The First Omen

Gruesome gynohorror prequel to 1976’s satanic masterpiece The Omen

"...There’s already a prequel to Richard Donner’s 1976 satanic masterpiece,..."

April 5, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

How The First Omen Broke the Curse of Legacy Sequels

Arkasha Stevenson and Tim Smith on creating a horror they believe in

"...There are scenes in The First Omen that will restore..."

April 3, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sherine Thomas Unseats Incumbent in Family-Focused 353rd Court, Takes On Backlog

She aims to have streamlined court processes in the first six months

"...Sherine Thomas is a believer in the American dream, but she didn’t expect to..."

March 8, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

The Exorcist: Believer

David Gordon Green moves from Halloween to another massive horror franchise

"...safe pair of hands to handle a well-known IP: The writer and director of Joe and Prince Avalanche is..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

City Workers Protest City Manager’s Mandatory Return to Office

Protesters say it will be disastrous for recruitment and retention

"...City employees with the union AFSCME Local 1624 protested last week at City..."

June 2, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Kandahar

Tense exploration of Afghanistan's chaos camouflaged as an action flick

"...There are no good men in Kandahar. There are only..."

May 26, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Little Richard: I Am Everything

Biography of the architect of rock & roll is built on shaky foundations

"...How did Richard Penniman, the third of 12 children born to a preacher/bootlegger in..."

April 28, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

How to Blow Up a Pipeline

Enviro-thriller reinvents direct action as a commando mission

"...Xochitl believes she can change the world. Theo is dying from a rare cancer linked..."

April 7, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...But, the MonkeesOn Tuesday, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals..."

March 31, 2023 News Feature

Calibrate Wellness Offers Radical Relief With Cannabis Edibles

Go green with these chef-created edibles designed for everyone

"...of self-love," as Calibrate Wellness puts it. More specifically, these are gourmet (legal) Delta-8 bites, each containing fewer than..."

March 31, 2023 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

SXSW Film Review: Little Richard: I Am Everything

The architect of rock & roll gets a detailed but thin biography

"...How did Richard Penniman, the third of 12 children born to a preacher/bootlegger in..."

March 16, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The 'Future of Food' is Looking Good

An alternative-protein meal in six images

"...Resolved: If you’re staging a meal to promote the progressive culinary maneuvers of international nutrition powerhouse Archer Daniels..."

March 15, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Ahead of SXSW Chat with Chelsea Handler, Jen Psaki Talks Life After the White House

Former White House press secretary previews her new MSNBC show

"...2008, she did exactly that, campaigning and working for then-presidential hopeful Barack Obama...."

March 10, 2023 SXSW Post by Dex Wesley Parra

Review: Flood of Spirits

World premiere conjures up a haunting evening

"...by intent and happenstance, one achieves both. thus is the happy and tragic fate of Flood of Spirits, the..."

Feb. 3, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Sundance 2023 Review: Little Richard: I Am Everything

The architect of rock & roll gets his flowers in new documentary

"...How did Richard Penniman, the third of 12 children born to a preacher/bootlegger in..."

Jan. 24, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Deer, Otoboke Beaver, Nikki Lane, BLK ODYSSY, and more recommended live shows

"...The Deer Album Release..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, September 16-22

"...(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It's impossible to be perfect. It's neither healthy nor productive to obsess on perfectionism. You know..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Short & Sweet: “The Cheap Seats”

Docudrama finds spirited stories in the psychic capital of Florida

"...in Austin. This time it’s Brittany Reeber’s short film “The Cheap Seats,” which follows a skeptic’s journey to Cassadaga,..."

July 18, 2022 Screens Post by Mazzy Oliver Smallwood

A Journey Through Austin’s Knafeh Offerings With My Arab Father

A taste of home, connection, and knafeh

"...My father was born in Jerusalem in 1938 and came to..."

June 10, 2022 Food Feature by Yasmin Diallo Turk

Qmmunity: Season of Queer Love

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Austin's queer events

"...Happy Valentine's Day, bbs. Whether you're a Cupid believer or believe February 14th is..."

Feb. 11, 2022 Column by Beth Sullivan

Agnes

Sleazy, sexy, bawdy and surprising look at religion, lust, and power

"...I will admit, the fact that Oklahoma oddball Mickey Reece had recently become..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Review: Agnes

Mickey Reece's church drama has a surprising, dark heart

"...I will admit, the fact that Oklahoma oddball Mickey Reece had recently become..."

Sept. 24, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Old Ways

Brujeria horror has a fun Bruce Campbell vibe

"...Smart junkies hide their demons, and Cristina (Canales) is a smart junkie, a..."

Aug. 27, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

hellsite.austin.gov

Everything needs to be online now. Austin is a world-renowned tech capital. Why can’t the city get it right?

"...For the thousands staring anxiously at their computer screens for hour..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Resort

Idiotic haunted hotel horror can't be heard, isn't worth seeing

"...The template of The Resort is simple: Four friends escape..."

April 30, 2021 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

This Is Your Brain on Conspiracies As Duncan Hits Panic Fest

John Valley's comedy warns about ignoring conspiracy theorists

"...that way when he first released a trailer for the twisted comedy back in 2019. One of the first..."

April 8, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Luv, Luv, Luv

Poo Poo Platter’s Valentine Kai Kai, anti-Valentine’s Day burlesque with Bat City Bombshells, and more queer’d events

"...Luv, luv, luv. Whether you're Mx. Cupid's No. 1 believer or this Sunday's..."

Feb. 12, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Austin at Large: Just Another Wednesday

Rejoice and be glad in these first calm hours of the rest of our democratic lives

"...from a reader marveling at our timely coverage, in the prior issue, of the Capitol rioting that wound down..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Checking In (Again): Kevin Russell Hasn’t Wavered Amidst the Great Wall of Empty Time

Shinyribs Santa closes the questionnaire circle on No. 100

"...Austin’s real working class: performing musicians. Nine months later, the capital’s Musician of the Year several times over answered..."

Dec. 22, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Austin Chronicle's Annual Halloween Mask: The Anti-Masker

Find out how to transform into death incarnate with our mask instructions

"...As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on the U.S. – and we stand on the precipice of..."

Oct. 30, 2020 Features Feature

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