C. Robert Cargill’s Journey From Writing About Film to Making Blockbusters

Something sinister, something strange from Dr. Strange scribe

"...reasons for writing. Be it inner demons, obsessions, nightmares, contractual obligations, there's something that gets the pen moving, or..."

June 15, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival 2016: The Full List

TBF hosts Don DeLillo, Thomas Dolby, Emma Cline, 277 more

"...Readers and fans of the literary, you might want to grab a napkin before..."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Good Eye: In Praise of Aunts

On aunthood, from a loving neice

"...I'm told my Aunt C hated pictures of herself. There aren't many. In high..."

Aug. 22, 2014 Column by Amy Gentry

Endangered Spider Spooks the Feds

Fish and Wildlife Service declines to add rare cave spider to federal endangered species list, saying C. cueva doesn't exist; critter's supporters cry foul

"...The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announced this week it..."

Dec. 30, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Fusillade No. 1 in Disney's presumed seven-film adaptation of C.S. Lewis' beloved children's tales is marred by dodgy CGI work and windy pacing.

"...Directed by: Andrew Adamson. Starring: Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William..."

Dec. 9, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Who's the Hog in This Circle C Water Fight?

Fight between golf course and LCRA shows it's not easy being green

"...The first cool day of fall saw Chip Gist, general..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Ballet Austin: The Start of Something BIG

A big new production, a Big Apple debut, and big gifts to support its big new dance center downtown may make this the biggest season yet for Ballet Austin

"...The watchword for Ballet Austin as it kicks off its..."

Sept. 30, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

All the Pain Platinum Can Buy

"...L-R: Tony Scalzo, Miles Zuniga, and Joey Shuffield..."

Dec. 11, 1998 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Behind the Tall Tales of Lester Bangs in Texas

Lester's Last Stand

"..."Lester's Last Stand: Behind the Tall Tales of Lester Bangs in Texas" is an..."

March 7, 1997 Books Feature

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...lineup with a major-label ringer. But old heads and backpackers grouse not! Even from a Triple A vantage, Maxo..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Trail of Dead, Opeth, Mykfresh, Big Laugh, Rattlesnake Milk, Deezie Brown, and more recommended shows

"...Friends of the Dead Fall Fest..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Music Column by Julian Towers

Chronicle Endorsements for the May 1 City of Austin Special Election

Our picks for the eight propositions you'll see on your ballot

"...Austin no longer elects its City Council in May elections (other area cities..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Playback: The Westin Sues the Nook Over Sound

And “Playback” votes in the Austin Music Poll

"...Credit Austin's music community with this: We're exceptional at outrage...."

Jan. 6, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

And So the Legend Grows

Austin Aztex's Armadillo trophy featured in the Washington Post

"..."I have a big fantasy football trophy in my house of a fat..."

Feb. 17, 2015 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Who's Buying the Votes?

The C&E reports show whose money is funding which campaigns

"...There were no dramatic surprises overall in the latest campaign..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

Supercross: The Movie

Two brothers overcome emotional and physical obstacles to achieve success in the competitive world of supercross racing.

"...Directed by: Steve Boyum. Starring: Steve Howey, Mike Vogel, Cameron..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Portrait of the Artist as a Road Comic

Long Drives, Low Pay, and Drunks -- What a Life!

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March 28, 1997 Arts Feature by J. C. Shakespeare

Benefits, Parties, and All-Around Crucial Concerts for the Week

Graham Reynolds, Big Bill, Urban Heat and more

"...Graham Reynolds Ruins the Holidays..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

From Revolution to Entertainment in We Are Fugazi From Washington, D.C.

Chronicle writer Joe Gross goes documentarian for the hardcore pioneers

"..."The danger of documentaries is always: archive, archive, talking head,"..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Screens Feature by Tim Stegall

Escapism and Connection: The Illustrated Life of Billy Perkins

Hustling Austin posters for 30 years, Perkins perseveres

"...Engulfing Billy Perkins in living color, Paul McCartney, Bonnie Raitt, Cherie Currie, Dee Dee Ramone,..."

June 17, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

My Gear: Experimental Soundscaper Michael C. Sharp

A look into how the artist makes his Synth Vehicles for Guitar

"...Maneuvering a tour van in the darkness of night, the driver spots a distant city..."

July 16, 2021 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Buck Dharma in the 21st Century!

Epic Q&A with Blue Öyster Cult’s “Reaper”

"...Long Island singer-songwriter cabal Blue Öyster Cult composed art-rock unlike any of their..."

Aug. 9, 2017 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

'C.L.A.P.' for Pachanga's Chingo Bling

Chingo Bling's back – at this weekend's Pachanga Fest

"...Five years ago, when immigration rhetoric reached fever pitch, Houston rapper Chingo Bling stoked debate..."

May 10, 2012 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

The Hightower Report

The Jingling Bells of July; and When the Banks Are the Robbers

"...The Jingling Bells of July..."

Aug. 13, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower

Casino Jack and the United States of Money

Muckraking documentarian Alex Gibney here directs his camera toward the influence-peddling scandals that erupted around Jack Abramoff.

"...Directed by: Alex Gibney. “There's no place out there for..."

May 21, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Best-Case Scenario

After years of work, Envision Central Texas goes majorly public.

"...It's not that hard to find local leaders who don't have particularly high expectations for whatever..."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

On The Lege

Bushwacked

"...It took the brutal murder of a disabled black man in Jasper..."

May 21, 1999 News Column

On the Lege

"...Edited by Lisa Tozzi, with contributions this week by Erica C. Barnett and Robert Bryce...."

March 5, 1999 News Column

The Ameripolitan Awards Return to Austin for Ceremony’s 10th Anniversary

Ray Benson, Augie Meyers, and Flaco Jiménez will be honored Feb. 18

"...After a three-year residency in Memphis, Dale Watson’s Ameripolitan Music Awards will return..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

SXSW’s Big Third List

YFN Lucci, Wyclef Jean, Ought, and 572 more

"...In one gargantuan list, South by Southwest programmers have stocked more than a quarter of the music lineup for..."

Jan. 10, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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