SXSW Interview: UK Art-Rockers Dry Cleaning Make Up for Lost Time

Upon 4AD reissue of fully formed 2018 debut EPs

"...EPs into a single vinyl or cassette. As guitarist Tom Dowse tells the Chronicle, the project aims to keep..."

March 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Stories, Operas, and Meet-Cutes: The Week in Arts

Brett Goldstein brings the laughs, Zach Theatre conjures a comet, and more arty events

"...musical adaptation of a 70-page section of Tolstoy’s great tome. Described by the theatre as an “innovative electro-pop opera,”..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

New films from Jeff Nichols, Alexander Payne on the schedule

"...of the post-war era to darker times. Also starring Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, Mike Faist, and Norman Reedus, it..."

Sept. 27, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Oppenheimer

Christopher Nolan's roaring, terrifying, and carnal tale of the father of the atom bomb

"...Pugh, Matt Damon, Rami Malek, Macon Blair, Kenneth Branagh, Tom Conti, Josh Hartnett, Dylan Arnold, David Dastmalchian, Benny Safdie,..."

July 21, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

From Pilot to Prime Time: 50 Years of Austin City Limits

Five decades of music resonate at ATX TV Festival

"...from Bobbie Nelson and Ray Charles to Jerry Lee Lewis and Tom Waits. The piano is the last remaining..."

June 2, 2023 Screens Feature by Doug Freeman

Review: Different Stages' The Tavern

Not to be melodramatic but, damn, Different Stage's revival is a satire worth sitting through

"...Zach loves; and an utterly clueless hired man, Willum (Tom Chamberlain). Zach stumbles upon a mysterious, devil-may-care vagabond (Greg..."

March 24, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...and Eva Longoria's snackable true story Flamin' Hot. Now Bottoms reunites the Shiva Baby duo of director Emma Seligman..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Eva Longoria, Producer: DeVon Franklin, Screenwriters: Linda Yvette Chávez, Lewis Colick Flamin' Hot is the story of Richard Montañez,..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Four Decades of Austin Chronicle Halloween Mask Covers

"...2007: Phantom of the DevelOpera While the Chronicle Halloween cover mask..."

Oct. 24, 2022 Photo Gallery

Jurassic World Dominion

Nothing new in the DNA of this dinosaur trilogy capper

"...callbacks as an excuse for self-examination. In that film, Tom Cruise and company use familiar moments to call attention..."

June 10, 2022 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Tuesday

A Zamrock fruit plate, apathetic Irish drone-poetics, and so much more

"...drummer Jack Martin fitted in a white tank; guitarist Lewis Carmichael suited in a squeaky black leather fit; keyboardist..."

March 16, 2022 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

TikTok Talents, Metal Gods and Comedy Provocateurs Added as SXSW Keynotes and Speakers

With a week to go, the fest expands its speaker and podcast list

"...Avow Aimee Arrambide, award-winning stereographer, cameraman and XR filmmaker Tom C. Hall, caregiver, intersectional feminist activist, storyteller and subject..."

March 1, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...1/2: A Space Age Childhood Director/Screenwriter: Richard Linklater, Producers: Tommy Pallotta, Mike Blizzard, Femke Wolting, Bruno Felix A coming-of-age..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Redeeming Love

Nasty faith-based drama is Little House on the Prairie on Cialis

"...Directed by: D.J. Caruso. Starring: Abigail Cowen, Tom Lewis, Famke Janssen, Logan Marshall-Green, Nina Dobrev, Livi Birch..."

Jan. 21, 2022 Movie Review by Sarah Jane

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, January 7-13

"...SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Author C. S. Lewis wrote that we don't simply want to behold beauty...."

Jan. 7, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Second SXSW Lineup Installment Adds Over 300 Acts

KT Tunstall, Shamir, Sunflower Bean, and Circuit Des Yeux highlight

"...Revival, Buenos Diaz, Danny B. Harvey & Annie Maire Lewis, DJ SHANI, Eric Tessmer, Good Looks, Jake Lloyd, jéTexas,..."

Dec. 8, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

The Texas Book Festival Unveils Its List of Participating Authors

In-person and virtual panels and discussions abound

"...Carey King Max Krochmal Anna Lembke Cynthia Levinson Laura Lewis Darcie Little Badger Margarita Longoria Jennifer Lynn Barnes Rupa..."

Sept. 22, 2021 Arts Post by Adrienne Hunter

Dems Dig In for a Long Stay in D.C.

Quorum-breakers hone message, try to dodge COVID

"...House Dems are in isolation and tell us their symptoms have been mild and are improving...."

July 23, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Opinion: We Must Not Turn Back the Clock on Voting Rights

Parties should be competing to win more votes, not working to keep voting down

"...like the For the People Act or the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to make sure every legal..."

June 18, 2021 Column by Tom Lopach

Dream Horse

"Based on a true story" equine romp is fine rainy day fodder

"...Directed by: Euros Lyn. Starring: Toni Colette, Damian Lewis, Owen Teale, Siân Phillips and Peter Davison...."

May 21, 2021 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

SAS: Red Notice

The UK makes an entry in the "absurd jingoistic action" sweepstakes

"...Starring: Sam Heughan, Andy Serkis, Ruby Rose, Hannah John-Kamen, Tom Hopper, Tom Wilkinson and Owain Yeoman...."

April 23, 2021 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

SXSW Online: Recommended Programming

Must-catch panels, films, music showcases, and more at this year's all-virtual Fest

"...Music Showcase Featuring Bongeziwe Mabandla, Remi Burgz, Br3nya, Loshh, Tomi Agapè, Wavy the Creator, and Darkoo. (CHANNEL 4)..."

March 12, 2021 Features Feature

Book Review: I Came As a Shadow by John Thompson

Coach's autobiography is a tale of U.S. sports and U.S. history

"...convulsions, the dismissal and replacement of 4-year football coach Tom Herman, who had failed to achieve what the alumni..."

March 3, 2021 Sports Post by Michael King

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, February 19-25

"...TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Blogger Rachel C. Lewis confides, "I love being horribly straightforward. I love sending..."

Feb. 19, 2021 Column by Rob Brezsny

SXSW Online to Feature Stacey Abrams and N. K. Jemisin in Conversation

James Cameron, Ted Lasso team, Bill Hader also announced

"...with a hard left into crime drama Cherry starring Tom Holland; and noted water enthusiast James Cameron previewing with..."

Feb. 11, 2021 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Once Again, Redistricting Looms in Texas

Republicans hold all the power to draw new lines, but there's more attention on the process than ever before

"...depredations of gerrymandering for two decades now, ever since Tom DeLay – remember him? Dancing With the Stars? –..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...most remarkable works of musical archeology in recent years: Tom Petty, Somewhere You Feel Free, assembled from a previously..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Willie Nelson to Deliver SXSW Online Conference Keynote

Shotgun Willie brings a few hundred friends to the virtual stage

"...el Kaliouby • New York Times bestselling author Michael Lewis • Author, entrepreneur and Freeman Chief Design Officer Bruce..."

Jan. 13, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...& Hyde nature of relationships. Over a big floor tom thump on closer "Walking Out of Town," the singer/guitarist..."

Sept. 11, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...Cast: Maaike Neuville, Bart Hollanders, Clara Cleymans, Benjamin Ramon, Tom Audenaert (North American Premiere) FESTIVAL FAVORITES..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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