Sleepless Night

Purloined cocaine, his kidnapped son, and a den of thieves who wish him ill cause one man to have a very desperate night in this taut French thriller.

"...A sleepless night often begets much pacing of the floor, an exercise of trapped-space repetitiveness this French thriller..."

May 11, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Punks

"...too many drag scenes? Surprisingly, yes -- even if they involve yards of bubble wrap, black vinyl nuns' habits..."

Nov. 16, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Garbo’s Second Brick-and-Mortar Opens; JNL Barbecue’s First Brick-and-Mortar Opens; Flo’s Wine Bar & Bottle Shop Is Born; Oseyo Hires Laura Sawicki; Vixen’s Wedding’s New Menu Is *Chef’s Kiss*; and More

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

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

March 1, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Chronicle Endorsements

Recommendations for the run-off

"...The Chronicle's Editorial Board is made up of seven people...."

May 11, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Phantom Thread

Daniel Day-Lewis and Paul Thomas Anderson reunite for one last glamorous yet muscular tale

"...a major event, and not just on film Twitter. The muted anticipation of Phantom Thread – Anderson’s eighth film,..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Holiday Viewing: TV Christmas Episodes

Celebrate the season in Sunnydale, the Oval Office, and more

"...The best Christmas episodes take the basic DNA of a..."

Dec. 14, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Slow West

A whimsical and wistful fable follows a young romantic and a hard-nosed realist out West

"...whimsy and wistfulness, John Maclean’s Slow West unfolds in the wake of the American Civil War as a collection..."

May 22, 2015 Movie Review by William Goss

Bedside Manner: Got Opium?

Getting High and Low with Steven Martin, Nick Tosches, et al

"...be an opium addict, I can't claim that as the reason I went to China." -- Emily Hahn, "The..."

July 23, 2012 Books Post by Marc Savlov

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Gary Oldman is John le Carré's unflappable spy, George Smiley, in this dandy espionage tale.

"...John Hurt, Ciarán Hinds, Stephen Graham, Simon McBurney, David Dencik, Svetlana Khodchenkova and Kathy Burke...."

Dec. 23, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Roger That

Q&A with the Byrds' Roger McGuinn

"...voice and 12-string Rickenbacker jangle Roger McGuinn lands at the One World Theatre on Sunday for one show, 7pm...."

Aug. 4, 2011 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Madame Satã

Life story of Brazilian drag diva from the last half-century.

"...Lázaro Ramos, Marcelia Cartaxo and Flavio Bauraqui. Set in the Rio de Janeiro of the 1930s, Madame Satã is..."

Oct. 24, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Ice Age

Prehistoric buddy cartoon.

"...that mars most American children's animation, descendants all of the Disney school of storytelling. A 20th Century Fox production,..."

March 15, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

From Hell

"...Cartlidge, Joanna Page, Paul Rhys, Robbie Coltrane, Ian Holm, Heather Graham and Johnny Depp. If you're like me you've..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Pariah

"...Chaffin, Dave Oren Ward and Damon Jones. “Great. Astonishing. The best film in Park City,” raves filmmaker Penelope Spheeris..."

July 16, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

15 Movies We Can’t Wait to See at SXSW 2019

A few words about some of our favorite films coming to the fest

"...The number of films hitting SXSW screens over the next..."

March 7, 2019 SXSW Post by The Screens Staff

These Restaurants Have 86’d Service Today

Local dining spots shutter themselves against the weather

"...customers are killed or incapacitated in a motorcrash, what’s the point in running a food-mongering community hub at all...."

Jan. 31, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Qmmunity: Austin FC Celebrates Inaugural Pride Night

Plus, UnBEARable at Iron Bear and Caleb De Casper, drag performers take over Native Hostel

"...Bulimianne Rhapsody, Chique Fil-Atio, and Mascara Rivers. Can't experience the sass in person? No worries, cuz the Dames of..."

July 2, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Allegations Mount at T. Don Hutto

Two more women come forward to allege sexual abuse inside the detention facility

"...Following Laura Monterrosa's allegations of sexual abuse at the T. Don Hutto Resi­den­tial Center in Taylor, two more..."

Dec. 1, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin Film Festival Announces Jury and Screenplay Awards

Audiences still have chances to catch screenings

"...Though the 20th anniversary Austin Film Festival runs through Thursday, Oct...."

Oct. 27, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

'Friday Night Lights': Great Pumpkin Harvests Frighteningly Good Matchups

"...Seguin, where No. 8 Westlake tries to hold off the charging Seguin Matadors and monstrous linebacker Marcus Richardson, last..."

Oct. 27, 2006 Sports Post by Christopher Gray

Qmmunity: Honoring Black Trans Lives

This Pride Month and always

"...a police raid at New York's Stonewall Inn. Without the actions of Black and Latinx trans women, we don't..."

June 5, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Election Notes

More news from the campaign trail

"...The CD 21 Dem fight – aka "Let's Beat Kopser"..."

March 2, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lionel Richie

Commodore spotting at Justine’s

"...Two days into the second week of ACL Fest and I’m already 0-for-2...."

Oct. 8, 2013 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Jaded Celebrates Asian Talent With FRIENDS: FOREVER SXSW Showcase

Featuring SE SO NEON, Alice Longyu Gao, mui zyu

"...Today, independent entertainment company Jaded announces the largest Asian-centric music showcase..."

Feb. 21, 2024 Music Post by Miranda Garza

Doc's Drive In Theatre Up for Sale

Got $4 million? You could buy a slice of outdoor cinema heaven.

"...combination of automobiles and movies, what's more American than the drive-in? Well, now's your chance to become part of..."

July 27, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Cold Nights, Hot Burlesque

Bizarre Stripper Burlesque’s second anniversary show and more queer events to keep you warm

"...troupe, and Friday's show holds special significance since it's the troupe's first in-person anniversary performance – ever – after..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

SXSW Releases Final Artist List

Ryan Adams, Lil Yachty, Neko Case, and 184 more

"...now trickles down to days, not weeks, so finally the music lineup comes into focus. Enduring enfant terrible Ryan..."

March 4, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Fake Press Conferences Concerning Texas Football: Oct. 27, 2014

Head coach Charlie Strong stops by to dish on Kansas State

"...pace with Kansas State Saturday, losing 23-0. K-State controlled the ball and the clock for the entire game and..."

Oct. 27, 2014 Sports Post by Eric Sollenberger

World Party

The Crossing Border Festival left my brain slightly overcast

"...its generous weed laws and walkable city centers. In Den Haag, Holland, last week for the Crossing Border Festival,..."

Nov. 25, 2009 Music Post by Audra Schroeder

SXSW Live Shot: Wyclef Jean

Haitian MC turns in a performance for the ages

"...In a SXSW Interview on Thursday at the Convention Center, Wyclef Jean sounded like a man with..."

March 20, 2015 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

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