The Weird, Weird West

Giddings gets retro-futuristic for Weird West Fest

"...Strap on your best leather chaps and fire up that home-crafted iron horse: The..."

Dec. 12, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

In this comedy sequel, the CG action moves to Washington, D.C., as the Smithsonian's exhibits are put into storage during a renovation.

"...Amy Adams, Owen Wilson, Hank Azaria, Robin Williams, Christopher Guest, Steve Coogan, Ricky Gervais, Bill Hader, Alain Chabat and..."

May 29, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Rental

The summer camp slasher brilliantly reinvented for the vacation rental generation

"...Slashers and summer camps go together like PB&J, but they're also very limiting. Most killer..."

July 24, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

A Broken Trust at the Alamo Drafthouse

After executive mismanagement of sexual harassment accusations, the movie chain reconsiders what it means to do the right thing

"...It started off as a cute phrase, purloined from the movie Antichrist. "Chaos reigns," a fox declares as it..."

March 2, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Comedy: Talk Show the Game Show

Guy Branum’s brainchild yields real laughs and real conflict

"...Guy Branum’s new TruTV show, Talk Show the Game Show, previewed with a live version in Esther’s..."

March 12, 2017 Arts Post by Carina Magyar

The Stink Is All Over

The BS Improv & Sketch Comedy Fest Takes Over Austin

"...That's all one needs to know to comprehend the phenomenal expansion of the Big Stinkin' International Improv &..."

April 17, 1998 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Banging the Drum

Fun Fun Fun Fest after parties

"...The announcement of Dischord legends Scream headlining Red 7 on..."

Oct. 22, 2010 Music Post by Audra Schroeder

The Daily Hustle: 9/16/10

Don't miss the Comp Plan boat

"...No City Council meeting today, but they look to fix that with a mammoth meeting next..."

Sept. 16, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Elvis Mitchell: Under the Influence

Elvis Mitchell on TCM

"...The first (and only) time I met movie reviewer/critic Elvis..."

July 21, 2008 Screens Post by Belinda Acosta

Fonda San Miguel Hosts All-Women Guest Chef Dinner Series

Four-course dinner prepared by celebrated sister chefs

"...Castillo Tzab, cooking has always been tied to establishing their economic independence. Now they’re celebrating with a four-course dinner..."

July 10, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Fantastic Fest Review: The Invisible Guest

Locked room mystery is a nail-biter

"...The trick to a good mystery: Nod to the audience..."

Sept. 23, 2016 Screens Post by Ashley Moreno

The Crush

"...holes so large you could drive a HumVee through them, this debut film from director Shapiro is little more..."

April 9, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Qmmunity: The Gay Place Rides Again

Original Chron legend Kate X Messer talks "Qmmunity"/"The Gay Place" origins

"...In the mid-Aughts, young Austin Chronicle journo Kate X Messer approached..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Column by James Scott

SXSW Midnighters Bring the Fear

"Exists", "13 Sins" and "The Guest" kick down the door

"...but. Festival producer and senior programmer Jarod Neece said, "There's no raunchy comedies this year. It's all just straight..."

Feb. 5, 2014 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Innkeepers

With slow-burn shudders, Ti West's haunted-inn story provides a stellar model for creeping dread.

"...under our skin and make us danse macabre. Over the course of his young career, he's almost single-handedly revitalized..."

Feb. 3, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Foot Fist Way

Faux documentary about a strip-mall kung-fu sensei without the sense to come in out of the pain has moments of laugh-out-loud greatness but also much dopiness.

"...Spencer Moreno and Carlos Lopez IV. My tolerance for the mockumentary form of comedy has curdled somewhat in the..."

June 6, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Simpsons Movie

The film delivers familiar hilarity and some treats you’ll never get on the show (nudity and drunkenness) but steers shy of anything bold and new.

"...Silverman. Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the last 18 years or have no sense of humor..."

Aug. 3, 2007 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon

A wickedly entertaining postmodern take on the hallowed, Eighties-era slasher flicks.

"...and Bridgett Newton. A wickedly entertaining postmodern take on the hallowed, Eighties-era slasher flicks peculiar to American cinemas, Behind..."

March 16, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Flavors of Mexico

Gastronomic Gateways to Cuisine South of the Border

"...old cities, lovely folk art, and affordable shopping. In the last 25 years, however, the multifaceted cuisine of Mexico..."

May 29, 1998 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The Myth of Fingerprints

"...Directed by: Bart Freundlich. Starring: Roy Scheider, Blythe Danner, Julianne Moore, Noah Wyle, Hope Davis, Laurel Holloman,..."

Oct. 24, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Omaha (The Movie)

"...Christopher M. Dukes. This is an expanded reprint of the Austin Chronicle review that ran in March 1995 when..."

April 12, 1996 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol

"...Sylvia Miles, Henry Geldzahler, Paul Warhola, Fran Lebowitz and Others. Warhol probably would like this movie. But that's not..."

Aug. 2, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Musicians on the Menu

In concert or in the kitchen, these locals have the chops

"...Austin has the well-deserved reputation as a city that fosters creative expression..."

May 12, 2006 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Are You the Gleekiest of Them All?

Fly your Gleek flag for a chance to be named Gleek of the Week

"...Glee fans (AKA “Gleeks”) are invited to declare why they are by far, the biggest gleek of them all,..."

March 8, 2011 Screens Post by Belinda Acosta

Thirsty Planet Is Locked Out, Lick Ice Cream Pet Parade’s Gone to the Dogs, National Pork Chop Day Has Oinkers Aweigh, the Austin Food & Wine Festival Returns – and so Does ‘Tacos of Texas’

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...."

Aug. 23, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

This Austinite Is Headed to the Academy Awards

Thanks to a contest, a local student is headed to the Oscars

"...was on Facebook when he posted a photo on The Academy's page, not thinking it would lead to anything..."

March 1, 2014 Screens Post by Neha Aziz

The Shape of Jazz to Come

The Ornette Coleman Quartet is coming to the Bass Concert Hall

"...rare date with Neil Young and has now upped the ante with the announcement of its 2010-11 season. Highlights..."

April 14, 2010 Music Post by Austin Powell

Do Kill the Messenger

Guest performers bring cameo cutups to Tongue and Groove Theatre's production of The Comedy of Errors

"...What hath Mother Ginger wrought? For several years now, Ballet Austin has..."

June 11, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Qmmunity: Homo for the Holidays

We’re trying our best out here, even during the holidays

"...series of holiday dominoes that’ll crash us right into the new year. Can’t say I’m “ready” for 2025, although..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Column by James Scott

DQ’s Free Cones Day, Central Market’s Grillapalooza, Dripping Springs’ Brewers Festival, Hotel Viata’s First Long Dinner of 2023, El Naranjo’s Guest Chef From Mexico City, 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 15, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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