Celebrating Black Austin, Telling Stories, and Ducks Galore in This Weekend’s Events

Our arts and culture recommendations to keep you busy

"...as Los Angeles visitors Business Casual performing their venue-appropriate Western spoof Cowboys, all-femme funny folks Boobie Trap in from..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...the win and hit all 10.   – Kimberley Jones La Fenice Presents Adventure Party TPK..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Winners of the 43rd Austin Music Awards

The best bands, venues, backstage folks, and more, as voted on by you

"...South by Southwest unleashes a week of alcoholic activities – er, musical..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature

Fusebox Facts, Sullivan’s Travels, and More Recommended Events

Some recommendations for the week ahead

"...the comely Veronica Lake – ensues.   – Kimberley Jones Green Snake..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...South by Southwest will be kicking off its 2025 Film & TV..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Allie X, the Bill Ball, and Oodles of Locals in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Lots of reasons to get out of the house and break out the earplugs

"...and accompanied other popular bandleaders like Lionel Hampton and Wes Montgomery. His keyboard-wielding son Nat Jr. went on to..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Michael Corcoran Has Died and Austin’s Lost a Voice That Always Kept Things Interesting

Columnist, author, historian found dead at 68

"...town, but unless we want to count UT grad Wes Anderson, we haven’t exactly been churning out the great..."

July 2, 2024 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Here Are Your Winners for the 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards

Austin’s favorite albums, artists, and instrumentalists of 2023

"...Malik Baptiste, “Who!?” (Dir. Wes Ellis)..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by The Music Team

Kimberley Jones’ Top 10 Films of 2023

"...3) Asteroid City Wes Anderson's stealth masterpiece smuggled a meditation on grief into..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Screens Feature

Asteroid City

Wes Anderson is at his most enigmatic in a UFO tale within a tale

"...Directed by: Wes Anderson. Starring: Jake Ryan, Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Bryan..."

June 23, 2023 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Buh-Bye, Brunch Bird & Plow Burger; Howdy, Masa y Más; Greetings, New Pastry Chef at the Carillon; Oooh, Nice Use of Celery, Bloody Mary Festival; Looking Beyond that Mag Mud Mania; and, Yeah, Even More –

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

"...Let’s see – what else, what else? Wine wrangler Wes Marshall has spotlighted a few higher-end sparkling wines for..."

Jan. 4, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Election Ticker: Of Recounts and Run-Offs

Endorsements, recounts, and money, money, money

"...candidates triumph up and down the ballot. Conservatives Mark Jones and David Puryear, who ran for county judge and..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

SXSW Film Review: Bitch Ass

A smart and sinister entry into the pantheon of Black nightmare cinema

"...the actor reflecting on past genre highlights: Blackula, Bones, Wes Craven’s terminally underrated The People Under the Stairs and,..."

March 15, 2022 SXSW Post by Marc Savlov

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2021 Awards Short Lists

The Power of the Dog leads the pack with nine nominations

"...(well, not quite a year) is Jane Campion's chilly Western The Power of the Dog, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and..."

Jan. 4, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

We Have an Issue: Why Austin?

Scratching our heads over the University of Austin, and celebrating the spirit of creativity and curiousity already alive in our city

"...attractive. "They saw how quietly we laughed at Alex Jones & now all the most ridiculous grifters congregate here...."

Nov. 12, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

The Return of Ted Lasso, the Rescheduled Tokyo Olympics, and 44 Other TV Somethings to Consume in July

Also: a Gossip Girl reboot, dueling Love Islands

"...channeling Sofia Coppola’s penchant for anachronistic music drops and Wes Anderson’s flair for fussed-over tableaux, and almost imperceptibly becomes..."

July 1, 2021 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

World-Class Trombonist Andre Hayward's Spiritual Journey

"Big Butter" brings his warm sound to Austin

"...and play tunes. He was a big fan of Wes Montgomery. He would also talk about music theory, so..."

April 2, 2021 Music Feature by Michael Toland

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...two oldest and most defining elements of South by Southwest, find harmony in the three headlining films announced for..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Jonathan Terrell, Too Rock & Roll for Country, Too Country for Rock & Roll

The inward-facing cowboy trims the fat and lets his second solo LP dictate itself

"...his cathartic rock & roll side project with drummer Wes Cargal, then caught on. Their raucous energy and big-hook..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Chronicle Recommends: Memory Loss

Films for when you're trying to forget everything

"...the Maze Runner series is undeniably the most fun. Wes Ball strings together July set-pieces on a February budget;..."

Jan. 8, 2019 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

Top 10 Most Read Film Reviews of 2018

Number one will shock you. No, for reals. Shocked and appalled.

"...full four star review here). 4: Isle of Dogs Wes Anderson's glorious and patiently stop-motion-animated story of a lost..."

Dec. 29, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Get in the Spirit of Spring With These Classic Movies

Our critics poke their noses out after winter

"...Puccini on top? Pass the smelling salts. – Kimberley Jones..."

April 7, 2018 Screens Post by Chronicle Film Staff

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...Quiet Place is this year's opening night film. Now Wes Anderson's new star-studded canine animation Isle of Dogs will..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

BBC Names Top 100 Comedies of All Time

Film critics poll picks Some Like It Hot for top slot

"...Soup (Leo McCarey, 1933) 6) Life of Brian (Terry Jones, 1979) 7) Airplane! (Jim Abrahams, David Zucker and Jerry..."

Aug. 22, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW 2017 Film Awards

"...Special Jury Recognition for Best Ensemble: Matt Jones, Eleanore Pienta, Will Rogers, Jonny Mars, Sam Eidson, Jennymarie..."

March 17, 2017 Screens Feature

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...Andrew Coy; Fab Foundation Chief Implementation Officer Sonya M. Pryor-Jones; Author and SXSW institution Bruce Sterling; Elliot Tebele (@fuckjerry);..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival 2016: The Full List

TBF hosts Don DeLillo, Thomas Dolby, Emma Cline, 277 more

"...Blood Sugar Canto Chigozie Obioma, The Fishermen Stephen Graham Jones, Mongrels Okey Ndibe, Never Look an American in the..."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Announces Lee Daniels as Film Keynote

Featured speakers, a panel, and some music acts drop

"...supervisor Randall Poster (most known for his work with Wes Anderson, but a genius by any right) and of..."

Sept. 6, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Hitchcock/Truffaut

Go behind the groundbreaking book of interviews; a must for cinephiles

"...Directed by: Kent Jones...."

Feb. 26, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Playback: Hole Lotta Rent

The historic Hole in the Wall is in danger of closing. So who's to blame?

"...tribute from hip-hop journalist/booking agent Julia Beverly called Sweet Jones: Pimp C's Trill Life Story. The 700-page bio compiles..."

Sept. 18, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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