The Golden Compass

The special effects are mostly spectacular in this story of a 12-year-old orphan whose fate is connected to a holy, multiverse war yet to come.

"...Christopher Lee and Simon McBurney. Ain’t that just like the Christians to get their knickers in a knot over..."

Dec. 7, 2007 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Twilight Saga: New Moon

Edward and Bella are back for more thwarted young vampiric love.

"...Ashley Greene, Michael Sheen, Peter Facinelli and Billy Burke. Catherine Hardwicke started the saga with last year's Twilight, a..."

Nov. 27, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Iorek Is Hot! The Sun Is Gay!

Andy hearts Iorek!

"...Confession time: I love the Golden Compass! The books and the movie, and I..."

Dec. 12, 2007 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

Other Worlds Austin Hears The Quiet Hour

Director Stéphanie Joalland on a very British apocalypse

"...There's a strong tradition of British end-of-the-world stories, like Day..."

May 27, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Counterfeiters

Winner of this year's Oscar for Best Foreign Film, this brisk Austrian film uncovers the moral choices faced by WWII concentration-camp victims selected to work on the Nazi effort to create bogus currency.

"...Zirner, Veit Stübner and Sebastian Urzendowsky. What we call the moral compass often fails to operate under conditions described..."

April 11, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Snubbing the Censors

Austin celebrates Banned Books Week

"...Enemies of free speech don't burn books anymore – they just complain to their local school districts. That's why..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Books Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: Two Spaces

Secretly hoping it's a 1988 Ford Escort with a whale fin spoiler

"...across two spaces so his paint won't get scratched. The first time he tried to do that when I..."

May 17, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

Adrian Quesada and the Long Path to His First Official Solo Release

Austin's unassuming superstar is a travellin' man

"...unimpressed with himself. Yes, things are very good for the multihyphenate, to say the least. Of course, Quesada has..."

July 15, 2022 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

A Better Life

An undocumented Mexican worker in Los Angeles who struggles to earn a living and keep his teenage son from joining a gang is the subject of this heartfelt drama.

"...Heredia and Chelsea Rendon. Director Chris Weitz’s eclecticism gets another workout with his new film, A Better Life, the..."

July 8, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Bishop Checkmates 'Dark Materials' in Schools

Trilogy's anti-religious themes and author's beliefs get books banned from local Catholic schools

"...boycotting a controversial children's book because of its anti-religious themes and the beliefs of the book's author, British humanist..."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward

Longtime Austin Collaborators Patrice Pike and Wayne Sutton Finally Duo Up

At the heart of so many essential acts beats a duo, so it is with the Little Sister / Sister 7 legends

"...So lamented Patrice Pike on the coronavirus pandemic at the beginning of March and more..."

May 1, 2020 Music Feature by Alejandra Ramirez

A Dog’s Way Home

They're all good doggo adventures, Brent

"...McDowall’s schoolboy arms in 1943, popular cinema has embraced the story of a lost dog finding its way home..."

Jan. 18, 2019 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Ex Machina

Smart, sinister sci-fi film about human error and techno-terror

"...Alex Garland has an inspired mind for the beginning and middle of end-times. A novelist turned screenwriter..."

April 17, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Exhibitionism

Salome: Under the Veils, No Heart

"...The Yard at The Vortex Through May 22 Running time:..."

May 21, 1999 Arts Review

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"...But, maybe it's just her new couch. That's how the problem first became noticeable. As portrayed by Julianne Moore,..."

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Chronicle Recommends: Academy Award Winning Films & Performances

Treat yourself to the award-winners of years past

"...Every month, the Chronicle’s film critics select a theme and offer movie..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Screens Post by Chronicle Film Staff

Walk 120 Miles in My Shoes

'Mojados: Through the Night'

"...Ladies and gentlemen, this year's Golden Cojones award goes to first-time documentarian Tommy Davis, who..."

March 12, 2004 Screens Feature by Rachel Proctor May

SXSW Announces Gaming Awards Nominees

In its debut, the awards honor big and small games alike

"...The inaugural SXSW Gaming Awards are set to take place..."

Feb. 11, 2014 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Skyline Theater Debuts

Boston’s flying saucer lands at Austin’s newest outdoor venue

"...blossoming bouquet of steel and concrete, ascending boldly into the Texas night sky, muffling the celestial tapestry with the..."

June 13, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Car2Go Cheat Sheet

Insider tips from a Car2Go connoisseur

"...The light changes from green to yellow. I pull my..."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Feature by Kate X Messer

To Marfa, on a Tuesday in December

When high art and hipness move in, what happens to a tiny Texas town?

"...can untangle my scarf I spot it, stuck on the shaggy head of some kid up against one of..."

Dec. 23, 2005 Arts Feature by Dan Keane

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"...South by Southwest's clamor resembles 1,000 competing conversations. Within the buzz and babble there's inspiration and innovation aplenty, but..."

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