Mother Falcon’s Still Life

Austin's animal collective

"...There’s nothing static about Mother Falcon’s Still Life EP, not when upwards of 14 instruments unite..."

Feb. 15, 2010 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Carson McHone: Still Life, Still Alive

Potent Austin songwriter, now married and living in Canada, explores themes of attachment and longing, uncertainty and loss on new album

"...Americana artist largely hunkered down. But for McHone, quarantine life wasn't failed sourdough starters and now-dusty puzzles...."

Feb. 25, 2022 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

Still Life

Jia Zhangke’s 2006 masterpiece on a changing China finally reaches America

"...absent from American screens, Jia Zhangke’s 2006 docu-narrative fusion Still Life has had a restoration, just in time for..."

Sept. 25, 2020 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Sun June's Still-Life "Get Enough" and Four More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Meat Joy, El Combo Oscuro, and more

"...once lost. Sun-sweltered guitar licks tickle throughout, disrupting the still-life portrait Colwell imagines at track's end.  – Laiken Neumann..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Music Column by Laiken Neumann

Still Life

Whether it is the coterie around the world's most famous photographer or a group of cowboys on a West Texas ranch, Laura Wilson, who peeked inside a reclusive Christian sect for her new photography book Hutterites of Montana, has an instinct for penetrating insular, tightly knit societies.

"...small town in Massachusetts south of Boston. The country lifestyle of her childhood "was like the rural New England..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Books Feature by Roger Gathman

Still Life, All Shook Up

Naked Lunch's models are a bunch of sketchy posers

"...was even born – and what is she doing, still, now that she's been among the cultural treasures of..."

Aug. 28, 2009 Screens Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie

The kinetic life of the Back to the Future star

"...idea that he should turn the telling of his life story into a pity party. And "boring" is a..."

May 12, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Secret Life of Pets 2

The cute critters return, but breaking the pack up means no one has as much fun

"...a good sequel. 2016's talking creature animation The Secret Life of Pets was a dog's-eye view of life in..."

June 7, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin

An authoritative film study of the career of the Little Tramp by the esteemed journalist Richard Schickel.

"...crafted what must be the final word on Chaplin’s life and work. Narrated by Sydney Pollack and more than..."

Dec. 19, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Life in Prison for Hemp

José Peña brought some roadside weeds home from Kansas. Cops decided it was reefer, and a Texas court sentenced him to life in prison – without the evidence. It took a decade for Peña to get back some of the pieces of his life.

"...years later, Peña would be convicted and sentenced to life in prison for possession of what the state said..."

March 16, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Life Is Sweet

"...David Thewlis. The title of this movie proclaims that life is sweet. It's meant to be taken with a..."

March 13, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Ninth Life

"...in Dallas' boho arts community of Deep Ellum, Ninth Life is a stylish and contemporary murder mystery. Sam (Posey)..."

May 31, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Review: STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie

The actor and Parkinson's advocate lays his life bare

"...the idea that he should turn the telling his life story as a pity party. And "boring" is a..."

March 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sundance 2023 Review: STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie

The actor and the disease he refuses to let define him

"...the idea that he should turn the telling his life story as a pity party. And "boring" is a..."

Jan. 25, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

This Job Will Change Your Life

Former staff reflect on the zigs and zags of life post-Chronicle

"...magic and malfunctioning of the place. Whether you're a lifer or just passing through, the Chronicle has left its..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Features Feature by Jesse Sublett

Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life

The notorious life of Serge Gainsbourg is whimsically re-created onscreen.

"...The life and times of France's other national treasure, Serge Gainsbourg,..."

Nov. 4, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Nik Wallenda: Life on the Wire

In which we send an aerialist to talk to a stuntman. Whoa.

"...Wallenda – (yes, of those Wallendas) about his daredevil life and about his Stunt Spectacular show at Schlitterbahn…..."

May 19, 2011 Arts Post by Raven Hinojosa

Patti Smith: Dream of Life

Fashion photographer Steven Sebring made this impressionistic documentary over the course of 12 years with Smith's full participation.

"...recognized as an ever-evolving artist and human being whose life remains a work in progress. This attitude lends an..."

Aug. 29, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer

Executed serial killer Aileen Wuornos leaves little doubt as to her sanity in this second Nick Broomfield documentary on the subject.

"...& Courtney, Fetishes, and Heidi Fleiss: Hollywood Madam. Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer is his second..."

Feb. 6, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Shelf Life

"...and the paranoid self-reflexivity of Secret Cinema. In Shelf Life, Bartel has adapted a three-person, one-set stage play for..."

Nov. 11, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Checking In: The Still is Still Moving to Oliver Rajamani

ATX’s Romani Lone Star makes another auto doc, My Mind

"...not as a musician, but as a lover of life.”..."

Nov. 10, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

My Life as a Zucchini

A poignant stop-motion coming-of-age tale

"...My Life as a Zucchini arrives in town with a boost..."

March 10, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Still Alice

In an otherwise tepid film, Julianne Moore delivers a terrific performance as a woman beset by early-onset Alzheimer's.

"...one that Julianne Moore brings to striking clarity in Still Alice. Based on the 2007 novel by Lisa Genova,..."

Feb. 13, 2015 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

The Life & Friends of Tarka Cordell

Celebrating the late UK production scion and songwriter

"...Several weeks ago, Life: Tarka & Friends came out in the UK via..."

June 3, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

This story of a milquetoast with a wild imagination stars Ben Stiller and is as pretty as it is busy. Opens 12/25.

"...Directed by: Ben Stiller. Starring: Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Sean Penn, Adam Scott,..."

Dec. 20, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Senate Committee Approves Life-with-Parole Measure

Issue added to special session call this week

"...Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, that would impose a mandatory life sentence, with the possibility of parole, for certain juvenile..."

June 12, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Life of Pi

This time Ang Lee's tiger is not crouching; this animal has its claws out and has only an adolescent boy for companionship – or vice versa.

"...animals portrayed on the screen. Objects are not permanent, life is always changing, meaning is a slippery thing –..."

Nov. 23, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

'NBA 08: The Life v3'

"...PlayStation2 games are still being made? Sony attempting to keep The Life alive?..."

Oct. 18, 2007 Sports Post by Carson Barker

Still Lives

Kate Breakey talks to Clay Smith about why she photographs dead birds and flowers and other animals.

"...they know that I will try to give them life." In whatever state they arrive, Breakey doesn't mold or..."

Dec. 21, 2001 Arts Feature by Clay Smith

The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg

"...vivid, exhaustively researched film, or Greenberg himself, however. The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg is less about baseball..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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