Tim O'Brien's In the Lake of the Woods Rage of Innocence

"...sensitive a chord in the national psyche. Vietnam veteran Tim O'Brien's In the Lake of the Woods (Penguin, $10.95,..."

Jan. 12, 1996 Books Feature

Dumbo

Another Disney live-action remake, but this one has a little magic

"...Directed by: Tim Burton. Starring: Colin Farrell, Finley Hobbins, Nico Parker, Eva..."

March 29, 2019 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Day Trips: Coupland Inn and Dance Hall

Something’s new at the old dance hall and eatery

"...In 1992, Barbara and Tim Worthy revitalized the building with legendary barbecue and steaks..."

May 18, 2018 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Tibet: Cry of the Snow Lion

Martin Sheen narrates this documentary on the plight of Tibet under the occupation of the People's Liberation Army.

"...of ancient monasteries terraced into the mountains, now forgotten victims of China’s Cultural Revolution; a bullet hole pierces the..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Us

Jordan Peele has met the enemy, and they is Us

"...Jordan Peele. Starring: Lupita Nyong'o, Winston Duke, Elisabeth Moss, Tim Heidecker, Shahadi Wright Joseph and Evan Alex...."

March 22, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Kill the Messenger

Jeremy Renner stars in this crusading-journalist story that recounts the downfall of real-life San Jose Mercury News reporter Gary Webb.

"...DeWitt, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Lucas Hedges, Michael K. Williams, Tim Blake Nelson, Paz Vega, Michael Sheen, Oliver Platt, Andy..."

Oct. 10, 2014 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Promised Land

Matt Damon and John Krasinski star in this modern morality tale about fracking in America; Gus Van Sant directs.

"...DeWitt, Hal Holbrook, Terry Kinney, Scoot McNairy, Titus Welliver, Tim Guinee and Lucas Black...."

Jan. 4, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

Taking cues from Ray and Walk the Line, this comedy biopic spans 70 years in the life of its hero, the fictional music legend Dewey Cox.

"...Kasdan. Starring: John C. Reilly, Jenna Fischer, Kristen Wiig, Tim Meadows, Chris Parnell, Matt Besser, David Krumholtz, Jack Black,..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

"...Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, Catherine O'Hara, Tim Curry, Brenda Fricker and Rob Schneider. Remember Home Alone?..."

Nov. 20, 1992 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Jackie Venson, Curtis Roush, Tim Kasher, and more local shows to see this week

"...later, that video had been viewed nearly 1.5 million times – ushering a wave of celebrity endorsements...."

Jan. 6, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Postmarks

Turner Is Worthy

"...two years from date of "release" is too much time to "see that recording just sit on a shelf..."

Sept. 25, 1998 Column

day trips

"...Barbara and Tim Worthy, the owners of the Inn and the Coupland..."

Oct. 27, 1995 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Tiki Tatsu-ya Reveals a New Old World of Culinary Adventure

Three years in the making, worthy of eternal returns

"...islander-style speakeasy, a fully immersive trip back to a time that only really existed in the mid-20th century minds..."

Oct. 8, 2021 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Two Player Will Only Release Their Album If You Donate to HAAM

Austin duo launches all-or-nothing fundraiser for musician health

"...to donate the proceeds from a recording to a worthy nonprofit, but one Austin group says they’ll only release..."

June 1, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Film Review: Jordan Peele’s Us

The Get Out director has seen the enemy, and it is us

"...allegory, it’s a reasonable comparison. After he provided an Oscar-worthy analysis of race relations in Get Out, now America’s..."

March 8, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Made Up Mind: The Best of 2013, Vol. 2

Some final song highlights from last year

"...in the pages of the Chronicle, all more than worthy of a spin...."

Jan. 8, 2014 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Shake it Up

Alamo Drafthouse's inaugural milkshake contest a success

"...12 finalists later, Alamo Drafthouse has found two milkshakes worthy of spots on their menu...."

Sept. 6, 2012 Food Post by Meghan Ruth Speakerman

Kickstarter's Dark Side

Don't forget your due diligence

"...was a fairy land where money magically appeared for worthy artistic endeavors and nary a ne'er-do-well could be found,..."

May 2, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Savlov's Top Ten Redux Part Two: The Bane of Michael Medved

Savlov's Top Ten extras

"...Phil Tippett, and others (including, wouldn't you know it, Tim Burton. Nice piece on Earth Vs. the Flying Saucers'..."

Jan. 7, 2009 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Sxsw

"...Royal showcase at the Electric Lounge in the same time slot? And what about the Tejano Concert at the..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Tom and Jerry

Your favorite cat and mouse duo are back and in NYC

"...Directed by: Tim Story. Starring: Tom, Jerry, Chloë Grace Moretz, Michael Peña,..."

March 5, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run

Back to Bikini Bottom for another laugh-filled roadtrip

"...Directed by: Tim Hill. Starring: Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Rodger Bumpass, Clancy..."

March 5, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer

Although it tries mightily to top 2005's origin story by introducing fanboy favorite the Silver Surfer, this film is nevertheless relentlessly dull and curiously bombastic.

"...Directed by: Tim Story. Starring: Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael..."

June 22, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Muppets From Space

"...Directed by: Tim Hill. Starring: Jeffrey Tambor, F. Murray Abraham, Ray Liotta,..."

July 23, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Record Reviews

"...Each review is tagged with the day, venue, and time the artist is playing, but all information is subject..."

March 14, 1997 Music Review

Naked City

Off The Desk:

"...The trial for Tim Jones, the environmental activist who faces criminal trespassing charges..."

Sept. 18, 1998 News Feature

The Cookout

Don't get burned on these leftover stereotypes.

"...Lewis, Meagan Good, Frankie Faison, Queen Latifah, Danny Glover, Tim Meadows, Farrah Fawcett, Ja Rule, Kevin Phillips and Jonathan..."

Sept. 10, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Friday Picks & Sleepers

TGIFriday of SXSW, blurb by blurb

"...and more vital than what they'd released in their time. Tight, powerful tunes like "Conversations" are melodically and rhythmically..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

The Wandering Earth

Chinese sci-fi epic about the hunt for a new sun

"...most to the distant parent who must weigh the ultimate sacrifice...."

March 8, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Professor Dumpster Wanted a Dialogue – He Got One

Nora Ankrum responds to the bowtie backlash

"...shamelessly capitalizing on popular trends rather than focusing on legitimate topics of academic inquiry (“Wilson’s stunt got lots of..."

March 11, 2015 News Post by Nora Ankrum

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