Their Finest

How to make a propaganda film in World War II England

"...Employing a comfortable blend of drama and comedy, Their Finest also functions as a period piece set during..."

April 14, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Brooklyn's Finest

Richard Gere, Ethan Hawke, and Don Cheadle star in this clichéd police drama that's capped by an outlandish third act.

"...each is unknown to the others, although Fuqua causes their paths to visually cross a few times before culminating..."

March 5, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Finest Hours

Perfect effects and performances made this sea-rescue movie a dandy

"...films certainly have a lot in common outside of their casts), but for a rousing adventure story, you could..."

Jan. 29, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Moontower 2019 Review: New York’s Finest

In a rapid-fire show, these Gotham comics earned their laughs

"...so-called, late-night, “blue moon” shows: All the comedians earned their laughs. Many were crass, but none were lazy. Even..."

April 29, 2019 Arts Post by Ashley Moreno

Moontower Review: New York’s Finest

No Garofalo, no problem for this gifted crowd of up-and-comers

"...of course, only as good as the sum of their parts, and they can be risky if one or..."

April 25, 2016 Arts Post by Sean L. Malin

Ardbeg's Monsters of Smoke Bring Their Single Malt Whisky to the ATX

Humongous tactical vehicles transport the high-end hooch hither

"...the Lone Star State (on this latest leg of their national tour) in oversized all-terrain tactical vehicles (named Wee..."

April 6, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Moody Center Groundbreaking Promises the Finest Arena in the NCAA

Nashville act soundtracks Erwin Center replacement kickoff

"...The Longhorns team, meanwhile, never comfortably put away their mid-major opposition en route to a 67-57 victory...."

Dec. 4, 2019 Music Post by Derek Udensi

Small Town Barbecue at Its Finest

Brett's Backyard Bar-B-Que is smoked meat magic

"...what the backyard can be. The chamber could have their meetings here. I want to rent it out for..."

June 4, 2021 Food Feature by Rod Machen

Reunited Chicago Extremists Indian Try to Top Their Swan Song

Austin Terror Fest welcomes reignited doom quartet

June 7, 2019 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Chronicle Editorial Staffers Name Their Essential Dishes

We've all got our favorites

"...Editor Maggie Thompson: I'm one of those people in their 20s who moved here from the West Coast, could..."

Sept. 23, 2022 Food Feature by Chronicle staff

Dead & Company Hold Their Own

Grateful Dead assemblage puts in four hours on Red River

"...popular guitarist John Mayer. Not only did they hold their own over a four-hour span including a 30-minute intermission,..."

Dec. 4, 2017 Music Post by Randy Reynolds

Queer-Owned Austin Coffee Shops Share Their Stories

Getting coffee from the LGBT and making the perfect espresso

"...of Blue Bottle Coffee at a farmers' market sent their taste buds on a new journey to find "really..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Food Feature by James Scott

Learning to Love Austin FC's Roster Through Their Native Cuisines

International players' kitchen

"...been written, rewritten, and belted out in preparation for their official debut. At long last, after years of half-hearted..."

June 18, 2021 Features Feature by Adam Wood

Austin's Finest Pumpkin Spice Creations

Even skeptics have to admit there are some great local options

"...Famous for their moon milk (cold in the summer, hot in the..."

Nov. 20, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Senators Live Beyond Their Means

A study of 'campaign expenditures' finds that our part-time state senators live very well

"...the kindness of big campaign donors to help support their lifestyles, according to a recent study by watchdog organization..."

July 23, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Hate Eternal = Multitasking

Famed metal producer and frontman Erik Rutan can’t sit still

"...great and small comes blather of said LP being their finest platter to date. Seldom is that the case...."

Nov. 20, 2015 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Lifetime Picks

29 years, 29 albums

"...The kings from Queens wouldn't raise hell with their masterpiece for another year but King of Rock was..."

Sept. 17, 2008 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Out of the Furnace

The writer/director of Crazy Heart returns with an all-star cast for his sophomore effort, which takes place amid the rusted-out lives of America's steel belt.

"...him all those decades ago in order to vanquish their nightmare on Elm Street. (Or is it just me?)..."

Dec. 13, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Ascension of the Toros; and the Joys of Minor-League Basketball

"...Elder – the suddenly not-so-lowly Toros, who started off their season with 12 straight losses, have won their last..."

Feb. 6, 2007 Sports Post by Josh Rosenblatt

The Dying Gaul

Playwright and screenwriter Craig Lucas debuts as a director of his own material with this nasty little story about interpersonal deceptions and Hollywood ethics.

"...be a telling drama about smart people confined by their circumstances and the various mind games they inflict on..."

Nov. 25, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Traveller

"...most of the year and tithe a percentage of their earnings back to Boss Jack (Askew), who tends the..."

April 18, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival Winners 2021

The judges and fest attendees have tasted and spoken

"...sauces, live music, and masochistic folks looking to toast their tongues...."

Sept. 12, 2021 Food Post by James Renovitch

Hot Sauce Festival Winners 2019

The judges and people have spoken (and scorched their palates)

"...were consumed, and attendees ingested chips and sauce until their insides matched the heat outside. Thanks to everyone who..."

Aug. 25, 2019 Food Post by James Renovitch

A Bit of Bettie, A Little Storm

An Austin tribute to the queens of burlesque at the Alamo Lake Creek

"...starlets of the Austin burlesque scene will be donning their finest pasties this evening in homage to the one..."

Jan. 15, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Farmers' Market Report: April 5-6, 2014

Bluegrass, celery, strawberries, goat cheese, and hailstones

"...Flowers are entering their finest season in Central Texas, and it is now..."

April 4, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

The Farmers’ Market Report: Jan 18-19, 2014

Broccoli, citrus, baby goats, salmon, soup, and syrup

"...killed all the pests, so the vegetables are at their finest. All of the greens are firm and crisp,..."

Jan. 17, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Tiki Time with Austin's Best Bartenders

Drink slingers strut their stuff, for us and each other

"...bartenders in the city have an opportunity to strut their stuff for the community...."

June 21, 2013 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Watchmen

Although this hotly anticipated film has ideas galore, it remains bizarrely cold and uninvolving.

"...Cleveland who witnessed the rise of Euro-fascism and created their own non-Aryan superman to defend the dime-store candy-counter imaginations..."

March 6, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Gretel & Hansel

The woods are dark and deep, but far from lovely ...

"...and Hansel (Leakey) must learn to fend for themselves. Their journey leads them to the door of Holda (Kriger),..."

Feb. 7, 2020 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Marriage Story

Driver and Johansson are note perfect as a couple falling apart

"...Johansson deliver what may be the finest performances of their careers. (This is Driver’s fourth film with Baumbach.) They..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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