Winchester

Helen Mirren fights off ghosts with construction tools.

"...The Winchester Mystery House is a real mansion in San Jose,..."

Feb. 9, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Dear White People

This idea-packed comedy pokes holes in the notion of a post-racial America.

"...identities while students at the mythical Ivy League college Winchester University. The film’s title echoes the name of the..."

Oct. 24, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Schedules Supernatural Retrospective, Stephen Colbert, and More

2020 fest adds Samantha Bee, Diplo, Jack Dorsey, Disney Imagineers

"...Fire up the '67 Chevy Impala, 'cos the Winchester boys are coming to town. SXSW has just announced..."

Jan. 13, 2020 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Best Nonfat M&M

Michael Gregory & Michael Winchester

"...keeps the class motivated and on target, while Mike Winchester (not Little Mike) lightens the mood and encourages solid..."

Sept. 3, 2010 Best of Austin Feature

Seeing Through Animation Darkly

On paper, artists Trenton Doyle Hancock, Arturo Herrera, Jeremy Blake, and Ellen Gallagher may share little in common, but in the Blanton Museum of Art's "Cartoon Noir" curator Annette Carlozzi has skillfully grouped works by them to reveal a shared interest in cartoon's darker underside as a means to explore moral complexities in contemporary life.

"...to start by sitting down in front of Blake's Winchester, a work that he made specifically for the 2002..."

Nov. 22, 2002 Arts Feature by Erina Duganne

Killing Demons and Blasting Sabbath: 15 Years of Supernatural

Austin stars Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki look back on the CW smash show

"...wide swath of interesting cast members. Ackles and fellow Winchester brother Jared Padalecki have been on this Supernatural road..."

April 3, 2020 Screens Feature by James Scott

Iraqis Come Home to Austin

Refugees, fleeing violence in Iraq, struggle to get used to life in Texas

"...who are struggling to provide quality services," said Adelita Winchester, integrated services director at Caritas. Daguer currently juggles a..."

Dec. 5, 2014 News Feature by Dina Samir Shehata

The Gospel of Lead

Arthouse's Talking Art with Dario Robleto and Jeremy Blake is a good bet for a stimulating afternoon, with two rising art stars who have a history of weirdly personal, spicy commentary

"...topic, and they share a morbid fascination with the Winchester Mystery House, the Southern California home built by the..."

Jan. 20, 2006 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Endangered Species

Make a donation to a conservation charity instead

"...Directed by: M.J. Bassett. Starring: Rebecca Romijn, Philip Winchester, Isabel Bassett, Michael Johnston, Chris Fisher, Jerry O'Connell, Brenda..."

May 28, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

How Playfest's Bernadette Nason Got Hooked on Theatre

As Playfest begins its 10th season this week, the Chronicle turned to actor-storyteller Bernadette Nason, one of the longtime regular contributors to the festival, to see what part theatre played in her childhood and how it influenced her current work.

"..."We used to go to the pantomime at the Winchester Theatre Royal every Christmas -- fun, very camp shows..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Coffee Table Books That Depict and Provide Escape From

"...non-political story, "The Fall," tells the tale of Douglas Winchester, "legendary throughout Brooklyn for his irreverent attitude & wild..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Knives Out

Cunning if slight murder mystery revives the whodunit

"...architecturally ideal setting for this throwback murder mystery, a Winchester House floor plan of hidden staircases, twisty hallways, and..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Movie Review by Steve Davis

SXSW Music List 10

The Damned, 2 Chainz, War on Drugs, and 242 more added

"...Josh Savage (Winchester, England)..."

March 6, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

First Plates Extra Helpings: Hit the Road & Eat Like a Local

Five cafes a conversation away from Austin

"...Murphy’s Steakhouse Winchester (55 minutes)..."

Feb. 2, 2015 Food Post by Gerald E. McLeod

SXSW Music: List No. 5

New crop ups the ante to 1,251 acts so far

"...five Australians, and three acts from Trinidad/Tobago – Shurwayne Winchester, Mungal Patasar, Codrington Pan Family – bringing the island..."

Jan. 30, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Forever Fest Snags 'Fault in Our Stars'

Sneak preview plus Q&A with John Green simulcast nationally

"...(Littleton, CO), Alamo Drafthouse Yonkers (Yonkers, NY), Alamo Drafthouse Winchester (Winchester, VA), Alamo Drafthouse One Loudoun (Ashburn, VA), and..."

May 14, 2014 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

This Week's Waste of Time

One teen and several free browser games

"...We're Going to Cambridge! or We're Going Back to Winchester! driving "challenges" and see how long you last...."

Dec. 16, 2010 Screens Post by James Renovitch

General Jackson

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

"...details, including the depiction of what "look[s] very like Winchester-style repeating rifles" and proceeded to dissect Jack's drawing. In..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Arts Feature by Margaret Moser

Shaun of the Dead

This "romantic comedy … with zombies" has a note-perfect mix of humor, horror, love, and death.

"...Ed (Frost) down pints at their local pub, the Winchester, a pastime with which the forward-thinking Liz has well..."

Sept. 24, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Local Bestsellers

Local bestsellers are based on recent sales at Austin bookstores selected to reflect varied reading interests.

"...4. The Professor and the Madman by Simon Winchester..."

March 17, 2000 Books Column

Local Bestsellers

Local bestsellers are based on recent sales at Austin bookstores selected to reflect varied reading interests.

"...2. The Professor and the Madman by Simon Winchester..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Books Column

Mister Smarty Pants Knows

"...James Joyce liked the number 13. So did Mrs. Winchester, of Winchester rifle fame...."

Oct. 24, 1997 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Page Two

"...good stuff: Destry Rides Again, It's a Wonderful Life, Winchester '73... The Spirit of St. Louis was one of..."

July 11, 1997 Column by Louis Black

El Cid

"...The Furies), he is best remembered for his Westerns (Winchester 73, Man from Laramie, Man of the West, Cimarron)...."

Sept. 10, 1993 Movie Review by Louis Black

Luck Reunion Announces Lineup for 10th Anniversary Return

Daylong fest to feature Willie, Chuck Prophet, Lucero, Weyes Blood

"...49 Winchester Abby Hamilton Abraham Alexander Adia Victoria Allison Russell Bendigo..."

Feb. 17, 2022 Music Post by Doug Freeman

With the Music Lineup Rolling Out, South by Southwest 2022 Finally Feels Real

Maxo Kream, Monaleo, W.I.T.C.H., and Vitreous Humor highlight drop

"...full live music binder: 2nd Grade (Philadelphia PA) 49 Winchester (Castlewood VA) A Giant Dog (Austin TX) Abigail Lapell..."

Oct. 20, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

ATX Screen News: E3, AFS, and More

AFS Cinema, Arkane Studios' vampire nightmare, and the return of Hypnotic

"...The Winchester Boys are keeping busy: Jared Padalecki's Austin-shot cowboy cop..."

June 18, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse Reopening Locations Nationwide

Mueller, Village to light back up across the summer

"...Tempe, Phoenix, Ariz. Raleigh, N.C. Park North, San Antonio Winchester, Va...."

April 29, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Most Read Screens Stories of 2020

Big exits, big changes, and the pandemic make for big stories

"...was a sad, extended farewell this year to the Winchester boys. Back in March, shooting of the landmark 15th..."

Dec. 20, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Now Streaming in Austin: Supernatural

Catch two of Austin's biggest stars in the long-running hit

"...Jared Padalecki – aka demon-hunting siblings Dean and Sam Winchester. They took what sounds like the world's hokiest elevator..."

April 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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