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"...examination of an overlooked ordeal. Let’s talk about the changes women go through! Whether literally transformative, or just emotionally..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...death of his partner, Lynn Shelton. Others may truly change the way you view the world, such as The..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival Unveils Full Author Lineup for 2024

Matthew McConaughey and Malcolm Gladwell headline

"...Jennifer Chang, An Authentic Life..."

Sept. 19, 2024 Books Post by Amaya Austin

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...Producers: Mike Blizzard, Mary Sabol, Sarah Altrogge, Jocelyn Hartnett, Stephen Turselli, Keith Ayers, Andrew Calvetti, Steve Burman Screenwriters: Elise..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

ATX TV Festival Rides Again With Justified: City Primeval

Outlander, Dawson's Creek added to season 12

"...Friedman, executive producer Erin Gunn, and cast members Christina Chang, Fiona Gubelmann, and Bria Samoné Henderson...."

April 3, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Raises a Smile With First Announcement

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

"...Screen, which looks at the massive impact of author Stephen King on fantasy cinema – with, of course, an..."

Aug. 16, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Lizzo, Beck Announced as SXSW Keynotes

Festival also adds cyberpunk pioneer Neil Stephenson

"...including literature and technology. Enter keynote number four Neal Stephenson. The godfather of modern futurism, master of speculative fiction,..."

Feb. 15, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival 2020: The Full Line-Up

All 150 authors announced for the 25th anniversary lit celebration

"...comic spin on Room With a View; chef David Chang, with Eat a Peach: A Memoir, the account of..."

Sept. 16, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Unpacks Longest Lineup List

Soccer Mommy, Caroline Rose, Alyona Alyona, and 351 more

"...day after a multifarious keynote speaker announcement that included Stephen Colbert, Diplo, and the NSA’s Director of Cybersecurity, SXSW..."

Jan. 14, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Q&A Hole: What Got You Hooked On the Weird Stuff?

Waiting for the manlike creature with the glowing eyes

"...Nicky Drayden: Stephen King's The Eyes of the Dragon mesmerized 12-year-old me...."

July 13, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Texas Book Festival 2016: The Full List

TBF hosts Don DeLillo, Thomas Dolby, Emma Cline, 277 more

"...Star screenwriter and novelist Bill Wittliff (The Devil's Backbone), Stephen Harrigan (A Friend of Mr. Lincoln); and Houston-based horror..."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...Wendell Berry. Through his eyes, we see both the changing landscapes of rural America in the era of industrial..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Living and Dying on Asian Screens

Austin Asian American Film Festival is back

"...Also screening Saturday is Stephen Dypiangco and Patrick Epino's web series-turned-feature Awesome Asian Bad..."

Nov. 7, 2014 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Chronicle Endorsements

For the Nov. 4 General Election

"...ACC Trustee, Place 2: Gigi Edwards Bryant/Jade Chang Sheppard..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Riley and Tovo Join the Mix

Incumbents enter and 10-1 Races Begin to Take Shape

"...you’re currently on the list and your status has changed, please drop a line to [email protected]...."

April 7, 2014 News Post by Michael King

'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...too long, too complicated, and too subject to arbitrary changes that should be matters of legislation and not basic..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Feature

SXSW 2012 Film Lineup Announced

'21 Jump Street' selected as Centerpiece Film

"...Pilgrim Song Director: Martha Stephens, Screenwriters: Martha Stephens, Karrie Crouse A pink-slipped music teacher..."

Feb. 1, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Stuff of 'Legend'

Words from wushu master Yuen Woo-ping

"...his fight choreography for the Wachowski brothers' Matrix films, Stephen Chow's Hollywood homage Kung Fu Hustle, and QT's Kill..."

May 13, 2011 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Culinary/Literary

There's a lot to chew on at this year's Texas Book Festival

"...not taking place in the Cooking Tent will be Stephen Fried, author of Appetite for America: How Visionary Businessman..."

Oct. 15, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

From Stuff, Art

The 21st 'New American Talent' exhibition features a whopping 72 works of art, many of them created from everyday objects

"...of "New American Talent." This year Arthouse invited Aimee Chang, curator of contemporary art at the Orange County Museum..."

July 14, 2006 Arts Feature by Amanda Douberley

Alton Brown Is Coming to Town

"...Brown as the perfect merging of Bart Simpson and Stephen Hawking. His show, Good Eats, provides a shrewd mix..."

March 28, 2003 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Naked City

The Downtown Austin Alliance presented its annual Impact Awards to groups and individuals responsible for "revitalizing" the Central Business District, but not everyone is happy with what they consider downtown gentrification.

"...responsible for setting off the downtown construction boom that's changing life as we know it in Austin's Central Business..."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...that many of the opening dates and titles will change over the next few weeks as distributors take full..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

All Wrapped Up

Holiday Film Previews

"...in mind that opening dates are always subject to change...."

Nov. 28, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Double Happiness

"...D: Mina Shum; with Sandra Oh, Frances You, Stephen M.D. Chang, Alannah Ong, Callum Rennie, Donald Fong. VHS..."

June 14, 1996 Screens Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...DOUBLE HAPPINESSD: Mina Shum; with Sandra Oh, Alannah Ong, Stephen Chang, Frances You, Johnny Mah, Callum Rennie, Donald Fong...."

Nov. 3, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...DOUBLE HAPPINESSD: Mina Shum; with Sandra Oh, Alannah Ong, Stephen Chang, Frances You, Johnny Mah, Callum Rennie, Donald Fong...."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...his debt, this movie-loving gangster seizes the opportunity to change careers. Chili's trail has led him to Harry Zimm..."

Oct. 20, 1995 News Feature

Double Happiness

"...Directed by: Mina Shum. Starring: Sandra Oh, Alannah Ong, Stephen Chang, Frances You, Johnny Mah, Callum Rennie and Donald..."

Oct. 13, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...DOUBLE HAPPINESSD: Mina Shum; with Sandra Oh, Alannah Ong, Stephen Chang, Frances You, Johnny Mah, Callum Rennie, Donald Fong...."

Oct. 13, 1995 News Feature

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