True to the Game 2

Trust us, you'd be better off playing tiddlywinks

"...A. Fox, Niatia Kirkland, Michael King, Bre-Z, Rotimi, Tamar Braxton and Starletta DuPois...."

Nov. 6, 2020 Movie Review by Steve Davis

True to the Game 3

Back to the streets in this latest drama adapting Teri Woods' novels

"...Not reviewed at press time. The sequel left wide open at the end of last..."

Dec. 3, 2021 Movie Review

Back to the Scene of the Crime With Heat 2

Austin author Meg Gardiner and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Michael Mann team up for a literary sequel to the classic heist flick

"...Meg Gardiner has done it all. The Austin-based novelist has practiced law and taught writing; lived..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Arts Feature by Joe Gross

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

The Year in Sports, as Pitched to the Head of a Hollywood Studio

"...have a few friends that are trying pretty hard to make it as screenwriters. Every one of them has..."

May 14, 2007 Sports Post by John Hunt

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As Captain America enters a Brave New World , every MCU film reviewed

"...The Marvel Cinematic Universe has lost its greatest heroes, but..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Mystic Western Game Jam Looks to the Stars

Local game collective Juegos Rancheros needs you to pick your favorite

"...Nothing fires the imagination quite like the American West – the open..."

July 5, 2016 Screens Post by Tucker Whatley

McCoy the Top QB Ever? Talk to the Ghost of VY.

Colt poised to be the winningest college QB

"...Go ahead and say it. Everyone else will repeat the mantra this weekend and on through the end of..."

Nov. 20, 2009 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

CAMP Film Fest Brings Online to the IRL Theatre

New event designed to break down career divides comes to the Paramount

"...Online content creation is filled with storytelling innovation, but there's no money in it. Hollywood has..."

April 9, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...As ever, SXSW has been impelled to augment its predominantly indie hip-hop lineup with a major-label..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

Adventures in Journalism: Let’s Go to the Roller Derby!

"...When the dust finally settled after last Saturday’s (Dec. 2) important..."

Dec. 10, 2006 Sports Post by John Razook

Beto O'Rourke's Long, Hot Road to the Texas Primary

We report from the 2020 Democratic campaign trail on whether all the blue, sweat, and beers are worth it

"...They're out early, long before lunchtime, in the off-and-on rain,..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

'Bacchae' to the Future

How in (a Greek) god's name can the Rude Mechs re-create Dionysus in 69 in '09?

"...In making this statement to the crowd in the lobby of the B. Iden..."

Nov. 27, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

You Don’t Even Have to Go to the Movies Anymore

You really shouldn’t stop going to the movies

"...Austin has a hugely vibrant film culture, bursting at the seams with talented filmmakers, savvy filmgoers, insightful film writers,..."

Aug. 16, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Point Austin: Back to the Color Line

Texas turns back the clock on racial justice

"...didn't think racism was a more serious problem in "the South." He would respond, "As long as you're south..."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Welcome to the Jungle

Metal and alt-rock collide and flourish during the Back Room's glory years

"...its 30-plus-year run was it Austin's classiest venue, but the Back Room definitely had balls; in the self-proclaimed Live..."

July 28, 2006 Music Feature by Ray Seggern

Learning the Game

Learning Buddy Holly's game, 203 tracks at a time

"..."Good evening, Austin," says Keith Richards like the King of England himself, stepping back from the microphone..."

Feb. 5, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Game Is All

We catch up with some major players in Austin's gaming universe

"...Because this is Austin, you might know a game developer. You might even be one. And if you..."

Oct. 27, 2006 Screens Feature by N. Evan Van Zelfden

From Ravitch to the Ritz: SXSWedu highlights

"...12:30pm: "Making the Most of SXSWedu": Ron Reed and SXSWedu..."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Feature

The Depot Comes to the District Hat in Hand

Austin ISD considers a tax giveaway to mendicant Home Depot, and the question is, who pays?

"...Most folks don't run for school board expecting to review economic development packages – or at least they..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Back to the Drawing Board

Process for Mapping School Boundary Lines Improved, Still Difficult

"...Harner spends his days developing attendance zone plans for the district, only to have a new concern voiced by..."

April 3, 1998 News Feature by Lisa Tozzi

Weekend Events to Get You to the New Year

Movies, art, drag performances, and more

"...Thursday 26, Ruiz Branch Library..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Digging Deeper Into the Pet Sematary

Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer on their Stephen King adaptation

"...From It to the upcoming revival of Creepshow, Stephen King adaptations are..."

April 9, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Jumanji: The Next Level

Back in the game for a fun if flimsier sequel

"...Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Jack Black, Danny DeVito, Danny Glover, Morgan Turner, Madison Iseman, Ser'Darius Blain, Alex..."

Dec. 13, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Toros Celebrate the Holidays With Wins

Hold league-best record

"...It's been a festive week for our favorite guys, the Austin Toros. Needing one win to get back on..."

Dec. 28, 2011 Sports Post by Will Schmidt

KEYE to Air Titans Season Opener, not Texans

"...Local Houston Texans fans are going to have to head to..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

The Real Crash Davis

Alan Zinter of the Round Rock Express still lives the big-league dream

"...thinks about quitting, Alan Zinter looks you straight in the eye, barely blinking, not a hint of a smile..."

Aug. 4, 2006 Sports Feature by Kevin Brass

The 20-Year Overnight Success of Glen Powell

Hollywood’s newest A-lister – according to the directors who knew him first and best

"...Midway through Glen Powell’s induction ceremony into the Texas Film Hall of Fame, the thought comes..."

June 7, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Keeping Room

Slow-burn thriller is a Western with a feminist slant

"...Barber. Starring: Brit Marling, Hailee Steinfeld, Muna Otaru, Sam Worthington and Kyle Soller...."

Oct. 2, 2015 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Taboo Topics, True Subjects

Reflections on Race in the NBA

"...The National Basketball Association, which began its 1999-2000 season a..."

Nov. 19, 1999 Books Feature by David Shields

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