The Cave

A crack team of cave divers encounters untold horror in the form of bloodthirsty sea slugs.

"...and quite possibly some genuine old-Hollywood hidden depths. At the very least I thought of her, for no particular..."

Sept. 2, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Cave of the Yellow Dog

Shot on location in Mongolia with a real nomad family, The Cave of the Yellow Dog blurs the line between documentary and fiction and, in doing so, creates its own singular dramatic language.

"...Nansalmaa Batchuluun and Babbayar Batchuluun. For a movie lover, the wait between truly original cinematic experiences can be years...."

Dec. 29, 2006 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Down the Hill, Up the Hill, Into the Cave

Where the bad man in the ape suit and diving helmet touched me

"...The reason I'm so comfortable insisting that films work on..."

Aug. 5, 2005 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Cave of Forgotten Dreams

Ever-intrepid Werner Herzog guides us through a cave in southern France that holds the oldest drawings known to humanity.

"...my! Such images join galloping horses, woolly mammoths, and other remnants of prehistoric life that were drawn on the..."

May 20, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Croods

Animated cave dwellers are stealth charmers.

"...Stoopid title. Sweet movie. And not the crack-your-teeth, cloying kind of sweet: DreamWorks Animation’s The Croods..."

March 22, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Day Trips & Beyond: Kokopelli's Cave

One-of-a-kind lodging offers privacy and panoramic views

"...When it comes to unusual and strange, there is no shortage of overnight accommodations around the world..."

Aug. 24, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Greatest Gift

An oral history unearthing one of post-punk's most seminal acts: Austin's Scratch Acid

"...The afternoon high tops 100 for the umpteenth straight day...."

Sept. 1, 2006 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Day Trips: The Grotto, San Antonio

Man-made cave part of “Art on the River”

"...The Grotto towers above the San Antonio River like a..."

July 3, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Nolan Potter Becomes the Sorcerer’s Apprentice in New Video

Prog-psych composer battles creepy reaper in “Caberfae Peaks”

"...Nightmare Band never falls short of epic. No surprise, then, that the local lysergic prog octet’s debut video, an..."

Nov. 11, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Top 10 Arts Stories You Cared About the Most

From racist comedy to new books, returning theatre, and new textile joy, the most read stories about the Austin arts scene in 2021

"...tried to make light of it. But it's all there on the tape, bro. 2) “Nathan Harris Pens an..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...journalistic eye remains trained upon his hometown of Houston. The rapper's half-decade of granular, street-life storytelling (with Kream's immediate..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

A Chip off the Auld Sod

Off the Bookshelf

"...One of the nice things about freelancing as opposed to being on..."

Oct. 24, 1997 Books Review

Paramount Theatre and the Little Gay Shop Host Big Gay Nights Out

Two ATX institutions bring queer pre-show fun to Just for Laughs

"...time for Moontower Just for Laughs comedy festival, Paramount Theatre and The Little Gay Shop present their collaborative effort..."

March 31, 2023 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

The Endless Soul Searching of Ageless Singer Tomar Williams

Tomar and the FCs frontman shares scores of stories ahead of the band's third album release

"...Gigging throughout Austin since high school in the late Eighties, from the Eastside’s Chitlin’ Circuit to indie..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Column by Raoul Hernandez

Inside the Multi-Partner, “Second Chance” Takeover of 29th Street Ballroom

Tweedy’s and Resound Presents teams lead venue’s management

"...managers has taken over 2906 Fruth, formerly known as the Ballroom...."

Jan. 3, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Wednesday

A primo Tiger Den showcase, iLe, Hermanos Gutiérrez, and more

"...From legacy Texas songwriters to New Order’s keynote insights, the Chronicle music team’s Wednesday sightings at South by Southwest..."

March 16, 2023 SXSW Post by Julian Towers

Building the Perfect Beast for Skylines

Director Liam O'Donnell on evolving the Skyline aliens

"...terrifying, three films in to a series? Especially when the first film revealed that the interstellar invaders were harvesting..."

Dec. 17, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Pitonyak Case: When is a private-property search justifiable?

Because evidence was illegally obtained, Colton Pitonyak's conviction should be tossed out, lawyers argue

"...Because criminal evidence was illegally obtained by the family of murder victim Jennifer Cave, Colton Pitonyak's conviction..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Bee Cave Wines, Bee Cave Dines, Bee Cave Now Shows All the Signs of … Becoming a Worthy Destination Unto Itself?

The Sonesta's great for exploring this nearby escape-from-the-city

"...Okay, this is what the PR blast shouted our way: “Bee Cave rivals Napa..."

Dec. 29, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Exploring the Life and Death of Jennifer Cave in True Crime Podcast The Orange Tree

Former UT students Tinu Thomas and Haley Butler find a history of murder on campus

"...It was the quest for free parking that led Tinu Thomas and..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Screens Feature by David Sotelo

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

Day Trips: Cave Without a Name, Boerne

Hill Country underground rock formations are too beautiful to be named

"...Cave Without a Name was first explored by 6-year-old Mary..."

Nov. 18, 2016 Column

Day Trips: Bracken Cave and Other Bat Caves

The bat colonies around Texas are swollen with mothers and their pups emerging for the nightly feeding frenzy, making for spectacular shows

"...Bracken Cave, west of New Braunfels, yawns from the side of..."

Sept. 8, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Cave Murder: Court Grants Review

Pitonyak to argue that state withheld favorable evidence

"...On Monday, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals concluded that Colton..."

March 20, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Nick Cave Returns to Austin

Pre-sale begins Tuesday for Aussie icon’s Moody show

"...Here comes the devil. On July 14, 2014, Nick Cave materializes inside..."

Nov. 18, 2013 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

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 Luv Doc: Quid Pro Quo

You miss 100% of the shots you don't take

"...seem to ever want to go down on me. Otherwise he is very kind and sweet to me and..."

June 10, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

SNAP Benefits Amplified, Bacon Day Snoozes Up the Yum, 4th Tap Folds and SXSE Food Co. Moves, Garrison Brothers Release Bourbon Passport, and More

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

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

Aug. 31, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Rescue

Bravery in darkness in this Thai cave rescue documentary

"...One of the many reasons to despise Elon Musk (and there are..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

9 Texas Day Trips That Will Inspire You to Hit the Road

We dip our toe in the nearly 1,500 columns from our resident day tripper

"...tiny sampling of those to keep you moving about the Lone Star State...."

May 13, 2019 Events Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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