Austin Playhouse’s Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley

In its rush to be fun, the show fails to tap all the potential of this rom-com sequel to Pride and Prejudice

"...are novels, films, and plays such as Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon. It..."

Dec. 15, 2017 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale

Quite the opposite of treacly holiday fare, this European import features one very bad Santa.

"...conveniently hangs, then you could do far worse than this year's Fantastic Fest horror favorite, Rare Exports: A Christmas..."

Dec. 10, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Zach Theatre Cancels Remaining Performances of A Christmas Carol

Omicron surge means show will not return after initial cancelation

"...Zach Theatre has announced that its production of A Christmas Carol will not complete its run, and all remaining..."

Dec. 28, 2021 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

The Q&A Hole: What's the Best Thing They Got for Christmas?

And what's the best thing they gave? Nine citizens answer.

"...for the season," whichever holiday you celebrate. Whether it's Christmas or Kwanzaa or Pikamas' Birthday or whatever, yes, it's..."

Jan. 1, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Black Christmas

Although this horror remake isn't as suspenseful or emotionally draining as its influential 1974 predecessor, the film almost makes up for that with its overriding weirdness.

"...helmer with a wonderfully warped cinematic sensibility, and while this new take on Black Christmas certainly won't wipe the..."

Dec. 29, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Holiday Viewing: The Spirit of Christmas

A ridiculous delight in the Hallmark movie pantheon

"...It’s becoming a modern Christmas tradition: the inundation of holiday romances. Almost 30 movies..."

Dec. 12, 2017 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Holiday Viewing: Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale

Some Santas belong on the naughty list

"...When young Finnish boy Pietari Kontio (Onni Tommila) makes this stern announcement in Rare Exports, he's not saying "There's..."

Dec. 9, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Christmas Candle

This inspirational film is as picturesque and beautiful as a holiday card but equally two-dimensional.

"...The Christmas Candle is not only as picturesque and beautiful as..."

Nov. 22, 2013 Movie Review by Louis Black

All I Got for Christmas Is the Blues

Blue is the new black in Tinseltown.

"...I wasn't going to decorate for the holidays this year. In fact, I've been free from any urge..."

Nov. 30, 2011 Design Post by Anne Harris

Christmas in September

General Land Office transferring Christmas Mountains to TSU

"...State University System chancellor Brian McCall was all smiles this morning at the General Land Office as he and..."

Sept. 15, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: Joe Swanberg Wishes You a Happy Christmas

On fatherhood, impostor syndrome, and staying unpredictable

"...realize that I'm not allowed to do things like this."..."

Nov. 28, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Disney's A Christmas Carol

The novelty of this motion-capture rendition of Dickens classic eventually gives way to emotionally bland storytelling.

"...of Scrooge’s glimpses into his past, present, and future, this film emphasizes the phantasmic elements of the ghosts and..."

Nov. 6, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Almost Christmas

Home for the holidays (again)

"...a little better than it needs to be in this ambling comedy about a spirited family holiday gathering. The..."

Nov. 18, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Armadillo Christmas Bazaar Announces Maker Lineup

The iconic holiday marketplace returns Dec. 15-23

"...Some people start getting in the Christmas spirit after Halloween, others after Thanksgiving, and some not..."

Sept. 26, 2023 Arts Post by Jencie Tomasek

Surviving Christmas

Money can buy happiness goes the moral of this cynical yet mildly amusing comedy starring Ben Affleck and James Gandolfini.

"...Root. Money can buy happiness, goes the moral of this cynical yet mildly amusing Yuletide-season comedy. You know by..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

It's a 'Community' Christmas

Holiday episode of 'Community' done in stop-motion animation.

"...be a real treat. Besides being a holiday episode, this one features stop-motion animation, like what you see in..."

Dec. 2, 2010 Screens Post by Belinda Acosta

This Land Is Your Land

This muckraking populist grab bag of a film isn't so much a documentary as it is a harried piece of grassroots agitprop.

"...feels like a low blow to point out that this muckraking populist grab bag of a film isn't so..."

Feb. 3, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Let It Pop With Double Scorpio This Holiday Season

Merry Christmas, ya filthy VHS

"...‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a VHS needed..."

Dec. 19, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Have Yourself a Continental Christmas

The Wagoneers and more at the end of the world (year?)

"...tomorrow Saturday with Paul Ray & the Cobras’ annual Christmas show, and the Wagoneers’ 2nd annual All Ages Holiday..."

Dec. 21, 2012 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Five Queer-Centric Horror Films to Watch This Halloween

Putting the “queen” back into your scream queen needs

"...Halloween is Gay Christmas, but much like Christmas, most of the movies out..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

A COVID-Cautious Christmas

Officials urge vigilance as more health workers receive vaccine

"...urging residents to avoid gathering outside of their households this holiday season. Health officials continue to cite the outsized..."

Dec. 25, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

TYC Staff Gets Christmas Surprise

Youth jails end suspension of staff overtime pay

"...they're doing. TYC acting Executive Director Dimitria D. Pope this morning ordered an end to the decision suspending overtime..."

Nov. 28, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Don’t Hibernate This Cuffing Season

From football to The L Word, there’s lots to watch queerly this week

"...cold outside (sometimes). From the mention-worthy drag shows happening this week to QueerBomb's and allgo's winter socials, there's tons..."

Dec. 13, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Dial Code Santa Claus Is This Year's Christmas Surprise

You better watch out for this Pere Noël

"...(Alain Lalanne) was coming face-to-face with Santa – only this Father Christmas is a crazy homeless man (Patrick Floersheim)..."

Dec. 21, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Where to Get Your Tamale Fix in Austin This Holiday Season

Order now!

"...of our holiday traditions may look a little different this year (drive-thru Trail of Lights and Zoom family gatherings..."

Dec. 16, 2020 Food Post by Lilli Hime

Counterprogramming Black Friday on This Week's The Austin Chronicle Show

Wild Bill's Honky Tonk Holidaze in studio, plus Co-Lab's "Texas Toast"

"...As Christmas spending kicks into high gear, now feels like a..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Copper Closes, Oasthouse and Asahi Expand, AFWA Grants Locals, Holiday Dining Recos, and – what’s this about a Bloody Mary Festival?

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Yes, citizen, it’s your Food News Buffet for the pre-Christmas week of December 2021!..."

Dec. 15, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Live Music Worth Seeing This Weekend

Joey Bada$$, Clint Black, Oliver Rajamani, and more!

"...Levitation rules the live music landscape this weekend, but it’s far from the only show in..."

April 26, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

News Roundup: Sad Stories for Christmas

Foster care unconstitutional; voting rights rolled back; and more

"...In this week's News Roundup, Texas' foster care system is broken,..."

Dec. 21, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

White Christmas

Whether you're a seasoned regular or a newbie, this Irving Berlin holiday classic about four entertainers falling in love and saving a Vermont inn is essential seasonal froth.

"...Wickes. Whether you're a seasoned regular or a newbie, this Irving Berlin holiday classic about four entertainers falling in..."

Dec. 16, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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