Future Imperfect: Our Favorite Dystopian Films

VOTE: Deadly roller derby, sad clones, and a Road Warrior duke it out

"...time contemplating nuclear annihilation or government surveillance. But that’s what’s so great about the dystopia genre: Set a story..."

Sept. 28, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Nina on Netflix

Simone leads a chorus of music docs streaming online

"...becoming a home to rock docs. Another “Netflix Original,” What Happened, Miss Simone?, has raised a field holler of..."

July 29, 2015 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Live Shot: Garland Jeffreys

Lou Reed and back again, with a lot more urban soul

"...set with the grace and class that one has come to expect from him...."

March 15, 2014 Music Post by Scott Schinder

The Flapper Era

What 'Flappy Bird' can tell us about the present and future of game design

"...was meteoric, its success inexplicable, and its disappearance confounding. Whatever Flappy Bird's legacy might be when the dust settles..."

Feb. 28, 2014 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Short and Sweet From SXSW

The full list of short docs, dramas and animation playing this year

"...career the famous ventriloquist singer. The deep voice that comes out of Maureen's insides has a name: Charles. He..."

Feb. 5, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Tonight's Your Last Chance to See 'Girl Rising'

'One girl with courage is a revolution'

"...Girl Rising is a story of big dreams. The feature film mixes gorgeous documentary footage with narrative..."

May 2, 2013 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

I Defy You, Ira Glass

"...32 years now, and it's all I've managed to come up with, so I think I'll stick with it..."

Oct. 16, 2008 Screens Post by Josh Rosenblatt

Thank You, Central Time Zone: A Preview of the 2007 NFL Draft

"...to late fifth round depending on a team's hopes, dreams, and desires. This means almost every single team will..."

April 26, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

Giveable City

The treat of Austin eats

"...lovingly prepared by Mrs. Cratchit. While traditional plum pudding may be a bit scarce in Central Texas, we're fortunate..."

Dec. 15, 2006 Food Feature by MM Pack

Peerless

All About Joe (York)

"...and on this night in late June, there are, what? 100? 120 people jamming themselves into it. It's impossible..."

Jan. 24, 1997 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Record Reviews

"...("Who am I to complain/about a little earthly pain?"). What's Larriva muttering under his breath, his eyes black as..."

March 20, 1998 Music Review

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...of Film & TV, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Seth Rogen and [co-creator] Evan Goldberg back to SXSW..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Shorts at Sundance

David Lowery and the Zellner Bros. to do the 'Dance

"...– Days before her deployment to Afghanistan, Joey, 19, comes home to rural Pennsylvania for Christmas, with big dreams..."

Dec. 6, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Usual Mayhem

A Potpourri of Book Reviews

"...as Leaning Jesus) and the F.B.I. And it all comes down to being about some loot stashed by Al..."

Nov. 22, 1996 Books Feature

The Scene Is Gone But Not Forgotten

The Evolution of Austin's White Blues

"...was the scene that had nurtured them all and what had changed. "I don't know if anything's different --..."

Aug. 9, 1996 Music Feature

Spangles and High Heels

Dreams come true, just ask "Her Tallness," Marcia Ball.

"...the food court. Gumbo, hot dogs, a barbecue sandwich, maybe some "freedom fries," a curious sentiment in these French-blooded..."

June 20, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Dreaming ART

This year in Austin, autumn brings a Spring Storm, and with it Actors Repertory of Texas, the realization of the city's long-cherished dream of a locally based professional theatre company.

"...What's wrong with this picture? A play titled Spring Storm..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Texas Tropes

Is Don Graham Really Texas' Literary Curmudgeon?

"..."How come nobody here has a Texas accent?"..."

Aug. 7, 1998 Books Feature by Clay Smith

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...Guy, an eagerly awaited blockbuster reboot of the 1980s action-comedy television series...."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...SXSW has become a launching pad for raunchy studio comedies, and this..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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.

"...Book of Dreams by Jack Kerouac; introduction by Robert Creeley City Lights..."

Aug. 3, 2001 Books Feature by Dale Smith

Lost at Sea and Back Again

Bill Broyles' Extraordinary Adventure Story

"...Tom Hanks, not only face the collapse of their dreams -- landing on the moon, living a comfortable, suburban..."

Dec. 29, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Texas Platters

"...While taken as a whole Long Walk Back is somewhat unsatisfying, there are some mighty special moments sprinkled throughout..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Music Review

That Old Revival Spirit

Testifying About Movies

"...channels on cable TV. It wasn't intentional. No one may have meant for it to happen. But there it..."

June 13, 1997 Screens Feature

Record Reviews

"...No matter how sad the loss for which he may be longing, he sounds almost grateful for the experience...."

March 14, 1997 Music Review

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...part in the list. Sandra Bullock brings her big-screen comedy The Lost City for its world premiere as part..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, September 3-9

"...inexplicable reason you're not already enjoying these developments, stop what you're doing and meditate on the probability that I..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Column by Rob Brezsny

Naked If I Want To

Magnum opus on one of rock & roll's Rosetta Stones: 1967's Moby Grape

"..."Come in the Morning" (Mosley)..."

Jan. 8, 2010 Music Feature by Louis Black

Right Where They Belong

Raoul Hernandez goes on tour with the Flatlanders

"...meanwhile, already bumped from the program, digs through the welcome cookie basket with one hand, and balances a Tupperware..."

July 26, 2002 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Postmarks

"...on You Award" for Kayte VanScoy's article "Pyramid of Dreams" [Vol. 18, No. 1]. The political agenda of the..."

Sept. 18, 1998 Column

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