The Austin Chronic: Austin Documentarian Links Up With Jimmy Kimmel for Reality Series High Hopes

New Hulu show captures organic humor among dispensary misfits

"...funny position to take, given that he served as the showrunner and co-producer of a reality series that comes..."

April 19, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Geto Gala, Two Step Inn, and a 420 Smokeout Headline Our Crucial Concerts

From country to hip-hop to sludge metal, get some ideas for your week in live music

"...Rock the Park: Geto Gala..."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Books, Sculpture, and Weed Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

It'd be a lot cooler if you went to one of these events this week

"...Indulge the desire for the finer things in life with an..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

It's a Family Affair for the Hurleys in Strictly Confidential

How Elizabeth tried (and failed) to keep son Damian out of the film biz

"...There's a famous song by Noël Coward called "Mrs. Worthington"..."

April 12, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Tom Copeland, Behind-the-Scenes Powerhouse of Texas Film, Dies

Former Texas Film Commission executive director passed last Sunday

"...Texas filmmakers are mourning the loss of Tom Copeland, former executive director of the..."

April 10, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film & TV Festival Announces Jury & Special Awards

Bob Trevino Likes It, Grand Theft Hamlet win top prizes

"...On Wednesday evening, South by Southwest announced the 2024 Jury and Special Award winners of the 31st..."

March 14, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Review: Cheech and Chong’s Last Movie

The stoner comedian duo has come a long way, man

"...old, but we’re still here,” quipped Tommy Chong after the world premiere of a documentary detailing his and Cheech..."

March 13, 2024 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

SXSW Film Review: The Uninvited

A Hollywood garden party unearths certain truths

"...Writer/director Nadia Conners earns a seat at the table with her first narrative feature, which tells the..."

March 12, 2024 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Review: Dory Previn: On My Way To Where

A songwriter like no other gets an intriguing portrait

"...The phrase, “I am cringe but I am free” might..."

March 12, 2024 Screens Post by Joe Gross

From Star Wars to Magpie, Daisy Ridley Traces an Eclectic Career in SXSW Session

The actress discusses the pleasures of producing

"...The day after the world premiere of her feature film..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Jenny Nulf

Mike Judge and Cast on the Impact of Office Space 25 Years On

SXSW panel celebrates the cult comedy that refuses to quit

"...As the moderator of Saturday’s Office Space reunion panel pointed out,..."

March 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Accidental Texan

Familiar but heartwarming story of a city slicker who gets stuck in a small town

"...Ever been clothes shopping, slipped on a shirt or some boots, and..."

March 8, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

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

Book Review: Edendale by Michael Ventura

Former “Letters at 3am” columnist celebrates the early days of Hollywood in new novel

"...screenwriter, and essayist Michael Ventura is no stranger to the ways of Hollywood. His nonfiction books include Cassavetes Directs:..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Opera Fights, Puppet Plays, and More Arty Events

Get an arts fix this week

"...Thursday 29, the Ballroom..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

South by Southwest Sends in the Clowns

Pamela Adlon, Frank Oz, John Leguizamo, and more for Comedy Festival

"...SXSW and Variety had already announced the four-day festival of hilarity will host the second year..."

Feb. 28, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Drive-Away Dolls

Ethan Coen solo effort is screwball without the comedy

"...With a reunion in the works, the solo careers of Joel and Ethan Coen..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Review: Juan Luís Jardí’s “Tiempo Sostenido” Clocks in With Eerie Power

The Barcelona-based artist is doing time at Wally Workman Gallery

"...Unlike Billy Pilgrim, the protagonist of Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five, the Barcelona-based artist Juan..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...dedicated to giving new life to items that have either already served a purpose or were just left over..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Plethora of Riches: How Richard Samuel Turned an Art Gallery Into a Community Center

RichesArt launches annual Black History Month exhibit with new philanthropic initiative

"...White walls, fluorescent lights, the occasional “keep your distance” line of tape on the..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Carys Anderson

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...TV Festival schedule is packed with big releases like The Fall Guy and Road House, but now it's added..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Stories, Operas, and Meet-Cutes: The Week in Arts

Brett Goldstein brings the laughs, Zach Theatre conjures a comet, and more arty events

"...Queer Cinema icon Gus Van Sant lassoed two rising Hollywood stars for his dreamy-eyed arthouse film about two Portland..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Mondo Veterans and SpectreVision Announce New Collectibles Company Mutant

Reassembled team working on major poster and vinyl releases

"...Art doesn't evolve, it mutates. That's clear with the arrival of Mutant, an Austin-based posters, vinyl, toys, and..."

Jan. 29, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

How Acclaimed Sushi Chef Tyson Cole Achieved His Dreams in Austin and Beyond

The chef behind Uchi (and several more notable restaurants) gets Hai all the time

"...The James Beard Award-winning chef, owner and co-founder of the..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

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

The Book of Clarence

Uneven attempt to both resurrect and spoof the biblical epic

"...How do you capture the magnitude of Golden Age Hollywood’s sword-and-sandal epic with a..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Movie Review by Alejandra Martinez

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

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Once-fresh aquatic superhero series smells like day-old fish

"...Oh, how the mighty have fallen. It’s no secret that superhero movies..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Vanessa Pla Unpacks 10 of Her Magical Music Videos

Inside the busy director’s creations for Tele Novella, Night Beats, and more

"...interests, and you can see why she moved here. The French cinephile-turned-Richard Linklater obsessive snagged an internship at the..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...York's Fire Island used to be Five Islands. In the 18th century, there were five islands, but the ocean..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

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