Fun Fun Fun Live Shot: The Bots

Just east of high noon, sibling duo sizzles

"...The only overt signifier of the Bots’ adolescent pedigree at..."

Nov. 10, 2014 Music Post by Greg Beets

Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie

"...John Brady. In a move that, temporarily, may appease the thousands of ticked-off fans angry at Comedy Central for..."

April 19, 1996 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Here Come the Transporters

In the endless Central Texas transportation wars, the lions and the lambs look for ways to make peace

"...two different transportation plans. Which are really parts of the same plan. Though the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority's..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Prey of Gods

In a future South Africa, writer Nicky Drayden deftly mixes gods and robots and shows us how they and humans deal with change

"...Gods and robots. In a work of science fiction, they might seem..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Books Review by Robert Faires

Samuel Woolley and The Reality Game

UT professor's new book attacks the disinformation wars

"...Even before the 2016 election, an entire rogues' gallery of trolls, bots,..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Arts Post by Mike Berry

Ghost in the Shell

Scar Jo as cybernetic warrior

"...The inevitable live-action adaptation of Masamune Shirow’s groundbreaking manga and..."

April 7, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Stepford Wives

Remake will quickly go from an idea that's misbegotten to a movie that's completely forgotten.

"...Directed by: Frank Oz. Starring: Nicole Kidman, Matthew Broderick, Glenn Close, Bette Midler, Christopher Walken and Roger..."

June 11, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Full metal racket.

"...follow-up to his international smash hit of 2007 ups the ante on big and dumb. His new Transformers movie,..."

June 26, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Dispatches From the Center of Alt-Reality With Mark Zuckerberg at SXSW

The Meta CEO beams in to predict his future and little else

"...While the world watches in horror as Russian forces continue to..."

March 18, 2022 SXSW Post by Tom Cheredar

The Multifarious Mike Wiebe

Music, comedy, faux-Christianity: the many faces of the Drakulas/Riverboat Gamblers frontman

"...Last time the Chronicle profiled Mike Wiebe, 14 years ago, the reporter..."

June 12, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Flapper Era

What 'Flappy Bird' can tell us about the present and future of game design

"...This is the story of Flappy Bird, a little game about flying..."

Feb. 28, 2014 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

The John Lennon Artificial Intelligence Project

John Lennon is reborn as a cyberbot.

"...John Lennon is alive and well and living in the Internet. Don't believe me? Then try surfing into the..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Screens Feature by Sidney Moody

Missing the Listings

"...Dear Editor, I look forward to Tom Tomorrow, The Luv Doc, Mr. Smarty Pants, the cartoons, and the..."

March 19, 2024 Postmarks

Do the Right Thing

"...Dear Editor, My fellow Austinite. This week's issue: yet another of the seemingly endless Tom Tomorrow cartoons, aka character..."

Aug. 29, 2016 Postmarks

We Have an Issue: Everything You Need to Know About The Austin Chronicle’s Best of Austin Awards

When to vote, why to vote, and how to campaign

"...In this issue we kick off another Best of Austin Awards cycle. For 34 years, we’ve..."

March 29, 2024 Column by Kimberley Jones

The Luv Doc: An Insultingly Simplistic Moral Reminder

There is no greater sign of a dumbass than a dumbass who doesn't think he's a dumbass.

"...Netflix – you know, just to see what all the hubbub was about. Normally I don't go in for..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Column by The Luv Doc

The Heart Goes Last

Margaret Atwood's latest tracks a luckless couple across a dystopian landscape

"...The Heart Goes Lastby Margaret Atwood Nan A. Talese, 320..."

Oct. 16, 2015 Arts Feature by Rosalind Faires

The Luv Doc: A Cult of Ignorance

Belligerent idiocy has been trending in America since we started tossing tea in Boston Harbor

"...I don't know if it's just me, but the posts on social media about coronavirus safety measures have..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Column by The Luv Doc

Under the Holiday Bush

A holiday gift guide for the political junkie.

"...Who says George W. Bush has wrecked the economy? He -- and his supporters in the right-wing..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Automation Is the Future of Food, and the Future Is Now

AI on your plate

"...As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to necessitate endless adaptations in how..."

Jan. 14, 2022 Food Feature by Jessica Zuniga

The Singularity Is Clear

Getting down to brass tacks about one of Interactive's favorite buzzwords

"...age when we can keep our elderly alive into their hundreds, fresh fruit readily available year-round in regions where..."

Feb. 28, 2014 Screens Feature by Alex Dunbar

Is the D.A. Hiding Evidence?

Judge Baird wants some answers from an assistant district attorney

"...Attorney Stephanie McFarland try to conceal from a defendant the false testimony of a state witness? Moreover, is this..."

July 24, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

SXSW Music Review: Moritz Simon Geist/Daniel Brandt

German sound scientists court and counter the rise of the bots

"...If robots are coming to replace you, Moritz Simon Geist is..."

March 14, 2019 SXSW Post by Christina Garcia

Austin Scientists Focus on Helping AI Do Good

Weighing the pros, cons, and concerns of humanity's future overlords

"...Artificial intelligence is a rapidly growing field that has the potential to revolutionize many industries, and Austin, Texas, is..."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Second SXSW Lineup Installment Adds Over 300 Acts

KT Tunstall, Shamir, Sunflower Bean, and Circuit Des Yeux highlight

"...Revving up for the fest, March 11–20, South by Southwest adds 323 acts..."

Dec. 8, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Judas Priest Pounds Fun Fun Fun Fest 2014

Some heads are gonna roll

"...months before its usual unveiling, Transmission Events just announced the cull for Fun Fun Fun Fest’s ninth annual edition,..."

May 19, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

SXSW Band Announcement, Part III

1,500 of some 2,000 showcasing acts now vetted

"...SXSW comes further into focus with a third batch of artists released..."

Jan. 7, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Mr. Brown Will Come to Town

Comic-book creator Jeffrey Brown is a featured guest at this year's Staple! The Independent Media Expo

"...There's a comic-book and small-press exposition in Austin once a..."

March 6, 2009 Books Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Ron's Gone Wrong

Number Five, er, Ron is alive in this animated tech fable for kids

"...I’ll tell you right up front, the makers of these animated movies sure do have my..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Movie Review by Sarah Jane

Metropolis

"...animation (anime) has been limited to late-afternoon brushes with the Cartoon Network's Toonami and the odd Pokémon episode, you've..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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