The Libertine

Johnny Depp runs away with the show in this murkily filmed picture, cackling all the while and defiling beauty in all its forms as the exceedingly decadent Earl of Rochester.

"...will not like me” and closes it with blackened choppers, a syphilitic un-nose, and excrement-soiled leggings, while querulously begging,..."

March 10, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Wedding Date

Inexplicable Fantasy Romances for the Harried Modern Gal 101 is a more fitting title for this shameless mediocrity.

"...gigolos arrive without medical documentation but baring blazingly white choppers and butts to die for. Where is this miraculous..."

Feb. 4, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Fleming’s Filets of Fall: Three Steaks to the Win

That steakhouse in the Domain sizzles up some savory satisfaction

"...in an elegant setting, you’ll want to sink your choppers into this deal – maybe even do that a..."

Sept. 27, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Horror Unearthed: The Return of Confessions of a Serial Killer

The lost Austin horror classic finally gets the respect it deserves

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

Aug. 23, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Monday

Cifika in a tube, Haru Nemuri thrives live, and other highlights

"...California, returned to Texas to host a day of choppers, vendors, and bands. Pozer Magazine seeks to celebrate women..."

March 15, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Kong: Skull Island

The big ape is back

"...have him square off against a squadron of Huey choppers led by a Samuel L. Jackson in over-the-top badass..."

March 17, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Iron Man 2

Despite a high tech sheen and an excellent but overstuffed cast, this sequel feels more like a setup for the upcoming Avengers movie than its own picture.

"...hurt that the former wastrel gets to sink his choppers into a comic/tragic, alcohol-fueled meltdown midway through this outing,..."

May 7, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Bolt

Bolt is a canine who plays a cybernetically enhanced dog on TV but has no knowledge of how to cope in the real world in this new animated film.

"...movie mode and we discover that it's all prop choppers, wirework, and just another day on the set of..."

Nov. 21, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Two-Wheeled Texas

Bikers' best bets on the highways and byways

"...kids, too. 312 Old Hwy. 183, 866/315-8333. www.extremetoysoftexas.com. Flyrite Choppers You want a chopper, not a bike? These folks’ll..."

June 13, 2008 Features Feature by Angela Armstrong

Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny

How much you'll love (or loathe) JB and KG's passion for the power chord and all it entails will depend, most likely, on your familiarity with the duo beforehand.

"...title's guitar pick, which, having been chipped from the choppers of Satan himself (he shows up in person in..."

Nov. 24, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Tears of the Sun

"...grizzled, grimy, or all-of-the-above in this film) will have choppers waiting to bring the boys and their charges back..."

March 7, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Brotherhood of the Wolf

"...confusing; you always know who's high-kicking whom in the choppers, for once. On the minus side, Brotherhood has so..."

Jan. 18, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Black Hawk Down

"...rope attached to the side of one of the choppers hovering above the Mogadishu streets and falls some six..."

Jan. 18, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Heartbreakers

"...screen slathered with an overabundance of stage make-up, well-browned choppers, and a hacking, nearer-my-grave-to-thee cough, this, my friend, is..."

March 23, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

3000 Miles to Graceland

"...a juicily foul role. Costner sinks his cruel, stained choppers into it and worries it like a tiger shark..."

Feb. 23, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Mission: Impossible Two

"...far too many shots of Mr. Cruise's blindingly white choppers). While at the time I veered toward the latter,..."

May 26, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Mystery, Alaska

"...avalanche of clichés you'd need a fleet of HeliVac choppers to rescue you from. This is all Kelley's territory,..."

Oct. 1, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As Captain America enters a Brave New World, every MCU film reviewed

"...hurt that the former wastrel gets to sink his choppers into a comic/tragic, alcohol-fueled meltdown midway through this outing,..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Jeff Nichols on the Tragic Romance of The Bikeriders

The Austin filmmaker on finding the right POV for his new film

"...than the biker gang. The leathers, the patches, the choppers, the camaraderie. But there's also the violence, the depravity,..."

June 20, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Cactus Lee’s New Phase of Folk Realism

With Perfect Middle Hall, songwriter Kevin Dehan steps out of honky-tonk confines

"...Sahm as well as historical figures like the Cedar Choppers and J. Frank Dobie. The musician even developed a..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Music Feature by E. Ryan Ellis

Pleased to Meat You

Five recommendations for a happy carnivore’s kitchen

"...way, you just kind of want to sink your choppers into something good? Yeah, you know – and so..."

Nov. 10, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips & Beyond: October Travel Updates

A true beer cave softens the blow of pandemic cancellations

"...of Camp Wood was established in 1920 by cedar choppers working the surrounding hills. Before that it was the..."

Oct. 1, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Texas Book Festival 2018: The Full List

Lineup includes Cecile Richards, Julián Castro, + 280 more

"...– My Life Story Ken Roberts – The Cedar Choppers: Life on the Edge of Nothing Phoebe Robinson –..."

Aug. 29, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Recommended Live Music for the Weekend

Some selections to help you cool down as summer heats up

"...his mechanic gig when last year’s “Bozo” and “Hella Choppers (Remix)” blew past 500,000 SoundCloud streams, and “Piped Up”..."

July 13, 2018 Events Post by The Music Staff

Future Imperfect: Our Favorite Dystopian Films

VOTE: Deadly roller derby, sad clones, and a Road Warrior duke it out

"...version of Stagecoach, a breathlessly executed orgy of pumped-up choppers, tricked-out muscle cars, stripped-down dune buggies, and customized monster..."

Sept. 28, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Jennifer Sherburn's Riverside

With her new site-specific dance Riverside, choreographer Jennifer Sherburn says, "Come on in, the water's fine!"

"...more about the history here, from Comanches to cedar choppers to folks who live here today," Sherburn says. "I've..."

Sept. 9, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Asking About APD

Department seeks feedback on its approach to community policing

"...– a middle-aged white male – complained about police choppers flying over his residence every weekend...."

May 13, 2016 News Feature by Kahron Spearman

Playback: Charlie Pierce Burns It Down

Charlie Pierce, the Gibby Haynes of piano, speaks out; Sweet Spirit serenades Spoon in a tour diary excerpt; and Phil Anselmo says maybe next year for a Housecore Horror ATX return

"...crew of enthusiasts who build pre-1970 Harley Big Twin choppers – is being held on $1 million bond, charged..."

May 29, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Live Shot: Twista

The once and future fastest rapper

"...for the crowd, they ate it up with “Worldwide Choppers,” and by the time 2am rolled up and the..."

March 22, 2015 Music Post by Marc Savlov

Austin Film Festival: Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero

Maz Jobrani strikes a rich vein of comedy

"...The satire has political bite, even though its choppers have the consistency of Silly Putty. Plotwise, the movie..."

Oct. 26, 2014 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

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