Capital T Theatre's The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?

This production of Edward Albee's play shows that hubris and catastrophe are as much a part of America now as in ancient Greece

"...is no laughing matter. With his choice of Martin's love interest, Albee isn't getting in a dig at bourgeois..."

Sept. 14, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The Dirty Secrets Behind Sex Madness Revealed

Exploitation goes meta with a new twist on a vintage sleazefest

"...Undress in Front of Your Husband" and Hitler's Strange Love Life! But with no credits for this 51 minutes..."

Sept. 14, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Five Strange & Beautiful Pins You Should Know About

Because you don’t want your lapels going around all, ugh, naked

"...raven about to feast upon a human heart. “Ain’t love brutal?”..."

Sept. 11, 2018 Design Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Oral History of ABGB

Pils to wake, pils to sleep

"...back to when Amos and I met a long time ago at Bitter End Brewery and I was brewing..."

Aug. 31, 2018 Food Feature by Eric Puga

The Night He Came to Fantastic Fest

Genre fest announces Halloween for opening night

"...events that will leave him forever scarred. DONNYBROOK D: Tim Sutton USA, 2018, U.S. Premiere, 101 min. In Attendance..."

Aug. 22, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Chronicle Recommends: The Many Faces of Frankenstein

Celebrating the cinematic legacy of Mary Shelley's creation

"...Frankenweenie (2012) If you love something, you should let it go. … Or, dig..."

Aug. 2, 2018 Screens Post by Chronicle Film Staff

They're Here! Fantastic Fest Wave One Arrives

Overlord, Apostle headline fest opening salvo

"...But also look out for some amazing first-timers: Seriously, get in line now for Cam, the debut..."

July 31, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Jimmy LaFave

"...rings with meaning. Opening on Pete Townshend's "Let My Love Open the Door," LaFave recasts the pop anthem with..."

July 27, 2018 Music Review by Doug Freeman

40 Songs to Make You Feel Better (or Worse) About Drinking

A sampling of drinking songs local, south of the border, and global

"...hooch's significant downside: "Tonight I'm wearing incontinence pants!" – Tim Stegall “Bartender,” Alexis & Fido (2009)..."

July 13, 2018 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Queering the Archive With Kate Messer

"Your own culture is worth a memory."

"...At the time, local photographer Lisa Davis was good friends with the..."

July 5, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Unplugged: Lowering the Volume of the Live Music Capital

Ley Line, Aaron Stephens, Team Goodtimes, Uncle Pie Hole, and more grounded sounds

"...That silky pop leaning highlights the incorruptibility of his optimism rather than the deep delta pain characterizing blues...."

May 18, 2018 Music Feature by Isabella Castro-Cota

Live Music Recommendations for the Weekend

JMBLYA, a conjunto fest, and more weekend sounds to keep you busy

"...The weather is clearing up and it's time for the great Austin pastime: live music. From conjunto..."

May 4, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

Levitation Review: Oh Sees

Enthralling, pit-churning, full-frontal riff and beat assault

"...label, all amid obsessive, extensive touring. What’s not to love?..."

April 30, 2018 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Live Music Worth Seeing This Weekend

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

"...’89.” That year’s bow from the Katy-reared Texan, Killin’ Time, set the bar for Nashville’s new sound, and Black..."

April 26, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

After Two-Year Hiatus Levitation Hits the Clubs

Droning on with Slowdive, Electric Wizard, Ian Svenonius, and Bedouine

"..."[2014 LP] Time to Die has a very muddy production and we..."

April 27, 2018 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Do We Really Need More Superhero Movies?

We asked local artists if we're approaching Peak Cape anytime soon

"...to such a degree that I have a hard time caring: I've got global disaster fatigue. Sometimes they make..."

April 25, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Movies to See in Austin This Week

Your weekly film guide for April 5-12

"...maybe you – gasp! – do not in fact love dogs (or Wes Anderson for that matter)? No worries;..."

April 6, 2018 Chron Events Post by Danielle White

Deep Divisions in Texas' Powerful Anti-Choice Movement

Battle reflects Lege’s growing extremism

"...are unapologetic in speaking the truth, including during election time, about which elected officials help or hurt the pro-life..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Felicity Comes to ATX Television

TV fest reunites cast of beloved show, plus Mayans, more

"...Time to relive those college years: no, not yours (well,..."

April 3, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Isle of Dogs

Wes Anderson's stop motion wonder is a tail-wagger

"...convey deeper, warmer, simpler emotional truths about loyalty and love...."

March 23, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Flower

Sardonic coming-of-age comedy never really matures.

"...Directed by: Max Winkler. Starring: Zoey Deutch, Kathryn Hahn, Tim Heidecker, Adam Scott, Joey Morgan, Dylan Gelula and Maya..."

March 23, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...nerd solos and power chord bursts that recall a time when it wasn't helplessly cliche to like the Black..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

99 Luftballons (International Acts at SXSW Music)

South by Southwest by way of Sudan, Scotland, Colombia, and more

"...Elton John's 1976 hit), an erotically catchy collision of lover's rock and dub. – Tim Stegall Ali AKA Mind..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

2018 Primary Elections: Giddy With Energy

Tracking back on a wild election night

"...nomination, and Aus­tin entrepreneur Joi Chevalier bested local attorney Tim Mahoney for comptrol­ler. Other winners were Roman McAllen for..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...11 North American premieres, five U.S. debuts, and 43 first-time filmmakers. Festival director Janet Pierson, who celebrates a decade..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Playback: No Really, How Are You?

Daniel Johnston provides backstory to Hi, How Are You? Day, plus the first 2017/18 Austin Music Awards talent reveal

"...the artist's trademark phrase. Organizers envision it as a time for people to open up, in-person and online, about..."

Jan. 19, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Top 10 Austin Albums of 2017

Consensus on the best local platters

"...10) Kalu & the Electric Joint, Time Undone (Spaceflight) Raoul Hernandez..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Holiday Viewing: Diner

Or how I fell in love with Mickey Rourke

"...hair was a thing of beauty once upon a time, so gather ‘round and allow me to tell a..."

Dec. 16, 2017 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Holiday Viewing: The Spirit of Christmas

A ridiculous delight in the Hallmark movie pantheon

"...Almost 30 movies were made for the Hallmark and Lifetime channel’s 2017 seasons alone. The epidemic worsened to a..."

Dec. 12, 2017 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Your Guide to the Most Intriguing Films of This Year’s Austin Asian American Film Festival

AAAFF looks cool AF

"...leadership of programming director Anand Modi and executive director Tim Tsai, AAAFF, now in its 10th festival year, has..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Screens Feature by Michael Agresta

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