The Man Behind the Leatherface Mask

Gunnar Hansen signing "Chain Saw Confidential" at Bookpeople Sunday

"...Gunnar Hansen joined a little independent horror film called The Texas Chain Saw Massacre as the hulking butcher Leatherface...."

Sept. 28, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How the Nez Was Won

Texan Monkees-tamer Michael Nesmith returns to the fold

"...A funny thing happened to the Monkees on their way to being dismissed as prefab..."

July 26, 2013 Music Feature by Scott Schinder

Playing With the Werewolves

Half party game, half role-playing game, and all party

"...month in Austin – just nothing really happening over the next couple weeks. (Dang!) Not to worry. As the..."

March 6, 2013 Screens Post by Ashley Moreno

Jack the Giant Slayer

Despite a terrific cast, intelligent direction, and state-of-the-art special effects, this fairy tale's gigantic shoes remain unfilled.

"...In the ancient past (prior to the start of the film),..."

March 1, 2013 Movie Review by Louis Black

Modern Tales as Old as Time

New AFS series travels back to the seat of civilization

"...To categorize a collection of stories originating in the birthplace of civilization is nearly impossible, but the Austin..."

Feb. 15, 2013 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

Bullet to the Head

Sylvester Stallone is back – the action is loud and pulpy, the quips are ever-ready, and the cycle is unbroken.

"...It’s been a very long time since a film carried by Sylvester Stallone alone..."

Feb. 1, 2013 Movie Review by Louis Black

Bonus Bill of the Week: Corporations Can't Vote, But Can Make It Rain

Dems seek constitutional overturn for Citizens United

"...Hear the one about the guy in San Rafael, Calif., who..."

Jan. 13, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Birth of Formula One – Austin

Some welcome the new offspring, and some don't, but the high-speed newcomer is at the starting gate

"...Two and a half years ago, Austinites heard for the first time that their city would be hosting the..."

Nov. 16, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Sessions

A sex therapist helps a man living in an iron lung experience human intimacy; John Hawkes and Helen Hunt keep things from becoming prurient.

"...The Sessions tells the story of a 38-year-old virgin, but..."

Nov. 9, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

From the Vaults: Still a 'Heavenly Creature'

Melanie Lynskey started Down Under at the top

"...be hard to believe, but 1994's Heavenly Creatures was the first feature film for its co-stars: Kate Winslet and..."

Sept. 28, 2012 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

The AggreGAYtor: September 28

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...Chris Kluwe shakes them haters off, JK Rowling tries a little tenderness, and..."

Sept. 28, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

FF2012: Barking Up a Storm at the 'Frankenweenie' World Premiere

Fantastic Fest holds star-studded premiere for Tim Burton's latest

"...Ever wonder why people love Fantastic Fest so much? There was a woman at last night's world premiere of..."

Sept. 21, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Jamie Stewart: The Sent Down Boy

Rob yaks with Jamie Stewart of Xiu Xiu

"...In the decade since Xiu Xiu released their first album Jamie..."

May 14, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?

UT student frequency KVRX struggles to stave off the nationwide downturn in collegiate media

"...Ben Cox scrambles up the stairs and into the on-air booth with a load..."

May 11, 2012 Music Feature by Luke Winkie

Attack of the Cybermen

Activism empowered by the Internet

"...and 2000 AD's Judge Dredd? Seriously, have you seen the hypermilitarized riot gear the long truncheon of the law..."

March 9, 2012 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Scene of the Crime

Revisiting the yogurt shop murders: A cold case reconsideration of the 1991 crime points away from the prosecution's assumptions and conclusions

"...big news. Ten years after city and county officials gathered to announce that they'd found the four men responsible..."

Dec. 16, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

This Week's Waste of Time

Virtual fireworks can't be banned

"...What's your plan for the long, fireworkless, Fourth of July weekend? Nothing? Perfect. That..."

June 30, 2011 Screens Post by James Renovitch

The Art of 'Green Lantern'

Three local artists quiz DC Comics' Doug Mahnke

"...It's a pretty good time to be artist Doug Mahnke. Not only is his..."

June 23, 2011 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Fresh and the Cured

Two local charcuterie wizards surf the old wave

"...Salt & Time Artisanal Salumi and Pickles522-7258 www.saltandtime.com..."

Dec. 24, 2010 Food Feature by Mick Vann

The 12th of Never

The dispute over one Eastside housing proposal reflects a larger Austin conflict

"...Along with the welcoming arch and mosaic mural greeting entrants..."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

How Can the Totally Awesome AusChron Newscast Be of Service?

Social services, city and court action

"...The Totescast is getting its serve-on this week, as we..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

You Coulda Walked Around the World

The LBJ of Lone Star songwriters lays siege to the Cactus Cafe

"...Every time Townes Van Zandt played the Cactus Cafe in the..."

Aug. 20, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Daily Hustle: 7/30/10

No settlement in Sanders case

"...The City Council rejected any settlement with the family of..."

July 30, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Geek Shall Inherit the Fests

Austin becomes ground zero for the new cool

"...needs to go to San Diego for ComicCon? Between the home-grown genre film and literary festivals (Armadillocon, Fantastic Fest,..."

July 4, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Thousand-String Guitar

Austin gets the world jazzed about classical guitar

"...in June, you expect local teens to be marking the summer break in the time-honored ways: minimum-wage-slaving it in..."

June 18, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Pressure Rising at the Water Utility

One manager forced out, another accused of harassment ... who's watching the valves?

"...On April 6, Perwez Moheet, deputy director of the Austin Water Utility, announced his retirement. It wasn't exactly..."

May 7, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

State of the City Address

As delivered by Mayor Lee Leffingwell today

"...Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his State of the City Address before the Real Estate Council of Austin..."

Feb. 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Fun for the Whole Family

Traversing the Texas Book Festival

"..."They fuck you up, your mum and dad," Philip Larkin..."

Nov. 6, 2009 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

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

Twisting in the Wind

Austin Energy is trying to find the right price for renewable energy – but that's much easier said than done

"...troubles selling its latest batch of GreenChoice wind power, the utility announced plans to significantly lower the price, a..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

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