The Hightower Report

What did we learn from Antonin Scalia's death?

"...all expenses for hizzonor's February stay were paid by the lodge's owner, John Poindexter. He's a Houston manufacturing mogul..."

March 11, 2016 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Hightower Report

Political insiders are stealing from America itself

"..."Sorry, we're closed." In one of the saddest signs of the times, this message is popping..."

April 6, 2012 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Hightower Report

Chris Christie: A constantly lying truth-teller

"...How exciting: Chris Christie has become No. 14 on the Republican presidential dance card!..."

July 31, 2015 News Column by Jim Hightower

Now You, Too, Can Own the House on Haunted Hill!

Ennis House on Haunted Hill for Sale

"...Castle's masterpiece House on Haunted Hill will immediately recognize the imposing concrete structure from its starring role as the..."

July 30, 2009 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

The Austin Chronicle’s Annual Halloween Mask: Heeeeeeeeeere’s Kenny!

How to assemble your Ken Paxton mask

"...The Austin Chronicle Halloween Cover Mask is an annual tradition...."

Nov. 1, 2024 Features Feature by Chronicle staff

The Coffeehouse Chronicles: Episode 4

"...Bean Source: Roasted at their north location..."

April 23, 1999 Food Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Shutdown Looms: With less than three days left on the clock, Senate Democrats are weighing their options for passing..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature

Quiet on the Set

Less talk, more action: Aaron Katz and Cris Lankenau sound off on Cold Weather

"...Listening to the star of Cold Weather, Cris Lankenau, talk about his..."

March 12, 2010 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Idea Man for the Future

Ian Cion is out to build a better world, through public art

"...because his pitch was unique: "I'm going to show these digital prints to energy corporations and hospital boards. I'm..."

March 3, 2006 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

The Hightower Report

The new boom is still a bust for many; and the White House gets favorable press – from itself

"...cheerleading effort to convince us that – sis-boom-bah! – the economy is surging and the Boom Is Back, most..."

April 9, 2004 News Column by Jim Hightower

Internet Brings the World to Rural TexasThe Road to the Wild

"...This winter's cold spell seemed to provide the perfect excuse to call the boss, explain how it's..."

Feb. 21, 1997 Screens Feature by Janet Heimlich

Sitting Around on "The Corner"

Drive, They Said

"...I was surrounded by people desperate for their 15 minutes of fame, and all I wanted was..."

Aug. 9, 1996 Screens Feature by Andy Langer

Baby Driver

A heist goes wrong for a music-loving getaway driver.

"...Buckle your seat belt and grab the armrest. Baby Driver is behind the wheel, and what..."

June 30, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Triple 9

Grimy policier is an electrifying muddle with killer cast

"...The grimy policier Triple 9 starts off with a bang...."

Feb. 26, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Bottle Rocket

The Wilson brothers made their auspicious, no-budget film debut with this deadpan caper film.

"...about firecrackers or demolition experts or anything like that; the title is more evocative than descriptive. More than anything,..."

Feb. 23, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Carpool

"...Steiger. How a Ramones ditty ever came to be the bright spot in this otherwise dull and annoying little..."

Aug. 30, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Cinema, Vehicular

Green Screen Film Series returns to the Laguna Gloria Amphitheater

"...Chevy. A vicious 18-wheeler hellbent on running yuppies off the road. Steve McQueen in a desperate rush for the..."

July 7, 2017 Screens Feature by Sean L. Malin

Widows

Viola Davis leads an efficient heist that rarely blows the doors off

"...has decided to take a more commercial route to the box office with this heist thriller starring the phenomenal..."

Nov. 16, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Wrong Place, Wrong Time

Texas prosecutors use the 'law of parties' to widen the net for capital punishment

"...to Brown and Dillard. For a couple of hours, the four young men drove around the city, cruising local..."

Feb. 11, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Walter Hill, Keenen Ivory Wayans for AFF

Writer-centric film festival awarding boundary-busting pioneers

"...Austin Film Festival is handing out the honors, as the script-centric fest is lauding legendary filmmaker..."

Sept. 7, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Unplugging

Technology and a lack of laughs get in the way of this rom-com

"...Shot during the course of the pandemic without specifically commenting on it..."

April 22, 2022 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Victoria

All-in-one-shot Victoria is a real marvel

"...The German film Victoria gives off a lustrous intensity. Filmed..."

Oct. 30, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Hit & Run

Dax Shepard's sophomore directorial feature is a mixture of earnest and romantic road movie, high-octane chase picture, and slapstick comedy.

"...Dax Shepard's sophomore directorial feature – following the awkwardly staged show-biz parody Brother's Justice – is a..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

I Still Know What You Did Last Summer

"...Hewitt, Freddie Prinze Jr., Brandy, Mehki Phifer, Muse Watson, Matthew Settle, Bill Cobbs, Jeffrey Combs, Jennifer Esposito and Red..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Species

"...Molina, Forest Whitaker, Marg Helgenberger and Natasha Henstridge. From the unlikely team of producer Frank Mancuso, Jr., one of..."

July 7, 1995 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot

"...Rees, Martin Ferrero and Gailard Sartain. Okay, although from the title you know not to expect a masterpiece, over..."

Feb. 28, 1992 Movie Review by Louis Black

Thirty Years on Location

An overview of the Texas Film Commission, which has been wedding film production and the state economy for 30 years.

"...not working, but that has never been true of the Texas Film Commission. It's such good industry, filmmaking, because..."

June 15, 2001 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

ACL Review: Red Hot Chili Peppers

Flea and company kill it

"...would give in a little. “Let’s just run down the hits, collect the bag, and go home.” Not so..."

Oct. 8, 2017 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Day Trips: Stag Leap Country Cabins, Nacogdoches

Escape to a cabin in the Piney Woods

"...on 200 secluded acres outside of Nacogdoches deep in the Piney Woods. The canopy of trees shades the red..."

Sept. 4, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Patrick Murphy Granted Second Stay

The Texas Seven member spared within days of execution

"...stopped Patrick Murphy’s execution, scheduled for Nov. 13, over the same issue that derailed his lethal injection last spring:..."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Post by Brant Bingamon

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