The White Ribbon

A disquieting feeling of apprehension is made palpable in Michael Haneke's import, The White Ribbon.

"...A disquieting feeling of apprehension is made palpable in The White Ribbon. A series of strange and nasty events..."

Feb. 19, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Remembering the Classics

Texas Film Hall of Famer Michael Barker reflects on Austin's film scene

"...That hasn't stopped him from quietly becoming one of the most important figures in film to have ever emerged..."

March 4, 2016 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Man of the Century

"...time. As his name implies, he's an artifact from another decade -- one that roared and had flappers and..."

Dec. 3, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Joe the King

"...Brooks' dictum, it's not always so good to be the king. Whaley's directorial debut may be the feel-bad movie..."

Nov. 19, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Local Bartender Places in the Cocktail World Cup competition in New Zealand

Local bartender Bill Norris places second in an international drink competition and shares recipe with Chronicle readers.

"...where he was part of a bartending team representing the Central United States in the World Cocktail Cup competition..."

Oct. 1, 2008 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

The Hightower Report: There’s a Word for Trump’s Latest Flimflamming of Workers

Trump's the working man's president? Please!

"...By gollies, The Donald delivers! Trump and his new blue-ribbon panel of..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Year in Movies, and in Moments

What didn’t make my Top 10

"...finger at a worst film. But what about, well, the weirder stuff?..."

Dec. 31, 2014 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

‘Hillsborough’ (Do Not Read This in the UK)

Controversial documentary kicks off ESPN “Soccer Stories” series

"...today, 96 soccer fans were crushed to death in the overcrowded stands at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England. Just..."

April 15, 2014 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

John Mayer Sets the Moody Center Mood

Sob rocker marks first show at not-quite-ready stadium

"...Yesterday, I watched a video of Matthew McConaughey singing a strange, rhythmless dirge called “Bless The..."

April 21, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

'The Grand Budapest Hotel' a Delightful Confection

Old hotels, dastardly villains, a pastry heroine, and cream puffs

"...I've never been able to muster much enthusiasm for the films of Wes Anderson. I didn't attend the recent..."

March 19, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

The Farmers’ Market Report: April 12-13, 2014

Rhubarb, artichokes, asparagus, lamb roasts, and dog shampoo

"...This week marks the beginning of not just rhubarb, but artichokes, too! The..."

April 11, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Feast of the Dragon

Hong Kong Sundays at the Alamo bring watermelon monsters and world-class Asian cuisine together.

"...When Tim and Karrie League opened the first Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in 1996, I was a..."

Aug. 1, 2003 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Classical Revival at the Blanton

The Art of the Deal

"...So what's all this about the University of Texas being a slow, confused bureaucracy? When..."

Aug. 25, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

aGLIFF: The 1996 Austin Gay/Lesbian Film Festival

"...All screenings are at the Dobie Theatre, unless otherwise noted. Friday, 8/30 5pm Hustler..."

Aug. 30, 1996 Screens Feature

The Winter Classic

South by Southwest 1998

"...Johnny Winter on the outdoor stage at Stubb's Saturday, March 21 photograph by..."

March 27, 1998 Music Feature

The 2023 CMT Music Awards Red Carpet Photos

"...Megan Thee Stallion on the "aqua carpet" at the CMT Music..."

April 3, 2023 Photo Gallery

Photographer Sandy Carson Shoots Up the Weird, Weird West

Austin-based Scotsman's new book I've Always Been a Cowboy in My Heart is rooted in place

"...In the foreground, the portable roadside marquee is tipped over on..."

Sept. 27, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Escapism and Connection: The Illustrated Life of Billy Perkins

Hustling Austin posters for 30 years, Perkins perseveres

"...this March likewise resurrected Austin's annual poster-palooza, Flatstock. When the city canceled its flagship conference March 6, 2020, in..."

June 17, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Faster Than Sound: Shared Frequencies Radio Connects Austin DJs with the World

Online electronic station celebrates third birthday Saturday at Coconut Club

"...who have joined her Austin-based operation, Shared Frequencies Radio. The founder rattles off other global commitments: today, a spot..."

Jan. 21, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Icing the Batter Electric

Cake decorators both professional and passionately amateur prep for local competition

"...The women gathered around the classroom table at the All..."

June 10, 2005 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Austin @ Large: The Real 'Victim No. 1'

Another summer, another shooting, and a moment of truth for police oversight

"...For the second year in a row, East Austin's celebration of..."

June 27, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Rent Rub

Working Poor Getting Stiffed on Housing Costs

"...Holly and Bill Skeen, with son Billy, outside their Buckingham Estates home. photograph by Kevin Fullerton The South..."

Aug. 21, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Happy End

Michael Haneke creates a mosaic of French bourgeois life.

"...and absorbed each locale, while still placing everything within the broader setting of Europe...."

Dec. 21, 2017 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Amour

Death is part of love’s bargain, a fact filmmaker Michael Haneke lays bare.

"...Love may endure, even though the body is destined to decay. This story about the..."

Jan. 25, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

'Guy Town by Gaslight'

New book digs up the dirt on Austin's scandalous 'hood of old

"...Why does no one talk about the Hookers' Balls?..."

July 16, 2014 Books Post by Robert Faires

Happy Twelfth Night

Today ushers out the Christmas season and kicks off Mardi Gras!

"...Happy Twelfth Night, y'all! Today (12th Day, the 12th day after Christmas) is the Epiphany and the..."

Jan. 6, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

As Charlie Jones Exits C3, He Traces His Journey From College Station to Founding ACL Fest

Leaving the music promotions empire he helped build, Jones begins his new events company, Four Leaf

"...storytelling devices civilization funnels down to, a quest – The Odyssey – tallies the most adventure. Here, then, unscrolls..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

DVDanger: A Christmas Horror Story

Seasonal horror anthology is a holiday delight

"...Christmas is a divisive holiday. There's the "joy to the world" types, the white elephant..."

Dec. 21, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Shrinking Schools

While the suburbs sprawl, central city schools count their children – and their blessings

"...First came five young Marines, guns and flags erect. Then came the UT band, skipping and waving their horns...."

May 20, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Gran Torino

Clint Eastwood directs and stars in what could be a perfect career-capper due to the perceptive way the character he plays seems to be a culmination of all the roles he's played before.

"...Torino screenplay wasn’t written with Eastwood in mind as the film’s star and director, but you’d never guess that..."

Jan. 9, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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