Qmmunity: Top Five Scene Shakers

Qmmunity counts five major queer scene shake-ups in 2023

"...2023 was a year of change: From January to this very December, Austin's queer community weathered good, bad,..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

17 Texas Artists to See at ACL Fest

Lone Star acts to catch at Zilker, from Houston breakout d4vd to Austin’s Die Spitz

"...Alongside the requisite Asleep at the Wheel kickoff performance, this year's..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

Armadillo Christmas Bazaar Announces Maker Lineup

The iconic holiday marketplace returns Dec. 15-23

"...Some people start getting in the Christmas spirit after Halloween, others after..."

Sept. 26, 2023 Arts Post by Jencie Tomasek

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...The Texas State Capitol is currently playing host to an..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

No Repeats, No Regrets: Metallica Catches Lightning in Arlington, Twice

Symmetrical nights on the M72 World Tour dug deeper into the catalog

"...“What else should we play?” James Hetfield grinned late Sunday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington...."

Aug. 21, 2023 Music Post by Austin Powell

Kendra Scott Holds First Women’s Summit for Entrepreneurs

An Olympian and executives at Dell, Zoom discuss empowerment

"...The first Kendra Scott Women's Entre­pren­eurial Leadership Institute (KS WELI)..."

March 3, 2023 News Feature by Madi Donham

Film, TV, and Gaming Industries Call on Legislators to Keep Texas Stories in Texas

Industries look for a massive bump in the state's production rebate program

"...The Texas Moving Image Industry Incen­t­ive Program, the state's initiative..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Kids vs. Aliens

Gory romp that does exactly what the title says

"...Directed by: Jason Eisener. Starring: Dominic Mariche, Phoebe Rex, Calem..."

Jan. 20, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

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

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Unsheathe your broad sword and unpack your boom stick. South..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Indoor Queers Club: LGBT-Boo!

Queer horror picks from your trusty Chronicle crypt keepers

"...Horror holds a special place in the queer community and everyone has their favorites they reach..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Fantastic Fest Interview: Jason Eisener on Kids vs. Aliens

The director of the teen-friendly horror discusses his influences

"...There's a Venn diagram: the circles say, "weird gore," "wrestling,"..."

Sept. 22, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How Dean Fleischer-Camp Brought Marcel the Shell With Shoes On to Life

Inside the secret life of the stop-motion smash

"...It's rare a stop-motion movie makes it into cinemas, even..."

July 21, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

TikTok Talents, Metal Gods and Comedy Provocateurs Added as SXSW Keynotes and Speakers

With a week to go, the fest expands its speaker and podcast list

"...Think that you had your South by Southwest schedule set?..."

March 1, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Richard Whittaker's Top 10 Films of 2021

The Chronicle's Culture desk editor makes his list

"...In a year packed with incredible releases reviewed by my sterling team of critics..."

Dec. 20, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Red Rocket

Simon Rex gets under the skin of this year’s most fascinating scumbag

"...Directed by: Sean Baker. Starring: Simon Rex, Suzanna Son, Bree..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Trace Sauveur’s Top 10 Films of 2021

"...PTA does coming-of-age in a way only he can. Hilarious,..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Screens Feature by Trace Sauveur

Josh Kupecki’s Top 10 Films of 2021

"...No other film this year has enthralled, surprised, and moved me..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Refineries and Suitcase Pimps: Riding the Red Rocket With Sean Baker

The filmmaker talks about poverty porn and real porn

"...There's Hollywood, and there's the San Fernando Valley. Both are..."

Dec. 5, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

BoomBaptist and the Art of Crafty Self Promotion Schemes

Instrumental hip-hop mastermind sells us his world

"...His hair slicked back in Macklemorian undercut, a camera flash reflected in every wide, sparkling grin..."

Dec. 3, 2021 Music Feature by Julian Towers

With the Music Lineup Rolling Out, South by Southwest 2022 Finally Feels Real

Maxo Kream, Monaleo, W.I.T.C.H., and Vitreous Humor highlight drop

"...142 days until South by Southwest hits. With today’s initial music lineup..."

Oct. 20, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Austin Music: What We're Listening to This Week

Hovvdy, Cherubs, Hoody Rap, a Tribute to Walter Hyatt, and more recommended sounds

"...Hovvdy's True Love..."

Oct. 8, 2021 Music Column by Carys Anderson

The Most Memorable Moments of Saturday’s ACL Fest

Billie Eilish, Jack Harlow, Mongolian metal, Doja Cat, Dayglow, & more

"...A sunny Saturday set the scene for a packed day of live..."

Oct. 3, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

We Have an Issue: What’s Next for the Alamo Drafthouse

Also: Big changes at the Chronicle's Music Desk

"...A once-plucky indie movie house that grew into a national chain that reinvented the concept..."

July 2, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Watch This: Branden Rex Flexes his Cat Fancy with “River”

“I don’t see myself with no one but you,” he sings to hairless feline

"...There’s a supreme stillness pervading Branden Rex’s “River” video. The..."

June 28, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Living Pins EP Premiere & Q&A

Austin alt psych duo returns after 25 years

"...Initially a blink in the Nineties zeitgeist of Austin music,..."

April 6, 2021 Music Post by Greg Stitt

SXSW Music Review: Taiwan Beats Brings the Island to Us

Missing Elysium on Red River

"...Live from mountains, factories, shrimp fishing centers, and temples, Thursday evening’s Taiwan..."

March 18, 2021 Music Post by Carys Anderson

SXSW Online: Recommended Programming

Must-catch panels, films, music showcases, and more at this year's all-virtual Fest

"...Tuesday, March 16..."

March 12, 2021 Features Feature

SXSW Releases V-I-R-T-U-A-L 2021 Music Roster

Sorry, Didirri, Connie Constance highlight global drop

"...South by Southwest laid out an initial roster of music..."

Jan. 26, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Trans Chorus Sings Proud in Out Loud

Los Angeles group finds its voice at AGLIFF

"...Rare is the film that shows trans people existing on their own..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Screens Feature by James Scott

Pandemic Production: Meredith Johns, FX Artist

“Grab what you need from the trailer, we don’t know when we’re coming back”

"...Meredith Johns, Hawgfly Studios founder, FX Makeup Artist..."

July 3, 2020 Screens Feature by Sofia Tafich

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