The Secret Life of Pets

Hollywood has the cure for those dog-day afternoons of summer

"...Kids tend to come out of movies with questions. Here’s a fun one to anticipate..."

July 8, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Secret Life of Pets 2

The cute critters return, but breaking the pack up means no one has as much fun

"...Hollywood loves a good sequel. 2016's talking creature animation The Secret Life of Pets was a dog's-eye view of..."

June 7, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Dr. Seuss' The Grinch

Everyone's favorite Christmas misanthrope loses his edge

"...favorite green-furred misanthrope has been revived yet again for the screen. Was anyone clamoring for this? I suppose if..."

Nov. 9, 2018 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Garfield Movie

Jim Davis’ comic strip gets an animated reboot with Chris Pratt voicing the iconic cat

"...Movies are bigger than cartoon strips. That’s why adaptations of four-panel funnies are often so challenging. The source is..."

May 24, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...South by Southwest will be kicking off its 2025 Film & TV Festival with The Studio,..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Movie Duos, Rude Little Pigs, and More Events for the Week Ahead

Time to reflect and project

"...[UPDATE: The MLK Day March has been canceled due to cold..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Land of Confusion

Republicans looking for do-over in House District 48

"...If there was one thing Joe Nixon, the attorney for Republican..."

Feb. 8, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Restaurant Weeks, Texas French Bread’s Secret Garden, Hyde Park Bar & Grill’s Partial Departure, MASS Gallery’s New Food Trailer, the Diner Bar’s Austin Family Kitchen, and More, More, More…

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here’s some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene – as wrangled..."

Aug. 30, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

20 Years of Austin Gifts

... And a slew of other local businesses celebrating significant anniversaries

"...In case you hadn't heard, The Austin Chronicle is celebrating 20 years in Austin. We've..."

Dec. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Mayor of Washington Boulevard

The first Beach Boys' solo album, Dennis Wilson's Pacific Ocean Blue, washes back ashore after more than three decades

"...There's a problem in paradise...."

Aug. 1, 2008 Music Feature by Bill Bentley

Meet Social Media Star Sid, the Regal Beagle, the Inspiration Behind Zilker Bark

Man’s best friend, and life coach

"...In 2018, the hardworking dog – or fox, or goat – can..."

Feb. 16, 2018 Features Feature by Sarah Marloff

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

The Making of an Endorsement

"...Katherine Gregor:..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature

Sing

Animated film about a koala who stages a singing competition

"...Whether in karaoke bars, television singing competitions, or uploaded YouTube..."

Dec. 23, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Minions

The Minions have moved from background work to starring in their own animated movie

"...Directed by: Kyle Balda and Pierre Coffin...."

July 10, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced

What's all the ruckus? Why, it's the SXSW Film lineup!

"...We had a little bit of the Christmas morning feeling when the complete lineup for..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

October Previews

"...THE ACID HOUSE..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Screens Feature

163 Questions

Honorable mention, the 13th Annual 'Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest

"...2. I enjoy incest, but not with any members of my own family.T F..."

Feb. 18, 2005 Books Feature by Rebecca Beegle

Where Does It Hurt?

With The Inside Story, Scott Rice gets people talking about mental health

"...Whether it's performers facing stage fright, artists dealing with depression,..."

Nov. 21, 2014 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Fantastic Fest First Wave Films Announced (Finally)

Fantastic Fest 2009, Round One

"...It may be hotter than hades outside but the news from Fantastic Fest 2009 is cool, chilling, and..."

July 13, 2009 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Beat the heat in San Marcos and have fun at events around the state

"...Water babies. This time of year, finding a source of cold, clear water to..."

July 3, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...Our music writers recommend the best day parties and unofficial bonanzas for one-stop concert..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

News Ticker: March 27

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Rick Perry heckles a heckler, UT scientists work their magic, and Ted Cruz forms a not-so-secret society. Family..."

March 27, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Howerton and I had a long conversation about museums, the public trust, professional ethics, and so on. I was..."

March 21, 2003 Column

How They're Doing It

On the road to no-kill

"..."I definitely believe progress is being made. Of course, I would like it to be faster. Wouldn't..."

April 3, 2009 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

Wednesday night SXSW blurbs

"...Wednesday Picks Sonny Knight & the Lakers..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

Postmarks

Welfare Coverage Excellent

"...Once again, I am impressed by the Chronicle's excellent coverage of the fallout from welfare reform...."

July 4, 1997 Column

Frontier Television

"..."Silence" by Cesare Battista This week welcomes the seasonal return of The Territory, the annual short film..."

Oct. 23, 1998 Screens Feature

TV Eye

After federal agents stormed the Gonzalez house last Saturday, it was all Elián, all the time on cable television : but doesn't it feel more like a movie of the week than breaking news? Also, upcoming May television events, and networks announce series renewals.

"...know it? As soon as I leave town, one of the biggest news events in the nation occurs: Elián..."

April 28, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

We Give Two Thumbs Up to These Weekend Events

Arty and culture-y things to get up to

"...The Traitors Watch Party..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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