The Debate Over How and Whether to Jail Kids in Austin Is Just Getting Started

Travis County proposes a new facility to hold kids accused of crimes

"...life. Wallace was arrested six weeks later, taken to the Gardner Betts Juvenile Justice Center, and held on suspicion..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Beekeeper

Jason Statham hits people in the face in this spy thriller

"...Directed by: David Ayer. Starring: Jason Statham, Jeremy Irons and Emmy Raver-Lampman...."

Jan. 12, 2024 Movie Review

Book Smart: Four Young Bookers Fueling Austin's Collegiate Music Scene

Behind the unjaded lineups of Happen Twice, Howdy Gals, Moonbby, and Beary Good

"...As Austin haunts like Hole in the Wall push 50, the scene soldier handing out artists'..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

“Disturbing” Body-Cam Footage Confirms ER Patient Killed by Deputy Was in Leg Irons, Lawsuit Claims

Attorney calls video “among the most disturbing I have seen”

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

“Disturbing” Body-Cam Footage Confirms ER Patient Killed by Deputy Was in Leg Irons, Lawsuit Claims

Attorney calls video “among the most disturbing I have seen”

"...Joshua Wright’s family and supporters have been demanding the release of the body-camera footage of his shooting for..."

July 28, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

The Flash

Can we change history so this depressing IP smashup wasn't made?

"...Shannon, Ron Livingston, Michael Keaton, Ben Affleck and Jeremy Irons...."

June 16, 2023 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Dinosaur Jr. at Lakeline Park, Los Texmaniacs in Sunset Valley, and more recommended shows

"...Cedar Park strengthens its case as Austin's best suburb with the recent..."

April 28, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

The Old Way

Nic Cage saddles up for a Western with a surprise in its saddlebags

"...a horse opera. Sure, he's dabbled in neo-Westerns like the dusty noir Red Rock West, but he's never saddled..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Fest, Eastside Kings Festival, HAAM Day, Vein.fm, Monte Warden & the Dangerous Few, and more

"...What do music and hot sauce have in common? They both cause your body to release endorphins. Those brain..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Lovecraft and Rest Stops: Rebekah McKendry Takes to the Road for Glorious

Inside the pandemic roots of the new cosmic horror comedy

"...H.P. Lovecraft. Master of the uncanny. Godfather of cosmic horror. And funny. After all,..."

Aug. 17, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Review: The Lion King Roars Strong

The Disney theatrical adaptation is a Bass hit

"...The imminent release of Robert Eggers' bloody Viking epic The..."

April 12, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

House of Gucci

Ridley Scott is a bad fit for the tale of the fashion house's fall

"...Adam Driver, Jared Leto, Al Pacino, Salma Hayek, Jeremy Irons, Camille Cottin and Reeve Carney...."

Nov. 26, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Seismic Dance Event, Jazz at St. James', Feels So Good Fest, Susannah Joffe, Amigo the Devil, and more

"...The Concourse Project, Friday 12-Sunday 14..."

Nov. 12, 2021 Music Column by Christina Garcia

Judge Declines Paxton's Push To Rip Austin's Masks Off ASAP

AG's latest COVID lawsuit set for trial in two weeks

"...lawsuit to force Austin and Travis County to abandon their COVID-19 public health protocols has been set for a..."

March 12, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Hip-Hop Pioneer Tee Double Perseveres

Holding the vision through institutional racism, isolation, and a double transplant

"...Double" Johnson doesn't square easily in any definitive light. The prolific 47-year-old "Kid from Kealing" remains Austin's most appropriate..."

Feb. 12, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Amid Chaos and Crisis, the 87th Texas Legislature Gets to Work

Can we rebuild a democracy?

"...The key dates on the January 2021 political calendar were..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

ATX Acid Punks the Boleys Throw a True Crime Rager in New Video

Video for "Pinky Toe" takes a morbid turn

"...“Me and Joe [Boley, bassist] were in the van one day, driving to Austin,” recalls Ethan –..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...A strange sensation – hope – pervades the Texas Democratic Party this year and has resulted in..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Your Choices on the Travis County Judicial Ballot

Breaking down the local races for district courts

"...Scott Jenkins, who is retiring after 20 years on the bench...."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

The Lion King

Can you feel the shrug tonight?

"...Ever hear a cover version that's longer than the original? There's something audacious about a band that thinks..."

July 19, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

District Court Candidates Announce Dem Primary Candidacies

Here come the judges …

"...attorney that doesn’t reflect a prospective judicial candidate. With the Democratic primary a mere eight months away (March 3,..."

June 27, 2019 News Post by Michael King

The Wife

Glenn Close is icily brilliant as a woman who refuses to be diminished

"...by: Björn Runge. Starring: Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce, Max Irons and Christian Slater...."

Sept. 7, 2018 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Chronicle Recommends: Star Wars Actors in Non-Star Wars Films

Celebrate May the Fourth away from a galaxy far, far away

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

May 3, 2018 Screens Post by Chronicle Film Staff

Levitation Review: Escape-ism

It’s cold and lonely at the top

"...on a dancefloor of human hands fronting crunch soul brothers the Make-Up, Svenonius completed his Levitation double duty as..."

April 30, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Ian Svenonius’ Many Musical Irons

D.C. stalwart Levitates twice this weekend

"...Recently reaching the half-century mark, Chicago native and longtime D.C. resident Ian..."

April 27, 2018 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Future R&B and Old Soul Acts at SXSW Music

Lee Fields & the Expressions, Oshun, and 9 more soul sets to catch

"...A deeply soulful singer-guitarist who's collaborated with the Roots and RJD2, Philly native Son Little's modern take..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Red Sparrow

Erotic spy thriller is Fifty Shades of Gorky Park.

"...Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Edgerton, Matthias Schoenaerts, Charlotte Rampling, Jeremy Irons, Mary-Louise Parker, Joely Richardson, Ciarán Hinds, Sasha Frolova and..."

March 2, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...years and counting can't slow down SXSW Film. As the festival enters its second quarter-century, A Quiet Place –..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Justice League

Another ho-hum entry to the DC Extended Universe

"...Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller, Ray Fisher, Amy Adams, Jeremy Irons, Henry Cavill, Ciarán Hinds, Diane Lane and Joe Morton...."

Nov. 17, 2017 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Eddie Stout Is a One-Man Historical Blues Society

On the eve of his Eastside Kings Festival the Dialtone Records founder remains doggedly preservationist

"...going to distribute,' and I started working backwards," explains the 61-year-old Austin native. "First, 'Who am I going to..."

Sept. 8, 2017 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

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