The Skulls

"...never thought I'd run across a film that makes the lumbering 1983 Michael Biehne/Bill Paxton film The Lords of..."

March 31, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Art of Death

Kate Heyhoe weaves Dreams of the Dead via sugar skulls

"...After the death of her mother in 2008, Kate Heyhoe found..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Bizarre Bazaar: The Artists of the Oddities and Curiosities Expo

Ethical sourcing and upcycling become the beautifully strange

"...The Oddities and Curiosities Expo lived up to its name...."

June 21, 2022 Arts Post by Mazzy Oliver Smallwood

Earth and the American Dream

"...Starring: Bridget Lin, Yu Rong Guang and Joey Wang. The dream is over, and Bill Couturié's provocative documentary about..."

June 17, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Vodkas and Skulls: Talking to Dan Aykroyd

The comedy great talks bottle design and Newfoundland water

"...spends more time than you might guess in Austin. The man known for his comedic masterpieces like Elwood Blues..."

May 10, 2010 Food Post by Wes Marshall

'The Raid' Kicks On To Blu-Ray And Leaves A Mondo Dent

SXSW action fave gets home release and exclusive poster

"...decided to call it: Indonesian Martial arts mayhem machine The Raid rocked our skulls at SXSW. Now with the..."

Aug. 16, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Banging the Drum

Fun Fun Fun Fest after parties

"...The announcement of Dischord legends Scream headlining Red 7 on..."

Oct. 22, 2010 Music Post by Audra Schroeder

Luv Doc Recommends: Movies in the Park at Republic Square

Republic Square, Saturday, May 10, 2008

"...solo, but it amps up your creep factor considerably. Other than a handful of tight-lipped cinematic tough guys like..."

May 9, 2008 Column by The Luv Doc

The Oddities and Curiosities Expo Is Coming to Austin

The perfect place to stock your cabinet of curiosities

"...or a cartoon print of your favorite horror character, the Oddities and Curiosities Expo is the place to go...."

June 17, 2022 Arts Post by Mazzy Oliver Smallwood

SXSW Comedy: Audible Presents the Night Realm Tavern of Heads Will Roll

Get a sneak peek at Audible original at this Rainey Street activation

"...roads diverge at every renaissance festival. You can go the deadly serious route – clank around in chainmail, never..."

March 9, 2019 SXSW Post by Rosalind Faires

The Luv Doc: Where is Dan Savage?

The Luv Doc's knowledge of analingus is abominably sparse

"...Dear Luv Doc, Why isn’t Dan Savage’s column in the Chronicle? - Santorum..."

Nov. 21, 2014 Column by The Luv Doc

Parks, Gardens, Pisces, and More Arts Events for the Week

Get out and get arty, away from the SXSW crowds

"...Being the Other and Between..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Danny Kiranos Finds Moral Ground in the Murder Folk of Amigo the Devil

Visceral songwriter mines darkness in the human condition

"...to commence an interview, but Danny Kiranos, aka Amigo the Devil, appears completely unfazed. Mur­der and mortality remain foundational..."

April 23, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Image-Maker

Former Chronicle "Cover Master" and legendary tattoo artist Michael Malone's aka Rollo Banks' career has always on been in ink; now it's on paper.

"...Bull's-Eyes & Black Eyes: The Art of Michael Maloneedited by Don Ed Hardy..."

Dec. 13, 2002 Arts Feature by Margaret Moser

DVDanger: Horror for the Holidays, Part 1

Vintage re-releases for unseasonal scares

"...Let's be honest, no one is really ready for the holidays this year. It's hard to get festive when..."

Dec. 16, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Letters to the Editor: Classic Cuts

35 years of "keeping it weird"

"...For this special anniversary issue, we've gathered letters from over the years that embody the voice..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Features Feature by Danielle White

The Toxic Border

Researchers ponder increasing birth defects in the Valley.

"...a disturbing trend: High rates of children born at the Community Health Clinic with a rare condition called anencephaly:..."

Nov. 9, 2001 News Feature by Dan Oko

Neglecting Voodoo Glow Skulls and the Toasters

"...who does your "Recommended" section [Music, Nov. 27], but they need a serious kick in the ass! Voodoo Glow..."

Dec. 1, 2009 Postmarks

Last Week in Live Music: Flying Lotus, Band of Skulls, Think No Think, and More

"...Staff photographers David Brendan Hall and John Anderson pick their favorite photos from last week's local shows. Pictured here:..."

Sept. 17, 2019 Photo Gallery

The Old Ways

Brujeria horror has a fun Bruce Campbell vibe

"...Smart junkies hide their demons, and Cristina (Canales) is a smart junkie, a..."

Aug. 27, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Life of a Search and Rescue Drone Pioneer

How retired Air Force medic Gene Robinson found new purpose looking for missing persons

"...longer able to fly a plane himself, Robinson designed the Spectra, an unmanned flying wing aircraft that can be..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Cat Cardenas

ZZ Top Flies High at the Moody

October 10, 2013. 16 photos.

"...Top majordomo Billy F. Gibbons. Read 1,000 words on the show..."

Oct. 10, 2013 Photo Gallery

The Grateful Dead

Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, Calif., June 27 & 28

"...Enough tie-dye to coat the Earth; hordes of young, long-haired girls in flowing flowered..."

July 3, 2015 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Off the Bookshelf Pop Fiction

"...wants a life without risk. But when she becomes the only survivor of a mass murder, she is forced..."

Jan. 19, 1996 Books Feature

Playback: The New Vulcan Gas Company

You heard right, hippie – a new Vulcan Gas Company

"...with an electronic dance music focus had been christened the Vulcan Gas Company after the legendary Congress Avenue psych-rock..."

Feb. 28, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Off the Record

OTR attends Fun Fun Fun Fest, packs things, and moves to the Cloud

"...– very, very simple," mused Henry Rollins during yet another first for Fun Fun Fun Fest on Sunday: the..."

Nov. 11, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Deep in the Art

Bob 'Daddy-O' Wade's 40-year road trip through all that is Texas

"...Picture yourself in the cab of a pickup, windows rolled down on account..."

Oct. 16, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Saw It on the X

ZZ Top's one-man iconography machine, Bill Narum, shares his wares

"...In fact, the 58-year-old graphic artist has been at the forefront of..."

April 1, 2005 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

The Dicks

"...short supply in 1980. It was requisite for punk, the flamethrower for hardcore, and it came in all shapes..."

May 23, 1997 Music Feature

Tiki Tatsu-ya Raises the Bar to Islander Heaven

The Aikawa Brothers debut a worldclass venue of storied wonders

"...“They’ve done it. Son of a bitch. They’ve really done..."

Oct. 4, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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