Into the Valley: Alana Haim Bites Into Licorice Pizza

The musician-turned-actress makes the movie a family affair

"...Licorice Pizza may be named after an old LA record..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Licorice Pizza

PTA's San Fernando Valley memories are blurrily sentimental

"...first love, puppy dog love, like he does in Licorice Pizza, his biographical trip through the San Fernando Valley..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Liquid Black Licorice

Jägermeister and music go together like clubbing and hangovers

"...that syrupy substance affectionately known as Jäger, liquid black licorice mythically fueled by deer blood...."

July 5, 2013 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Last Ounce of Courage

A dead veteran's family heals their loss through their "free speech" battle to save Christmas from the godless ACLU.

"...and makes it bellicose. I'd rather have a black licorice candy cane, thanks...."

Sept. 21, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2021 Awards Short Lists

The Power of the Dog leads the pack with nine nominations

"...epic Dune, and Paul Thomas Anderson's LA historical reminiscence Licorice Pizza...."

Jan. 4, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Three Sweets for the Sweet?

Yes – or even for the sour, because times are hard

"...chocolate’s not your thing, really, and you want some licorice instead? Whether black licorice with its anise-forward potency or..."

Aug. 18, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Power of the Dog, Pig Split Austin Film Critics Awards

Plus, which local movie gets an AFCA award screening at AFS?

"...1: Pig 2: The Power of the Dog 3: Licorice Pizza 4: Dune 5: Drive My Car 6: The..."

Jan. 11, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Trace Sauveur’s Top 10 Films of 2021

"...1) Licorice Pizza..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Screens Feature by Trace Sauveur

Kathy Valentine of the Go-Go's Recalls the Moment Her Band Topped the Charts in 1981

Austin born and raised, Valentine and the girls reigned with Beauty & the Beat – as excerpted from her new memoir All I Ever Wanted

"...had forgotten about our very first in-store appearance, at Licorice Pizza Records on the Sunset Strip. A limo would..."

April 17, 2020 Music Feature by Kathy Valentine

Josh Kupecki’s Top 10 Films of 2021

"...The Beta Test, Last Night in Soho, Licorice Pizza. Most Underrated..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Faster Than Sound: Black Fret Ball Returns to the Stage With $250K for Austin Artists

The latest on two homegrown music nonprofits looking to expand

"...a preview screening of director Paul Thomas Anderson's new Licorice Pizza. Alana Haim stars in the comedy-drama, also featuring..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Shot Memories

"...Jägermeister at the Hole in the Wall [“Liquid Black Licorice,” Music, July 5]. Whew, memories … Yes, trays of..."

July 6, 2013 Postmarks

Pepper Pairing Primer

There's more to chiles than just the heat

"...flavor in salsas. It adds complex tones of coffee, licorice, tobacco, dried plum, and raisin, with lingering mild heat...."

Aug. 26, 2011 Food Feature by Mick Vann

The Stepbrothers

Texas platters

"...Baby It's Over (Licorice Tree)..."

Feb. 4, 2005 Music Review by Darcie Stevens

Restaurant Review: Bureau de Poste

Chef Jo Chan delivers delicious cuisine in former Hyde Park post office

"...spritzing, is herbal and citrusy with a pop of licorice. I’ve been an Aperol spritz girlie for a few..."

March 8, 2024 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...and vanilla, as well as trace amounts of ginger, licorice, anise, juniper berries, and dandelion...."

Aug. 26, 2022 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

SXSW Film Review: Jethica

Supernatural tragedy hamstrung by its title

"...out of keeping with the film, much like how Licorice Pizza is dragged down by the Jerry Frick "Japanese..."

March 17, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Tuesday

A Zamrock fruit plate, apathetic Irish drone-poetics, and so much more

"...play an Austin venue that doesn’t serve upscale black licorice cocktails or have goofy-ass deer-heads mounted on the wall..."

March 16, 2022 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

We Have an Issue: Hitting the Right Three Chords to Chronicle Punk Rock

In this week's issue, Tim Stegall recounts a pivotal Sex Pistols concert that inspired Austin's punk scene

"...to feature filmmaking, nabbed nine nominations while Dune and Licorice Pizza garnered eight nominations each. Winners will be announced..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

The Austin Chronicle Top 10 Films of 2021

Jane Campion's stunning high plains drama The Power of the Dog takes a bite out of our critics

Dec. 17, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Sarah Jane’s Top 10 Films of 2021

"...movie. Full stop. Cumberbatch and Foy are terrific. 8) Licorice Pizza..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Screens Feature by Sarah Jane

Matthew Monagle’s Top 10 Films of 2021

"...Licorice Pizza, Werewolves Within. Most Underrated..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Screens Feature by Matthew Monagle

We Have an Issue: It’s Been a Year, All Right

It's the Top 10s issue; plus, meet the new Food Editor

"...Days. The village band pomp of Japanese Breakfast's "Paprika." Licorice Pizza: Alana Haim in reverse. The Sardaukar descent in..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Fantastic Fest Review: Cannon Arm and the Arcade Quest

Gaming documentary is no tribute to the solitary player

"...takes a lot of planning, training, supplements, spreadsheets, and licorice...."

Sept. 24, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Absinthe-minded Professors of Violet Crown Spirits

Three Austinites are producing the first Texas-made absinthe

"...dilute them," says Graves. "But I'd never liked black licorice. So when the fellas told me they were starting..."

Sept. 4, 2020 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Top 10 Cups of Tea in Austin

We’re all about that tea life

"...filled with fragrant red rooibos, chamomile, lemon balm, basil, licorice root, lavender, and natural vanilla flavor? That’s easy: It’s..."

Dec. 19, 2019 Food Post by Jessi Cape

The Amazon-ification of Whole Foods

Local producers struggle to keep the attention of the Goliath of global efficiency

"...few dozen items including Burt's Bees and Red Vines licorice – neither fitting the bill. Pete Svehla, wholesale manager..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Food Feature by Jessi Devenyns

Review: Pitchfork Pretty

Bringing the new back to New American

"...that's elevated with Amaro Nonino and subtle touches of licorice and coriander...."

Sept. 15, 2017 Food Feature by Melody Fury

The Rise and Fall of the Bubble Gum King

How Andy Paris cornered the market

"...one of the pieces and it was the rare licorice-flavored gum, and that's black as coal. That idea of..."

Feb. 24, 2017 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

These New Crime Thrillers Make Killer Presents

Following the deadly stalkers through the stacks of Mulholland

"...by. But, as sure as Red Vines ain’t really licorice, it’s one hell of a thrilling read...."

Nov. 30, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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