Polishing His ACT

L.A.-Ex Gary Goldstein Brings Real News to Kids

"...the yoga lion position, all in time to break your Wiccan fast with a macrobiotic tempeh and chard lunch...."

July 5, 1996 Screens Feature

The Luv Doc: Pedal to the Metal

The Luv Doc loves a good humblebrag

"...think about the age difference a lot because they are fun to hang out with, but when I do..."

April 21, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

William Shatner, Still Boldly Going

The legend brings The Wrath of Khan to the Long Center

"...If you write the words William Shatner says to you and..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Review: Jarrott Productions' The Pact

This new, locally sourced play cleverly covers its dark comedy center with a thick sitcom coating

"..."Life's a piece of shit When you look at it Life's a laugh and death's a..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

SXSW Film Review: It's Quieter in the Twilight

The mortality of machines and their creators gently explored

"...We are mortal, and what we create is mortal too. That's..."

March 16, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: A Pat on the Head

The perfect personality type for becoming an expert at bird dogging your erogenous zones

"...more experimental in bed and more skilled with specific areas of my anatomy. I have talked about this with..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Column by The Luv Doc

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters Gets Political With the Chronicle

He should be a prime-time news analyst. Televisions would melt.

"...Austin Chronicle: What's on your mind these days, sir?..."

March 20, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Alita: Battle Angel Trailer Arrives

Robert Rodriguez's new Austin-shot science-fiction epic

"...Robert Rodriguez was up bright and early today for what he said was "something I've been waiting to show..."

July 23, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Local Art Gifts for Discerning Geeks

Do you know about these three treasures already, Austinite?

"...So, you want to give a gift to your favorite geeky..."

Dec. 13, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Arty Things to Do: Oct. 27-29

You’ll do the mash? The monster mash? Alrighty, then.

"...– say the word “spooktacular” one more time, see what happens...."

Oct. 25, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Drift Toward a Perfect Coffee Experience

New biannual magazine is a java junkie’s dream come true

"...movements of a day. Doesn’t matter where on this planet you are, really: The storied beverage drips through every..."

July 27, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Gay Place: We do!

It's the Fourth! Celebrate the rainbow and the Pink, White, and Sky Blue!

"...Well, that was a game changer, wasn't it? What a crazy few weeks it's been. Whether you are..."

July 3, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

DVDanger: Zoe Bell on 'Raze'

Tarantino's favorite tough lady talks underground fighting

"...man in acting, may be the toughest. "That's when you know I'm learning chops as an actor," said Bell,..."

May 24, 2014 Screens Post

The Wonderful World of Mondo

The local print icons talk about their new Disney show

"...world. Just ask artist Mike Mitchell, who said, "If you were born in the ’80s, it's unavoidable. Or the..."

March 5, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The 'Machete' Is Family

Robert Rodriguez, Danny Trejo, and Alexa Vega, together again

"...Robert Rodriguez just dropped a pecan on his shirt. "You're like a squirrel," laughs Alexa Vega...."

Oct. 11, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Reckless & Romantic

Two bands joined at the lips – Sabrina Ellis

"...front of him. Dressed as if she just pillaged your grandmother's vacation drawer, Sabrina Ellis marches in place while..."

Feb. 15, 2013 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

A Gift for Every Gamer

Put yourself in the shoes of your gaming giftee and answer the following questions on your path to the perfect purchase.

"...at video games instead of illustrations of insufferable children. You know what, it's not like Chutes and Ladders at..."

Nov. 30, 2012 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

A Decade of Aggression at the House of Torment

Austin's top-rated Halloween haunt looks back on 10 years of scares

"...ingress slams shut at the House of Torment, and you're on your own...."

Oct. 31, 2012 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

AFF2012: 'Francophrenia (Or Don't Kill Me, I Know Where the Baby Is)'

In James Franco's mind, no one can hear you scream

"...This experimental freaky geek-out-cum-comedy doc from James Franco isn't for everyone, but it does prove..."

Oct. 20, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Mars Attacks!

Again? Hell, we thought Curiosity killed those cats.

"...Of course, that neighborly red planet ain't doing a thing but quietly circling the same..."

Oct. 2, 2012 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Red, White and Forever

Comic writer Mark Waid explains the appeal of Captain America

"...Mark Waid has written just about every superhero, from Superman to his current run on Marvel's Daredevil. But..."

July 29, 2011 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: No Choice

When bosses say their hands are tied, handcuffs follow

"...raid the Rainy Day Fund, and prevented school districts from making the hard choices of cutting back on highly..."

July 1, 2011 News Column by Michael King

The Hightower Report

Hard Times, Soft Heads; and Wall Street's Resilient Greed

"...used the word "soft" to describe today's economy. On what planet do the Times wordsmiths live? "Soft" implies cushions..."

Nov. 26, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower

This Week's Waste of Time

Our long haul through the Independent Games Festival entrants begins

"...playing all 400 games and sharing my thoughts with you. That is not going to happen. As is the..."

Oct. 28, 2010 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Napoleon: Dynamite!

The former Zappa sax man does it for the kids

"...Summer’s coming and the camps are gearing up. Some, like Natural Ear Music School, sense..."

April 7, 2009 Music Post by Margaret Moser

A Stitch in Time: Revisiting Stitch V

In lieu of an event, a virtual trip around the online crafting world

"...Age of Enlightenment (the recent election notwithstanding); we really are still so many Neanderthals hunched over keyboards. (I myself..."

Nov. 23, 2008 Design Post by Anne Harris

'Seven Year Itch': REALMdanceproject's lucky number

Folks don't often make a big deal out of a seventh anniversary, but with all the changes in REALMdanceproject this year, the troupe thought it a good idea, hence its new show, 'Seven Year Itch'

"...I probably don't need to tell you that seven is a special number. It's the number..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Scratching His Balls Over Music Writing

"...Dear Chronicle, What can I say? Your suite of articles on the..."

Oct. 30, 2003 Postmarks

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...needs to stop giving him a platform for his careless commentary until he cleans up his act...."

April 4, 2003 Column

Day Trips

Now it can be told! The Secret Origin of former Chron mascot Belton!

"...the best stories. The trips we remember the most are the ones that are flooded by torrential rains, frozen..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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