The Kid Who Would Be King

The Arthurian myth retold as an entertaining allegory for the hope of youth

"...Cornish. Starring: Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Dean Chaumoo, Angus Imrie, Rebecca Ferguson and Patrick Stewart...."

Jan. 25, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

The Man Who Would Be Swing

A new play gives Ray Benson the chance finally to chat with the King, Bob Wills

"...will tell you that Texas was a republic well before it was a state, and the independent, hearty spirit..."

March 4, 2005 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

The Mechanic

A mediocre remake of a Charles Bronson assassin film that's downright repellent at times.

"...Directed by: Simon West. Starring: Jason Statham, Ben Foster, Tony Goldwyn, Donald Sutherland, Jeff Chase, Mini Anden..."

Jan. 28, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Scout

"...Directed by: Michael Ritchie. Starring: Albert Brooks, Brendan Fraser, Dianne Wiest, Anne Twoomey and Laane..."

Sept. 30, 1994 Movie Review by Brian Baker

Things Not To Fear: 1) The Reaper, 2) The World Horror Convention in Austin

An Interview with Convention co-chairs Nate Southard and Lee Thomas

"...here's that interview with Nate Southard and Lee Thomas, the co-chairs of the annual World Horror Convention that's invading..."

April 27, 2011 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Swingle All the Way!

Stritch, Caruso deliver hit holiday cabaret from Birdland

"...If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to celebrate Christmas at Birdland, you can..."

Dec. 20, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Austin Writer Explores the Contradictions of Ted Kennedy in Chappaquiddick

Telling the tale of the shattering of Camelot

"...There are few political enigmas more shrouded in speculation than..."

April 6, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Most Dangerous Man in Austin?

Cody Wilson's day-to-day life is pretty routine. But the product he's selling threatens to make gun control laws obsolete.

"...There's no sign on the walls outside of Cody Wilson's..."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Dark Tower

Roland the Gunslinger hits the big screen

"...Directed by: Nikolaj Arcel. Starring: Idris Elba, Matthew McConaughey, Tom Taylor, Jackie Earle Haley, Abbey Lee, Katheryn..."

Aug. 11, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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

Singing with the Ice King

'Adventure Time' creator Pendleton Ward and star Tom Kenny go Mondo

"...So I spent my Saturday being serenaded by the Ice King from Cartoon Network's super-smash..."

April 30, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Mighty Atom

Atomic City's Jim 'Prince' Hughes is punk rock daikaiju at a whole different level

"...Looking back, 1945 was a pivotal year for America, for..."

June 8, 2007 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As the Guardians of the Galaxy gather once more, every MCU film reviewed

"...Hey, true believers, are you ready for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol...."

May 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The World Is Flat

How King of the Hill helped make Texas three-dimensional again

"..."I just don't understand why you wouldn't want to compete on a state level, especially when..."

Sept. 11, 2009 Screens Feature by Cindy Widner

Ethan Hawke Teams Up With Local Writer for The Black Phone

The team behind Sinister creates the summer's scariest film

"...In pop culture, the late Seventies signify a cutesy suburban Spielberg fantasy or..."

June 24, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Rebirth of Doyle Bramhall II

For his first solo LP in 15 years, Eric Clapton’s top lieutenant may have put out the blues album of 2016

"...of multiple modes – producer, singer, songwriter, sideman – the Dallas-born guitarist, 47, began his journeyman's path as a..."

Nov. 18, 2016 Music Feature by Alejandra Ramirez

My Semester on the Beat

Wherein our reporter pursues the bad guys, abhors Problem People, studies community policing, and earns a perfect attendance koozie in the APD's Citizen Police Academy

"...When you imagine a 10-hour ride-along with a cop, there's a lot of stuff you expect – sirens, squealing..."

Dec. 1, 2006 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Sillakh Wants To Change the Way You Look at Boxing

And save his sport in the process

"...enthusiast, and you think you know boxing. You think the "sweet science" is anything but. You view the pugilists..."

April 26, 2012 Sports Post by Kenny Pailes

The Last Laugh

Guy Forsyth signs off on God's Favorite Band

"...In honor of the Asylum Street Spankers' Farewell Tour of Austin, kicking off..."

April 21, 2011 Music Post by Austin Powell

“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 Table Ed Ward Built

Pioneering music journalist (1948-2021) wrote rock & roll history

"...Ed Ward, who died Monday at the age of 72, welcomed me..."

May 5, 2021 Music Post by Tim Stegall

DVDanger: Ryan Reynolds, the Most Interesting Man in the World

How Van Wilder became Hollywood's most unpredictable talent

"...If Ryan Reynolds were the actor everyone thinks he is, he would take easy..."

May 2, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Utter Daveness of Dave!

A farewell tribute to artist and co-founder of the Fresh Up Club Dave Bryant

"...A self-made man, artist, and co-founder of the Fresh Up Club, Dave Bryant is moving to the..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...As ever, SXSW has been impelled to augment its predominantly indie hip-hop lineup with..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

The Q&A Hole: What's Your Favorite Book Of All Time?

With Michael Schaub, Kathryn Rogers, Matt Bucher, and more

"...We don't mean "What's the most important book you've ever read?" – whatever that..."

Jan. 7, 2013 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Next Fun Fearless Female Rock Star

Austin's now generation comes of age in Suzanna Choffel

"...Striding across the full parking lot of Central Market near Ben White..."

Nov. 28, 2008 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

'The Sporting Life': … or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Start Loving to Lose

"...and man of leisure. I am a gentleman.    All the same, I must destroy Happy Jack.    The game is..."

Oct. 25, 2006 Sports Post by John Razook

Living on the Air in Austin

Live Music Flourishes in the Studio

"...The Pilot Ships on KVRX's Local Live, Sunday, April 5..."

April 10, 1998 Music Feature by Greg Beets

The Forgotten Era of Glitter Rock in Mid-70s Austin

The Austin Punk Chronicles, chapter two, part one: glam rock (1972-76)

"...snarls Billy Bill Miller, Roky Erickson's electric autoharp genius. "The outlaw thing was pretty big. Austin became a music..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

The Ballsy, Artsy, Anti-Sixth Street Outlook of DJ Joaqu.n

Austin to L.A., keeping up with the beloved Pangea Sound producer

"...baby-faced Joaquin Fernando Chaffardet Rosas wears a cut-off T-shirt. The son of a formerly high-ranking Venezuelan political dissident and..."

May 19, 2023 Music Feature by Christina Garcia

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