The Ladykillers

The Coen brothers remake a British comedy classic starring Tom Hanks in a flamboyantly love-him-or-hate-him performance.

"...J.K. Simmons, Tzi Ma, Ryan Hurst and Diane Delano. The Coen brothers’ newest is an odd amalgam of tics..."

March 26, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Handicapping the Holidays

We narrow the field for the gamer on your gift list

"...giftworthy individual in your life has a gaming console, then a lovingly wrapped video game is an easy choice..."

Dec. 9, 2011 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

The AggreGAYtor: December 4

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Gaymers get together, the federal government gets better, and baseball flashes the..."

Dec. 4, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

The Greatest Stories Ever Told

The 2010 Paramount Summer Film Classics

"...started writing stories down, we started trying to crack the code on them, from Aristotle's Poetics to Joseph Campbell..."

May 21, 2010 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Courtney Barnett, Kurt Vile, and Alvvays Lead the Austin Psych Fest 2024 Lineup

The relaunched fest returns to the Far Out Lounge April 26-28

"...Austin Psych Fest has announced the lineup for the 2024 edition of the festival, with..."

Dec. 13, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

The Daily Hustle: 6/4/10

Night descends on Neighborhood Housing director

"...Holy political turmoil, Batman!..."

June 4, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Off Beat: Bobby Rush Brings the Funk

90-year-old chats before Blues Fest set with the Blind Boys of Alabama

"...and SXSW, April 26-28 might now be one of the biggest weekends on the Austin music calendar. Revamped in..."

April 26, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Fantastic Fest Review: The Toxic Avenger

Troma hero gets a joyfully idiotic big budget remake

"...The moment that Peter Dinklage, submerged in a vibrant green..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Alison Macor Tells the Tale of Austin’s Greatest Rewrite Man

New book delves into the career of Top Gun script doctor Warren Skaaren

"...into its tight but legendarily supportive clique of filmmakers, the writer Alison Macor has become the go-to historian...."

June 2, 2017 Screens Feature by Sean L. Malin

The AggreGAYtor: December 28

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...denies making love after midnight, Charles Bass swims against the flow, and Ryan Murphy passes out cigars. Waiter, there’s..."

Dec. 28, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Musk Opening Austin Bistro in 2024; Dish Society Arriving Even Sooner; Churro Co. Is Open Now; Tiki Tatsu-ya Debuts Rum Flights; Fiore’s Regional Pasta Club Can Be Delivered; the Texas Veg Fest Draws Nigh; and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...– as wrangled from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

April 5, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Big Bill, CupcakKe, Echo & the Bunnymen, Blxst, Boris, and more live shows to fill your evenings

"...London, NME would've long ago run articles effusively praising their peculiar strain of punk and proclaiming them the next-big-thing...."

Aug. 19, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Verde Report: Stakes Raise as Rivals Columbus Crew Come to Town

A win will feel positively critical against the Crew at Sunday’s second-ever home match

"...I'd bet on Austin hosting an Olympic Games in the near future, but boy, if the city ever did,..."

June 25, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

July Is Crime Month: The Crime Blotter, Week 3

A curated guide to unlawful activities around town July 15-21

"...Since July Is Crime Month at the Chronicle, the ruffians and reprobates at this rag want..."

July 15, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Levitation Live Shot: The Arcs

Black Keys frontman rejuvenates

"...Dan Auerbach has emphasized that the Arcs are more than just another solo outing, last..."

April 30, 2016 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Giving the Sidekick a Spotlight

From behind the shadow of the Ninja Turtles comes 'Casey Jones'

"...do ninjas, vigilantes, and guerrilla filmmakers have in common? They do their best work when no one knows they..."

Sept. 16, 2011 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Upfront Aftermath: CBS & the CW

More peeks at what what's coming to prime time

"...But before I get to that, let’s get to the biggest news at CBS:..."

May 19, 2011 Screens Post by Belinda Acosta

An Art, a Craft, a Movie, and More Events for the Weekdays

Don't let the workweek get you down

"...Monday 22, VORTEX Theatre..."

July 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Solid Roots Support the Tiarras' Indie Chicana Sound

No longer Tiarra Girls, the outspoken sister trio still puts family first

"...Sophia sensed a creeping tension in the air from behind the drum set. Tiffany held eye..."

July 28, 2023 Music Feature by Wayne Lim

New Studio Brings the Technology Behind The Mandalorian to Austin

Co-Production House brings science to the set

"...Six months ago, Justin Kirchhoff was in the same situation as every other filmmaker, struggling to put..."

March 5, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Black Pumas Bring Down the Hammer Behind Powerhouse Singer Eric Burton

The frontman might not admit it, but he's a professional

"...video for electric psych-soul single "Black Moon Rising" in the large back room of Arlyn Studios, not far off..."

June 21, 2019 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Fantastic Fest Fills the Card

Massive list includes closing night film

"...The Fantastic Fest second wave is here, and bigger than..."

Sept. 5, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest 2014: Future Shock! The Story of 2000AD

Marvel? DC? Pshaw! 2000AD is the law

"...Average citizens may not recognize the title, but the monthly British comic book 2000AD has..."

Sept. 22, 2014 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

The Man Behind the Leatherface Mask

Gunnar Hansen signing "Chain Saw Confidential" at Bookpeople Sunday

"...Gunnar Hansen joined a little independent horror film called The Texas Chain Saw Massacre as the hulking butcher Leatherface...."

Sept. 28, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Face Off Recap: Venom on the Sculpting Room Floor

Malice amongst the molds on SyFy

"...nine to go. As Face Off slowly whittles down the contestants, it sometimes seems that the only way we'll..."

Feb. 11, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Wizardly Way

Human Centipede, Abe Sapien and more speak at Austin Comic Con

"...Austin Comic Con was enough of a success that the organizers were talking not just about coming back next..."

Nov. 18, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dressing Down the Superhero

How the irreverent comic Kick-Ass made the leap from page to picture show

"...boy dreams of becoming a superhero and fighting crime. Then he wakes up, realizes that's a dumb idea, and..."

April 16, 2010 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Daily Hustle: 3/30/10

Bats, Bueller, and B&C Bingo

"...The Hustle's hitting you with a guano-laced potpourri of city..."

March 30, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Comics (Artist) Panel

Five Austinites on the state of the sequential art, from comics to comix to manga and beyond

"...nervous. And it's certainly more than enough to justify the geek-chic culture. But while Chris Ware reigned through the..."

Dec. 22, 2006 Arts Feature by Joey Seiler

The Cable Guise

Carrey, Quaid, and the IFC

"...Add to the long list of 20-year overnight successes in show business..."

June 14, 1996 Screens Feature by Patrick Taggart

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