Review: Austin Playhouse’s Murder on the Links

Agatha Christie’s 1923 mystery gets a surprising remake as a farce

"...hear the name Agatha Christie, most of us likely think of the same staple elements: richly woven mysteries, enigmatic..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Arts Feature by Jasmine Lane

Sci-Fi Film Festival Foresees a Hybrid Future for Its In-Person Return

Other Worlds comes to Galaxy Highland and beyond

"...the future. Whether it's Dr. Moreau's human-animal hybrids, the Terminator with flesh over metal, or Data growing a metaphorical..."

Dec. 3, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Persecution of the Juggalos in United States of Insanity

Tom Putnam talks Insane Clown Posse's First Amendment fight

"...but that's the tag hung around the necks of Insane Clown Posse fans...."

Oct. 26, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fresh Takes on Gilbert & Sullivan

The company's series of unconventional spins on the comic operas actually do the duo a service

"...Ah yes, that's "Fair moon, to thee I sing" from HMS Pinafore, a number sung by that ship's..."

July 2, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Film Festival Brings Paul Dano's Wildlife to Town

The actor becomes director with literary family drama

"...best as the preacher whose metaphorical milkshake gets drunk in the closing moments of There Will Be Blood. Or..."

Oct. 26, 2018 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Getting to the Truth of Teen Life in The Edge of Seventeen

Producer James L. Brooks and director Kelly Fremon Craig talk about their acclaimed teen dramedy

"...'em – newbie filmmakers, that is. The multi-Emmy and Oscar-winning creator of such classic TV as The Mary Tyler..."

Nov. 18, 2016 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Point Austin: Welcome to Media World!

"Alternative" invasion conjures thoughts of contemporary journalism

"...This week, the Chronicle is hosting the annual Association of Alternative News­media Conference, and dozens..."

July 8, 2016 News Column by Michael King

The Devil in the Details

aRoma still needs to iron out the kinks

"...aRoma Italian Kitchen is part of the rapidly changing landscape along a busy South Austin thoroughfare, situated at..."

Sept. 26, 2014 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Fast, Cheap, and in Control

Roger Corman: An AFS tribute to a wild angel

"...as a filmmaker precedes him. More than simply the "King of the Bs," Corman was also known as the..."

Aug. 8, 2014 Screens Feature by Louis Black

2012 Austin Critics Table Awards

For the 20th time, a big hand for the nominees if you please

"...Time flies when you're recognizing excellence. One minute, you and a half-dozen arts writers..."

May 25, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Point Austin: Making Women Suffer

The self-appointed defenders of life and family values are neither

"...Opponents of Planned Parenthood insist that giving the organization federal dollars allows it to..."

April 22, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Top 10 Favorite Arts Events Across The Disciplines (In No Particular Order)

Chronicle Arts writer Wayne Alan Brenner on his favorite arts events in 2007

"..."City Folk" (1906 Gallery) The first solo show by painter Christa Palazzolo featured 3-foot-by-4-foot oil portraits of her friends..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Theatre: What will be will be

Three Austin theatre artists – actress Lee Eddy, choreographer Robin Lewis, and Adam Sultan – dish about their visions of the year to come

"...If 2006 had Austin's artists dancing 80 feet in the air, what feats..."

Dec. 29, 2006 Arts Feature by Hannah Kenah

Point Austin: What's Next?

A day or two for cheering, and then back to work

"...favorite moment of the campaign was our esteemed governor announcing that yes, indeed, he believes that non-Christians are bound..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Column by Michael King

How to Succeed in Screenwriting

Austinite Vance Kotrla's screenplay advances in the Heart of Film Competition.

"...Before he even takes a seat, Vance Kotrla is selling himself. Quick and engaging, the 23-year-old local screenwriter and..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

1998 Austin Theatrical Movie Openings

"...A SENSE OF LIFE 3.0 (M.S.) 11/6/98 BABE: PIG IN THE CITY 3.0 (M.S.) 11/27/98 BARNEY'S GREAT ADVENTURE: THE..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Screens Feature

Cinema, Comics, and Crafts in This Week’s Arts Events

Weekday nights are for arting

"...HIVE RISE! Awkward absurdist auteur Jared Hess might be rolling in the dough with Minecraft’s continued box office dominance,..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Huge Changes in SXSW Leadership

Fest boss Hugh Forrest among several high-profile departures

"...one of the most recognizable names at the festival in Hugh Forrest. SXSW existed before Forrest, but barely. A..."

April 26, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Swans, Swine, and Serial Killers in This Week’s Recommended Events

Get out and get arty

"...If you’ve ever felt homesick, congratulations – you have something in common with Sight and Sound’s greatest film of..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Aquatic Anime and Crafty Options in This Week's Recommended Events

Getting out isn't just for the weekend

"...Monday 17, Alamo Village, Slaughter Lane, Lakeline & Mueller..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Trains, Dance, and Lesbionage in This Week’s Recommended Events

Find some art and community this weekend

"...Thursday 22 - Wednesday 28, AFS Cinema..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Art in Motion, Pride Kickoff, and More Weekday Recommendations

Arts and more to keep you busy

"...Native America: In Translation..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Review: Deaf Austin Theatre’s Tiny Beautiful Things

Fostering connection through Cheryl Strayed’s advice columns

"...is bleak and scary. I feel dark, alone. I’m losing faith in humanity. Is there such a thing as..."

May 24, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

The Austin Chronic: Cheech and Chong and Toking With a Troll

Stoner icons materialize for surprise C-boy’s appearance

"...You usually don’t put out a joint when Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong walk past you,..."

March 29, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Review: Austin Rainbow Theatre’s Sordid Lives

Company’s inaugural production resurrects Del Shores’ queer Texas classic with gusto

"...In May 1996, Del Shores mounted a production of his..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Austin Chronicle Guide to the Mission: Impossible Movies

Your mission, if you choose to accept it ...

"...Dun-dun-duh-dun, dun-dun-DUH-dun! Oh, Lalo Schifrin, you fiend, creating one of the all-time great TV..."

July 14, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

12 New TV Shows to Watch in January

Plus another dozen returning shows to reacquaint yourself with

"...year, but until your number gets called for the vaccine, you’re going to spend 2021 exactly like you did..."

Dec. 29, 2020 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Chaz Bono Is All About That Cult Life in Reboot Camp

Come and join us!

"..."I think I have it saved in my Netflix," he told..."

Oct. 16, 2020 Screens Feature by James Scott

Cowboys Versus Witches in The Pale Door

Austinite Aaron B. Koontz's weird, weird West

"...Supernatural Western. That phrase was all it took for Austin writer/director Aaron B. Koontz to head on the dusty..."

Aug. 21, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Rooster Teeth Pumps up the Volume With New Podcasts at RTX Austin

The media giant adds some fodder for your headphones

"...legend. What began as a band of friends drunkenly playing video games in an Austin bedroom has mutated into..."

July 5, 2019 Screens Feature by Katelyn Landry

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