The Q&A Hole: What Got You Hooked On the Weird Stuff?

Waiting for the manlike creature with the glowing eyes

"...Compare the joy of reading to a sort of addiction..."

July 13, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Nukes Are Back!

The Bush administration plans for the next (little) nuclear wars

"...1830 hours. All are in uniform: the military brass, their crew cuts periscoping..."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Feature by William M. Adler

From Leftist to Left-ish

The "Real" Garbage Can

"...The "real" garbage can -- i.e., the place where you put "wet waste" -- is almost impossible to find..."

Oct. 9, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Portland, You Are in Us

Texas Rollergirls prepare for the Hipster City Showdown

"...Portland's finest to the ATX this weekend, and gives you a chance to see the new Texas B-team, the..."

May 18, 2012 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Pleased to Meat You

Five recommendations for a happy carnivore’s kitchen

"...right up front we’re going to note that, if you’re looking for fresh butchery right here in town, citizen,..."

Nov. 10, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

This Is Who We Are #3: A New Year's Conspirare Classic

A daily affirmation of Austin's creativity from the Chronicle archive

"...know when it will return, if ever. Local artists are already adapting to this situation – many sharing art..."

May 6, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Playback: You Can’t Put Your Arms Around a Memory

But you can still put your arms around Margaret Moser

"...You never know the last time you'll see your friends..."

June 16, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

What's in Steve Niles' Head?

World Horror Con star signing at Austin Books today

"...anyone attending today's signing at Austin Books and Comics: What to get autographed?..."

April 27, 2011 Books Post by Richard Whittaker

How I Keep From Going Crazy

"...70. It's lovely at the Springs, and here is what I saw: A big rugged guy wearing a bathing..."

Sept. 9, 2009 Postmarks

Do You Feel Safe? A Chronicle Questionnaire

Test your patriotism with our attempt at Total Information Awareness.

"...alleged to live in Iraq), war on al Qaeda ("your worldwide terrorism solutions group"), with Indonesia, Colombia, Syria, the..."

Dec. 13, 2002 News Feature

SXSW Film Review: The Idea of You

Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine in a rom-com for adults

"...There are a thousand versions of The Idea of You that..."

March 18, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Koko’s Suspension, El Naranjo’s Lamb Jam Win, Sushi Bar’s Guest Chefs, Uchibā and Yamas and Carve are On the Way, Bouldin Creek Dances a Foxtrot, and More

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

"...Here’s some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene – as wrangled from..."

June 7, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Central Market’s $500 Gingerbread Contest, Le Politique’s Sad Denoument, One Dovetail’s a Pizza and the Other Is a Pommeau, and OMG Watertrade What Kind of Genius Dessert Is That?

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

"...Here's some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene, as wrangled from numerous..."

Dec. 14, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Two Austin Art Shows You Don't Want to Miss

One closing, one opening, both extraordinary

"...Yes, of course there are many art shows in Austin that you don’t want..."

Sept. 29, 2021 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Austin School of Fiber Arts Wants You

Because Lynne Brotman just can’t, ah, weave well enough alone?

"...through the greens and browns of Lone Star substrate, you can follow the bright threads that lead from embroidery..."

April 8, 2021 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Chaos Walking, From Page to Screen

Author Patrick Ness revisits his book as an older, wiser writer

"...When it comes to adapting your own novel for the screen, as author and screenwriter..."

March 8, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fusebox Festival 2018 Is Still (In Part) Available for You

Didn’t make early reservations? Wait, wait, check this out –

"...and installations and artist- salons filled with creative savants from all over the globe, curated and produced by Ron..."

April 16, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Q&A Hole: Why Are People So Violent Toward Each Other

With Denise Prince, Bob Duke, Chris Brown, Rebecca Schwarz, and more

"...War – what is it good for?..."

Oct. 4, 2016 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Q&A Hole: What's the Best Thing They Got for Christmas?

And what's the best thing they gave? Nine citizens answer.

"...all about "the reason for the season," whichever holiday you celebrate. Whether it's Christmas or Kwanzaa or Pikamas' Birthday..."

Jan. 1, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

What You See Is What You Hear

The joy that Conspirare takes in singing is visible in the choir's PBS special

"...Get your calendar. Mark it down. I’ll wait...."

Feb. 27, 2009 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Booze You Can Use: A Few Choice Local Views

Sufficient Texas tipples to topple any tedium

"...to imbibe alcohol-centered beverages while enjoying a brief respite from the day’s cares. And of course no one has..."

Oct. 13, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

More From Omar Freilla

"...Oct. 6 appearance in Austin. Here's a longer excerpt from our conversation:..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Column

What Would Jean-Luc Do?

In a post-digital world, is cinema dead or just rebooting?

"...cultural force to be reckoned with (outside of the rarefied hall of film theorists and film buffs, anyway), but..."

July 24, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

From Austin to Neptune

Veronica Mars creator Rob Thomas on the rise of his career-making cult favorite

"...visit to writer/producer Rob Thomas' Web site, SlaveRats.com, there are several possible conclusions one might draw. The bitter will..."

Jan. 13, 2006 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

From Bethlehem to Austin

A journalist moves from the violence of Palestine to the safety of Austin, and finds herself dazed by the difference.

"...which I could get in a car and drive from my new South Austin home to Little City Cafe..."

Oct. 19, 2001 News Feature by Muna Hamzeh

How You Became a Criminal

An interview with Canadian documentary filmmaker Ron Mann about his newest film, Grass.

"...film onto projection-quality video, but we soon moved on from there to other things ......"

March 10, 2000 Screens Feature by Nick Barbaro

Risen From the Ashes

"...achievements of the hometown champion in 40-point boldface type, area news jocks and other microphone wranglers breathlessly repeat the..."

March 19, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

A young ape dares to question if maybe humans aren't the enemy after all

"...Don’t underestimate apes: They’re always smarter than you think. Similarly, while the Planet of the Apes movies..."

May 10, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: Multidimensional Production Team Musically Reimagines Fantastic Planet

Lifted Traces rescores classic films, Harlem re-emerges locally with Oh Boy, and more

"...experimental art films and sets up in an unheated, 8,000-square-foot concrete warehouse, the result might look something like Kaye's..."

Feb. 15, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Theatre Review: Bottle Alley Theatre Company’s Trash Planet

Hell is not other people, but can we find heaven within them?

"...perfect people, no conflict or angst? Why should we care? On the flip side, dystopian tales are rich in..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

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