Thoroughbreds

America's class system goes under a bloody scalpel.

"...The concept of the thoroughbred is that the better the lineage, the more refined the offspring. Of course,..."

March 9, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Standing Rock Pipeline Protests Bring New Life to Old Struggles

“It’s about all of us”

"...are fresh on the minds of dozens of dancers gathered on the stone plaza in front of the Alamo...."

Sept. 30, 2016 News Feature by Greg Harman

Playback

Crooked Bangs sings en français, Western Medical pulls plug on the big machine, and UtopiaFest finds a soul-stirring hero ankle-deep in the mud.

"...father. We're going to make a pact – a blood pact."..."

Oct. 5, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

The pirate genre will always be buoyed aloft on the swells of outrageous action, ridiculous couture, and the derringest of do – and this sequel is no different.

"...the end credits scrolled, I felt more like I'd been strapped into a Tilt-A-Whirl that was itself welded atop..."

July 14, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...Austen said in her letter (Sept. 28), especially regarding Belinda Acosta and the "TV Eye" column. I can't imagine..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I have begun to see the Chronicle in a new light since..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Column

RTX Adds Meow Wolf, Overwatch, and More

Exclusive first look at gamer con's 2018 schedule, guests

"...RTX Austin, the annual hometown megagathering for online content behemoth Rooster Teeth...."

June 25, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Croatian Crime Thriller Goran Is Cold-Blooded

Nevio Marasovic’s wintry thriller is a master class in suspense

"...played to stupefied perfection by Franjo Dijak – he nabbed the Best Actor award at last year's Fantasia Fest..."

March 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Election Day Watch Parties

Because you'll need a drink when this is over

"...Because you'll need a drink when this is over...."

Nov. 4, 2016 Events Post by Morgan Menendez

Norwood Trial: Retracing the Morton Murder

Testimony admitted, attorneys begin deliberations on second killing

"...anticipated. On Monday morning, Judge Julie Kocurek decided prosecutors will be allowed to bring into evidence the details of..."

Sept. 20, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Fantastic Market Transforms

Blumhouse and more at Fantastic Fest industry sidebar

"...It's scarcely a month before Fantastic Fest, Austin's biggest genre film fest, shows the..."

Aug. 17, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Silver Linings

25 years of blood, sweat, and beers

"...Hi-Yo, Silver! For 25 years, folks have been braving steamy summer days to burn their tongues, drink..."

Aug. 21, 2015 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Garth Manor Brings Out the Dead

FX maestro Robert Kurtzman on the seminal Evil Dead 2

"...pitch for 1987's classic comedy-horror Evil Dead 2 would be simple: the same, but more. More blood, more monsters,..."

July 31, 2015 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Awards Announced

Studio Ghibli’s latest wins audience favor

"...There are still a few days left in this 10th..."

Sept. 23, 2014 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Blue Monday

Antone’s anniversary winds up, not down

"...This has been a year of changes for Antone’s. The change in..."

July 30, 2012 Music Post by Margaret Moser

You're Going to Get Red On You...

Blood Over Texas holds debut meet up

"...Before SXSW engulfs and devours us all, horror hounds and..."

Feb. 22, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Aug. 12-19

"...organization pushing to limit the power of corporations, and gubernatorial candidate Deb Shafto roll through town spreading the good..."

Aug. 13, 2010 News Feature

Before the Rains

This story about life and love in southern India during the twilight of British rule is exquisitely photographed but emotionally overwrought.

"...Ehle. The spice must flow, yes, but also the blood in this exquisitely photographed but emotionally overwrought and ultimately..."

July 11, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Public Notice

Check out these cool opportunities to help others and beat the summer heat in this week's "Public Notice."

"...out to the 'burbs? At least you'd have room there for your Ford Explorer with the two-story trailer towing..."

Aug. 25, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Godawful for 25 Cents

"...by it. Awe cancels out everything else. You can be so overwhelmed by awe that the object of awe..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Column by Michael Ventura

Texas Craft Brewers Festival Debuts Beer List

The Texas-only beer celebration returns to Austin

"...to clean out our reader mailbag full of craft beer-related queries. This week, we’re answering questions about the Texas..."

Sept. 1, 2016 Food Post by Eric Puga

Disney's Teacher's Pet

Animated film about a dog who wants to be a boy – unusual fare from Disney that will please kids and alterna-adults.

"...of Prozac, and I mean that in the very best way. Lane, hamming it up even more than usual,..."

Jan. 23, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Luv Doc Recommends: Pet-a-Palooza

Travis County Expo Center, Saturday, August 30, 2003

"...cats and dogs is that either one makes a better pet than a ferret. Owning any animal that would..."

Aug. 29, 2003 Column by The Luv Doc

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...The Reasons Behind the Attack..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Column

Postmarks

CSC: It's a Good Thing

"...Two," Vol.18, No.30] about the city's CSC proposal to be completely off the mark. To suggest that the City..."

April 2, 1999 Column

Fantastic Fest Announces 2024 Lineup

Love of out-there cinema brings Terrifier 3, The Wild Robot

"...Austin! Fantastic Fest, the Alamo Drafthouse’s celebration of the best of strange and wonderful cinema running Sept. 19-26, has..."

Aug. 15, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound – The Music Relief Magic Number: $20 Million

Music Makes Austin budget proposal warns full-capacity touring won't return until 2022

"...New COVID-19 relief from Washington incoming, Austin's music entities begin to queue up. Music Makes Austin and the Austin..."

April 30, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Life for Baking Pot? Maybe Not

WilCo drug prosecution lacks probable cause and a warrant

"...crime of baking pot brownies, if the presiding judge will properly apply the law in his case. Problem is,..."

July 24, 2014 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Kickstart Your Weekend: 'The Illustrated Geek Cookbook'

Kitchen Overlord wants to invade your kitchen shelves

"...bread (and for the old school Farscape fans out there, frelling food cubes) is back with her latest book,..."

June 13, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines: Bonus Round

Super Bowl Sunday, Central Health, and more

"...There's always something happening in Austin. We try to keep..."

Feb. 1, 2013 News Post by Monica Riese

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