The Luv Doc: An Embarrassment of Riches

The whole clingy aspect of physical affection

"...and intelligent and funny too. When we first got together, all of the attention was wonderful, but we have..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

NY in the Snow

In this gorgeous volume, photographer Vivienne Gucwa documents the Big Apple’s yearly transmogrification into a winter wonderland

"...home with family or just by ourselves and our cat or whatever – it snowed for the second time..."

Jan. 5, 2018 Books Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Luv Doc: A Ray of Hope

Wherein the Luv Doc unveils the key to happiness

"...After the holidays, I always feel a little bit depressed. Another..."

Jan. 8, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

The Resurrection of Doug Sahm

Sneak peak at SXSW Film biopic plus deets on SXSW Music blowout

"...now debuts as a filmmaker with Sir Doug & the Genuine Texas Cosmic Groove, a documentary premiering at SXSW..."

March 10, 2015 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Drink/Drank/Drunk Issue: Operation: Absinthe

Going in search of a new world in absinthe

"...Oh, the drinking spectrum. Some of us start our alcohol odyssey..."

July 9, 2013 Food Post by Anne Harris

The Hightower Report

The Hammer gets nailed, and the boom is back for moneyed elite

"...I actually agree with something that Tom DeLay said. The former Republican leader of Congress recently declared in his..."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower

Bedside Manner: The Restless Reader

What are we reading?

"...Here's another in a weekly series of what we're reading...."

Oct. 18, 2010 Books Post by Amy Smith

NFL Analysis: Haunted Is the (AFC) West

"...Class, in the past two weeks we said goodbye to some of..."

April 19, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

Saint Teresa: Richard Linklater and John Pierson on the Icon of Slacker

The director of Slacker and the film's sales agent discuss the creative importance of actor and musician Teresa Taylor

"...Linklater: Teresa Taylor, ICON. It was amazing to see The New York Times and be like, "Wow, there she..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Screens Feature

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Fest, Eastside Kings Festival, HAAM Day, Vein.fm, Monte Warden & the Dangerous Few, and more

"...What do music and hot sauce have in common? They both cause your body to release endorphins. Those brain..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Penfold Theatre's Interactive Show The Control Group Lets You Fix the Future

The sci-fi drama by phone calls on you to correct a crisis in the time stream

"...That bulletin comes courtesy of our pals at Penfold Theatre, who have had plenty of their own excellent adventures..."

Oct. 23, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

En Route Productions' *some humans were harmed in the making of this show

CB Goodman's play is memorable for its exuberant satire, but an abrupt hairpin turn toward the serious makes the show even more memorable

"...relationship to reality, in my experience. (If it did, the streets would be full of a lot more horseplay-lovin'..."

Oct. 5, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

DVDanger: Horror for the Holidays, Part 1

Vintage re-releases for unseasonal scares

"...Let's be honest, no one is really ready for the holidays this year. It's hard to get festive when..."

Dec. 16, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Blue Genie Art Bazaar: The Movening

Blue Genie Art Bazaar shifts its longtime holiday gift emporium to a new space across from ACC Highland

"...As I write these words, the interior of Blue Genie's new Art Bazaar..."

Nov. 25, 2016 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Public Notice: Plans for the Future

The CodeNEXT process is upon us

"...As if the swirl of fall festivals weren't enough to keep us..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

DVDanger: The Story of Cinema, Part One

Four documentaries examine four film legacies

"...Recent documentaries like Jodorowsky's Dune and Lost Soul detail the near-misses on legendary projects that almost happened the way..."

Sept. 2, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: The Return of Artsploitation

Indie label returns with three psychosexual horrors

"...respite from mainstream cinema, or even mainstream indie cinema, there's a whole globe of bizarre and envelope-pushing movies. The..."

June 17, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Telling The David Whiting Story or, the Cesar Romero Joke

Louis Black reflects on working decades ago with Walter Reuben

"...The David Whiting Story or, the Cesar Romero Joke, being..."

Feb. 16, 2015 Screens Post by Louis Black

Sacred & Profane: Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds

Two full nights of damnation, retribution, and inner demons

"...Shaking the ACL Live at the Moody Theater temple Saturday and..."

July 21, 2014 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Kenjutsu: The Art of the Sword

The Hideout improvises tales of samurai battle and broken honor

"...Because comedy improv is only one flavor of the artform, and this Kenjutsu series is improv that’s not..."

March 28, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Q&A Hole: What's the Best Thing They Got for Christmas?

And what's the best thing they gave? Nine citizens answer.

"...Because, sure, it's all about "the reason for the season," whichever holiday you celebrate. Whether..."

Jan. 1, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

A Closer Look at the Paramount Lineup

Spike Lee, Amy Heckerling to present films

"...May we direct your attention to the newly released slate for the Paramount's annual Summer Classic..."

May 15, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Fun Platform

Helen Knode's new murder mystery finds her leaving noir and stepping into the light

"...of those slight, reluctant action heroines of late – the ones with the dragon tattoos and the bow-and-arrow setups...."

April 27, 2012 Books Feature by Cindy Widner

Top of the Line

The nominees for the 2011 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...For the 19th year, an informal affiliation of local arts critics..."

May 27, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

'The Main Treatment Options'

Short Story Contest: First place

"..."Oh, shit, Ramey," was the first thing I said when I walked in the..."

Feb. 4, 2011 Books Feature by Katie F. Perry

Blood on the Tracks

The ballad of Griff Luneburg and Cactus Cafe

"...its 30th anniversary this month. Griff Luneburg has run the intimate, Texas Union listening room for 28 of those..."

Feb. 6, 2009 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

The Choice Is Yours

Rubber Repertory's Casket of Passing Fancy makes you 500 offers you can't reuse

"..."Most of the women were bleeding from their anuses after two days,..."

Oct. 10, 2008 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Bonnaroo (From the Pit)

"...me I had won a trip to Hollywood for the premiere of PS I Love You starring Hillary Swank...."

June 19, 2008 Music Post by Gary Miller

A Certain Ringing in the Ears

Rat Bastard's noise caravan rolls into town

"...former South Floridian, I spent many a night at the dank, dirty Miami dive known as Churchill's. Every Thursday..."

April 4, 2008 Music Post by Audra Schroeder

Off the Record

Gary Clark Jr. becomes a Honeydripper, Tee Double sounds off on Kinetic Global, Future Clouds & Radar charts, and yet another Austin Music Hall progress report

"...Austin's best-kept blues secret is coming to a theatre near you. Gary Clark Jr. stars alongside Danny Glover..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Music Column by Austin Powell

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