35 Years of the Austin Music Awards

Living in a dream

"...coming, but no one recalls exactly what set it off...."

March 3, 2017 Features Feature by Doug Freeman

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...They call it a lineup drop for a reason: South..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...SXSW has strapped on the rockets with not just a few titles for this..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Bowie and Elvis tributes, Kelly Willis, Kool & the Gang, Unsane, and more live local shows

"...Birthday brothers born 12 years apart, Elvis Presley and David Bowie..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...by Marjorie Baumgarten, Sarah Hepola, Marcel Meyer, and Jessica..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Recommended

"...The characters in Timothy Westmoreland's exceptional debut, Good as Any:..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Books Feature

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...Start your SXSW Film Festival planning now: the annual celebration of screens large and small has announced..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...The worst part about summer is everyone demanding that you..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW 2012 Film Lineup Announced

'21 Jump Street' selected as Centerpiece Film

"...The SXSW Film Festival announced today its 2012 feature film..."

Feb. 1, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin Shorts at Sundance

David Lowery and the Zellner Bros. to do the 'Dance

"...Bros. Don't get us wrong – we're sweet on their hilarious shorts, too – but the notoriously plays-hard-to-get film..."

Dec. 6, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin Film Society Announces 2015 Grants

Newcomers and established names get AFS boost

"...raising money for indie filmmaking is even tougher. As the Austin Film Society announces the winners of the 2015..."

Sept. 1, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sxsw

"...Okay, take a deep breath. Hold it. Exhale. Again. There. Feel better? Look, just calm down. So what if..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Music and the movies, the two oldest and most defining elements of..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...The big story coming out of this year’s Sundance Film..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Following January’s tease of six titles, SXSW Film has unloosed its 145-film strong..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Fantastic Fest Catches Taika Waititi's JoJo Rabbit

Thor: Ragnarok director's film to open 2019 celebration of the strange

"...The fifteenth annual Fantastic Fest – the Alamo Drafthouse's celebration..."

July 30, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...You’re in luck, Chronicle reader, as this week kicks off Sake Week here in Austin and in Dallas. Apologies..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Gasoline Dreams

Rounding up 2000 LPs.

"...The New Millennium. Same as the old millennium...."

Jan. 5, 2001 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Film

Film Reviews

"...Washington, Keith David, Pee Wee Love, Regina Taylor. From the novel by Richard Price (who also co-wrote the screenplay..."

Sept. 15, 1995 News Feature

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...South by Southwest is a game of numbers: approximately 845 showcases/bands, divided by five nights, divided..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

That Old Revival Spirit

Testifying About Movies

"...Myra Breckinridge Video stores killed the revival houses. Video and the old movie channels on..."

June 13, 1997 Screens Feature

Film

Film Reviews

"...But, maybe it's just her new couch. That's how the problem first became noticeable. As portrayed by Julianne Moore,..."

Sept. 22, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...with Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, John Leguizamo, Stockard Channing, Blythe Danner, Arliss Howard, Jason London, Chris Penn. To Wong..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

SXSW Scares & Shorts Revealed

Late-night fare and short film lineup announced

"...Highlights of the Midnighters slate include the world premiere of the..."

Feb. 8, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...RED DYE #4, THE DISOWNED, THE SNOBS, FORTY SECOND SCANDAL: Over the next..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...DAMNATIONS TX: With Half Mad Moon (Sire), the Damnations TX are poised to take over the world...."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

All Wrapped Up

Holiday Film Previews

"...Titanic What's a family to do in between all the holiday meals and the wrapping and unwrapping of presents?..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...The movie distributors compartmentalize the year by season -- summer,..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Thanks for the great coverage of the LCRA plan to run a..."

May 21, 2004 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...From the ACC President..."

March 22, 2002 Column