The Thing

Functioning as a prequel to John Carpenter's The Thing, this film answers questions even though there's little mystery.

"...Antarctica, 1982: Thirteen men, two women, and something from another world duke it..."

Oct. 14, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Gifts of the Magi

A conversation about community and creativity with three wise men of the Austin arts

"...As Dave Steakley works in theatre, Stephen Mills in dance, and Craig Hella Johnson in..."

Dec. 4, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

'May the Passenger Pigeon Sing Thee to Thy Rest'

Second-Place Winner

"...My grandmother told me that the passenger pigeon traveled in flocks..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Books Feature by Perry Tyson Midkiff II

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 Promotion

Forgettably bland, this comic film features Seann William Scott and John C. Reilly vying for the same job promotion.

"...Bellows, Bobby Cannavale and Rick Gonzalez. In honor of the release of their new film The Promotion, and in..."

June 13, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

The Movies That Matter

An interview with Killer Films producer Christine Vachon

"...Look among the titles of the most daring and delirious American independent..."

March 11, 2005 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Earth Moves

For choreographer Ellen Bartel, dance does make the world go 'round

"...Let's get one thing straight: Dance doesn't make the world go 'round. Although the world itself, the terrestrial..."

Jan. 23, 2004 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Gospel of John

The last years of Jesus are presented with more realism than pageantry.

"...Bunce and Lynsey Baxter. Put away your preconceptions about the Jesus Christ of the movies derived from those lavish..."

Oct. 24, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Behind the Web Site That Works

The crude charms of Heavy.com.

"...The Trojan ads are the first thing you see on..."

March 1, 2002 Screens Feature by Roger Gathman

The Plot Thickens

Funeral Scandal Is a Real Scene Stealer

"...Over the past 18 months, the Texas Funeral Service Commission (TFSC)..."

May 5, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Rejecting the Text

Finally, some good news from the State Board of Education

"...The State Board of Education voted unanimously on Wednesday to..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Letters at 3AM: The Patriot Edward Snowden

Edward Snowden is the American equivalent of the man who stood in front of that tank in Tiananmen Square

"...Disclosures by the patriot Edward Snowden will have at least one penetrating..."

June 28, 2013 Column by Michael Ventura

Outfitting the Stars

It's all in a name: suiting up the stars at Star Costume and Clothier.

"...It may not be the best slogan in town, but you've got to admit..."

June 13, 2003 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Jumping on the Bard-wagon

With the arrival of September, Austin is again awash in Shakespeare. Five productions -- from a minimalist Romeo and Juliet to a deconstructed comedy goofing on all the plays -- are currently playing Central Texas stages.

"..."It's the movie," says Bill Sheffield, board member of the Austin..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Texas Radio and the Really Big Beat

Capstar's Austin-based Empire

"...When bureaucrats in Washington changed the laws that govern radio some 70-odd years ago, a..."

May 22, 1998 Music Feature by Bill Crawford

Austin Opera's The Daughter of the Regiment

Just as the young woman of the title is deemed "charming," so too is Donizetti's work in this company's staging

"...From the opening strains of the overture to Donizetti's comic romance..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Rick Noriega's Speech to the Texas Democratic Convention

Blasts Cornyn, calls for end to Iraq War.

"...After the jump is the speech Rick Noriega just gave to..."

June 6, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Off the Record

Local bands get licensed to ill, Marked Men prove lo-fi is all the rage, and Explosions in the Sky curate All Tomorrow's Parties

"...OTR was contacted on behalf of Experience Music Group, the California-based music licensing and publishing company responsible for placing..."

May 16, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Beside the Point

Troubled men's shelter gets tentative council approval; sparring continues over cabs

"...down on Channel 6 was a surreal experience. With the exception of the feather-boa-festooned ladies of the Red Hat..."

April 27, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Emmis Shoe Falls at KLBJ

The new radio business model comes to KLBJ-FM

"...After 22 years playing the Rolling Stones and Aerosmith for Austin's hard rock faithful,..."

July 16, 2004 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Three for the Barre

With a serious amount of movement taking place on the Austin dance scene, the Chronicle asked three of its dance critics to review recent programs by Ballet Austin, Tapestry Dance Company, and the Latino dance festival Collectivos.

"...her own particular style and take on ballet. As the Chronicle Arts team anticipated Ballet Austin's recent program of..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Arts Feature by Ada Calhoun

Company Business

"...Starring: Gene Hackman, Mikhail Baryshnikov and Kurtwood Smith. So, the Cold War has de-escalated into a Big Chill. The..."

Oct. 25, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

In Heartland, Playwright Gabriel Jason Dean Makes the War in Afghanistan Personal

Michener Center alumnus' latest drama turns down the volume of war

"...lands, involving people we don't know. That is, until they aren't...."

Jan. 18, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Beer for the World Cup

Let your favorite local brew determine who you’ll bet on to win

"...It’s only hours before the start of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, and..."

June 13, 2018 Food Post by Eric Puga

Examining the Sins and Virtues of Hypermasculine Theatre

When is violence in theatre too much?

"...This past June, a Chicago theatre company became the focus of national attention when the..."

Dec. 9, 2016 Arts Feature by Shanon Weaver

The Comics (Artist) Panel

Five Austinites on the state of the sequential art, from comics to comix to manga and beyond

"...nervous. And it's certainly more than enough to justify the geek-chic culture. But while Chris Ware reigned through the..."

Dec. 22, 2006 Arts Feature by Joey Seiler

Nominations for the 2004-2005 B. Iden Payne Awards

A complete list of all Payne Award nominees.

"...Charlotte's Web, Second Youth Family Theatre..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Arts Feature

Who Are the Hittites?

"...Founded in 1987 during Los Angeles' "rock house wars," the Hittite Empire has its roots in drugs and violence...."

June 21, 1996 Arts Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Lent Tesla's Giving Up Vehicular Homicide Last week (after the decapitated-kid Super Bowl commercials in Austin and four other..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature

Clark's Oyster Bar and Sam Beam Welcome Billy Reid to the Clarksville Neighborhood

West Sixth keeps it classy with designer duds, oysters, and champagne

"...There's a refreshing air of gentility around West Sixth Street..."

Oct. 19, 2012 Events Post by Cara Tillman

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