The Accountant 2

Ben Affleck's unlikely action hero is back ... but why?

"...on Death Mountain and saying, “Too corny, brother.” It’s absolute garbage, dreadfully written (by Bill Dubuque, returning), filled with..."

April 25, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: A Culinary Mount Everest

You can’t expect starving people in buckle shoes to make smart choices

"...showed up at the Wampanoag village with turkeys, I’m absolutely sure that they were greeted with feigned appreciation. “Why..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Markets, Matheson, and More Recommended Events

Fill your weekend with arts, culture, and a bit of capitalism

"...the fact that Godfrey Reggio’s unmatched journey into insightful abstraction was not even nominated in 1983. Inspired by the..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Psychedelic Renaissance and the Veterans Leading the Charge

Psychedelic healing around Austin and beyond

"...That began to change when the Food and Drug..."

July 5, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The 20-Year Overnight Success of Glen Powell

Hollywood’s newest A-lister – according to the directors who knew him first and best

"...He’s the absurdly handsome guy who wants to be loved for what’s..."

June 7, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

Post-pandemic, not enough students can read well. How do we get out of this ditch?

"...That’s a problem because all subsequent learning, including subjects..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Eugenic Circus Comes to Town

A Downtown hotel is hosting a natalist, eugenics-aligned conference in December. Why Austin?

"...there are different species in humans today. That is absolutely clear. Scientific evidence shows that all humans today are..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Luv Doc: Deadeye Dick and Harry

The Luv Doc's hot and sweaty take on team rec sports

"...of obligatory post-game drinking. If you're looking for six-pack abs in team rec sports, you'll have to console yourself..."

May 5, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

The Luv Doc: Out of Your League

Old people are smart. That's how they get old.

"...just to get laid. Don't get me wrong, rock-hard abs are a plus, but it's more important that you're..."

Feb. 3, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Return of the Revenge of the Final Girl in Scare Package 2: Rad Chad's Revenge

Zoe Graham and the new rules of horror in Scare Package 2: Rad Chad's Revenge

"...with a major fight sequence. Her biggest injury? Strained abs from lying in an awkward position, getting pulled slowly..."

Dec. 30, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Memorable Moments From ACL Fest Weekend One

Some of our favorite performances that you can revisit this weekend

"...and rightly so, because why would you hide those abs?..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

Lil Nas X Perfects Storybook Whimsy and the Art of Self-Creation at ACL Fest

Pop star pulls off performance art in Austin debut

"...and rightly so, because why would you hide those abs?..."

Oct. 9, 2022 Music Post by Clara Wang

Bros

Uproarious gay rom-com isn't just a straight rom-com in a different hat

"...to try to fall in love with the corn-fed abs and small-town conversations of Aaron Shepard (Macfarlane), but can..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Three Thousand Years of Longing

Swinton and Elba lack magic in this unfunny fantastical rom-com

"...body bursts into the hotel room, all electricity and abs, and thus their story begins...."

Aug. 26, 2022 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Qmmunity: Fun & Fancy-Free

Queer comedy variety shows fill the weekend, plus ATX Trans Pride rocks its big return

"...including Channing Ate'Em, Irielle Wesley, Creekbed Carter Hogan & Abs Kahler, the Era, and Stephanie Vasquez Fonseca. Arrive at..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Column by James Scott

ATX TV Festival 2022: Walker: Independence

First look at the new CW spinoff in the Old West

"...scene before its first shootout, and there are more abs than cowboy hats. Abigail's introduction to the seedier side..."

June 5, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: Personal Trainer

No need to wallow in the tedium of comprehensive knowledge

"...routines that are guaranteed to shred my pudgy, old-guy abs and make my testosterone levels surge like a silverback,..."

May 6, 2022 Column by The Luv Doc

New Data Shows Slightly Fewer Unhoused Austinites

Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) releases new report

"...“When taken together, these health and safety measures increase..."

May 21, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Seeking Nine Holes and a Lost Austin at Butler Pitch & Putt

A million dollar renovation transforms a city landmark, but the spirit stays the same

"...the Seaholm Trader Joe's, surrounded by athleisure and exposed abs, tan legs and blinking Apple Watches, I felt again..."

May 21, 2021 Arts Feature by Ali Montag

The Luv Doc: A Good Deadbolt

Parent sex is kind of like death

"...porn career. Yes, there are exceptions, but the washboard abs part of the parent bell curve is as flat..."

Sept. 18, 2020 Column by The Luv Doc

How to Clean Your Sex Toys

Putting the sexual chemistry in (solo) summer fun

"...home on your synthetic friends. Nonporous materials like silicone, ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) hard plastic, and certain types of..."

May 28, 2020 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

The Luv Doc: Ex-Shtupping Girlfriends

Sometimes friends will let you down – sometimes in really big ways

"...Aww, thanks! May you live a long and lovely..."

July 12, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

The Luv Doc: Doing the Legwork for Love

The mighty oak begins with a tiny acorn

"..."It's the little things," wrote the regionally canonized troubadour..."

April 12, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

Luv Doc: Supermodel Shape

Pretty much everybody has six-pack abs

"...Man, I feel fairly certain that if you could..."

Jan. 25, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

Luv Doc: A Real Rasputin

There is a razor-thin line between adorable and nauseating

"...My closest friend (since literally kindergarten) lives about 30..."

July 20, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Luv Doc: An Octogenarian Don Draper

Why is the Luv Doc looking at 60-year-old penises?

"...still thinks he's 22 years old and rocking six-pack abs, but he's staring out through the rheumy, cataract eyes..."

June 29, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

The Luv Doc: An Embarrassment of Riches

The whole clingy aspect of physical affection

"...But yeah, for most people affection is a nice..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

The Chronicle’s 2017 Holiday Political Survival Guide

Borscht in a Bag, a male chastity belt, and more gifts to get you through the rut

"...out won't just have been about getting those rock-hard abs. – S.M...."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Luv Doc: Giving Thanks

The Luv Doc is not not conned by the deluded nostalgics who claim that turkey is their favorite meat

"...1) That the president hasn't yet declared martial law..."

Nov. 24, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

Keeping Up With the Satans

For Halloween, one South Austin yard becomes an infernal delight

"...South Park inspired the hulking demon, complete with six-pack abs, a goatee, and centaur legs...."

Oct. 27, 2017 Arts Feature by Rose L. Thayer

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