The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

A commando unit takes on the Nazis in this hyperviolent Guy Ritchie action-comedy

"...At a critical juncture in the war, a plan is hatched to form a commando unit...."

April 19, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Endorsements for the May 4 Travis Central Appraisal District Election

It's the first time we're voting for these positions

"...their commitment to keep appraisals accurate. These Democratic candidates warn that their more conservative opponents could work to manipulate..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Geto Gala, Two Step Inn, and a 420 Smokeout Headline Our Crucial Concerts

From country to hip-hop to sludge metal, get some ideas for your week in live music

"...and its vibrant present and future. Friday’s headliner, the award-winning Ghanaian Afropop superstar Stonebwoy, has been called the king..."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Civil War

Stunning near-future drama about combat journalists

"...Civil War is not the film you think it is. The..."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Long Game

True-life story of Mexican-American teens who make a run at the 1957 state golf championship

"...Quaid plays retired golf pro Frank Mitchell, Pena’s WWII war buddy, who recommends membership and offers mentorship on how..."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Jessi Cape

Austin's Aaron Moten's Trip From Batboy to Fallout

How one St. Ed's actor became part of the new Prime series

"...was cast in the big-budget adaptation of the Bethesda Software smash hit Fallout series, Moten was a regular on..."

April 11, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Mini Music Fests Abound in This Week's Crucial Concerts

Country, hip-hop, pop, and more shows worth the cover

"...The downcard runs deep though, including Colbie Caillat, the War & Treaty, and William Beckmann (Saturday) plus William Clark..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Bob Dylan Puts an End to “Rough and Rowdy Ways” With Two Nights in Austin

Triumphant world tour concludes at ACL Live at the Moody

"...clearly heard her, as did everyone else in the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Within the space of..."

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Shawn Badgley

A Light in the Darkness

"...["First-Ever Appraisal District Election Is Small Battle in GOP-Dem War Over Taxation in Texas," News, April 5]. The GOP's..."

April 7, 2024 Postmarks

A Trans Journalist With the Taliban in Transition

Austinite Monica Villamizar on Jordan Bryon's truth in wartime

"...In fact, he said, “I actively avoided covering the war.”..."

April 5, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Wicked Little Letters

Poison pen letters tear a seaside community apart in post-WWI England

"...police finger as their culprit Edith’s Irish next-door neighbor, war widow and single mother Rose Gooding (Buckley). Only Rose..."

April 5, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

First-Ever Appraisal District Election Is Small Battle in GOP-Dem War Over Taxation in Texas

Elected Dem- or GOP-backed candidates would have outsized power over district

"...Beyond fairness to taxpayers, Wang, Lavine, and Hanna all warn that inaccurate appraisals can affect school funding. Regularly, the..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Elizabeth Morris: 100 Years of Memories in Austin

Of back porches, corrupt politicians, and fireworks at Zilker Park

"...at UT, and Dale was ready to join the war effort. In 1941, she quit school and they married...."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...bad year for press freedom.” Vox wrote that while wartime reporting has never been safe, “until a decade ago..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature

Waterloo Park Hosts an Eclipse-Themed Sculpture

“A portal through time, backwards and forwards”

"...Originally from El Salvador, Maravilla fled the country’s civil war in 1984 as an unaccompanied 8-year-old migrant to the..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by Robyn Ross

How The First Omen Broke the Curse of Legacy Sequels

Arkasha Stevenson and Tim Smith on creating a horror they believe in

"...broad daylight and there might be a bit of fast-forwarding.”..."

April 3, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Plus Luther Hotel updates, Elephant Rock petition, more

"...the beach town to compete for juried and audience awards. The festival began in 1997 as a local event..."

April 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...legalization of abortion, homosexuality, and marijuana; ending the Vietnam War; and providing free health care for all...."

March 29, 2024 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Right-Wing Funded Civitas Institute Is Almost Up and Running at UT-Austin

Classes focused on “liberty” start this fall

"...Policy Foundation’s Policy Summit – aptly titled Winning the War on Woke – Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, had no..."

March 27, 2024 News Post by Kimberly Reeves

Riddle of Fire

Three kids embark on an epic quest on a lazy, golden summer day

"...kid since the equally mundane yet imaginative I Declare War. But Razooli also brings the anarchic energy of being..."

March 22, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Off Beat: South by South Protest

Official fest flooded with grassroots organizing and anti-SX showcases

"...the festival, and they are directly supporting the Israeli war machine. And we just felt like, with the ongoing..."

March 22, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

The Luv Doc: AI Casanova

Maybe you’re not the Cyrano de Bergerac that reeled them in

"...as some sort of “all’s fair in love and war” moral cop out. It isn’t. I believe that what..."

March 22, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Faye Webster, Swamp Dogg, and More Reviews From Friday of SXSW

Memorable performances to close out the week

"...their official showcases.” She continued: “We do not support war profiteers,” as applause finally swept the venue. "We are..."

March 16, 2024 Music Post by Julian Towers

Scenes from SXSW, March 13-14

"...Kirsten Dunst at the world premiere of Civil War at the Paramount Theatre on Thursday..."

March 15, 2024 Photo Gallery

One Life

True-life drama about efforts to transport refugee children to safety ahead of Nazi invaders

"...reflecting on the now-forgotten work he did before the war. That work – when Nazi Germany’s terrible warpath drove..."

March 15, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Review: Civil War

Alex Garland enters the battlefield of combat zone journalism

"...Civil War is not the film you think it is. The..."

March 14, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: Cheech and Chong’s Last Movie

The stoner comedian duo has come a long way, man

"...live tunes from the aging pair; when they moseyed toward their seats on Tuesday, the Paramount’s SXSW crowd erupted..."

March 13, 2024 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

Review: Amigo the Devil, Yours Until the War Is Over

Danny Kiranos casts a wide musical net on third LP

"...wide musical net on third LP Yours Until the War Is Over. A minor key, Tennessee Two rhythm, chanting..."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Queer Comedy, a Goth Market, and More Community Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's approval

"...up an Amazon tab, too. Real goths forge their wardrobe from the market, swap, and thrift mines. That’s why..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Film Review: Clemente

Baseball doc shines a light on a small-market superstar

"...enlisted in the Marines in the decade after World War II but played long enough to be the face..."

March 12, 2024 SXSW Post by Matthew Monagle

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