SXSW Film Review: Cold Wallet

A well-cast thriller about crypto and its discontents

"...The very existence of cryptocurrency can stir up violent passions,..."

March 9, 2024 Screens Post by Joe Gross

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Eddie Taylor's 100th birthday, Dry Cleaning, and Terry Allen highlight our recommended shows

"..."Ladies and gentlemen, this is Eddie Taylor, the man that made all the great Jimmy Reed records,..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Linda Lindas, Momma, Caramelo Haze, JaRon Marshall, and more highlight our recommended shows

"...The Linda Lindas & Momma Free Shows..."

Jan. 13, 2023 Music Column by Alejandra Ramirez

The Chicks Take on Their “Bad Reputation” at ACL Fest

Politically weighted Zilker debut ends free and unfettered

"...In case there was any doubt, the Chicks’ politics are still front..."

Oct. 8, 2022 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Fantasia Review: The Breach

Cosmic horror with a visceral body horror bent

"...The key to great cosmic horror is the thing-ness of..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

An Antone's anniversary, Lonestar Unleashed, Country Willie Edwards, Rakim, and more recommended shows

"...Antone's Nightclub already reigned on Sixth Street by the time junior sibling the Chronicle appeared. The businesses bonded..."

June 24, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

The Outfit

Gangster flick is well-tailored but somehow still a little saggy

"...The last time I saw Mark Rylance was in Don’t..."

March 18, 2022 Movie Review by Sarah Jane

Fox Announces Bloom County Animated Series

The cartoon strip with Austin roots heads to the small screen

"...Time to get out of the dandelion patch: FOX has announced it's developing a new..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

In My World of Disorder, the Top 100 Austin Records of 2021

Kevin Curtin ranks his favorite local releases of the year

"...My worst quality, other than making up voices for other people's pets and..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

This New Pizza Is Made By, What, Robots?

Basil Street’s Automated Pizza Kitchen flourishes in the ATX

"...First off, let’s note that – obvs – the likes of Via 313 and Home Slice and East..."

Oct. 7, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

aGLIFF Honoree Madeleine Olnek Finds a Space in Cinema

A look through the queer lens

"...Queerness isn't inherent to queer media: that weirdness in the word's original meaning. Lots of creative works both in..."

Aug. 27, 2021 Screens Feature by James Scott

Powerfully Poetic Folk and Country Songwriter Nanci Griffith Has Died at Age 68

Song-crafter’s career spanned Hole in the Wall to Carnegie Hall

"...passing and wrote: ​​“It was Nanci's wish that no further formal statement or press release happen for a week..."

Aug. 13, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Recommended Shows Worth Your Musical Bandwidth This Week

Lomelda, Katy Kirby, and Christine Renner lead the live pack

"...Album Release Signing: May the Circle Remain Unbroken – A Tribute to Roky Erickson..."

July 16, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Pandemic Production, One Year Later: Meredith Johns, Hawgfly Studios

"We're definitely never going to be the same as we were before."

"...Then: "'Grab what you need from the trailer, we don't..."

July 9, 2021 Screens Feature by Cody Song

We Have an Issue: What’s Next for the Alamo Drafthouse

Also: Big changes at the Chronicle's Music Desk

"...house that grew into a national chain that reinvented the concept of dinner and a movie, the Alamo Drafthouse..."

July 2, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Watch This: New Hip-Hop Unit Aux Cutter Go “On Blast”

Ben Buck, Nate Thee Great, and Shadowboxin link up

"...Rap trio Aux Cutter showcase their relentless chemistry with debut track “On Blast,”..."

June 25, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: Austin Imprint Keeled Scales Partners With Polyvinyl Records

New joint office expands the local label landscape

"...Over the past year, Keeled Scales label owner Tony Presley trekked..."

June 4, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Interview: Jacob Gentry Runs the Tape on Broadcast Signal Intrusion

Director talks the influences on his period techno-horror

"...Before there was hacking, there were broadcast signal intrusions: strange incidents..."

March 16, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: Live Music Preservation Fund Pays 73 Venues

Ongoing funding under Phase 2 to begin in March.

"...Phase 1 of the Austin Live Music Venue Preservation Fund distributed checks to..."

Feb. 5, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Eastside Housing Proposals Blow Up at Council

"That was crazy"

"...When City Council (acting as the Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Direc­tors) voted to..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Readers Choose Conans as Their Favorite Pizza in Austin

Local deep-dish pizza institution takes prize as top Pie Fighter

"...As the story goes, Jerry Strader and Scott Leist graduated from..."

July 10, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Flaky Pastry Dough

The key to perfect crust? It's gin.

"...I frequently make in warmer months. Once you get the hang of this recipe, it’s simple to put together..."

May 28, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Devenyns

Opinion: In Permian Highway Pipeline Fight, Property Rights Are the Answer

Eminent domain reform allows us to protect our environment and the rights of Texas landowners simultaneously

"...There are few things Texans value more than property rights..."

May 1, 2020 Column by Cutter W. González

Trolls World Tour

Too many notes make for a flat CG-animated sequel

"...Every mediocre, inspired-by-a-toy, CG-animated, kid-friendly musical franchise gets the sequel it deserves (hey, you've already built the character..."

April 10, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Onward

Pixar’s latest fantasy can’t conjure up that magic we expect

"...The newest Disney/Pixar outing is aptly and unfortunately titled. Onward..."

March 6, 2020 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Glam Punks of 70s Austin Get Up to Their Gypsy Tricks

The Austin Punk Chronicles, chapter two, part two: Glitter rock (1972-76) fades

"...like Ike Turner and Bobby "Blue" Bland frequented his father's barbershop next door to the 5-4 Ballroom, a prime..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Four Austin Films to Watch in 2020

From cowboy horror to songs to save your life

"...it can be hard to keep track of all the locally made movies. So here's a handful of the..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...Get ready for the raunch. SXSW has established itself as the Spring festival..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman

Sixties Baltimore is unveiled in this new crime novel

"...It's rare for a murder victim to get the first or last word on their story, but Eunetta..."

Jan. 3, 2020 Arts Review by Rosalind Faires

Wrestling Legend Dustin Rhodes Keeps Steppin'

The Austin native continues a family legacy with a new TV show and a revived career

"...In professional wrestling, they call it the crimson mask. Dustin Rhodes, a giant..."

Jan. 3, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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