Spike & Mike's Sick & Twisted Festival of Animation 2005

Spike & Mike has always been a hit-or-miss program, and this year is no different, with a few genuinely brilliant pieces surrounded by examples of puerile fun and juvenile humor.

"...by: Various. Has it really been 15 years since Craig "Spike" Decker and the late Mike Gribble initiated this..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Giant-Sized Annual

Staple!: The Independent Media Expo returns for its second year

"...from San Diego to do his slide show, and Toby Craig of Punish the Dead is doing a talk..."

March 3, 2006 Books Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Infamous

It's another Truman Capote picture about how the author wrote In Cold Blood – and it stands solidly on its own merits.

"...Directed by: Douglas McGrath. Starring: Toby Jones, Sandra Bullock, Daniel Craig, Sigourney Weaver, Jeff Daniels,..."

Oct. 13, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Double Life

Director Douglas McGrath on the other critically acclaimed Truman Capote biopic, 'Infamous'

"...boasts a tour-de-force turn, as well, with British actor Toby Jones inhabiting Capote. It examines, with humor, the New..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Screens Feature by Liz Welch Tirrell

Single Barrel Whiskey for the Right Price at Jack Allen's Kitchen

High-quality, approachable whiskeys to get you out of your comfort zone

"...Along with his team of fellow bourbon lovers, David Toby, beverage director of Jack Allen's Kitchen and Salt Traders..."

Feb. 8, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Workers Tell Council: 'It's Our Turn'

AFSCME reps want raise, official recognition, and broader definition of 'public safety'

"...Powell of the proposed budget, described by City Manager Toby Futrell as emphasizing reinvestment after the hardscrabble years of..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Adventures of Tintin

Steven Spielberg brings Hergé's comic books to animated life.

"...by: Steven Spielberg. Starring: Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis, Daniel Craig, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Cary Elwes and Toby Jones...."

Dec. 23, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Postmarks

Readers are baffled by the Chronicle's "no endorsement" for the mayoral race.

"...let me now give thanks to Assistant City Manager Toby Futrell and her unknown-to-me helpers who make things happen...."

April 28, 2000 Column

Outlander Star Caitriona Balfe, Andor Creator Tony Gilroy Join ATX TV Festival Lineup

State of the industry panel also slated for June fest

"...Clemens (Paramount Television Studios and Paramount+ Original Scripted Series), Toby Gorman (Universal Television Alternative Studio), and Lisa Katz (NBCUniversal..."

April 27, 2023 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Texas Filmmaker David Lowery Updates Pete's Dragon

Reimagining the Disney classic

"...was always the idea," said Lowery's longtime writing partner Toby Halbrooks. "Get him early in the movie, throw that..."

Aug. 12, 2016 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Making of an Endorsement

"...AUSTIN, COPA BAR & GRILL, COWGIRLS AND FLOWERS, CRAFT-O-RAMA, CRAIG O'S PIZZA & PASTARIA, CREATIVE INK, CRESTVIEW BARBER SHOP,..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...I Don’t Understand You Directors: Brian Crano, David CraigProducers: Kara Durrett, Jessamine Burgum, Jon Glickman, Joel Edgerton, Nash..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Richard Linklater's Memories of the Moon in Apollo 10½

The filmmaker's childhood in space race-era Houston recalled through Austin-made animation

"...It was actually Toby Halbrooks, longtime producer for David Lowery (The Green Knight,..."

March 25, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...A week before they move across the country together, Craig lies to his girlfriend in order to go on..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...organized by Racht at the direction of City Manager Toby Futrell in the wake of the September death of..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature

Dancing About Architecture

What's up in the live music capital this week

"...a few more tickets than usual to Monday's Allison Moorer/Toby Keith taping, and chances are if you picked up..."

Oct. 27, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Grabuzov, Oleg Shtefanko, Ayane Nagabuchi, Rick Yune, Roger Allam, Toby Jones (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...The Greasy Strangler Director: Jim Hosking, Screenwriters: Jim Hosking, Toby Harvard Ronnie runs a Disco walking tour with his..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Short and Sweet From SXSW

The full list of short docs, dramas and animation playing this year

"..."DIG" Director: Toby Halbrooks A young girl makes a connection with her..."

Feb. 5, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Last Shotgun Blast of SXSW Film Programming

'Hobo,' Spike's 'Scenes From the Suburbs,' and more

"...gyms, dancing slow and fast. Roosevelt's Big Deal Director: Craig Elrod Don't lose your shirt on a dinner with..."

Feb. 10, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced

What's all the ruckus? Why, it's the SXSW Film lineup!

"...True Adolescents Director/Writer: Craig Johnson Aging indie rocker Sam Bryant takes two teen..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Control

Control, Anton Corbijn's narrative portrait of Joy Division's suicidal singer, Ian Curtis, is easily one of the finest films ever made about the collision of music, madness, and the human heart.

"...Directed by: Anton Corbijn. Starring: Sam Riley, Samantha Morton, Toby Kebbell, Alexandra Maria Lara, Joe Anderson, James Anthony Pearson,..."

Nov. 9, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Making Waves

Barton Springs Pool in line for a fixer-upper

"...(attending in her SBCA Board capacity), and husband/board member Craig Smith. Both Smith and Jack Goodman are also on..."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

SXSW Film

Daily reviews and interviews

"...by real-life caddy Brenden O'Toole don't provide any laughs… Craig Butta's "Coney Island, USA" is a beautifully shot black-&-white..."

March 16, 2007 Screens Feature by John Razook

No Limits

Austin at the Toronto International Film Festival

"...Doug McGrath's film might garner awards for Brit actor Toby Jones' portrayal of the author. Jones' performance is so..."

Sept. 22, 2006 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...owner of Channel One. Texans for Public Justice Director Craig McDonald is disappointed that Reed won't be held accountable..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature

TCB

Don't wanna meet yo daddy, just want you in my Caddy

"...included Sexy Finger Champs, Comedic Video; Willie Nelson & Toby Keith, Country Video; Del Castillo, Latin Video; Trail of..."

Jan. 16, 2004 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Sheiks of Industry

Part 2 of the Chronicle's look at Austin record labels and their founders.

Nov. 21, 2003 Music Feature by Michael Chamy

Naked City

"...few, but last week the City Council unanimously approved Toby Futrell as Austin's new City Manager, effective May 1...."

April 19, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Dancing About Architecture

Life and death on the live music club scene; Dale Watson escapes, Huey Meaux doesn't; and more tantalizing tidbits of Terpsichore...

"...the building that housed the club. He still owes Craig Hillis $57,000 on the title license, says Crooks, and..."

Nov. 12, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

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