The Luv Doc: Buttering Your Muffin

Never discount the sexual voraciousness of a pimply-faced teenager

"...I've discovered a wonderful cure for the stress I endure when stuck in Austin's..."

Nov. 3, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

Blink-182 Bring the Banter to “Austin Titty Limits” and More From ACL Fest’s Friday Kickoff

Chris Stapleton twangs and bangs, Leon Bridges grooves

"...– and performances ranging from fest OGs Asleep at the Wheel to Nashville glam queen Tanner Adell and bilingual..."

Oct. 5, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

The Last Tree

British migrant coming-of-age drama empathetically explores what it is to belong

"...Both familiar and unfamiliar elements can be found in The Last Tree’s coming-of-age story. While the passageway from troubled..."

July 17, 2020 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Quiet Ones

The venerable Hammer Film studio gets into the found-footage horror genre.

"...Things just don’t go bump in the night in The Quiet Ones. They resound with the..."

May 2, 2014 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Art of Death

Kate Heyhoe weaves Dreams of the Dead via sugar skulls

"...After the death of her mother in 2008, Kate Heyhoe found..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

City Hall Hustle: The Hangover

Recycling, homeless housing, and spandex – cure for a migraine?

"...The Hustle forswore strong drink some five years ago, but..."

March 26, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

On the Lege

Austin's freshman senator picks up plum assignments

"...Well into his first month on the job, Kirk Watson is still bouncing off the walls..."

Jan. 26, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

The Fountain

Like some epic figure of yore, writer/director Aronofsky has allowed his hubris to get the better of him: The Fountain is a dry well.

"...yore, writer/director Aronofsky has allowed his hubris to get the better of him. Whereas we indulged this filmmaker with..."

Nov. 24, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The World's Fastest Indian

Anthony Hopkins' great performance as Burt Munro, the real-life New Zealand codger and Indian motorcycle enthusiast who in 1967 set a land speed record that still stands today, is not enough to crash through this unabashedly sentimental wall of schmaltz.

"...Lawford. All one needs to know about Burt Munro, the real-life New Zealand codger and Indian motorcycle enthusiast who..."

Feb. 3, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Down in the Delta

"...Directed by: Maya Angelou. Starring: Wesley Snipes, Esther Rolle, Al Freeman Jr., Mpho Koaho, Mary Alice and..."

Dec. 25, 1998 Movie Review by Russell Smith

The Nutty Professor

"...Miller, Dave Chappelle and John Ales. Shadyac's updating of the 1963 Jerry Lewis classic may be a bit more..."

June 28, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Young Poisoner's Handbook

"...Coleman, Paul Stacey and Frank Mills. Loosely based on the real-life misadventures of Great Britain's notorious Graham Young, Benjamin..."

April 19, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Insidious: The Red Door

Time to tiptoe through the tulips once again

"...The shrieking of string instruments, the bright red title card..."

July 14, 2023 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

The Devil and William Friedkin

The director's journey from The Exorcist to a real exorcism

"...William Friedkin sits back on a couch in the Four Seasons and stares at me. "Possession," he intoned,..."

Jan. 5, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Lady in the Van

Dame Maggie Smith is stunning in the role of the titular homeless lady

"...The movies tend to infantilize the geriatric generation, often regressing..."

Feb. 12, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Quote of the Week

"..."The only group that has made this issue political has..."

Feb. 10, 2012 News Column

The Fresh and the Cured

Two local charcuterie wizards surf the old wave

"...On a blustery, cold Sunday at HOPE Market, the aroma and smoke draw you toward Ben Runkle's booth...."

Dec. 24, 2010 Food Feature by Mick Vann

On the Lege

The Cervical Wars Part I: Perry, HPV, and the Politics of Cancer

"...With all the yelping from Republicans this week, you would have thought..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

The Insiders at Introgen

As Texas looks for a new economic boost, the decision-makers like to have a piece of the action

"...If you look on the fifth page of Gov. Rick Perry's personal financial disclosure..."

March 5, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

The Shark Bites Back

Mitchell Says the Eastside Needs Sharp Teeth

"...stand outside of Windsor Methodist Church in East Austin. They waved "Eric Mitchell for Place 6" signs in the..."

April 18, 1997 News Feature

The AggreGAYtor: May 19

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...civil rights get held up in multiple states, and the NFL is totally cool again, as your AggreGAYtor lets..."

May 19, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Thanks For Sharing Review Misses the Mark

"...Dear Editor, Once again, the Chronicle's movie reviewer sadly missed the mark [Film Listings,..."

Sept. 27, 2013 Postmarks

Speeding to a Cure

Short doc on cancer charity Your Ride is Here debuts tomorrow

"...The Ferrari Enzo is a beast of a car, a..."

March 17, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Eastside Eateries Cure Summertime Blues

Tuesdays just got better

"...Is the Eastside the best side? The Eat East summer series..."

July 13, 2015 Food Post by Serena Yeh

Cure the Post-Holiday Blues with Austin Free Week

Not ready for festivities to end? These are bound to lift your spirits.

"...solid events you won't want to miss out on. The kicker? You guessed it, they're all free...."

Jan. 3, 2017 Events Post by Thomas Danh

The Luv Doc: Grabbing Crotch

How to cure your attention deficit

"...Luvdoc, What is the best way to get guys to notice me? I..."

May 24, 2013 Column by The Luv Doc

Become Part of the Solution

"...ultrarich elitists, but I sure know a lot of other folk consuming way more than their fair share while..."

June 13, 2008 Postmarks

aGLIFF Review: A Dog Barking at the Moon

Chinese-Spanish drama embraces its theatrical magic

"...In the first scenes of this film, there is a great..."

Aug. 26, 2019 Screens Post by Nick Yeager

SXSW Music Review: Vaarwell/The Fur

St. Paddy’s Day arrives early for Lisbon and Taiwan imports

"...Tuesday evening proved difficult for Vaarwell and the Fur, freshman indie bands who traveled from overseas to..."

March 13, 2019 SXSW Post by Dan Gentile

The Hightower Report

Warning: Pink ribbons don't cure breast cancer

"...asking in rising vexation over what's become known as the "pinkification" of their disease. They're referring to the ubiquitous..."

Nov. 27, 2015 News Column by Jim Hightower

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