The Joseph Stack Manifesto

Reprint of pilot's suicide note

"...The pilot who crashed into the building in North Austin..."

Feb. 18, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Anchia: Fraser's Voter ID Bill Is Dead

Democrats' point man thinks even some Republicans can't go for it

"...I just spoke to Rep. Rafael Anchia of Dallas, the Democrats’ point man on voter ID bills, and thinks..."

March 13, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

The Story of Johnny Lydon

PiL/Pistols frontman and FFF Saturday headliner finds peace

"...John Lydon remains the sound of England's dreaming. In part two of this..."

Nov. 1, 2012 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Page Two: Sitting on the Dock of the Bay Watching the Tide Roll Away

The Chronicle at 35

"..."The present-day composer refuses to die!"..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Column by Louis Black

The Luv Doc: The Next Eva Braun

It’s probably not smart to tie the knot with someone who regularly bends your moral compass

"...with my girlfriend now for nearly two years. We don't fight very often and when we do it's usually..."

March 24, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

Die a Metalhead

Rodrigo y Gabriela's patriarch will be due a viking funeral one day.

"...Quintero, have taken acoustic music metal and world music indie - first from Ireland and now back home in..."

Sept. 1, 2010 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Late Nights ... and Suspense

"...getting somewhere. Pleasantries dispensed with, Queensbury Rules tossed out the window, gloves off...."

July 8, 2008 Screens Post by Josh Rosenblatt

On Hitch: A Digression

"...I find it bewildering that you’ll casually write off the whole comic book movie canon, it is nothing short..."

July 8, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Raul's in Overdrive: "AUSTIN IS UN-MELLOWING OUT!"

In 1978, visits from Patti Smith and Elvis Costello plus the Austin Punk Scene’s first record could mean “AUSTIN IS UN-MELLOWING OUT!”

"...musician Tim Stegall. You can read past installments of the “Austin Punk Chronicles” here. Boycott Bogus Skunks LP..."

Dec. 30, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced

What's all the ruckus? Why, it's the SXSW Film lineup!

"...We had a little bit of the Christmas morning feeling when the complete lineup for the..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Cute Band Alert!

Times New Viking's lo-fi nostalgia.

"...to watch a band of record nerds? Sadly, not the apocalypse. However, Times New Viking has tapped into something..."

April 9, 2007 Music Post by Audra Schroeder

Texas D vs. Baylor Fire Bolt

Winner take all

"...Texas fans nibbled on Thanksgiving turkey and expected the worst. The Aggies could taste this win. They wanted..."

Dec. 1, 2011 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

Rangers Surprise Fans With Good Pitching

The '09 Rangers are looking good … so far

"...Shhhhhh, don’t look now but the Texas Rangers are actually in first place in the..."

June 1, 2009 Sports Post by Justin Sanders

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Jon Seda. (R, 130 min.) Terry Gilliam may be the most gifted cinematic surrealist since Luis Bu–uel and, while..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Fever Pitch

Don’t go into the Farrelly brothers’ Fever Pitch seeking an adaptation along the lines of the merely Yankified remix of the Nick Hornby novel High Fidelity: This is not that – not even close.

"...Drew Barrymore, Jimmy Fallon, Lenny Clarke and Jack Kehler. Die-hard fans of Nick Hornby’s first, best novel, Fever Pitch,..."

April 8, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Fran Lebowitz in Town Tonight

Social commentator to speak with Frank Rich at Bass Concert Hall

"...In Public Speaking, Martin Scorsese's 2010 portrait of the social commentator Fran Lebowitz, Nino Rota's 8 1/2 score..."

Nov. 14, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Coachella 2007

"...Traveling to the 2007 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival felt a..."

May 1, 2007 Music Post by Austin Powell

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...broadcast this year, Blake works as an archivist at the Austin History Center. His curiosity aligned with the center's..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Finally, You're Next Is Now

The two-year wait for the revolutionary thriller is over

"...Two years ago, a packed Alamo Drafthouse was ripping the roof off at the U.S. premiere of You're Next...."

Aug. 23, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...new star-studded canine animation Isle of Dogs will be the top to its tail as closing night films, and..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Bedside Manner: Sharing Shelf Space

My parents' Kindle library and me

"...a lot of resistance (read: self-righteous, swoony monologues about the tactile superiority of bound books), I’ve become a convert..."

June 22, 2016 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Mastodon's 'Blood Mountain' Flows Into Austin

Coming down the mountain with Mastodon

"...Like Iron Maiden and Megadeth before them, Atlanta’s Mastodon spew epically proportioned tales led by the..."

March 14, 2007 Music Post by Austin Powell

C3 vs. KOOP and Why Softball Is More American Than Baseball

C3 beats KOOP Radio plus interesting softball historical facts

"...game. You could have parked a school bus in the bleachers and still had room for the boisterous pair..."

April 7, 2009 Sports Post by Mike Crissey

Top 10 Festival Films You Haven't Seen Yet

Last year's unseen genre gems to add to your must-see list

"...sneak peek at titles that won't hit screens for another year. So here's a quick rundown of some of..."

Jan. 1, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Magic Gathering at SXSW Film

Carell & Buscemi comedy ‘The Incredible Burt Wonderstone’ to open fest

"...Steve and Steve – Carell and Buscemi, that is. They’ll be starring as two Vegas strip illusionists in spring..."

Jan. 15, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Fantastic Fest Gets Arty

First titles, plus Nicolas Winding Refn on exploitation

"...world premieres, Turkish rip-offs, and a unique trip into the exploitation cinema obsessions of Nicolas Winding Refn...."

July 30, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...FATHER OF THE BRIDE PART IID: Charles Shyer; with Steve..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

I Can't Get No...

Devo canceled, but a good interview remains

"...Not only have I interviewed and watched Devo since their first tour, but that day Casale delivered the kind..."

Nov. 1, 2010 Music Post by Margaret Moser