SXSW Film Review: Amazing Grace

Two nights with the incomparable Aretha Franklin

"...Words fail anyone attempting to describe the singing of Aretha Franklin, a standard..."

March 17, 2019 SXSW Post by Michael King

Levitation Review: Escape-ism

It’s cold and lonely at the top

"...“You know what would be really psychedelic?” offered D.C. mainstay Ian Svenonius late Sunday night inside Beerland. “If you..."

April 30, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Moontower 2018 Review: Mike Birbiglia's The New One

Birbiglia captured all the hilarity and fear of fatherhood

"...or the first dad to tuck a plaid button-down into khakis for a Thursday night at the theatre. But..."

April 23, 2018 Arts Post by Ashley Moreno

The Road to 10-1 Ethics Charges Flying in D3 & D6

Where do Susana Almanza's donors work? Where does Jay Wiley live?

"...Last Friday, Sept. 5, the Ethics Review Commission addressed the case of Susana Almanza's campaign finance..."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Life in Prison for Hemp

José Peña brought some roadside weeds home from Kansas. Cops decided it was reefer, and a Texas court sentenced him to life in prison – without the evidence. It took a decade for Peña to get back some of the pieces of his life.

"...tired as he drove south toward Houston on the morning of Sept. 27, 1998. Following a quick trip north..."

March 16, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Judge To Review Willingham Case

Baird sets hearing for Oct. 6-7

"...District Judge Charlie Baird will hold a two-day hearing in October to consider evidence on whether Cameron Todd..."

Oct. 1, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Page Two: Madness in General

A film review and recommendation for this blur of a year

"...Introduction: The Good..."

Dec. 12, 2008 Column by Louis Black

Austin Symphony Orchestra with Caitlin Tully

Two years after her debut with the Austin Symphony at age 14, Caitlin Tully offered a superb, assured performance, with a cool mastery of a demanding Sibelius concerto

"...Austin Symphony Orchestra with Caitlin TullyBass Concert Hall, Sept. 26..."

Oct. 1, 2004 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

A Bad Year Gets Worse

The Austin Arts Commission has found itself stewing in a bubbling gumbo of controversies this year, and lately that gumbo has been getting hotter and hotter, with resignations from the Commission, an investigation by the Texas Commission on the Arts, and a call for reforms by a City Council member.

"...While you're never likely to hear anyone on the Austin Arts Commission warbling "It Was a Very Good Year"..."

Aug. 24, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Review: The Queen of My Dreams

Moving family dramedy jumps between Pakistan and Canada

"...There are films playing at SXSW that will take you to more fantastical..."

March 9, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Review: Zach Theatre's The Thin Place

Horror makes a rare and successful excursion to the stage

"...Horror in the theatre can be challenging to execute...."

Nov. 15, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Review: The People's Joker

Transgressive trans satire of superheroes is a victory for good

"...The People’s Joker has traveled a long road since its scrapped world premiere at the Toronto International Film..."

Sept. 27, 2023 Screens Post by Alejandra Martinez

Fantastic Fest Review: When Evil Lurks

Powerless in the face of hellish evil and earthly bureaucracy

"...Demián Rugna's Terrified, a prize-winning smash at Fantastic Fest 2018, contains one of the..."

Sept. 27, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

JewBoy Sliders Is Opening in Fareground

JewBoy Burgers expands to downtown food hall Fareground

"...Home to Austin Chronicle readers' favorite burger of 2022, Austin's most provocatively..."

April 10, 2023 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

SXSW Film Review: I Used To Be Funny

Healing drama uses its laughs as therapy

"...There’s a specific kind of numbed pain that comes from the isolation that..."

March 14, 2023 Screens Post by Jenny Nulf

Moontower Review: Deon Cole

Black-ish star delivered the set the audience wanted

"...Deon Cole is an expert entertainer. Since hitting fame in ABC's Black-ish, the former Conan..."

April 26, 2022 Arts Post by Dina Barrish

SXSW Film Review: Inbetween Girl

Texas-set coming-of-age drama is witty, wonderful, and timely

"...“I don’t find brown water to be aesthetically pleasing,” says 16-year-old artist..."

March 19, 2021 Screens Post by Selome Hailu

SXSW Music Review: Black Fret Teases the After Times

“This song goes out to Snoop Dogg and the Dalai Lama”

"...A year without any local in-person shows took its toll on..."

March 17, 2021 Music Post by Doug Freeman

AFF Review: Film Fest

Film making comedy is painfully on point

"...and it sums up the unspoken metaphysical horror of being stuck in a room with a bunch of people..."

Oct. 29, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

City of Austin Proclaims "Local Disaster," Cancels SXSW in Response to Coronavirus Fears

City officials emphasize preparedness, not panic

"...For the first time in 34 years, the show at South by Southwest will..."

March 6, 2020 SXSW Post by Austin Sanders

ACL Live Review: Dayglow

Viral bedroom pop animates the BMI stage live

"...The clouds dispersed momentarily as bedroom-pop singer Sloan Struble stepped onto the tiny BMI stage Saturday..."

Oct. 13, 2019 Music Post by Alyssa Quiles

ACL Live Review: Nilüfer Yanya

English singer-guitarist animates acclaimed Miss Universe

"...early set marked the end of a U.S. tour in support of her genre-bending debut, Miss Universe. Sadly, the..."

Oct. 7, 2019 Music Post by Libby Webster

SXSW Music Review: MUSICOMEXP by Aurélie Ferrière

Transformative travelogue of a Magellan-like sea voyage

"...On Friday, in a seat-strewn theater, an elevator pitch projected onto a..."

March 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Rick Weaver

SXSW Music Review: The Chills

Kiwi pop legends christen Texas for the first time in decades

"...Led by singer-songwriter Martin Phillipps, the Chills are a legend in New..."

March 13, 2019 SXSW Post by Michael Toland

Film Review: Villains

Relationships are hard (when you’re aging spree-killers)

"...be Midnighters, no matter where (or when) they premiere. Villains, the third feature from writer-director duo Dan Berk and..."

March 10, 2019 SXSW Post by Matthew Monagle

Hot Luck Review: The Texas Gentlemen

Lone Star wrecking crew hits the dancehall

"...collective has touched nearly every important emergent roots act in the state over the past couple of years...."

May 25, 2018 Music Post by Doug Freeman

SXSW Music Review: Cifika

SZA B-sides with a dash of Sugarcubes

"...Friday’s Korea Spotlight wins the award for most camera phones in the air..."

March 17, 2018 Music Post by Dan Gentile

SXSW Music Review: Hatchie

Harriette Pilbeam’s Aussie newcomers refresh shoegaze

"...A balmy Friday evening on Rainey Street at Lucille offered the optimal setting..."

March 17, 2018 Music Post by Libby Webster

SXSW Music Review: #ICMLadiesNight

Rapid-fire rap, R&B, and soul stacking

"...“2018 is the year of the woman,” proclaimed Savannah Ré before launching her..."

March 16, 2018 SXSW Post by Alejandra Ramirez

SXSW Music Review: Shamir

Prolific indie writer ditches disco-house

"...a bumper sticker or asserted by a new haircut. In a midnight Tuesday set at Sidewinder’s outdoor stage, Shamir..."

March 14, 2018 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

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