A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...Kaleidoscope promises shifting artistic fancy, so close you can practically touch the performers (but you know, definitely don’t do..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Shrouds

Cronenberg contemplates grief and decay

"...body can no longer support this abstract concept we call life – but that’s where they end. It’s an..."

April 25, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Weekday Events to Make It a Craft Night, Movie Night, Trivia Night, and More

There's also some events during the day

"...waffles.” Now, who says that one? I’m trying to recall...   – James Scott Austin Poet Laureate Celebration &..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Buzzing Around With The Wasps

Austin filmmakers find the sting in a 2,500 year old Greek comedy

"...a sort of conversation between the two of us artistically. And when we read Aristophanes, his voice cut through..."

Feb. 26, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...Daisy, a young woman who works what has been called “the worst job in the world” – purging overtly..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Witness This Weekend's Recommended Arts and Culture Events

Sarah Silverman, 80s Night, sustainable sculpting, and more

"...Sergio Leone became king of the spaghetti Western by casting handsome Americans in top-notch Italian oaters with a sleazy..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

How Memoir of a Snail Came Out of Its Shell

Adam Elliot on his speedy (for stop-motion animation) production

"...Snail (in theatres now from IFC) it was actually called Memoir of a Ladybug. “But then that film Ladybird..."

Nov. 4, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Austin Chronicle’s Annual Halloween Mask: Heeeeeeeeeere’s Kenny!

How to assemble your Ken Paxton mask

"...was really just a boring old case of Americans casting their vote for Biden instead of his guy; those..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Features Feature by Chronicle staff

Reaping the Strange Harvest

Fantastic Fest mockumentary recreates classic true crime shows

"...Occult Murder in the Inland Empire, to their roll call...."

Oct. 17, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Interview: A New Invite to The Birthday

Corey Feldman and Eugenio Mira restore an FF original

"...actor Jack Taylor, who plays Norman’s future father-in-law. Mira recalled, “She found out about the film and when she..."

Sept. 30, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Recommended Events for This Week’s Cooling Temps

Fairies, succulents, and lowriders in this weekend’s suggested happenings

"...part of the story. They’re needed for this unmissable call to action told with hilarity, heartbreak, and hand puppets...."

Aug. 30, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Horror Unearthed: The Return of Confessions of a Serial Killer

The lost Austin horror classic finally gets the respect it deserves

"...His original idea was for a different Texas-set horror called Cedar Choppers, which Dwyer described as being “about these..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The 20-Year Overnight Success of Glen Powell

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

"...up his whirlwind five days in Austin, with Zoom call after Zoom call. After that, he was heading straight..."

June 7, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Memorable Moments in Austin Theatre

Highs and lows from Austin’s stages in their first real post-pandemic year

"...Nontraditional casting alone was not what made Deaf Austin Theatre's recent..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

A Shaggy Dog Tale in Norwegian Mindbender Good Boy

Writer/director Viljar Bøe explains life inside a dog costume

"...A man, a woman, a dog. That's basically the setup for Marley & Me, one of the..."

Sept. 6, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Punk Legend John Doe Gets Dark for a Weekend of Film Noir

AFS Cinema screens the series including his remake of D.O.A.

"...was in his 20s, five decades ago, and he called it "a beautiful movie with a great premise."..."

July 7, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Howie Mandel: "Everything I've Done, I've Fallen Into"

The Moontower Just For Laughs headliner on his accidental career

"...When I was sitting there in the office and [casting director Molly Lopata] goes, "Can you act?' and I..."

April 19, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

We Have an Issue: Vote Now in the 2022-23 Austin Music Poll

Readers make the call in our annual survey of the best in Austin music

"...music landscape. "A historical document," Music Editor Rachel Rascoe calls it, and I like the ring of that...."

Jan. 6, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

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

"...romantic comedy-style acting." However, horror directors seem to like casting her against type, and she described the Scare Package..."

Dec. 30, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Review: Broadway in Austin’s Chicago

Hello, suckers!

"...direction and Jacob Kidder's musical direction, doesn't need stunt casting, and it doesn't require much effort to surrender to..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

A Twisted Family Reunited in Southern Gothic Horror What Josiah Saw

Director Vincent Grashaw discusses the versions that almost were

"...Southern Gothic horror What Josiah Saw. Director Vincent Grashaw called it "the heaviest movie I've ever done. I was..."

Aug. 6, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Thirteen Lives

Ron Howard's breathtaking recounting of the Tham Luang cave rescue

"...international team kept diving after the Thai SEALs were called off. But this isn't some testosterone fantasy. The SEALs..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Family Gathering: With an Altar to “Sister Bobbie,” Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion Returns

Jason Isbell, Adia Victoria, Nelson & sons commune

"...walking on,” she acknowledged before closing with the dynamic call of “South Gotta Change.”..."

March 18, 2022 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Don't Call Roland Emmerich the Master of Disaster

The director talks sneaking his epic sci fi past the studio

"...Universal Soldier. Yet even when his films wouldn't be called disaster movies if it wasn't for his name being..."

Feb. 4, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Now Streaming in Austin: 'An Uncomfortable Woman

New short film makes perpetual unease the villain

"...[inset-1-right]AC: Casting a woman of color puts certain elements into the..."

Feb. 3, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: Is the Broken Spoke Too Broken?

Allegations of intolerant behavior at the honky-tonk arise following Queer Eye feature

"...In an interview with the Chronicle, Terri categorically denied any allegations of intolerance made against herself and..."

Jan. 14, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Being the Ricardos

Miscasting (except for J.K. Simmons) derails this Lucille Ball biopic.

"...what the film would’ve been like with the original casting choice of Cate Blanchett. As for Bardem, he was..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Movie Review by Sarah Jane

BoomBaptist and the Art of Crafty Self Promotion Schemes

Instrumental hip-hop mastermind sells us his world

"...Though technically a CEO – overseeing the delectably named Cream Dream..."

Dec. 3, 2021 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Tyler, the Creator Answers ACL’s Call

Hip-hop great delivers a solid, if anticlimactic, performance

"...and irony – in Tyler, the Creator receiving the call to replace DaBaby as a marquee 2021 Austin City..."

Oct. 4, 2021 Music Post by Derek Udensi

12 New TV Shows to Watch in January

Plus another dozen returning shows to reacquaint yourself with

"...it’s a new year, but until your number gets called for the vaccine, you’re going to spend 2021 exactly..."

Dec. 29, 2020 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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