Extras Sought for Tom Hanks-Produced 'Parkland'

Film shoots locally in January with Billy Bob Thornton & Paul Giamatti

"...over to an open casting call for Parkland, which will dramatize the day of JFK’s assassination. (Parkland refers to..."

Dec. 5, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

'The NFL Beat': Combine Commentary

On the exceptional 2012 draft class

"...have never been one to back down to a challenge. Take a deep breath, and start from the beginning..."

March 1, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

The Switch

Jennifer Aniston does the turkey-baster thing with a donor's sperm, but seven years later the joke is on her.

"...Directed by: Josh Gordon and Will Speck. Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Patrick Wilson, Jeff..."

Aug. 20, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Harmony and Me

This Austin-made gem by Bob Byington is a sharply written and acted observational piece about a heartsick guy played by Justin Rice.

"...producers), and he unloads his heartbreak on anyone who will listen. He recites his breakup woes with liturgical precision,..."

Jan. 8, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Cap Metro

Cap Metro board reluctantly passes budget

"...After the vote, Cap Metro Executive Vice President Doug Allen informed the board that, at best, the long-delayed launch..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Speak the Speech

"...the storyline of a Shakespeare play and hope it will provide the framework for great entertainment. Like I said..."

Aug. 19, 2008 Screens Post by Josh Rosenblatt

Meeker Officially Declares for Council

RG4N spokesman challenges Leffingwell.

"...Growth for Northcross, finally made it official: He is challenging incumbent Lee Leffingwell for Place 1 on the City..."

Feb. 6, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Casino Royale

This is the James Bond origin story wherein we get to discover, along with incoming blond Bond Daniel Craig, where 007 got his suave daredeviltry and love of fast cars, vodka martinis, and highest-stakes cardsharpery.

"...Roger Moore's flip incarnation the height of black-tie panache, will rankle at this film's extended – but necessary for..."

Nov. 17, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Texas Roundup Notes

"...door on the Tom DeLay era: Democrat Nick Lampson will take his old seat, his 50% holding off the..."

Nov. 8, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Anger Management

"...Nicholson, Marisa Tomei, Luis Guzmán, John Turturro, Kevin Nealon, Allen Covert, Lynne Thigpen, Kurt Fuller, Krista Allen, John C...."

April 11, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Shanghai Noon

"...Sundance Kid filtered through a hickory haze of Woody Allen quirks, hanging on to his last vestige of male..."

May 26, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Bicentennial Man

"...Directed by: Chris Columbus. Starring: Robin Williams, Sam Neill, Embeth Davidtz, Lindze Letherman, Hallie Kate Eisenberg,..."

Dec. 17, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Destruction as Beauty

Profile of local alternative band Trail of Dead; explication of their new album Madonna

"...Who like Hendrix did at Monterey, ... And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead knows their..."

Oct. 8, 1999 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Family Circle

Charlie and Will Sexton

"...does. "This one is Charlie. And that one is Will."..."

Dec. 20, 1996 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

La Haine

With great passion and intelligence, Kassovitz graphically illustrates the violent disaffection of French immigrant youth.

"...that if his friend in the hospital dies, he will retaliate by shooting a cop. Well, if you introduce..."

July 19, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

2019 B. Iden Payne Award Winners

Five shows share top honors with four awards each

"...For many in Austin's theatre community, they will remember, remember the fourth of November, as that's when..."

Nov. 6, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

10 Minutes With Joe Ely

“It’s either being creative or I’m bored easily”

"...of his home state, the locally sourced Lubbock native will be joined onstage by a host of friends. They..."

Feb. 9, 2017 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Jury Currently Deadlocked in Officer Christopher Taylor Murder Trial

If they can't decide, case will end in a mistrial

"...The Chronicle will be in the courtroom and provide ongoing coverage of..."

Nov. 13, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Legislators Take Direct Aim at Austin’s Support for Abortion

Bills target city's funding of logistical assistance

"...R-New Braunfels (Senate Bill 650) and Rep. Candy Noble, R-Allen, (House Bill 1173) would prohibit local governments from funding..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Weekend Wine: This Dry Rosé is a Summertime Dazzler

It's a Washington winner in deep pink

"...lot of their success occurred under the tutelage of Allen Shoup from 1980 to 2000. When he left that..."

July 18, 2020 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Now Streaming in Austin: A Night For Austin

Willie Nelson, Black Pumas, Paul Simon for music fundraiser

"...like never before. Tonight, an all-star roster of musicians will join together for a very special Night for Austin...."

June 10, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Odd Duck’s Bryce Gilmore Has a Foodie Almanac for You

Local chef and restaurateur ferments a well-bound feast of paper & ink

"...Bryce Gilmore” or even “that talented kid of Jack Allen’s Kitchen’s Jack Gilmore.” But the thing is called The..."

Feb. 19, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Gerald Daugherty Says Farewell

Pct. 3 County Commissioner announces retirement

"...The longtime, two-time Precinct 3 officeholder announced that he will not run for re-election, serving out his final term..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Local Band Montopolis Scores a Multimedia Ode to the Texas Coast

Galveston (and you) will be blown away by this production

"...band led by composer and keyboard maestro Justin Sherburn, will perform Sherburn's original score for Anlo Sepulveda's film documentary..."

Aug. 2, 2019 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

In Memoriam: Sam Shepard

The late writer-actor left lots of himself in Central Texas

"...stage plays, screenplays, and film performances. But Central Texas will be central to keeping his flame alive in years..."

Aug. 3, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

White House Announces South by South Lawn Lineup

Event features Leonardo DiCaprio, Lumineers, Stranger Things cast

"...event, a collaboration between the White House and SXSW, will be headlined by a conversation between President Barack Obama,..."

Sept. 26, 2016 SXSW Post by Tucker Whatley

Summoning the Blair Witch

Into the woods with Simon Barrett and Adam Wingard

"...Blair Witch Project birthed a genre, and any sequel will raise a firestorm. Simon Barrett, writer of the new..."

Sept. 16, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips: Art Car Parade, Houston

Craziest parade in the world will take you on a joyride

"...The Art Car Parade in Houston will have you laughing, crying, and wondering why. Like a..."

April 8, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Cowboys and Indies

Texas Sundance roundup

"...the best film ever made about a cult. Director Will Allen was a member of the Buddhafield for over..."

Feb. 5, 2016 Screens Feature by Michael Agresta

Austin Food + Wine Festival Tickets Go On Sale Today

More events, more celebrity chefs

"...Wine Festival and all hundreds of bites that you will get to eat over a long weekend. Just when..."

Jan. 20, 2016 Food Post by Brandon Watson

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