I Saw the Devil

A serial killer meets his match – and then some – in this nasty revenge drama from South Korea that's nevertheless executed with superlative style and wit.

"...one of the opening sequences of I Saw the Devil, you might mistake it for an homage to the..."

March 25, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Love Is the Devil

"...place. Like many films about artists, Love Is the Devil behaves much as a gossipy museum guide, handing out..."

Dec. 4, 1998 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Teal House Triumphant, Boozy Boba, Devil May Care About Warhol, LeRoy & Lewis Go Sweet, and More

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...like you’re Andy Warhol on a foodie bender, as Devil May Care’s tony interior remains vivid with Instagrammable installations..."

Jan. 27, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Yves Tumor and Its Band Invokes a Fever Dream on Devil’s Night

Dark experimental grandeur highlights Levitation’s Halloweekend

"...lush reverb all in one while sexy pomp “Crushed Velvet” prowls in an inebriated stupor...."

Oct. 31, 2021 Music Post by Alejandra Ramirez

Terribly Happy

This Danish import is a wonderfully unhinged and a painstakingly constructed meditation on a place where good and evil meet, mate, and make sour times sublime.

"...in from the sets of Northern Exposure and Blue Velvet. However, Texans of the local persuasion, certainly, will smell..."

March 12, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Weekend Wine: Rock 'n' Roll Merlot

Merlot is cool again!

"...you to one of his least expensive wines, The Velvet Devil Merlot ($14). Of course, ever since the movie..."

July 24, 2021 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Review: A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder

Tony-winning musical serves pure stage magic & killer hilarity

"...complete with antique lighting sconces and a sumptuous red velvet curtain. It’s a proscenium within a proscenium and the..."

March 22, 2018 Arts Post by Shanon Weaver

What’cha Watchin’?

Account Executive Marisa Mirabal sets up your anti-valentine

"...Booze pairing: The Velvet Devil Merlot..."

Feb. 9, 2018 Screens Column by Marisa Mirabal

Austin Psych Fest Live (Friday): Aqua Nebula Oscillator

Dancing with the devil – en Français!

"...Friday inventory: two table drapes, one cheetah patterned, one velvet. A bongo, tambourine, and sampler pad, two guitars, bass,..."

May 3, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

The AggreGAYtor: February 4

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...any moment, as your AggreGAYtor expresses sympathy for the devil...."

Feb. 4, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Not Fade Away

The 2004 / 05 Austin Music Awards. In a word, roots.

"...the wind's dominion, just as the wielder of the velvet guitar himself has come roaring back locally on the..."

March 11, 2005 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Fall Film Previews

September

"...whose crime thriller One False Move and genre study Devil in a Blue Dress seem worlds away from One..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

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Second place

"...indifferent, bedazzled with stars spattered like diamonds over black velvet: gradually, incrementally, after many determined blinks and fearful breaths,..."

Feb. 9, 2007 Books Feature by William Sparks

Bringing Maui Relief, Revealing Nando’s PERi-PERi, Celebrating L'Oca d'Oro, Chilling at Hotel San Jose, How to Get a Free Ice Cream Sandwich from Tiff’s Treats, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Adagio Salumi… Blue Owl Brewing is releasing a red velvet cake-inspired beer on Fri., Aug. 18… the Driskill Hotel..."

Aug. 16, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Wednesday Sleepers

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...Johnnie Taylor, Al Green, and Dylan. – Margaret MoserCUE8pm, Velvet Spade When Explosions in the Sky found success with..."

March 11, 2005 Music Feature

Reeling in '98

The Austin Chronicle Top Nine Films of 1998

"...on a Hard Body 6. A Simple Plan 7. Velvet Goldmine 8. Out of Sight 9. Your Friends and..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Screens Feature

Record Reviews

"...it veers toward India ("Nobody's Fault but My Own"), vaudeville ("O Maria"), South America ("Tropicalia"), Stereolab ("We Live Again"),..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Music Review

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...fingers gripping the back of a chair, a red velvet cape billowing in the sea air, a gloved hand..."

Nov. 3, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...fingers gripping the back of a chair, a red velvet cape billowing in the sea air, a gloved hand..."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...confessional new YouTube series Demi Lovato: Dancing With the Devil was confirmed last month as this year’s opening night..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Reissues

"...is more than just that guy who did "The Devil Went Down to Georgia." Daniels' music drifted more toward..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Music Feature

Untapped Festival Austin Untaps Beer List

Check off your brewery bucket list in one convenient location

"...Four Squared, dry-hopped pale ale Hans’ Pils, German-style pilsner Devil’s Backbone, Belgian-style tripel Revolver Brewing, Granbury, TX Sangre y..."

March 30, 2015 Food Post by Eric Puga

In My World of Disorder, the Top 100 Austin Records of 2021

Kevin Curtin ranks his favorite local releases of the year

"...11) Amigo the Devil, Born Against (Liars Club)..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Playback: I'm Sorry, I Can't Rock You All Night Long

An epic GrulkeFest fires the fall season, including John Prine

"..."We spent a lot of nights singing Velvet Underground songs," said Alejandro about the band's bond with..."

Sept. 14, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Saturday Picks

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...hip-hop, filled with vehement calls for revolution. – Robert GabrielDEVIL IN A WOODPILE10pm, Parish Chicago's DIAW interpret, update, and..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

Austin Music Awards, Austin Music Hall

Wednesday Night

"...definition of outlaw country, ripping through "Conversation With the Devil" and "Wanna Rock & Roll" like it was one..."

March 17, 2000 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Black Messiah: D’Angelo & the Vanguard

Politics and prose covered in cosmic slop

"...cold groove.” Finishing with a towering effort of Seventies, crushed-velvet Lothario R&B, the bandleader’s falsetto (and signature howl) makes..."

Dec. 23, 2014 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

If You're a Viper

From 'La Cucaracha' to Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson: P-O-T

"...films like 1955's One-Way Ticket to Hell (aka Teenage Devil Dolls)..."

May 25, 2007 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Power Games

Eight reasons to go on living if you don't' own a PlayStation2

"...the eternally damned who sold their soul to the devil in order to secure Christmas delivery of the new..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Screens Feature by Marcel Meyer

Going Long

Scoping Out the Long Fringe of FronteraFest 2000

"...actually, he follows her into a cave where the devil mixes martinis and tries to get the Son of..."

Feb. 4, 2000 Arts Feature by Ada Calhoun

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