Friends Handle the Heavy Lifting for Kent “Omar” Dykes

Howler hampered by flesh-eating arm disease gets benefit

"...crush pineapples,” chuckles Kent “Omar” Dykes. “Now, I got the little skinny arms. I look down and go, ‘Wow,..."

July 30, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Dukes of Hazzard

A remake that's about as deep as Jessica Simpson's cleavage.

"...Carter. Folks, welcome back to Hazzard County, Ga. Round these parts life moves slower than a key grip with..."

Aug. 5, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

I, the Worst of All

Based on the book The Traps of Faith by Octavio Paz, this Argentinean film takes place in 17th century “New Spain” (Mexico) as Juana Ines de la Cruz enters a nunnery to pursue her intellectual aims.

"...Luisa Bemberg. Starring: Assumpta Serna and Dominique Sanda. “Get thee to a nunnery.” Such might have been the thinking..."

Feb. 3, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Cement Garden

"...and Jochen Horst. A very odd film. Based on the novel by Ian McEwan, this is the story of..."

May 6, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Judas Project

"...need to make it through this modern-garbed passion play. The Judas Project tells the story of Jesus in modern..."

March 5, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The New Mutants

The last of the X-Men finally get to the screen

"...There are two positions to take on The New Mutants,..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Panic Fest 2022: The History of Metal and Horror

"You got gore in my riffs!" "You got riffs in my gore!"

"...If filmmaker Mike Schiff had wanted to prove his thesis that heavy metal and horror films are perpetually intertwined,..."

May 1, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

To the Cyber-Barricades!

Time Warner wants to meter broadband, and the techno-peasants are revolting

"...at least some Time Warner Cable executives must regret the decision to impose a new "tiered" pricing plan on..."

April 17, 2009 News Feature by Kevin Brass

“No Willie, Waylon, or the Armadillo in 1977!!!” The Punk Beast Begins to Stir in Austin

A nascent scene takes shape in chapter three of the "Austin Punk Chronicles"

"...Editor’s note: This is the third chapter in a serialized history of Austin’s punk..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

The Capital Grille Steaks Its Claim on Fourth Street

And, boy howdy, does it come through with flavors flying

"...Yes: The Capital Grille, in the heart of Downtown, right where..."

April 30, 2014 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Housecore Horror Hands Out the Rot-Scars

"Thanatomorphose", "Found." and "Motivational Growth" win big

"...There was gold amid the gore at last week's Housecore..."

Nov. 2, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

'Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning' Hits VOD in the Brain

Action reboot revives the sci-fi action franchise as psycho-mystery

"...The whole point of Fantastic Fest is to be blindsided..."

Oct. 30, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Deer, Otoboke Beaver, Nikki Lane, BLK ODYSSY, and more recommended live shows

"...The Deer Album Release..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

The Invention of Love

Ambitious script, gifted cast take us inside a brilliant mind in Austin Shakespeare's production

"...It isn't often that one is afforded the opportunity to plumb the depths of a genius' mind...."

Feb. 27, 2015 Arts Review by Elissa Russell

Seaholm Powers Ahead, Amid Questions About the 'Public Interest'

Oft-delayed development getting serious at City Council

"...Seaholm – the historic power plant to be transformed by a private..."

Dec. 12, 2007 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy

Canadian comedy troupe hits the big screen with this movie about the humorous side effects of a new drug.

"...and Brendan Fraser. Eagerly awaited by almost everyone (with the possible exception of Paramount's head of marketing), Brain Candy..."

April 12, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Boogeyman

Can Hollywood just knock it off with the trauma horror?

"...Rob Savage gave movie fans a much-needed distraction with the release of Host. Shot and set during COVID-19 lockdowns,..."

June 2, 2023 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

The Chronicle’s 2017 Holiday Political Survival Guide

Borscht in a Bag, a male chastity belt, and more gifts to get you through the rut

"...Last November, a few days after the election, I sent my family a note requesting that..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

After the Flood, Before the Flood

As the area recovers from the Memorial Day flood, El Niño looms

"...into San Marcos Sunday morning, May 24, evidence of the previous night's storm was strewn all over the highway...."

Aug. 14, 2015 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

This indie hit is sweet and funny

"...Connie Britton, Nick Offerman, Molly Shannon, Jon Bernthal and Katherine C. Hughes...."

June 26, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The 'Lot' of the Working-Class NFL Fan

Q&A with Jonny Mars, 'America's Parking Lot' docmaker

"...Around the world, state-of-the-art sporting arenas are being built, replacing treasured..."

March 15, 2012 SXSW Post by Mark Fagan

The Big Show

Comic-Con has gone Hollywood, but Austin's comics pros say it's still the place to be

"...You've seen the geeks totally geeking out (paunchy men stuffed like sausages..."

Aug. 15, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Council We Deserve?

In the races for City Council, it's a search for competence amidst the chaff

"...down this year from her Place 3 seat on the dais, has attended a few of the candidate forums..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

The School of Rock

In Linklater's studio-financed comedy hit, Jack Black brings his rock & roll vibe to riff-needy prep students.

"...already knows, that’s no lie: Black can rock with the best of them. He has both the requisite chops..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Running to the Middle

Part II of the Chronicle's preview of the Nov. 5 general election

"...This is the second of three Chronicle thumbnails on the Nov. 5..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature

Beyond the Norm

The Impressive Euro-Asian Fare at Bistro 88

"...sounds unbearably politically incorrect -- Oriental food for non-Asians. Hole-in-the-wall noodle shop it certainly is not, but if you..."

Feb. 18, 2000 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

The Minus Man

"...Garofalo and Owen Wilson. You can say this for The Minus Man: It comes with a darn good pedigree...."

Sept. 24, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Waterboy

"...Clint Howard, Henry Winkler, Jerry Reed and Fairuza Balk. Another half a year, another Adam Sandler film. Director Coraci,..."

Nov. 6, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Review: Georgetown Palace Theatre's The 39 Steps

An aerobic workout for the cast, a delightfully mindless experience for the audience

"...The first taste of the winking and nodding to be..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

ACL Live Review: The Nude Party

Expertly cruising a Sixties-drenched patchwork

"...Psychedelic surf rock licks kicking off the Nude Party’s early-afternoon set Sunday on the BMI stage..."

Oct. 8, 2018 Music Post by Doug Freeman

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