Carol Burnett

The great comedienne explains what made her show work and why recent attempts don't

"...nine variety shows: Sonny and Cher and the Smothers [Brothers] and us and Laugh-In. Glen Campbell. Flip Wilson. Dean..."

Jan. 9, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Film Festival Announces Preliminary Lineup

Slumdog Millionaire, Synedoche, New York confirmed

"...Manchester's finest (not counting Morrissey and the late Tony Wilson, of course) will be premiering Slumdog Millionaire, his much-buzzed..."

Sept. 20, 2008 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

I Smell T-R-O-U-B-L-E

The Continental's annual Elvis tribute slinks up

"...Two shows on Saturday night. Jim Trimmier, Mark Wilson, Dan Torosian, Brenda Sansig, Marc Singer, Nick Connolly, Brad..."

Aug. 15, 2008 Music Post by Margaret Moser

General Lee and Me

My life and dirty times as a Jam & Jelly Girl with Dino Lee & the White Trash Revue

"...Band's "That's the Way (I Like It)," the Isley Brothers' "Fight the Power," and George Jones' "A Good Year..."

Oct. 26, 2007 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Critics Poll

"...Gray: Brothers & Sisters..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Music Feature

General Jackson

Artist and historian Jack Jackson remembered by those who knew him well

"...early Sixties. His friends and fellow dissenters included Freak Brothers artist Gilbert Shelton, Avalon Ballroom founder Chet Helms, singer..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Arts Feature by Margaret Moser

Howlin' Wolf Does Not Wear Panties

Walter Daniels' punk blues stirs up a whole new generational ilk, like Black Joe Lewis

"..."It's designed like one of those old Wilson Pickett Atlantic records!"..."

Nov. 18, 2005 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

The Adventures of Austin's March

Thin-slice this, bitch! SXSW 05 is on its way, and we've got names

"...Dennis Quaid, Irma P. Hall (inducted by the Coen brothers), and more on opening night at Austin Studios, but..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Screens Feature by Shawn Badgley

Page Two

Meditations on memory, politics, and sexuality, brought on by the Beach Boys.

"...My friend Richard gave me a bootleg of Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys' legendary unreleased album, Smile, and..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Column by Louis Black

News/Print

This humidity's making me hot.

"...was Nagaoka. Now, it will be her replacement, Julie Wilson. We wish them both the best. We also wish..."

May 23, 2003 Books Column by Shawn Badgley

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

Live Shot

"...playing was inspired: not in the least. Chicago's blues brothers Syl & James Johnson followed by taking ACL Music..."

May 2, 2003 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...Into Sinking has garnered rave reviews for its Brian Wilson-style unorthodox pop genius. Philly-based Magnet magazine spotlighted hometown rock..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

Critics Poll 2000

"...Best RoadshowGreg Beets: Brian Wilson, Backyard..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Music Feature

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...issues of lost family, loyalty, and friendship between two brothers after a bank heist they collaborated on goes bad...."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Reissues

"...McPhatter influenced a number of R&B vocalists including Jackie Wilson and Smokey Robinson. After a brief stay in gospel..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Music Feature

Books of a Lifetime

Dawn Powell: A Biography

"...critic, Tim Page, was intrigued by one of Edmund Wilson's reviews of Powell. Page's enthusiasm led him to initiate..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Books Feature

Recommended

"...Birthday nite with Joe Louis Walker, Luther Allison, Kim Wilson & the Big Band, the Scabs. Wednesday 16: Ian..."

July 11, 1997 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

That Was the Week That Was

"...pre-SXSW Descendents appearance earlier in the week. The Dust Brothers, who turned down an "official" showcase because they just..."

March 21, 1997 Music Column

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"...ME D: Alex Sichel; with Alison Folland, Tara Subkoff, Wilson Cruz, Cole Hauser...."

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...the eve of an organized attack. Cast List: Lulu Wilson, Seann William Scott, Matt Angel, Courtney Gains, Aaron Della..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Vaya con Dios, Z’Tejas! Bye-Bye, Sala & Betty! Howdy, Origin at Mueller! Greetings, Chief Taco Officer at Favor! And, uh, How’s It Hangin’, New Wardrobe From Tiki Tatsu-Ya?

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

"...the company’s recent Facebook post informs us, “chef Teresa Wilson is ready to slow down and spend time with..."

July 13, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Critics Table's Crème de la Crème

The winners of the 2017-18 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Direction Jason Phelps, The Brothers Size..."

June 5, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Chronicle Recommends: Films About Fashion

Get glamorous with our favorite catwalk flicks

"...direct-to-video icon Albert Pyun, Radioactive Dreams follows two postapocalyptic brothers as they venture outside their nuclear bunker for the..."

June 4, 2018 Screens Post by Chronicle Film Staff

Tillie Walden: Talking Comics

"If it was torture, I’d’ve given up by now.”

"...Walden: And I would love for, like, the Coen Brothers to do On a Sunbeam – because it’s got..."

Nov. 1, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Eddie Stout Is a One-Man Historical Blues Society

On the eve of his Eastside Kings Festival the Dialtone Records founder remains doggedly preservationist

"...journey for him," explains one half of Austin's Moeller Brothers. "Caring about the music and thinking it's cool keeps..."

Sept. 8, 2017 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...bigger budget for this next film, a madcap, Marx Brothers-esque depiction of a New Yorker who becomes engulfed in..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Journeyman Neal Schon

Definitely progressive fusion rock

"...be closer to her family. She has lots of brothers and sisters, and her mother. Lots of cousins out..."

May 17, 2016 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Drifter

Mike Flanigin's accidental (and all-star) organ-grinding

"...in Shreveport, Louisiana," he says. "I saw the Smothers Brothers' Tommy Smothers playing guitar on TV and went from..."

Aug. 14, 2015 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Saturday Picks & Sleepers

Last night blurbs – hip-hop Picks and slept-on Sleepers

"...century of existence last year. Still led by Koller brothers Lou (vox) and Pete (guits), the band stints not..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

Short and Sweet From SXSW

The full list of short docs, dramas and animation playing this year

"...of South London, Sunroof is the story of two brothers pit against one another by a freak accident as..."

Feb. 5, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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