The Joneses

David Duchovny and Demi Moore star in this partially successful comedy about consumer culture that turns uncomfortably moralistic part way through.

"...so ably model as a living tableaux. Everyone wants whatever it is the Joneses are consuming, be it golf..."

April 16, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done

An unsatisfying film/experiment/prank that combines the forces of Werner Herzog and David Lynch.

"...him to incorporate into his films, documentary or otherwise, whatever his current obsession happens to be. His intensely stoic..."

Jan. 29, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Marcello Mastroianni: I Remember … Yes, I Remember

"...train during WWII). The lack of imposed structure actually works against fatigue, as Mastroianni's electric mind, clear until the..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Mr. Magoo

"...Tong's “everything and the kitchen sink” style of direction works well in the spastic, frantically paced world of Jackie..."

Dec. 26, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Barton Fink

This Coen brothers' comedy has a wicked sense of retribution.

"...above his bed, lying in wait to suck out whatever creative juices remain in him. For once, the Coen..."

Oct. 4, 1991 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Zen of Revolution

Career sideman Michael Ramos steps out with 'Charanga Cakewalk'

"...conceptual group, like Steely Dan, consisting of Ramos and whatever friends, acquaintances, and heroes he manages to corral...."

Aug. 18, 2006 Music Feature by Dave Marsh

These Five Last-Minute Gift Ideas Might Be the Best You’ll Ever See

Because, frankly, most other listicles like this are boring AF

"...on the Insta and the Tik and – oh, whatever, okay? It doesn’t really matter...."

Dec. 21, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin @ Large: Mueller in the Middle

Whatever disasters City Hall hath wrought, the old airport isn't one of them

"...must be something wrong with them.Gift Horses Examined Here Whatever. Obviously, Lehmann, Singleton, and their allies not only can..."

June 18, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Russian Ark

This tour de force of modern cinema is a technical feat filmed in one, uninterrupted, Steadicam take that leads us through a vivified tour of Russian history that wends through the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg.

"...by: Alexander Sokurov. Starring: Sergey Dreiden and Maria Kuznetsova. Whatever way you slice it, Alexander Sokurov’s Russian Ark is..."

May 2, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Drawn and Quarterly? Fantagraphics? A Few Recent Releases?

Yes: Our new comics-reviewing team gives 'em a look-see

"...graphic novels and compilations of sequential art – or whatever label you wanna tag the stuff with – coming..."

May 10, 2013 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Wild Rides

UT students pack bigger, better New Works Festival with more thrills than a carnival midway

"...midway is known as the David Mark Cohen New Works Festival, and this year marks the third time that..."

April 8, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Visual Art Review: Laurie Frick’s “What did you do today?” at Ivester Contemporary

Data-driven works present art and technology with hope for connection

"...work reflects. It’s how she bridges the art/tech dichotomy. Whatever data she exhibits – money, music genres, walking routes..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Austin At Large: Chronicles of Deaths, Foretold

The coronavirus works for free and cares not about its approval rating

"...it's too late to banish our ruling regime to whatever nasty wilderness awaits them. (Siberia may actually be an..."

May 22, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

"Rebris" at Northern-Southern

Reduce, reuse, recycle is seldom so remarkable as in these works by Virginia Fleck and Ted Carey

"...One of the more memorable works on view during last year's East Austin Studio Tour..."

April 26, 2019 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Car Stereo (Wars) v. Neiliyo

Local mash-up artists give it away now

"...on the state of the genre and their respective works, Giving It Away and Copywriting 1302...."

Aug. 4, 2010 Music Post by Austin Powell

Rainin in Paradize 2

Manu Chao speaks

"...came alive in the Mayan cornfields to guard against whatever spirits lurked. Audience with Manu Chao backstage at Stubb’s..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Envy

Director Barry Levinson tackles the human vice of envy in this comedy starring Ben Stiller and Jack Black.

"...Jack Black, Rachel Weisz, Amy Poehler and Christopher Walken. Whatever happened to Heat Vision and Jack? That abandoned, near..."

May 7, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Luv Doc: Don't Bother Knockin'

OK, maybe if there is an EF5 tornado coming or perhaps a ravenous herd of Bengal tigers

"...three hours! The early bird gets the worm!" Hey, whatever works for you, but this early riser virtue signaling..."

Dec. 31, 2021 Column by The Luv Doc

Point Austin: Small Victories

Whatever the prospects, the tasks remain the same

"..."Obamacare" – the epithet that became an honorific – whatever its limitations, is a net contribution to the American..."

April 4, 2014 News Column by Michael King

The Passion of the Kinky

How the Kinkster did, then didn't, endorse Perry

"...punditry, we had one thought: What's he selling now? Whatever it was, seems someone isn't buying, because he is..."

Aug. 29, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

By Any Means Necessary

Suzan-Lori Parks works it – and helps you work it, too

"...created a small stage for Parks, inspired by her workspace at the Public. Before a tall, red curtain was..."

Dec. 17, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Giving Up the Gun

Vampire Weekend’s Rostam Batmanglij hits the Fusebox Festival with strings attached

"...Ritz with the Tosca String Quartet, which premieres new works by Golden Hornet Project’s Graham Reynolds and Peter Stopschinski,..."

April 26, 2010 Music Post by Austin Powell

Dirty South Sex Ed Offers Inclusive Health Information

Irma Garcia educates Black & Indigenous communities & people of color

"...being made in strides. Certified sex educator Irma Garcia works to spread unbiased, inclusive sexual health information for Black,..."

May 16, 2020 News Post by Gianni Zorrilla

Planted Brings Vegan Food to Austin's Non-Vegan Spaces

Britty Hamby pushes for access to plant-based cuisine and builds a food community

"...Here's how it works: Hamby partners with restaurant owners to plan one night..."

Jan. 4, 2019 Food Feature by Alisha McDarris

After a Fashion

The photo in this week's column isn't NSFW, especially if you work at Anchovies or Midtowne Spa

"...sweater with that jacket. Chances will be good that whatever works for the morning will not work for the..."

April 9, 2010 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

New in Graphic Novels

The Chronicle Comics & Manga Team hunts down some inky delights

"...might expect. Well, unless you've read Brown's previous autobiographical works – Clumsy, Unlikely, Every Girl is the End of..."

May 7, 2009 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Unpacking Emperor Jones’ Esoteric, Career-Launching Label Catalog

The late Craig Stewart released early works by the Mountain Goats and more

"...our time. The American Analog SetThe Fun of Watching Fireworks (EJ-04, 1996) From Our Living Room to Yours (EJ-14,..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Feature by Joe Gross

From Stage to Page to Screen: Inside the Script of West Side Story

Tony Kushner explains the process of adapting a classic

"...throughout his career he has repeatedly dipped into the works of others. "If you love a text," he said,..."

Jan. 31, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 21-27

"...mix. I don't have a problem with that – whatever works, right? – but I suggest a different approach..."

May 21, 2021 Column by Rob Brezsny

This Is Who We Are #1: Rude Mechs' Big Love

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

"...In tribute to that spirit, this series recalls past works that affirm our creative force...."

May 4, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

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