The Promotion

Forgettably bland, this comic film features Seann William Scott and John C. Reilly vying for the same job promotion.

"...Bellows, Bobby Cannavale and Rick Gonzalez. In honor of the release of their new film The Promotion, and in..."

June 13, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Don't Everybody Panic, but Online Sketch Troupe Backpack Picnic Has Definitely Gone What They Call 'Viral' and Is Also About to Contaminate the Alamo Drafthouse

Online sketch troupe Backpack Picnic has definitely gone viral

"...Sometimes, in order to keep yourself from obsessively contemplating the possibility of a local terrorist attack based on the..."

May 2, 2008 Screens Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Beyond the Gates

With infinite grace but no real suspense, Beyond the Gates bears dramatic witness to the Rwandan ethnic genocide of the last decade.

"...I have my doubts that this grim account of the slaughter of some 2,500 members of Rwanda's ethnic Tutsi..."

June 1, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Chapman out the door, off the hook

A surprise retirement spares the APD assistant chief.

"...In a surprising turn of events, Austin Police Department Assistant Chief Jimmy Chapman on Dec. 18 filed the necessary..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Business of Strangers

"...firing off edgy retorts on her cell. Her administrative assistant Paula (Stiles) cabs over after a delayed flight, sporting..."

Jan. 18, 2002 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

What's the Worst That Could Happen?

"...Its title is live bait for critics. One of the co-stars is an executive producer. The director is a..."

June 1, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

The Cup

Filmed in Bhutan with a cast of unknown Tibetan nonprofessionals, The Cup takes its charming premise – pint-sized monks striving against all odds to watch a satellite broadcast of the 1998 World Cup match between Brazil and France – and runs with it.

"...in Bhutan with a cast of unknown Tibetan nonprofessionals, The Cup takes its charming premise -- pint-sized monks striving..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The 24 Hour Woman

"...anything.” It got so that every time we heard the refrain, my officemate and I would toss a dollar..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Meet the New Boss

The Privatization Route

"...In other agencies, the shake-ups have hardly been as dramatic as..."

Jan. 15, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Who's Minding the Clinics?

City/County Divided on Public Health

"...Nurse Beverly Milwee examines client Maria Miles at the South Rural Health Clinic. photograph by Jana Birchum There's..."

May 1, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Wag the Dog

"...nimble direction and technical execution combine to make Wag the Dog one of the wittiest and most mordant political..."

Jan. 9, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Road to Publication

The University of Texas Press

"...UT Press Executive Editor and Assistant Director Theresa May and Press Director Joanna Hitchcock stand..."

Aug. 29, 1997 Books Feature by Clay Smith

The Linguini Incident

"...David Bowie, Eszter Balint, Buck Henry and Marlee Matlin. The best thing about The Linguini Incident (despite the fact..."

July 10, 1992 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Horror Unearthed: The Return of Confessions of a Serial Killer

The lost Austin horror classic finally gets the respect it deserves

"...It’s said that after the failure of his debut feature, the artsy Eggshells, Tobe..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Quarrel With the Status Quo

Charlie Baird on criminal justice, equity, and the Travis County D.A.

"...Charlie Baird: Well, I'll tell you, honestly – and the reason I'm hesitant is because I think it sounds..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

The Color of Fire

The Austin Fire Department is making another attempt at staff diversity – will it do any better this time?

"...There was a time not so long ago when Austin's..."

May 13, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Kicking the Tires at Fleet

City whistle-blower confirms that the trouble at Fleet Services has been much worse than scrap tires and bad record-keeping. And nobody in charge wanted to hear it.

"...Documents recently obtained by the Chron­icle show that officials within the city's Fleet Services..."

July 2, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Chips Are Down

Budget balancing picks up speed – and it's anything but fun and games

"...About 150 or so people gathered on the gymnasium floor of the Northwest Recreation Center..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Webberville Conundrum

Austin's plans for an eastern landfill hit a little obstacle – the people who live there

"...Back in the early Eighties, Dave and Joann Gunlock bought themselves a..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

My Semester on the Beat

Wherein our reporter pursues the bad guys, abhors Problem People, studies community policing, and earns a perfect attendance koozie in the APD's Citizen Police Academy

"...When you imagine a 10-hour ride-along with a cop, there's a lot of stuff you expect – sirens, squealing..."

Dec. 1, 2006 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Keeping the Peace

Andy Langer examines round one of trying to establish a new city noise ordinance for Austin.

"...imagined that seven days of intense public debate over the city's proposed new noise ordinance would end in five..."

May 3, 2002 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Cracks in the System

Is the City's Minority Procurement Process Up to Par?

"...says African Americans are not gettinga fair share of the city's construction business. photograph by John Anderson Everybody makes..."

Sept. 19, 1997 News Feature by Chris Walters

Help Find the Missing Slacker Cast and Crew

Austin, you can help connect the team with cash!

"...Were you part of the cast or crew of Slacker, or do you know..."

Nov. 26, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

News AggreGAYte for the Week of Nov. 8

Catch up on the queer news beat with Gay Place

"...Ding dong, the douche is gone. In news from the Michigan Attorney..."

Nov. 8, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

For the Love of Dolly

"...Directed by: Tai Uhlmann. This could end up being the first documentary used as evidence in a restraining order..."

Sept. 20, 2006 Movie Review by Jeremy Martin

Interim City: The Biggest Local News Stories of 2017

Welcome to Austin, where a quarter of city management has been temporary. That's just the beginning of our issues.

"...Thirteen of the city's 55 departments are currently overseen by interim, acting,..."

Dec. 29, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Daily Hustle: 6/4/10

Night descends on Neighborhood Housing director

"...at City Hall – this round mercifully unrelated to the continuing KeyPoint fallout – but if a fellow media..."

June 4, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Coy Report

An assessment of the airport police, park police, and city marshals

"...In March, APD Assistant Chief Rick Coy submitted to Assistant City Manager Rudy..."

June 30, 2006 News Column by Michael King

The Verde Report: Austin FC Commits to Coach Josh Wolff With Three-Year Deal

It was a good week for the younger Wolff too

"...last week gave its 45-year-old head coach Josh Wolff the ultimate vote of confidence in the form of a..."

May 20, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Assistant County Attorney Joins Race to Fill David Escamilla's Post

Laurie Eiserloh is the second candidate to officially enter hunt for Travis County Attorney

"...There's now a second official candidate in the race for..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

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