Writer Drew Pearce Rides a Trojan Horse Into The Fall Guy

How Saturday afternoons and Alex Garland affected the remake

"...Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw. Now, having handled one small-to-big-screen adaptation with Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, he’s penned..."

May 9, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Plus dispatches from SandFest, farewell to Gary Oliver, and more

"...now one for the record books. It was the biggest and most attended sand sculpture festival so far despite..."

May 3, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Fall Guy

Funny and fleet, this rom-com/actioner pays tribute to stuntpeople

"...an emphatically meh film like Anyone But You broke box office records, so hungry was the base for any..."

May 3, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Having a Plan for When Shit Hits the Fan: A Journey in Prepping

What disaster preparedness experts have to say about best-laid plans for worst-case scenarios

"...to shut off my home’s water supply. It’s also big enough to double as a weapon...."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Madonna Remains a Prickly Pop Disruptor at Moody Center

First of two nights drives home Madge’s four-decade ubiquity

"...during “Like a Prayer,” while blue lasers created three boxing rings for an “Erotica” medley. During the 1995 trance..."

April 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Austin Blues Festival Announces Set Times for Jimmie Vaughan, Brittany Howard, Robert Glasper

And warns of a ticket price increase this Friday

"...of genre with closing sets by Queen of Bounce Big Freedia, Houston-born jazz pianist Robert Glasper, and Alabama Shakes..."

April 9, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Driussi Winner Powers Austin FC Past San Jose Earthquakes in Seven-Goal Thriller

RECAP: ATX defeats San Jose 4-3

"...six minutes, an absolute rocket strike from outside the box and a decisive goal with the last kick of..."

April 7, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

How Austin Transformed Danny Brown

The Detroit wild card on getting his shit together (and finding H-E-B)

"...if you left your wallet on top of the mailbox, the money would still be in it the next..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Horror of Found Things in Oddity

Writer/director Damian McCarthy builds a cinematic cabinet of curiosities

"...habit can sometimes draw strange looks. There’s an antique jack-in-the-box in Oddity that he acquired on a trip to..."

March 8, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Broadway in Austin Announces 2024-25 Season

Corn, kindness, and the boy who never grew up come to the Bass

"...Director. Yet being able to host some of the biggest touring productions of some of the most massive Broadway..."

March 5, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Selena Gomez, Conan O’Brien, Sydney Sweeney Top SXSW’s Sixth Featured Speakers Announcement

Danny Brown, Nick Kroll, and Kirsten Dunst also announced

"...There are even more big names within the latest speakers announcement, so keep scrolling..."

Feb. 27, 2024 SXSW Post by Carys Anderson

Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events

Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good

"...Danger Roosevelt, Yacht Dogs, Relegated, Movimiento Cumbia, and – big finish – La Murga de Austin themselves. Can’t make..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Austin Chronic: How Worried Should Cannabis Users Be Over Paxton Suing Austin?

A Q&A with Congressman Greg Casar

"...AC: Should that kind of supermajority in the ballot box be the ultimate standard of law, provided that no..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...2024's Film & TV Festival schedule is packed with big releases like The Fall Guy and Road House, but..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

We Have an Issue: Diving Into a High-Stakes Election Year

Contemplating a March primary, a November election, and the Austin Music Poll Ballot – vote now!

"...Of course, the ballot box will be summoning us sooner than November: The March..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Column by Kimberley Jones

Dolly Parton Gifts Brigitte Bandit a Signed Guitar

The local drag performer calls herself the “Dolly of ATX”

"...the statehouse in full Parton-esque glam. “I have these big fake titties and I do outrageous stuff – just..."

Jan. 3, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Top 10 Most Read Film Reviews of 2023

A-bombs and b-movies were what you were interested in this year

"...Everyone knows what the year's biggest movies were, and now we're starting to see what..."

Dec. 23, 2023 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

Craig Stewart, Emperor Jones Founder and SXSW Alum, Has Died at 53

Stewart also ran the Trance Syndicate label with husband King Coffey

"...transcended merely being an Austin institution; he was a big, warm star that directed and helped people beyond state..."

Dec. 20, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Walker Lukens’ The Last Walt and More Crucial Concerts This Week

From Explosions in the Sky to CAPYAC’s Far Out Fest

"...the 2010s: VIP tickets come with a "NOOK Turner Box" containing cologne, The Hustle, and other goodies. Beaumont's Big..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Chronicle’s Favorite Austin Albums of 2023

Ten music writers reflect on the records they loved this year

"...into bleak, dissonant feedback, while jazz breakdown interrupts "Muriel's Big Day Off." Second to last, with oracles' age-old wisdom,..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Free Week Announces January 2024 Lineup, and More Music News

Power Trip reunited at Mohawk; Sonic Guild divvied grants at ACL Live

"...Power Trip reunited for a surprise performance at Mohawk..."

Dec. 7, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Why Austin Can’t Seem to Quit Its Despised Coal Plant

Locals continue to get coal for Christmas

"...If the Legislature won't compel the closure of Fayette,..."

Dec. 1, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Review: Zach Theatre's The Thin Place

Horror makes a rare and successful excursion to the stage

"...premiere at this year's Frontera Fest). Even now, the biggest piece of horror theatre since The Woman in Black..."

Nov. 15, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

The Pharcyde and Brownout’s Special Fest Collaboration and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Find Nineties alt-hip-hop pioneers and Caroline Rose at two separate benefits

"...returns with a stacked lineup boasting some of the biggest names in electronic music. British DJ and producer Chris..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Five Nights at Freddy's

Horror game adaptation is just teen-friendly fan service

"...extensive lore, and jump scares, has finally made its big-screen debut. It’s an undertaking 10 years in the making,..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Movie Review by Alejandra Martinez

Chronicle Staffers Pick Their Go-To Dishes in Town

The food that keeps us coming back for more

"...underpriced desserts are made with equal care, from a box of 15(!) lemon cookies to coconut cream milk bread.13000..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Food Feature

999 Eyes Freakshow & Surreal Sideshow Invites You to Step Inside an American Tradition

The beauty of the bizarre

"...the bally, burlesque, and vaudeville all under the same big top for the next evolution of this great American..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Four We Adore of Texas Booze That We Choose

Recommended tipples from Garrison Brothers, Milam & Greene, Still Austin, and Desert Door Sotol

"...Todd and comes housed in a rugged, custom-built gift box lined with a satin pillow. Cowboy Bourbon has earned..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Fantastic Fest Review: Cobweb

Song Kang-ho in the touching tragedy of a failing director

"...only time many of these films play on the big screen. So pay no attention to the promise of..."

Oct. 9, 2023 Screens Post by Matthew Monagle

Blowout Loss Dooms Austin FC’s Playoff Hopes As Attention Turns to Future

LAFC defeats ATXFC 4-2 in final home game of season

"...Timothy Tillman’s strike from the center of the penalty box in the 13th minute...."

Oct. 8, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

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