The Rev. Billy & the Church of Stop Shopping

The Rev. Billy & the Church of Stop Shopping take on Starbucks.

"...and Congress was an exciting place to be on the first afternoon of South by Southwest Film 07. It..."

March 10, 2007 SXSW Post by Darcie Stevens

The Next Party

SXSW Film gets political.

"...was collectively scratching its puzzled head and wondering if the rightful president was the one in office. That air..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Paramount Theatre's Summer Film Classics

"...60 Hollywood classics will be presented between now and the end of August. Most films will be presented as..."

June 13, 1997 Screens Feature

Follies, Samurai, and a Few Non-Alcoholic Events for the Weekend

Got a resolution to get out more? No problem.

"...Esther’s Follies: January Revue..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Recommended Events for the Week

Just because it's a workday doesn't mean you can't get out

"...Ah, Texas, the land where summer is definitely not camping season. Nothing..."

May 31, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Gift Guide: The Movie of the Book

Five page-turners for the film fan in your life who wants the whole story

"...American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimerby Kai..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Halloween at the Movies

Your ultimate guide to spooky season screenings in Austin

"...Halloween and horror movies go together like eyes of newt and toes of frog, and..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

HAAM Day, Ron Carter, and Pecan Street Festival lead our recommended shows

"...There's no shortage of ways to support the Health Alliance..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A celebration of Bobbie Nelson, a big birthday for Carousel Lounge, and more recommended shows

"...tapped Willie's "little" big sister to join her in the studio. Now, Shires is taking the 10-song album of..."

July 7, 2023 Music Column by Abby Johnston

What Texas Artists Had to Say on the CMT Music Awards Red Carpet

Jackie Venson, Midland, and more talk country music’s Austin migration

"...was called country & western, and post-2010s bro country, the industry arrived in Austin Sunday night, seeming ready to..."

April 7, 2023 Music Feature by Maggie Quinlan

July Is Crime Month: The Crime Blotter, Week 5

A curated guide to unlawful activities around town July 29-31

"...Since July Is Crime Month at the Chronicle, the ruffians and reprobates at this rag want..."

July 29, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The 2016-17 Austin Music Awards’ Texan Tower of Song

Thirty-five years of AMAs? More like 181 years of Texas on one stage, on one night!

"...Rolling Stones pledge since 6 thanks to the overlapped harmonies of "Honky Tonk Women" during a kiddie..."

March 10, 2017 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Wonderful World of Frank Oz

It’s time to meet the folks behind Muppet Guys Talking

"...Muppets. They taught us to count, the value of diversity, and..."

March 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Gallows

Another found-footage horror film that's best left unfound

"...Consider the found-footage horror film. Scoffed at by some as a..."

July 10, 2015 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Alamo Drafthouse Gets OK to Screen The Interview

Remember when Kim Jong-un threatened to nuke Austin? He'll be mad now.

"...Ten days ago, there was a secret advance screening of a studio comedy..."

Dec. 23, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

DVD Watch: 'Night of the Hunted'/'The Grapes of Death'

Horror auteur Rollin abandons vampires for mental decline

"...Rollin seemed to have no North American peer: But the two latest releases from his cinematic crypt reveal the..."

April 23, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Setting the Stage

Austin's art scene spent 2012 prepping for the big things to come

"...To the extent that 2012 is likely to be remembered, it..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Gay Place: Gay as the Day Is Long

From Long to Fiesta and night to day, Austin Pride rolls on

"...Couldn't tell you what year it was, but the memory is still imprinted on the booty. It was..."

Sept. 9, 2011 Column by Kate X Messer

Off the Record

Carolyn Wonderland ties the knot while Gary Clark Jr. gets pulled up to the majors and a sea of SXSW news

"...Gary Clark Jr. has long been hailed locally as the next great Texas blues guitar hero. Now he's got..."

March 11, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

Hasbro brings their boy toys to life with this story about an elite fighting squad.

"...really wanted a pair of PF Flyers (preferably red). The ads promised I would run faster and jump higher...."

Aug. 14, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Heartbreak Kid

Ben Stiller stars in this smart and winning remake of a 1972 Neil Simon-penned comedy about a man who falls in love with another woman on his honeymoon.

"...until his ears and eyes have been blessed with the experience of octogenarian Jerry Stiller as Doc, the crustily..."

Oct. 5, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Wild

Despite its title, Disney's new animated film, The Wild, is about as pedestrian as you can get.

"..."Spaz" Williams. It's great fun to hear Shatner, as the voice of the scheming wildebeast Kazar, send up Ricardo..."

April 14, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Kid Stays in the Picture

"...Thankfully, this film version is almost (and often) word-for-word the same, narrated in Evan's own whiskey and cigarette husk,..."

Aug. 16, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Rugrats in Paris: The Movie

Fun for kids and grownups.

"...decade since animators Arlene Klasky and Gabor Csupo debuted the hyper-imaginative Rugrats tots on the Nickelodeon cable station, and..."

Nov. 17, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Muse

"...Stone and Albert Brooks. Albert Brooks has always been the poor man's Woody Allen, a perpetually harangued schlub, the..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy

Canadian comedy troupe hits the big screen with this movie about the humorous side effects of a new drug.

"...and Brendan Fraser. Eagerly awaited by almost everyone (with the possible exception of Paramount's head of marketing), Brain Candy..."

April 12, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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

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

"...Austin Public Library. Local comics creator Adam Kobetich (of The Shadow Under the Leaf fame) will show you how..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

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

Dave Chappelle Hits the Stateside This Wednesday

Tickets on sale today at 4pm

"...actor Dave Chappelle has announced a last-minute gig at the Stateside at the Paramount for Wed., June 27, 8pm...."

June 26, 2018 Events Post by Mark Fagan

Ernest Cline: Kings of the Nerds

Austin author adapts his Spielberg homage Ready Player One with Spielberg himself

"...that bestseller made into a blockbuster film by none other than Steven Spielberg. To top it off, the culture-smash..."

March 30, 2018 Screens Feature by Moisés Chiullán

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