The Secrets We Keep

War crimes revisited in suburban America

"...World War II under our belt, one might assume there are no new stories to tell. Then again, America..."

Sept. 18, 2020 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Unlocking the Secrets of Prisoner X

Other Worlds Austin presents political paranoia thriller

"..."We have nothing to fear but fear itself," as FDR..."

June 21, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival 2019: The Full Lineup

Malcolm Gladwell, Sonia Sotomayor, John Grisham, and 300 more

"...What do the creator of the 10,000 hour rule, a Supreme Court..."

Aug. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Holiday Gifts for Fans of the Big and Small Screen

From essential box sets to writers’ wisdom: stocking fillers and the gifts that keep on giving for your watching pleasure

"...On Story: The Golden Ages of TelevisionEdited by Maya Perez and Barbara..."

Dec. 7, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Future of Health Care?

Dell and Central Health "re-think" the way we provide – and pay for – health care

"...reviewing patient records and X-rays. For roughly an hour, they skimmed through patient records, considering both the monochrome images..."

March 24, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

The Shins' James Mercer: Fond of Y-O-U

The Shins' James Mercer winces upon a star.

"...My rave review of the new Shins album, Wincing the Night Away, was less..."

March 1, 2007 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Secrets Shared

The documentary photos of Donna DeCesare

"...Donna DeCesare's photos raise a curtain on the darkest side of childhood. From her current featured work..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Something the Grackles Made

The life and works of Mr. Pants

"...a lot of facts at his disposal. He was, however, a bon vivant, a sociable fellow, an amiable seeker..."

Sept. 19, 2008 Features Feature by Cindy Widner

La Barbecue Turns Up the Heat With Secret Pit Technology

Is this special new smoker a brisket game-changer?

"...It's an age-old question that persists even today in the dark art of Meat Alchemy: Does the wand make..."

April 26, 2013 Food Post by Kenny Pailes

The Joneses

David Duchovny and Demi Moore star in this partially successful comedy about consumer culture that turns uncomfortably moralistic part way through.

"...Ben Hollingsworth, Gary Cole, Glenne Headly and Lauren Hutton. The Joneses are just a regular suburban American family –..."

April 16, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers

Although it's conventionally made, this documentary offers a streamlined and resonant account of recent history.

"...streamlined and resonant account of history. Somewhat worrisome is the initial realization that Ellsberg narrates the film, which calls..."

April 30, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Godzilla vs. the Green Screen

Austin special effects artists can kill you with a squib or with a CGI bullet hit, gore it up with pig entrails or digitally composited blood, and create just about anything you can imagine with their bare hands or software. Does the industry need both?

"...Georges Melies never saw the Apollo astronauts tee off on the moon, but the..."

April 22, 2005 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Managing Secrets

Council's search for city manager may be confidential ... or not

"...a vacuum. Among many administrative vacancies bubbling Downtown is the prominent absence of a permanent city manager to follow..."

April 10, 2017 News Post by Michael King

The Luv Doc: The Judgment of Solomon

Fortunately we have the depraved wisdom of the Old Testament to guide us

"...at a Mexican beach resort in November. Because of the cost, we have invited a limited number of people..."

Aug. 3, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

The Chronicle Critics on Oscars' Best Picture Nominees

Revisit the nominees and get prepared for the pomp this weekend

"...Ah, the Academy Awards. A time to reflect on and celebrate..."

March 2, 2018 Events Post by Josh Kupecki

New Harry Potter Prompts BookPeople to Revive the Magic of Release Parties Past

J.K. Rowling's latest brings the gang back together for one last hurrah

"...Summer is always the height of reboot season. We watch with alternating cynicism..."

July 29, 2016 Arts Feature by Rosalind Faires

Down the Rabbit Hole With Avant Glam

Darkly dreaming with Sassy Delure about her newest show

"...The stage is lovely, dark, and deep, but Sassy Delure..."

Aug. 1, 2014 Arts Post 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..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

BPness, Part 2: A (Long) Line (of Boom) in the Sand

Notes from Kate's trip thru Lafourche Parish to Grand Isle, LA., Part 2.

"...It would seem irresponsible to be so close to the Gulf and to not at least try to learn..."

June 25, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

The Present Beware! The Future Beware!

Austin animator Brad Neely drinks beer, hates British children

"..."He'll save children/but not the British children." My conversation with Brad Neely at Crown..."

June 13, 2008 Screens Feature by Spencer Parsons

'There To Tell the Truth'

Seymour Hersh on journalism, politics, presidents, and war

"...During the week of March 19, legendary journalist Seymour Hersh was..."

March 30, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Say You, Say We

PostSecret's evolution from secret selves to a community of listeners

"...Everybody does. At least one. Have you considered writing the secret down? It might make you feel better. Or..."

Dec. 11, 2009 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

The Mountain Between Us

This is what a boring plane crash movie looks like

"...The annoyingly coy title of this non-epic about two people..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Believing the Children

In 1992, Fran and Danny Keller were convicted of multiple counts of child sexual abuse at their Oak Hill day care center and sent to prison for 48 years. It's likely they were innocent. Indeed, it's very likely that no crime ever occurred – except an absurd and overzealous prosecution

"...When the little girl on the witness stand said, "No, it..."

March 27, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Seagull's Laughter

Set in 1950s Iceland, this film is equal parts noirish mystery and coming-of-age tale.

"...And crotchety old sea salts, gossipy spinsters, and groaning, windswept volcanic shorelines. But then, that's Iceland for you, a..."

April 23, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Girl in the Spider's Web: A New Dragon Tattoo Story

Lisbeth Salander is back, and now she's James Bond

"...Lisbeth Salander is one of the more fascinating characters in recent fiction. Created by Swedish..."

Nov. 9, 2018 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Council: Hush Please … We’re Hiring a City Manager

City requests A.G. ruling to keep search confidential

"...Although City Council will meet today (Thurs­day, Nov. 2), the 21-Item agenda is sufficiently perfunctory that the meeting will..."

Nov. 3, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Enter the Domain With Other Worlds Austin

Sci-fi film festival adds world premiere, new score, and award winners

"...Techno-allegories, futuristic thrillers, and Anne Hathaway obsessives: The latest round of announcements for sci-fi film festival Other..."

Nov. 5, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Eating the Fudge

Queering the family with Queer Rock Love author Paige Schilt

"...Sitting across the table from Dr. Paige Schilt, who’s dressed in a..."

Nov. 5, 2016 Arts Post by Mary Cantrell

Imagining the Scene

Christopher McCollum on Set Design

"...photograph by Todd V. Wolfson From the outside, the home of set designer Christopher McCollum looks..."

Nov. 14, 1997 Arts Feature by Adrienne Martini

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