Born on the Fourth of July

Explosions in the Sky are blowing up. (Sorry, we resisted the pun as long as we could.)

"...A surge of lightning flickers as thunder cracks above the rumble of molten lava...."

Oct. 24, 2003 Music Feature by Michael Chamy

The ARA Faces the Music

For the Austin Revitalization Authority, Eastside renewal proves to be a long, slow dance

"...Back when she was a liberal Democrat and the mayor of Austin, Carole Keeton McClellan (now the conservative..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Down From the Mountain

There was no snow at Sundance this year, but a strong slate nonetheless.

"...annual festival of independent film -- and so was the glitz factor. This meant that not only were more..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Lion King 3D

Disney has retrofitted its 1994 hit in 3-D for a limited theatrical run.

"...time. Disney has retrofitted its much-loved, Hamlet-lite family film The Lion King in 3-D for a two-week limited run..."

Sept. 16, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Death Watch: King Set to Die for James Byrd Lynching

Last-minute appeal seeks new trial as King maintains his innocence

"...2019's five (so far) scheduled executions have taken place; the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted Mark Robertson a..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

B.B. King Saved My Life

He played blues so we can find a way through ours

"...They called him “King of the Blues” for the past..."

May 15, 2015 Music Post by Bill Bentley

King of Kombat Komes Back

MMA at the Crockett center to see championship bout

"...Austin's freshest MMA promotion, King of Kombat, is gearing up for its next big..."

March 28, 2008 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

The Short Unhappy Life of Sophia King

The APD shooting death of Sophia King was a tragedy waiting to happen.

"...The short unhappy life of Sophia Chante King came to..."

Aug. 2, 2002 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Celebrated for the Least of Reasons

Chronicle reviewer Tom Doyal has took to writin' just like Larry L. King, the playwright behind The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (and much more, Doyal reveals, in his review of King's new book of letters).

"...Larry L. King: A Writer's Life in Letters, Or, Reflections in a..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Books Feature by Tom Doyal

Alamo Drafthouse Announces Special Stephen King Season

Hail to the King, baby!

"...There's only one reigning king of literary horror, and that's..."

June 27, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Jester King, We Forgive You

Jester King issues apology following long lines at Funk & Sour Fest

"...For anyone frustrated by the long lines at Jester King’s 3rd Annual Funk &..."

Oct. 29, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Parker Springs Developer Beats the (Reset) Clock

"...For three years, developers at King Fisher Creek Ltd. have clashed with Southeast Austin residents,..."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Feature by Dave Mann

The Shining

"...Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd and Scatman Crothers. Who would have ever thought to pair up Stanley..."

Nov. 17, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

King Knight

Gentle pagan comedy lets the outsiders find their place

"...Directed by: Richard Bates Jr.. Starring: Matthew Gray Gubler, Angela Sarafyan, Andy Milonakis, Kate Comer, Nelson..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Sword and the Shield Shows Malcolm X and MLK Were More Alike Than Different

Dr. Peniel E. Joseph's book argues that the civil rights leaders are two sides of the same revolutionary coin

"...In our nation's hazy memories of the civil rights movement, Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther..."

Nov. 6, 2020 Arts Feature by Sara Hutchinson

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

Stephen King Revival

Saturday night at the book store

"...You’ve got one opportunity only, because there are some 449 others getting Revival signed too, which..."

Nov. 17, 2014 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The World Is Flat

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

"...– a baffled Hank Hill to son, Bobby, in the series finale of King of the Hill..."

Sept. 11, 2009 Screens Feature by Cindy Widner

After 18 Months, APD Releases Report on King Shooting

The APD report on the Sophia King shooting answers some questions, leaves others unaddressed

"..."All I saw was the knife."..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Will King Fisher Creek Beat the Clock?

A controversial Southeast Austin housing project rushes to open by a Dec. 31 deadline for federal support.

"...Perhaps the principals of King Fisher Creek Ltd., the owners of..."

Dec. 27, 2002 News Feature by Dave Mann

The Fisher King

"...Amanda Plummer, Mercedes Ruehl and Michael Jeter. Seems like the rule in Hollywood is that if you're searching for..."

Sept. 27, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Doc Recounts the 50 Year Reign of King Crimson

Heavy hangs the crown In the Court of the Crimson King

"...A few minutes into talking to Toby Amies, director of the hotly-anticipated-by-its-core-audience In the..."

March 11, 2022 Screens Feature by Joe Gross

East Side King to Open Four New Locations Around Austin

Licensing rights to brand purchased by restaurant group

"...food truck scene has come a long way since the early days of parking in the red zone after..."

Jan. 13, 2020 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Godzilla: King of the Monsters

Who will win this epic new battle royal as Godzilla faces King Ghidorah?

"...Officially the longest-running film franchise in history, Toho Studios’ gargantuan, Atomic..."

May 31, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Battle of the Sexes

Billie Jean King takes on Bobby Riggs

"...The highly publicized 1973 tennis match between Bobby Riggs and..."

Sept. 29, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Release of Breaion King Arrest Footage Leads to APD Investigations

Police and community members meet for “an open, honest dialogue”

"...Multiple investigations are under way at APD into the policing strategies of two Henry sector (Southeast) cops and..."

July 22, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

All Hail the Jester

Changing the world – one beer at a time

"...The jester is nobody's fool. Often dismissed as dim-witted and..."

May 2, 2014 Food Feature by Anna Toon

King Khan & the Shrines with Jacuzzi Boys and American Sharks at Mohawk 2/4

Britt's Pick of The Week

"...Saturday at Mohawk do not miss psychedelic-garage rock mastermind King Khan & the Shrines with Miami’s Jacuzzi Boys and..."

Feb. 2, 2012 Events Post by Brittany Campbell

The Young Man Who Won't Be King

He got the votes but he won't get the nod

"...It's a damn shame, really, teaching kids to discriminate...."

Sept. 27, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Sex and the City 2

Two years after the end of the last film, Carrie Bradshaw now frets that the "sparkle" has gone out of her marriage. It's gone from this movie, too.

"...Directed by: Michael Patrick King. Starring: Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon, Kim..."

May 28, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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