The Ghost Writer

Polanski is back in the saddle with his new political mystery thriller, which stars Ewan McGregor and Pierce Brosnan.

"...surpass the excitement of his greatest achievements. The Ghost Writer hasn’t the complexity or breadth of such stunners as..."

Feb. 26, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Bryan Cranston Stars in 'Writer's Block'

Filmmaker Brandon Polanco hit the jackpot – twice

"...There are two things a writer on the film and TV beat is familiar with..."

Nov. 7, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Austin Author Elizabeth Crook Honored With Texas Writer Award

The Which Way Tree novelist heads to the Texas Book Festival

"...been named as the recipient of this year's Texas Writer Award. She will receive the award at this year's..."

July 18, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

AFF Announces Outstanding TV Writer Recipient

'Bones' scripter Hart Hanson to be honored

"...he is the recipient of the 2011 Outstanding Television Writer Award to be handed out at this year's festival...."

Feb. 14, 2011 Screens Post by Belinda Acosta

Former 'SNL' Writer Tom Schiller on His TV Roots

'Nothing Lasts Forever' director recalls his favorite sketches

"...week's Chronicle, we talk with former Saturday Night Live writer Tom Schiller about his 1984 film, Nothing Lasts Forever,..."

Dec. 20, 2012 Screens Post by Ashley Moreno

How Do You Say 'Au Revoir' to a Writer Like James Crumley?

Remembering James Crumley

"...words of advice to this and nearly every other writer who sought him out. Crumley was most famous for..."

Oct. 1, 2008 Books Post by Dan Oko

Writer-at-Large

"...who tells adults that he wants to be a writer when he grows up has already, by that rather..."

May 14, 1999 Books Feature by Clay Smith

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Writer

"...recently about how tough it is to be a writer -- an "alternative" writer, a "Texas" writer, and some..."

Aug. 16, 1996 Column by Michael Ventura

Finding Writer's Voice

Suzan-Lori Parks isn't coasting, 'cause she's still listening

"...you have any difficulty finding your voice as a writer, or were you discouraged from developing the voice you..."

May 12, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Austin Writers' League Writer's Resource

"...Bosnian refugee, Texas First Lady Laura Bush, a Parisian screenwriter, and a Mexico City study group have in common?..."

Feb. 16, 1996 Books Feature

SXSW Panel Recap: Dungeons & Dragons in the Writer's Room

Is playing role-playing games the best training for writers? Maybe.

"...and Butt-Head to The Venture Bros; Ryan Verniere, lead writer at League of Legends studio Riot Games; and Leah..."

March 17, 2018 Screens Post by Tucker Whatley

Here, the Writer Gets the Close-Up

'On Story' season four opens with Vince Gilligan

"...The show, which was composed mainly of interviews with screenwriters conducted during festivals over the years, captured the essence..."

April 18, 2014 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

The Comedy Writer Is In

Stepping into The Office of Greg Daniels

"...Daniels has one of those careers an aspiring TV writer hopes for. Starting as a sketch comedy writer for..."

Oct. 10, 2008 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Iron Writer

"...photograph by Todd V. Wolfson..."

Aug. 6, 1999 Screens Feature by Cary L. Roberts

Writer/Translator Liliana Valenzuela

"...first time in Peru. It's made from corn," says writer and translator Liliana Valenzuela. The chicha in question appears..."

Nov. 8, 1996 Books Feature

Austin's WriteByNight Is a Writer's Port in the Media Storm

Goldberg & Duhr: Easing the agony of blocks and deadlines

"...take a comfortable chair for a few hours of writerly palaver or industrious tapping at their laptops – the..."

Feb. 6, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Road To Becoming a Reader, Then a Writer

Rene Perez's 'Along These Highways'

"...Before reading his first Chicano literature, this young writer, who is at present already working on his third..."

March 30, 2012 Books Feature by Roberto Ontiveros

Writer Drew Pearce Rides a Trojan Horse Into The Fall Guy

How Saturday afternoons and Alex Garland affected the remake

"...’em shows have obviously had an impact on the writer of Iron Man 3, and Fast & Furious Presents:..."

May 9, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Writer ire’ne lara silva Plans Her Year as Texas State Poet Laureate

Looking at the legacy of the honor

"...borders, but Austin was good for me as a writer. I remember that when I first got here, I..."

July 21, 2023 Arts Feature by Genevieve Wood

Black Panther Comic Writer Evan Narcisse on Heroes and Afro-Futurism

From Austin to Wakanda

"...AC: Christopher Priest had this legendary run as a writer on Black Panther. Were you there from day one?..."

Feb. 16, 2018 Screens Feature by Moisés Chiullán

"Frank Selby: High Writer" at Lora Reynolds Gallery

This show's eight works offer a rewarding investigation into the relationship between objects and images of them

"...stand them. In the case of "Frank Selby: High Writer," the lack of labels adds emphasis to the best..."

April 8, 2016 Arts Review by Sam Anderson-Ramos

'He's a Great Writer!' 'A Great Souse!'

Why junkie movies are joyless

"...sporting – place to start a discussion about being pro-writers’ block is with the anti-addiction argument. So… why do..."

Oct. 13, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

'Writ Writer' on Texas' Penal System Woes

SXSW alum Writ Writer to premiere on PBS

"...the Kids Alright?), airing on PBS' Independent Lens. Writ Writer (which world-premiered at SXSW Film 2008) tells the story..."

May 29, 2008 Screens Post by Belinda Acosta

The Voice of the Writer

Readings From the Texas Book Festival

"...short readings that he is a hell of a writer, with a deft touch with words and no small..."

Nov. 14, 1997 Books Feature

Writer/Folklorist Kay TurnerBetween Us

"...Drawn from thousands of letters gathered by Austin folklorist, writer, and Girls in the Nose songstress Kay Turner, Between..."

Jan. 17, 1997 Books Feature by Robin Bradford

Austin Film Festival to Celebrate Lost's Damon Lindelof With Outstanding TV Writer Award

Fall fest also adds All of Us Strangers, The Holdovers

"...a toxic work environment under his leadership. The ongoing writers strike definitely isn’t good for business... but at least..."

Sept. 14, 2023 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Writer, The Editor, and the Filmmaker: The Story of Turn Every Page

Lizzie Gottlieb on her father and LBJ biographer Robert Caro

"...and The New Yorker, and no slouch as a writer himself, his fingerprints have been over countless manuscripts (he..."

Jan. 28, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Ethan Hawke Teams Up With Local Writer for The Black Phone

The team behind Sinister creates the summer's scariest film

"...sucked for some people," said C. Robert Cargill. The writer has reunited with fellow Austinite Ethan Hawke and director..."

June 24, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Writer's Best Friend

Extraordinary Contribution to Filmmaking Award honoree Danny Boyle

"...Austin Chronicle: You've had strong working relationships with writers. Since AFF is a writers' conference, I'd be remiss..."

Oct. 10, 2008 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Letter Writer Sad But 'Chronicle' Sadder

"...July 20]. It is truly sad how uninformed the writer is, but even sadder to me that the Chronicle..."

July 23, 2007 Postmarks

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