Of Stars and Scars

AFS Doc Nights: Nostalgia for the Light

"...Chilean documentary filmmaker Patricio Guzmán has often lamented the scarcity..."

Nov. 11, 2011 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

WWC: Previewing the Group Stage Finales

Four more days of group stage games climax with U.S.-Sweden on Thursday

"...With the U.S. win over Chile on Sunday, all 24 teams..."

June 16, 2019 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

The 33

Antonio Banderas stars in this story about the trapped Chilean miners

"...Converting a recent, true event that gripped the world’s attention into popcorn entertainment is almost tantamount to..."

Nov. 13, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Fantastic Fest Wave 2: The Martian, The Witch, and More

New Ridley Scott flick, plus dozens more added to fest

"...2015 is less than a month away, and today the festival announced some of its biggest titles ever, with..."

Aug. 26, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival 2017: The Full List

Dan Rather, Jeffrey Eugenides, the Bush sisters, and 291 more

"...readers, your wait to learn who will be attending the literary banquet of the year is over. The Texas..."

Sept. 12, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Second Round of Papi Tino's Culinary School Competition

Week Two: Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

"...The second competitor in the month-long contest is decided: a..."

Sept. 15, 2012 Food Post by Gracie Salem

A Guide to Finding Beer Outside of Austin’s City Limits

Drinking outside of the box

"...urban brewery scene, easy access to a wide variety of local cans, and a full hat rack of logo..."

May 19, 2017 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

The Case Against Kissinger

War criminal or elder statesman? Filmmaker Eugene Jarecki makes a case in The Trials of Henry Kissinger.

"...As with many children of the Seventies, my initial knowledge of Dr. Henry Kissinger..."

Jan. 24, 2003 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Producers of Piquant Pods of Perfection

"...Most chileheads have absolutely no concept of what's involved in producing..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Cock of the Walk

Sriracha ain't just about rooster sauce

"...Huy Fong Ruling the Roost..."

Aug. 22, 2014 Food Feature by Mick Vann

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...We've already teased some of the highlights of the just-announced SXSW Film 2011 lineup..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Gift Guide for the Music Head on Your Holiday List

What a fan, finger drummer, or Austin nostalgia freak may want for Christmas

"...For Those Doomsday Prepping for the Indie Vinyl Backlog Alexalone Alexaloneworld Burgundy LP..."

Dec. 3, 2021 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Around the World in Eight Films

Cultural snapshots give viewers something to write home about

"...Perhaps the greatest vehicle for traveling the world in search of..."

March 8, 2013 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

The Next Wave

A comprehensive look at the emerging Rock en Español movement in the United States

"...Rosa, and Gabriel Fernandez Capello -- Gabby," lead singer of Argentina's Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, is moonwalking backstage. Joining him,..."

Nov. 12, 1999 Music Feature by Melissa Sattley

SXSW Music: Third Whopping List

Another 547 acts booked for the 2015 Music Conference

"...To get a perspective on the vastness of South by Southwest, consider that this morning’s..."

Jan. 13, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Searing Memories

On the occasion of the 15th Annual 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival, some chile-pepper reflections

"...When you go to Thailand for the first time, you'll probably be shocked that the majority..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Gloria Bell

Julianne Moore excels (as always) in this funny, poignant character study

"...Julianne Moore plays the title’s Gloria Bell, a woman of a certain age..."

March 22, 2019 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

They're Here! Fantastic Fest Wave One Arrives

Overlord, Apostle headline fest opening salvo

"...Fest, has just opened fire with its first wave of titles for 2018, and it's already bringing the big..."

July 31, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Take Five

Recommended at Cine las Americas

"...Augusto Pinochet's 1973 coup and has now spent more of his life outside of Chile than in it. Yet..."

April 22, 2011 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Top 10 LGBTQ Victories Worldwide

It’s the most listicle time of the year!

"...In the battle for queer rights, 2018 wasn’t our best year..."

Dec. 27, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Ray Emerson

My Sister's Altar

Mexican cultural ritual becomes personal

"...When I first wrote about creating altars for the departed in observance of Día de los Muertos, it..."

Nov. 6, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...North American first time looks, and 51 feature debuts. The SXSW Film roster has arrived, with big features like..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...The big story coming out of this year’s Sundance Film..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

World Cup Daily: June 29

A daily update on the action in Brazil

"...There were no surprises in the first day of the..."

June 29, 2014 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

As Charlie Jones Exits C3, He Traces His Journey From College Station to Founding ACL Fest

Leaving the music promotions empire he helped build, Jones begins his new events company, Four Leaf

"...storytelling devices civilization funnels down to, a quest – The Odyssey – tallies the most adventure. Here, then, unscrolls..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Vaya con Dios, Z’Tejas! Bye-Bye, Sala & Betty! Howdy, Origin at Mueller! Greetings, Chief Taco Officer at Favor! And, uh, How’s It Hangin’, New Wardrobe From Tiki Tatsu-Ya?

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

"...Here's some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene, as wrangled from..."

July 13, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"..."Alice Cooper" was originally the name of the entire band before lead singer Vince..."

Aug. 15, 2003 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

SXSW Adds Iron Man, Captain Kirk, New Order to Speaker List

Robert Downey Jr., William Shatner, Deepak Chopra headed to Austin

"...The South by Southwest speaker list for the conference side..."

Feb. 14, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Yes Yes: Sundance Announces 2014 Class

Austinites a-plenty in Competition and NEXT slates

"...The Sundance Film Festival released its first programming wave this..."

Dec. 4, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Fun Fun Fun Wrap: Keith Morris

Flag frontman tries to OFF! himself

"...not Black Flag. We’re Flag.” That was Keith Morris’ battle cry during the punk legends’ headlining Fun Fun Fun..."

Nov. 12, 2013 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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