The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

A commando unit takes on the Nazis in this hyperviolent Guy Ritchie action-comedy

"...Starring: Henry Cavill, Eiza González, Alan Ritchson, Alex Pettyfer, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Babs Olusanmokun, Henry Golding and Cary Elwes...."

April 19, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

No Beyoncé, Lots of Jelly Roll, and More Takeaways From the CMT Music Awards

Best and worst moments from the ceremony’s uneven Moody Center return

"...Toby Keith. A Phil Collins song was covered by the members of Little Big Town and Sugarland. Keith Urban..."

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Monkey Man

Dev Patel’s directorial debut is a gritty, nasty piece of work

"...Man is a gritty, nasty piece of work. While there’s direct influence from recent franchise epics like John Wick..."

April 5, 2024 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

DogMan

A thief survives an abusive childhood to forge a soulful connection with canines

"...psychopath in Léon and glass-domed wannabe geocidal dictator in The Fifth Element come close) but the more unusual the..."

March 29, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Gary Clark Jr. Boldly Plays New LP in Full at Austin City Limits

Taping finds hometown hero at a meditative musical crossroads

"...fourth Austin City Limits taping, on Tuesday night at the Moody Theater, Gary Clark Jr. made a bold move...."

March 28, 2024 Music Post by David Brendan Hall

Dev Patel’s Monkey Man Crushes at SXSW Premiere

Brutal action is star’s promising directorial debut

"...While there’s direct influence from recent franchise epics like John Wick..."

March 12, 2024 Screens Post by Jenny Nulf

SXSW Film Review: Faders Up: The John Aielli Experience

Longtime host of Eklektikos, first-time documentary

"...Austin’s local community showed up in droves to celebrate the extraordinary life and career of a (mostly) cherished hometown..."

March 11, 2024 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

SXSW Film Review: Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted

An endearing portrait of the R&B/country/etc. musician

"...There are very few artists quite like Swamp Dogg, and..."

March 9, 2024 Screens Post by Joe Gross

The Off Beat: The Four Horsemen of the SXSW Music-pocalypse

Trying on four local personifications of fest success

"...Did you hear that? As globe-trotting suits confirm their hotel reservations, Austin’s most music-loving, hard-partying locals let out..."

March 8, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Falling for The Fall Guy and the Joy of Practical Stunts

Powerhouse moviemaking couple David Leitch and Kelly McCormick team up with Ryan Gosling

"...The greatest magic of the movies is making you think..."

March 8, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Independent Coffee Shops for a Festival Refuel

Seven artisanal java houses worth checking out

"...a whirlwind of a week, so attendees often find themselves in need of a caffeinated pick-me-up. Luckily, Downtown Austin..."

March 8, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Dune: Part Two

Frank Herbert’s galaxy-spanning narrative continues

"...Wars has been described as Frank Herbert’s Dune with the sharper edges sanded off. When Denis Villeneuve began adapting..."

March 1, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Six Great Breweries Off the Beaten Path

In tumultuous times for Austin beer, these undersung gems are worth seeking out

"...in a lot of hot places: El Paso; Phoenix; the damp, camel’s buttcrack that is Austin By God Texas...."

March 1, 2024 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events

Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good

"...term for gayness that carried into less-fun phrasing like the Lavender Scare and the Lavender Menace. Enter Lavender County,..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Boner Bizarre, Improvised Love Stories, and More Arts Events

Get some culture and love this week

"...Thursday 15 - Sunday 18, the Vortex..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Argylle

Bryce Dallas Howard and Sam Rockwell get into double-identity spy trouble

"...Directed by: Matthew Vaughn. Starring: Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Henry Cavill,..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, February 2-8

"...AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It’s the fifth annual Brag Therapy Holiday – for you Aquarians..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Slamdance Interview: Chris Jericho Takes The Death Tour

Wrestling GOAT on his new role as documentarian

"...In professional wrestling circles, there have been two legendary trials of fire for any..."

Jan. 21, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

South by Southwest Announces Black Keys Keynote and More Featured Speakers

Jane Fonda, Dwyane Wade, Elijah Wood top latest announcement

"...The Black Keys have officially leveled up from South by..."

Jan. 16, 2024 SXSW Post by Carys Anderson

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, January 12-18

"...elegant and educational expansion – but also challenged by the possibility of excessive, messy expansion. Soulful magnificence could vie..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...South by Southwest audiences have seen the artier side of Ryan Gosling with films like the..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Week 2024 Just Got Tastier

Red River restaurants announce discounts

"...comes an assortment of restaurant discounts in conjunction with the 20-year-old free music festival...."

Dec. 19, 2023 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Steve Davis’ Top 10 Films of 2023

"...1) Oppenheimer A big, bold, and beautiful film about the atom bomb. Christopher Nolan is the man...."

Dec. 15, 2023 Screens Feature

Deerhoof at Wizard Rodeo and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Austin acts El Combo Oscuro and sleep well. both host album release shows

"...Looking for the best shows happening in Austin this week? Check out..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Deep Sea

Gorgeous Chinese animated feature mixes wonderful fantasy with touching drama

"...There's no greater fear for a child than abandonment, but..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Austin Chronic: A Guide to the Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner Weed-Walk

There is an etiquette to getting baked before the big meal

"...when she detailed a vision of 17th-century Pilgrims passing the mashed potatoes to native inhabitants, but we'd all eventually..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Column by Kevin Curtin

Right-Wing Activist Chris Rufo Calls for “Siege” of University at UT

Professors were there to shut him down

"...The right-wing thought leader delivered a smooth and articulate call..."

Nov. 17, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

The Marvels

Lower, lesser, slower, baby

"...A film begins with the script. It quickly becomes abundantly clear that the problems..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

A New Chapter for Austin’s Small Bookstores

From serving neighborhoods to serving wine, how innovative local booksellers are filling the shelves

"...The city comes by its literary reputation fairly honestly. Austin..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Arts Feature by Joe Gross

The American Analog Set’s Heavy Return and Seven More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Pelvis Wrestley, NOOK Turner, the Teeta, and more

"...videos from Austin artists. Listen to our playlist on the @austinchronicle Spotify...."

Nov. 3, 2023 Music Column by Austin Powell

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