Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, December 1-7

"...said, "I promise to make you so alive that the fall of dust on furniture will deafen you." I..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Los Cogelones, PickleStock, Lady Dan, and more recommended Austin shows

"...Looking for ways to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop in Austin? Find our concert..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Hannibal Buress’ Meta Musical Comedy as Eshu Tune

Dexterous rap and stand up integration at Creek & the Cave

"...The many comedic accolades Hannibal Buress has amassed over his..."

Jan. 9, 2023 Music Post by Clara Wang

This Job Will Change Your Life

Former staff reflect on the zigs and zags of life post-Chronicle

"...I can't remember the first time I heard the Chronicle referred to as..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Features Feature by Jesse Sublett

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 28 - June 3

"...Valentine Cassius reports, "A tiny old woman came into the deli where I work and ordered a 'wonderful turkey..."

May 28, 2021 Column by Rob Brezsny

The Zealot and the Emancipator by H.W. Brands

This history by the UT professor offers a new look at John Brown and Abraham Lincoln: side by side

"...When you see a book is called The Zealot and the Emancipator: John Brown, Abraham Lincoln, and..."

Dec. 25, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 10-16

"...of hard work on behalf of his people, delivering them out of slavery in Egypt. Yet God didn’t allow..."

April 10, 2020 Column by Rob Brezsny

My Obsession: Fleabag

Snarky British comedy mines the prick in all of us

"...Tipsy, walking down the front steps of her childhood home, the titular character..."

May 10, 2019 Screens Column by Beth Sullivan

ATX Film News: Good News for Texas’ Film and Game Incentives

"...don't jinx it, but things are looking up in the Texas Legislature for the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive..."

March 8, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

Roman J. Israel, Esq.

Denzel Washington is a lawyer who goes rogue

"...Dan Gilroy. Starring: Denzel Washington, Colin Farrell, Carmen Ejogo, Amanda Warren, Lynda Gravatt, Hugo Armstrong, Tony Plana, Nazneen Contractor,..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Luv Doc: Swinging for the Fences

There is no glory in Wichita

"...know her type (tall, strong, lumberjacky, a man's man), and since there are plenty of these guys in town..."

Sept. 22, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

A Monster Calls

A beast helps a boy through tough times

"...Weaver, Felicity Jones, Toby Kebbell, James Melville, Geraldine Chaplin and Liam Neeson...."

Jan. 6, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Hidden Room Theatre's Houdini Speaks to the Living

In this drama featuring Harry Houdini and Arthur Conan Doyle, a debate on the talking dead springs to dramatic life

"...Which stirs your passions more deeply: grief or fraud? The anguish of knowing you'll never see, never talk with,..."

Oct. 28, 2016 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Dream Makers

Indie Meme Film Festival spotlights South Asian films

"...Indie Meme founder Alka Bhanot is in the business of making dreams come true. Since 2013, the..."

April 15, 2016 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

The Hightower Report

The real story of Ted Cruz's heroic daddy

"...realize that it can be frightening to travel through the dark, dangerous corridors of Ted Cruz's mind, making stomach-turning..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Column by Jim Hightower

Austin Film Festival: The Teller and the Truth

Texas filmmaker attempts to cherchez la femme

"...Inspired by the disappearance of a bank teller named Francis Wetherbee in..."

Nov. 2, 2015 Screens Post by Caitlin Moore

ACL Review: Vince Staples

SoCal MC delineates which police to mess with

"...Walk your little ass up here,” said West Coast truth teller/comedian Vince Staples on Saturday, escorting a freckled-faced preteen..."

Oct. 11, 2015 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

John Singleton and Chris Cooper to be honored

"...With a little over a month away until the Austin Film Festival, the AFF folks released their roster..."

Sept. 30, 2015 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Austin Film Festival Announces First Wave of Titles

Lineup drops the latest from Todd Haynes and a Hank Williams biopic

"...While the Austin Film Festival's full slate of films and panels..."

Aug. 19, 2015 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

The Hightower Report

Chris Christie: A constantly lying truth-teller

"...How exciting: Chris Christie has become No. 14 on the Republican presidential dance card!..."

July 31, 2015 News Column by Jim Hightower

An Honest Liar

Bio-doc about world-famous magician James "The Amazing" Randi

"...Directed by: Tyler Measom and Justin Weinstein...."

April 17, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

DVDanger: Advice to Young Journalists

What cinema tells us about what we expect from the news

"...car accident, David Carr drops dead at his desk, and Jon Stewart quits The Daily Show...."

Feb. 14, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: A Modest Proposal

Zoning doesn't have to be so hard

"...The new City Council did us all a solid regarding..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Andrew Shapter's Life in Pictures

"...In this week’s issue, contributor Joe O’Connell chronicles filmmaker Andrew Shapter’s battle to complete his latest film The Teller..."

Oct. 9, 2014 Photo Gallery

Pause/Play

Filmmaker Andrew Shapter's battle to make art and beat cancer

"...The air outside Texas Oncology in South Austin smells of..."

Oct. 10, 2014 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

August: Osage County

Plates are broken and egos are trampled on in this wonderful ensemble rendition of Tracy Letts' Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

"...Cumberbatch, Juliette Lewis, Dermot Mulroney, Julianne Nicholson, Sam Shepard and Misty Upham...."

Jan. 10, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Boxing Lesson

Box sets grow up and out

"...Capping the centennial commemoration of America's folksinging godfather, American Radical Patriot..."

Dec. 20, 2013 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Yes Yes: Sundance Announces 2014 Class

Austinites a-plenty in Competition and NEXT slates

"...The Sundance Film Festival released its first programming wave this..."

Dec. 4, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

'The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs'

Monologist Mike Daisey takes a slightly different bite of the Apple

"...In his compelling one-person theatre piece, The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs,..."

Sept. 7, 2012 Arts Feature by Andrew Long

God of Carnage

This show offers a gleeful thrill like that long, first drop on a roller coaster

"...God of CarnageZach Theatre, Kleberg Stage, 1421 W. Riverside, 476-0541 www.zachtheatre.org Through Jan...."

Dec. 30, 2011 Arts Review by Robert Faires

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