whose covert..."

Jan. 24, 2003 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

A Time of Recognition

An excerpt from John Cale's new autobiography, What's Welsh for Zen?

"...same, an attendant SXSW 2000 showcase, and two booksignings of his new autobiography, What's Welsh For Zen, just wasn't..."

April 14, 2000 Music Feature by Victor Bockris

Whirled of Sound

Tracking down Rob Halverson and Robinson Ear's Little Whirled of Sound.

"...Rob Halverson is something of a mad scientist. Positioned in front of a digital..."

Jan. 21, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

Celebrated for the Least of Reasons

Chronicle reviewer Tom Doyal has took to writin' just like Larry L. King, the playwright behind The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (and much more, Doyal reveals, in his review of King's new book of letters).

"...Larry L. King is an original and authentic voice of American letters. Happily, he is also a Texan. Most..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Books Feature by Tom Doyal

The Bridges of Madison County

"...grandly given credit for single-handedly reviving the moribund genre of the film Western. Such hyperbole may also come his..."

June 2, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Gets Compared to a Lot of Cities. But Is Life Better There?

Shopping for home

"...There are plenty of reasons to love Austin and the enormous, unique state..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

Sick of Myself

Norwegian satire keeps the audience a safe distance from a narcissist

"...Directed by: Kristoffer Borgli. Starring: Kristine Kujath Thorp, Eirik Sæther, Fanny Vaager,..."

April 28, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Austin Punk Chronicles: The Shock of the New – The Violators and the Skunks Invade Raul's

14 days after the Sex Pistols break up and mainstream media declares punk dead, Austin's scene begins at a Tejano bar on the Drag in Chapter 5, Part 1 of the "Austin Punk Chronicles"

"...Editor’s note: This is Chapter 5, Part 1 of a serialized history of Austin punk by veteran writer..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

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