A Fan's Notes

In Almost Famous, Cameron Crowe tells the story of his first assignment for Rolling Stone in 1973 and a day when the youth of America believed rock & roll could change the world.

"..."You made friends with them because they make you feel cool. And hey, I..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Kinky Boots

One man's ailing boot factory and a transvestite's need for extra-large thigh-highs become a perfect match in this British comedy about tolerance.

"...Rooper, Nick Frost, Linda Bassett and Sarah-Jane Potts. In the beginning, there was the boot. Before couture, awash in..."

May 19, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Sex, Thugs, and Thanatos

The mad, bad bounty of Fantastic Fest 2009

"...Let me put this plain and true, and then make of me what you will: Like all good..."

Sept. 25, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Live at Liberty Lunch

The Neville Brothers

"...It was a hot Sunday afternoon late in the summer of 1978. Having arrived in town only two..."

July 23, 1999 Music Feature

Roll 'Em

March

"...goes to see a psychiatrist. Sounds awfully similar to the premise of HBO's The Sopranos; however, this movie stars..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Be Filled With Dredd For Other Worlds

Judge Dredd retrospective plus new hits for SF fest

"...The law is coming to Other Worlds Film Festival: yes,..."

Nov. 11, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...so you've had your headliners and competition titles, with the normal array of talent and titles Now it's time..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

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

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Once Upon a Time in Austin

The films, the filmmakers, the crews, the making of a scene

"...Film's local economic impact has been in the hundreds of millions of dollars during the past three..."

March 12, 2004 Screens Feature by Louis Black

A Nightmare on Elm Street

Freddy Krueger is back to disturb everyone's sleep.

"...Cassidy, Clancy Brown and Connie Britton. "Remember me?" leers the molten swath of scar tissue that, from 1984 to..."

May 7, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Articulations

The Austin Circle of Theaters has handed out its annual B. Iden Payne Awards, honoring outstanding achievements in local theatre from August 2002 through July 2003.

"...On Monday, Sept. 29, the Austin Circle of Theaters handed out its annual B...."

Oct. 3, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Second Coming

Close Encounters of the Third Kind: Definitive Director's Cut (1977)

"...blockbusters which whisked us through worlds of pure imagination. These otherworldly adventures -- which include Raiders of the Lost..."

July 30, 1999 Screens Feature

Playback: Shakey Graves’ Active Dream Life

“I figured it was important to rebreak the mold sooner than later”

"...On Alejandro Rose-Garcia's kitchen table, there sits a miniature habitat he built of glass, lights,..."

May 4, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

What to Expect From Game On Austin

A clickable guide to the participating studios and their games

"...Contemplating going to the Game On Austin event sponsored by SXSW Gaming and..."

Oct. 18, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Now Streaming in Austin: Coming Undone With Minnow Mountain

Resurrecting Rotoscoping for the Amazon Prime mindbender

"...Rotoscoping is dead, they said. Creating animation by drawing over live-action footage..."

Nov. 20, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Prince

Impoverished Dutch teen is lured by promises of wealth

"...a child but not yet a man (but getting there), the young protagonist in the uneven but likable Dutch..."

Aug. 14, 2015 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Saw

Saw is indeed a horror movie, but not necessarily in the manner the filmmakers intended.

"...with so much hype surrounding it that nothing in the film could ever be as shocking as the realization..."

Oct. 29, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Identity

"...I had a dream a while back – not the one with Vanessa Paradis and Louise Brooks, mind you..."

April 25, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Chicago

This film adaptation doesn't so much recall the glory days of movie musicals as give it a new, era-specific reason to wake up and shake its tail feather.

"...Directed by: Rob Marshall. Starring: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Renée Zellweger, Richard Gere, Queen Latifah, John C...."

Jan. 3, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Exhibitionism

The Whimsy:dream on

"...The Public Domain, through March 28 Running Time: 1 hr,..."

March 27, 1998 Arts Review

Maborosi

"...Tadanobu Asano, Gohki Kashiyama, Maomi Watanabe and Matsuka Sakura. The concept of loss, and the sorrow that shadows it,..."

Feb. 7, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Blue Starlite Shines at Austin Studios

Summer schedule of 'Giant,' 'Grindhouse,' and wild men

"...If you've been waiting to hear what the Blue Starlite Urban Drive-In will be showing at its..."

June 13, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Like a Hurricane

Jim Jarmusch + Neil Young + Crazy Horse

"...with Jim Jarmusch took place in Toronto. Year of the Horse was the first film I saw after arriving..."

Nov. 7, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Beat Currencies

In a look at some recently reprinted classic works by the Beats, Chronicle writer Dale Smith examines why being on the road was such a dangerous place -- and why it no longer is.

"...San Francisco Beat: Talking With the Poets edited by David Meltzer City Lights Books, 370..."

Aug. 3, 2001 Books Feature by Dale Smith

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...Our music writers recommend the best day parties and unofficial bonanzas for one-stop concert..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

A Shining Star Goes Dark

A tragedy at Reagan High School evokes a mother's courageous response.

"...Carolyn Mosley Samuel stands just inside the entrance to her low-slung brick house, in the center..."

May 16, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...SXSW Film has unloosed its 145-film strong slate for the 2015 festival...."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Tuber

First place

"...In my son's story, the sun rises and sets without mention. Much of it..."

Feb. 9, 2007 Books Feature by Mark Grayson Mayer

Austin Film Society Spotlights Ethan Hawke

Richard Linklater chats with Hawke on his illustrious career

"...and Richard Linklater are two names synonymous with Austin. Their work is diverse, boundless, and endlessly creative. The pair..."

Feb. 23, 2016 Screens Post by Neha Aziz

Playback: No Really, How Are You?

Daniel Johnston provides backstory to Hi, How Are You? Day, plus the first 2017/18 Austin Music Awards talent reveal

"..."People call it Jeremiah, like Jeremiah from the Bible, but it's not really the frog's name," clarified..."

Jan. 19, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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