Wrecking Mansions and Perfecting Accents With Abigail’s Directors

Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin take a bite out of vampires

"...If you missed vampires that fear stakes and sunlight, then Abigail is the movie for you. Director Tyler Gillett..."

April 20, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Arcadian

Nicolas Cage is a single dad post-apocalype in Irish thriller

"...In another world, Joseph (Martell) would probably be winning medals at..."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The First Omen

Gruesome gynohorror prequel to 1976’s satanic masterpiece The Omen

"...There’s already a prequel to Richard Donner’s 1976 satanic masterpiece,..."

April 5, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

How Austin Transformed Danny Brown

The Detroit wild card on getting his shit together (and finding H-E-B)

"...famous yet, Detroit rapper who’d released his debut album the previous March and recently signed to the influential indie..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Film Review: The Idea of You

Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine in a rom-com for adults

"...There are a thousand versions of The Idea of You..."

March 18, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: Arcadian

Nic Cage plays protective father in this creature feature

"...In another world, Joseph (Jaeden Martell) would probably be winning medals..."

March 14, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Can Reviving Extinct Species Slow Climate Change?

SXSW panel explores the science of de-extinction

"...Lamm – CEO and founder of Colossal Biosciences, aka the company that wants to bring the woolly mammoth back..."

March 9, 2024 SXSW Post by Madeline Duncan

Bloody Brides, Creepy Cats, and More Arts Events for the Week

Valentine's (and anti-Valentine) fun, soundtracking a rock, etc.

"...Hey, kids – comics! You read ’em, you love ’em, and..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

I Interviewed My Dad About Marijuana

The Family (Smoke) Circle

"...I got pulled over last month. It was late, the night the freeze hit, and I think the cops..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

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

With Mental Health Diversion Center Forthcoming, Sheriff Still Wants More Humane Jail Facilities

Can healing happen in jail?

"...Sheriff Sally Hernandez has not given up on her dream of new jail facilities. If you..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Qmmunity: A Sis With a Fist

Sister Fisters event group plans their fifth annual Halloween party with an eye toward encouraging queer talent

"...Halloween party. This year's Oct. 31 event at Cheer Up Charlies marks their fifth ritual rock-out, boasting legendary SF..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Column by James Scott

Proud Mary Is More Than Just a Pretty Face

Elite coffee with zero attitude

"...There's an undeniable Instagramminess to Proud Mary, the airy Australia-inspired..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...offering a rare recording of undigitized Eighties/Nineties Austin girl group Cooly Girls. Alongside taking over Manners' longtime Hip Hop..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Alpha Rev's Casey McPherson Gave Up a Life in Music to Cure His Daughter's Rare Disease

The Cory Morrow-headlined RoseFest fundraises for FDA clearance on Aug. 12

"...McPherson had two stacks of documents staring him in the face. One was a record contract from Sony Music..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Danny and Michael Philippou Say Talk to Me

Creators of the new A24 horror on the foolishness of youth

"...In new A24 horror, Talk to Me, the greatest peril is not the supernatural force surrounding an..."

July 27, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: F*ck, Marry, Kill

What about the children?

"...of loud laughter and a bit of shouting. During the middle of all of this a very upset woman..."

June 16, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Girls Rock Austin’s Ethos: I’m Not Sorry, I Rock

Trans and nonbinary-friendly camp gears up for Saturday show

"...When I asked the executive director of Girls Rock Austin (GRA) to describe..."

June 9, 2023 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

In America’s 10th Largest City, Who Exactly Are Your Neighbors?

We may not be growing as fast as you think

"...When newly released census numbers showed Austin finally cracking the top 10 most populous cities in America last week,..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

How a Small Town Has Fared as a Microchip Factory Brings in Billions

Has Taylor, TX, become Boomtown, TX?

"...Brandt Rydell, the mayor of Taylor, Texas, traces his family's roots in..."

April 28, 2023 News Feature by Abe Asher

The Joy of Bicycling in Austin

A one-person sociological study of springtime biking where every ride is his favorite

"...Many nights I've made this climb. Eight stories up on two wheels with one destination: the top of..."

April 21, 2023 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

How One Cottage Food Purveyor Helps Launch Careers

Kimchi Rók and the Clifton Career Development School bring young chefs to the table

"...It was always part of the plan to hire a Clifton student or two to..."

April 14, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Two Sisters, Two Food Trucks, and a Lot of Soul

It's a family affair as sisters from Austin's Eastside emerge with twin trailers honoring their mother's legacy

"...5903 Wellington Dr., at first you might not notice the pink food trailer in a small grassy field across..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Food Feature by Haris Qureshi

SXSW Adds Iron Man, Captain Kirk, New Order to Speaker List

Robert Downey Jr., William Shatner, Deepak Chopra headed to Austin

"...The South by Southwest speaker list for the conference side..."

Feb. 14, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Unsheathe your broad sword and unpack your boom stick. South..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Mystery Switches and Other Hidden Secrets of Shin Ultraman

How director Shinji Higuchi made a very loyal reboot

"...little secret. If you look very, very carefully in the right ear of Ultraman, the giant robot superhero of..."

Jan. 7, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: Regenerative Agriculture Can Save the Southwest

We can end drought by restoring soil and local water cycles

"...waves, drought, and food and water shortages are dominating the news in 2022. National crop production is down about..."

Dec. 2, 2022 Column by Elizabeth Heilman

Restaurant Review: Maie Day

Michael Fojtasek’s new South Congress chophouse turns up the fun … and the volume

"...We weren't steakhouse people when I was growing up. The closest thing we got to it was..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Fantastic Fest Raises a Smile With First Announcement

The Banshees of Inisherin, V/H/S/99, sharks, and more

"...Fantastic Fest is nearly upon us, and the cinematic celebration of all film bizarre,..."

Aug. 16, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Jenna Yoon Is on the Hunt for Lia Park and the Missing Jewel

Austin author Jenna Yoon hopes to bring more diversity to YA fantasy with her debut novel

"...but now she's not only writing again, this summer the Austin author has had her first novel, a magical..."

July 15, 2022 Arts Feature by Kaushiki Roy

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