I Saw the TV Glow Is a Haunting Ode to Self-Actualization

Jane Schoenbrun probes the reflective nature of media

"...How old were you the first time you felt like a piece of media..."

Jan. 28, 2024 Screens Post by Alejandra Martinez

I Saw the TV Glow

Probes the mystery behind an Are You Afraid of the Dark?-like children’s show

"...How old were you the first time you felt like a piece of media..."

May 10, 2024 Movie Review by Alejandra Martinez

The Mob House Rules

Trail of Dead introduces their new epic release to the world

"...About 12 hours before the most famous Texan in America begins his second term..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...new star-studded canine animation Isle of Dogs will be the top to its tail as closing night films, and..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Next Next

Jasper Fforde reveals the secrets behind the new Thursday Next adventure, narrative gymnastics, and the job of writing

"...In the fifth novel of Jasper Fforde's series starring Thursday Next,..."

Aug. 3, 2007 Books Feature by Robert Faires

Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow

This CGI adventure yarn is a loving tribute to all things retro-futuristic.

"...Djalili. If you were lucky enough (and old enough) to have grown up in a household surrounded by the..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Moon-Shaped Panties & the Saint of White Trash

The Late Lucinda Williams

"...The morning starts normally for Lucinda. Well, maybe not normal,..."

Oct. 23, 1998 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Tradition Meets the Marketplace

AFS Documentary Tour presents Weaving Worlds

"...Many of the totemic Native American crafts of the Southwest are so..."

July 4, 2008 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Page Two: The Media Has Always Been Biased

The history of American journalism is one of slanted and limited coverage

"...This past Monday my foot was operated on by the remarkable Dr. Smedley. We've been so busy on projects..."

April 7, 2017 Column by Louis Black

When Worlds Collude

Two forward-thinking arts festivals make the most of sharing the same weekend

"...springtime, and 2) nobody's making any new weekends. Slapped together, that means that our fair city increasingly has festivals..."

April 23, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Backstage Crew

Council Candidates' Consultants Direct the Show

"...The Dream Team Scheme..."

April 11, 1997 News Feature

Here Come the Transporters

In the endless Central Texas transportation wars, the lions and the lambs look for ways to make peace

"...week, two nights, two PowerPoints, two different parts of town, two different community meetings on two different transportation plans...."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Qmmunity: Two Drag Performers Talk Moving to Austin From San Marcos

Beau Elliot and Kino Kino come to town but don't forget their roots

"...January 2023, San Marcos lost its only gay bar: Stonewall Warehouse. Opened in 2014, the institution had been struggling..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Column by James Scott

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...All roads lead to Austin come March 13-18. South by..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

All Politics Is Local at Texas Tribune Festival

Evan Smith leads the fest’s move Downtown and brings national newsmakers to Austin

"...know, since he straight-up blew off Evan Smith's invitation to appear at this weekend's Texas Tribune Festival – for..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Fight of His Life

Are Ronney Reynolds' Mayoral Hopes on the Ropes?

"...Mayoral Candidate Kirk Watsonphotograph by John Anderson It was a blustery October afternoon..."

Dec. 6, 1996 News Feature by Alex de Marban

The Dead Club Crawl

Club hopping through Austin's musical past.

"...This is no doubt the strangest story I've ever had to write. What makes..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Music Feature by Ken Lieck

The Summer Revival Spirit

Can I Get a Witness?

"...films = fluff. That expectation can be a pretty fair assumption just about everywhere except Austin. Our prospects here..."

June 12, 1998 Screens Feature

Beyond the Multiverse

Author Michael Moorcock

"...photographs by Kenny Braun Most people have no idea who..."

Sept. 19, 1997 Books Feature by Adrienne Martini

Jump On It Organizer NOOK Turner’s 30-Year Fight to Preserve Eastside Black Culture

Rapper / promoter / activist goes long on his annual “Black Culture 360” event

"...Charles “NOOK Turner” Byrd’s signature dark shades can’t block the decades of disappointment and frustration underscoring an atypically short..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

The Hidden Costs of Free

Is free Wi-Fi killing coffeehouse culture?

"..."Coffee. They should freeze it, you know? Fill, like, an ice-cube..."

Aug. 14, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Luv Doc: Cat Corpses in Your Rearview

Keep your head on a swivel

"...All in all I can't complain about my life. I..."

March 30, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

A Year in the Life

"...TOP NINE POLITICAL SPATS..."

Jan. 8, 1999 News Feature

Myth Steps

Trenton Doyle Hancock's mythic creatures rise from the canvas, with help from Stephen Mills and Graham Reynolds

"...The Vegans are dancing!..."

April 4, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...Think film festivals are all about dour, arty indie pics? Yeah, that’s not really..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Natural Born Leader

Mayor Hits the Ground Running His First 100 Days

"...by Kayte VanScoy A Kirkquirk: Watson often presides over the council meeting while standing behind his chair like the..."

Oct. 3, 1997 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

How Austin's Queer Community Supports Its Own

Spotlighting the LGBTQ people and orgs looking after our health, youth, elders, and art

"...Not all revolutions are grand and not all radical acts are..."

Aug. 10, 2018 Arts Feature by Sarah Marloff

Food and Music Strike a Chord With These Austin Chefs

We explore the link between the culinary and musical in anticipation of Hot Luck

"...When Aaron Franklin decided to take his backyard smoke-outs to the next level by..."

May 25, 2018 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...So you’ve decided to take an interest in this boozy fermented rice bev..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Tovo and Casar Unfiltered on CodeNEXT

The Council members' full conversation with the Chronicle

"...If you’re here, it’s because you’ve sought out the full transcription of the Chronicle’s CodeNEXT conversation with Mayor..."

Sept. 14, 2017 News Post by Nick Barbaro

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