National Lampoon's Van Wilder: The Rise of Taj

This highly unanticipated offering is cut ’n’ paste horn-dog humor.

"...As a primer on 1,001 ways to refer to the female anatomy without actually using the word "vagina," his..."

Dec. 8, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

The saga ends … in fan service

"...isn’t dead. This huge bombshell is thrown out in the opening crawl of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.

"...Directed by: Errol Morris. Leave it to Errol Morris (The Thin Blue Line, Fast, Cheap & Out of Control)..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Teen Pot Use on the Rise?

Partnership for a Drug-Free America says more teens are using party drugs

"...Overall, teen use remained stable in 2009, but use of the three most common party substances is on the..."

March 3, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Buzzfeed's Anne Helen Petersen on the Rise of the Unruly Woman

Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud author comes to BookPeople

"...The westward migration from NYC to Missoula, Mont., may sound..."

July 18, 2017 Arts Post by Rachel Rascoe

Texas State Is on the Rise

Apparently there can only be one good team around town

"...a challenge for UT football fans: Your team sucks. They don’t know how to tackle, the coaches will (and..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

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

"...I was a kid I really wanted a pair of PF Flyers (preferably red). The ads promised I would..."

Aug. 14, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

On Murder Indictments and the Rise of Emo-Rock Nostalgia

LISTEN: The Austin Chronicle Show on KOOP Radio

"...In this week's episode of The Austin Chronicle Show on KOOP 91.7, staff writer..."

Sept. 3, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

ATX Television Fest: Structure of a Sitcom... and the Rise of Anti-Sitcoms

Comedy magic with Dan Harmon, Paul Scheer, and more

"...The ATX Television Festival is a one-size-fits-all fest. It’s roomy..."

June 8, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Minions: The Rise of Gru

Kevin, Stuart, yee Bob nama bok, yee ba veela doegab tadtee de Otto!

"...decade ago, not a single person could have expected the franchise to become the juggernaut it now is. The..."

July 1, 2022 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

The Rise of McMansions

Those large-scale "starter castles" on postage-stamp plots of land bring two of the Austin City Council's most cherished ideals into direct conflict.

"...After years of debate over the issue, the resolution of the McMansions..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

The Show That Never Ends: The Rise & Fall of Prog Rock

"..."I thought of it as one bar in 7/8 time and one..."

June 16, 2017 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Rise, Fall, and Rise of Rawdawg

Inside the controversial run club like none other in Austin

"...Sweat, sculpted young people, and shirtless guys – it may sound like a lively club scene in..."

Nov. 29, 2024 News Feature by Lauren Peck

BlackBerry Retro-Engineers the Rise and Fall of the Original Smartphone

Matt Johnson's tells the tale of a very Canadian tech crunch

"...notice that he is not Aaron Sorkin, and that the paradigm-shifting CEOs of BlackBerry, the Canadian director's third film,..."

March 10, 2023 Screens Feature by Julian Towers

Pushpa: The Rise – Part 1

High-stakes and danger in India's wood smuggling underground

"...reviewed at press time. Indian action thriller set against the background of the exotic wood smuggling trade...."

Dec. 17, 2021 Movie Review

The Rise and Fall of Jason Dusterhoft (and His Frenemies)

A trip down APD's Memory Lane, from the Chronicle archives

"...Since "Tales from the Fifth Floor" – home of the executive team..."

May 7, 2021 News Feature

The Rise and Fall of the Bubble Gum King

How Andy Paris cornered the market

"...remarkable moments in Texas history are unfairly forgotten, while others end up stuck to the sole of your brand-new..."

Feb. 24, 2017 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Moontower Comedy & Oddity Fest: Local Stars on the Rise

Because nobody knows funny like ATX

"...In the four years since its inception, Moontower Comedy Festival has..."

April 11, 2016 Events Post by Samantha Johnson

The Rise of the House of Torment

Austin's biggest home haunt is now a national phenomenon

"...was just a guy with a home haunt, scaring the kids every October 31st. Now he leads one of..."

Oct. 28, 2015 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon

A wickedly entertaining postmodern take on the hallowed, Eighties-era slasher flicks.

"...and Bridgett Newton. A wickedly entertaining postmodern take on the hallowed, Eighties-era slasher flicks peculiar to American cinemas, Behind..."

March 16, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Stoked: The Rise and Fall of Gator

The rise and fall of Eighties skateboard king Mark "Gator" Rogowski.

"...by: Helen Stickler. Skateboarding is not a crime, but the subject of this exhaustive documentary – infamous Vision Skateboards..."

Nov. 21, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Homelessness on the Rise in Austin

Annual count reveals a 20% increase in homelessness

"...In late January, hundreds of volunteers dispersed across Austin to find and survey people..."

March 18, 2016 News Feature by Makeda Easter

Milezo on the Rise

Why Austin's U21 bands are unique

"...With strong showings from Speak at ACL and Mother Falcon at this weekend's..."

Nov. 2, 2010 Music Post by Aaron Miller

Libertarians on the Rise

"...Editor, Great news for Republicans! It looks like both the Green Party and independent Ralph Nader will attempt to..."

March 2, 2004 Postmarks

LBJ's Legacy and the Rise of Voter Suppression Laws

The Austin Chronicle Show on KOOP FM returns

"...It's been a long year and a half since The Austin Chronicle Show, our weekly news and culture program..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

COVID Hospitalizations Are on the Rise Again in Central Texas

Find out where to get vaccinated right now, free of charge

"...For the first time since May, Austin-Travis County has returned to..."

July 15, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

The Rise of Radio

"...Dear Editor, Chase Hoffberger wrote a very interesting article on the solar-powered radio..."

Jan. 25, 2016 Postmarks

Do Not Resist Charts the Rise of the Militarization of Law Enforcement

Documentary offers a critical look at evolving present-day policing efforts

"...Ominous, pregnant clouds in the backdrop, the first scenes of Craig Atkinson's police documentary..."

Oct. 7, 2016 Screens Feature by Kahron Spearman

Reefer Madness: Opiate Overdoses on the Rise

Heroin and prescription drugs claiming lives

"...There is little doubt that dying of an opiate overdose..."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Column by Jordan Smith

The Rise of the Invisible Man

Can longshot Democrat Chris Bell ring up a miracle?

"...When Chris Bell kicked off his bid for governor on a sleepy August day..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

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