The <i>Seven Skeletonsi> of Lydia Pyne

The local science historian debuts her new book about famous fossil hominids

"...Lydia Pyne's got seven skeletons, and she wants to tell..."

Aug. 12, 2016 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Ben Snakepit Releases His <i>Manor Threati>

New collection of diary comics debuts at Beerland this Saturday

"...Ben Snakepit – who draws an autobiographical comic strip every single..."

June 8, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Summoning <i>The Witchi>

Writer/director Robert Eggers on making a historical horror

"...The past is a terrifying place, and the dark, devil-plagued time of..."

Feb. 18, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

What Happens to Us

First Place winner

"...In my head I keep a list of things that..."

Feb. 27, 2015 Arts Feature by Jessica Rutland

Scott McCloud in Austin with <i>The Sculptori> this Weekend

The affable theorist of Understanding Comics waxes all fictional.

"...Scott McCloud of Understanding Comics fame has a new book out from First..."

Feb. 4, 2015 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Letters at 3AM: 'Suppose I Said I Was the Queen of Spain?'

In the early part of the Sixties, television's "Route 66" offered a taste of the new American consciousness

"...The years were 1960-64. America's factories hummed in prosperous cities like St. Louis and..."

June 15, 2012 Column by Michael Ventura

Face Off Recap: The Finale And What Came Before

So what happened to Matt? The long overdue wrap-up

"...Yeah, so there was this little thing called SXSW that got in the way..."

March 29, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

'To Need, the Women Say'

Short Story Contest first-place winner

"...Open a window and you can hear them cry outside – my..."

Feb. 10, 2012 Books Feature by Mary Terrier

<i>The Innkeepersi>: You Can Check In, But You Might Not Check Out

Devilish doings in Ti West's new ghost story

"...Some films get made, and it's by hard work. Some films..."

March 11, 2011 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

At Least Five Things You Should Know About, I Mean, If You Were Counting

The bimonthly literary/art/performative series Five Things happens Friday at the Art Authority

"...It might take a sec to wrap your brain around..."

June 3, 2009 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

'In the West': Living Portraits Avedon Would Die For

The original Austin Chronicle review from Nov. 15, 1985

"...When the lights come up, we're face to face with a good..."

April 7, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

"I Made a Movie, and They Didn't Want It!"

Shut out by distribution companies, indie filmmakers go DIY when it comes to getting their movie out there.

"...Most forms of artistic expression have a brass ring of sorts -- a..."

July 11, 2003 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

What Lies Beneath

John Cusack talks about putting a human face on Hitler in Max.

"...John Cusack may not be the greatest actor of his generation, but he is probably its most likable. Fifty..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

What It Is to Be Human

Actor Martin Burke, now in the midst of his fifth sell-out run as David Sedaris' Little Elf in The Santaland Diaries, talks about that show's success and his career as an actor.

"...I wish everybody could sit down and talk for an..."

Dec. 27, 2002 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

What's In a Name?

Would the real Austin Film Commission please stand up?

"...Austin film mavens were asking that question this week, when..."

Jan. 25, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Amend <i>This!i>

Political commentary on the constitutional amendment process

"...Elsewhere in today's issue, the Chronicle publishes its endorsements for the..."

Oct. 26, 2001 News Column by Michael King

I Am Hiphop

One of the hiphop elders delivers a sermon.

"...LL Cool J's upcoming album may be titled G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time),..."

Sept. 8, 2000 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Danny and Michael Philippou Say <i>Talk to Mei>

Creators of the new A24 horror on the foolishness of youth

"...In new A24 horror, Talk to Me, the greatest peril..."

July 27, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

"My Energy, How I Move": Blakchyl's Evolving Hip-Hop Embodies Austin's Eastside

The 78702 rapper on exploring beyond her comfort zone

"...underrated – and understated – decade-plus rap veteran, Blakchyl's Austin roots date back to her formative years in a..."

July 14, 2023 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Down the Rabbit Hole With <i>Something in the Dirti>

Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson explain their favorite conspiracies

"...There's a fine line between being intrigued and being fixated - and..."

Nov. 23, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

What the Broken Spoke's Historic Designation Could Mean for Music Venue Preservation

Honky-tonk could join sites eyed for city venue investments

"...South Lamar honky-tonk the Broken Spoke appears headed toward historic landmark status, a city designation that could help secure..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Music Feature by Chad Swiatecki

On Holy Ground With <i>The Green Knighti>

David Lowery on the weight of carrying a mythic legacy

"...Come at the king, as they say. The folklore of King Arthur have..."

July 31, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sundance Review: <i>Cuspi>

Texas documentary raises and struggles with questions of consent

"...Cusp hurts. Little can be said about the film before that. Being..."

Feb. 14, 2021 Screens Post by Selome Hailu

American Hypocrisy Revealed in <i>The Misogynistsi>

“Self-righteous, smug and wicked.” Onur Tukel pulls no punches in this extended Q&A

"...Onur Tukel isn't pulling any punches. In the results of the 2016..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Make It Movement Wants You to Learn a Trade and Love What You Do

Can skilled jobs and career education change Texas culture?

"..."I used to sit in my daddy's pickup and throw..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Kid Who Would Be King

The Arthurian myth retold as an entertaining allegory for the hope of youth

"...Directed by: Joe Cornish. Starring: Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Dean Chaumoo,..."

Jan. 25, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

What’s the Deal With Styrofoam Cups and Plastic Drinking Straws?

Zero Waste Advisory Commission encourages Austinites to take small steps to reduce pollution

"...Despite meddling from a decidedly anti-environment state government, Austin still..."

June 29, 2018 Food Feature by Nina Hernandez

John Krasinski and Emily Blunt on Their New Horror <i>A Quiet Placei>

The filmmaking power couple on fighting monsters and real intimacy

"...John Krasinksi is grinning from ear to ear. The night before,..."

April 6, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

LOLA's <i>La Clemenza di Tito: A Retellingi>

The quality of mercy is never not strained in this new adaptation of Mozart's late opera

"..."The quality of mercy is not strain'd," argues Portia in The..."

March 9, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The <i>Chroniclei> Interviews Al Franken

Minnesota's junior senator stops in for a brief chat

"...By snagging U.S. senator, comedian, actor, author, and skilled satirist Al..."

Sept. 23, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

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