Point Austin: Getting Googled

On the road to high speed paradise, hurry up ... and wait

"...The atmosphere at Brazos Hall on Fourth Sreet Tuesday was a combination toddler's birthday party,..."

April 12, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Hearing Voices

An institution unto itself, the DVD commentary track can provide insider dish, impressions of mommy, and the startling depths of one movie star's know-how (or lack thereof).

"...A requisite on most new releases, the DVD commentary track is becoming..."

Jan. 17, 2003 Screens Feature

Grand Jury Indicts APD Officer in Shooting of Michael Ramos

Christopher Taylor faces first-degree murder charge

"...grand jury has indicted Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor on a charge of first-degree murder for the fatal shooting..."

March 10, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Local Gaming News

New Releases, LeetUps, networking, and more

"...really news, but it is nice to hear. Read on for links to local AAA trailers, news on the..."

Aug. 10, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Frayed Webbing

Local TV and the Internet: Not Exactly The News

"...to take over, as the ease of jumping from one link to another fosters a heedless momentum that discourages..."

Aug. 16, 1996 News Column by Chris Walters

Is APD Making Austin Less Safe?

D.A., C.A. claim they’re being scapegoated by anti-reform cops

"...explosive pair of letters sent to City Manager Spencer Cronk, Travis County District Attorney José Garza and County Attorney..."

Aug. 3, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Bands Are Practicing Again, but Does Austin Have Enough Rehearsal Space for Them?

A love letter and state-of-affairs on the practice space scene

"...the [Austin Rehearsal Complex], a couple a year," reveals Don Harvey, as if talking to a therapist. "It's always..."

June 18, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Playback: ACL Fest – Can't Stop the Music

ACL Fest met both supply and demand. Mostly.

"...first time organizers had to throw in the towel on account of weather...."

Oct. 18, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Tricks of the Trade

Keynote Address: Mark Cuban

"...nail." In his opening keynote for the SXSW Interactive conference, Mark Cuban of Broadcast.com laid out his view of..."

March 19, 1999 Screens Feature

Fantastic Fest Nabs Latest Derrickson-Cargill-Hawke Horror Collab The Black Phone

Keira Knightley dark comedy Silent Night to close fest

"...– the Austin-based film festival dedicated to horror, sci-fi, action, and other genre offerings – has announced its final..."

Sept. 9, 2021 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Can Quibi Be Your New Go-To App?

CEO Meg Whitman on diversity and innovation in the new streamer

"...The coronavirus lockdown has been a mixed affair for the entertainment..."

April 27, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

TV Eye

From Camilla Parker Bowles to the perks and perils of catering to the consumer

"...because all those "a look back" specials are looming on the horizon. Some occurred early, like Barbara Walters' annual..."

Dec. 23, 2005 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

2024 Austin Live Music Fund: Higher Rewards, Higher Competition

Out of 1,000-plus applicants, 137 scene players win grants

"...The city of Austin has provided an update on the status of the 2024 Austin Live Music Fund...."

Aug. 28, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

The First-Ever Austin Women in Jazz Festival and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Plus visiting acts from Burna Boy to Mike Dimes and Dro Kenji

"...shows happening in Austin this week? Check out the Chronicle music team’s handpicked “Crucial Concerts” below or in the..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Good Eye: Big Time

Turn up the volume on this oversized trend

"...The seasonal changes rumored to occur in distant parts of the..."

Sept. 19, 2014 Column by Amy Gentry

The Long Trip up the 'Dark Mountain'

Writer/director Tara Anaïse brings her wilderness horror to Austin

"...as a hapless camera crew gets lost in the Arizona desert while searching for a dangerous gold mine. What's..."

July 29, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

TV Eye

Summer hiatus is almost here. 'TV Eye's ready to fall under the thrall of the next new thing.

"...Since the writers' strike ended, it's been a long wait for existing series to resume their runs. They've..."

April 25, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re playing

"...Beyond its Strokesian first notes, Trinidad begins and ends with..."

May 29, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Criminal Justice Advocates and Officials at Odds Over Pandemic Precautions

Campaigning by another name

"...The coronavirus crisis has evoked a range of ideas over how..."

March 18, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Altman Speaks!

The ultimate indie director shoots straight about breaking into the business, staying there, and loving it.

"...the Austin Film Festival and Heart of Film Screenwriters Conference is the first national conference to be devoted to..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

High Tech, Low Priority?

Not Everyone Is Sold on Computers in Schools

"...illustration by Jason Stout Second grade teacher Anne Vergburg had..."

July 25, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Fugitive Dreams Rides the Rails to Your Screen

Jason Neulander's American fable is available on VOD now

"...The best trips can take the longest time to make it to their destination. Finally, the..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter Lane Reopening This Weekend

First Austin location offering free Bill & Ted screenings

"...announcement that the Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter Lane will be one of a number of theatres reopening this weekend...."

Aug. 18, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Reviews

University of Texas MFA students Maggie Carey and Elena Carr discover it's not all fluffers and hedgehogs in the real world of down-and-dirty indie porn.

"...McCary, Rafael Sanabria, Traci Laird, David Slump, Annmarie Coats. (Video, 46 min.)..."

March 16, 2001 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Party Never Stops with the Uncaged New Year's Eve Bash

Meet the Cheddar Goblin in an 8-Bit Alamo as South Lamar goes virtual

"...New Year's Eve Bash, a night of simulated cinema, song, mayhem, and general digital merriment...."

Dec. 27, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

News Ticker: October 30

All the news that's fit to blog

"...her own thing, and Greg Abbott self-promotes. Tourism is on the News Ticker...."

Oct. 30, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Capitol Thaw

Who controls the Senate thermostat?

"...The long-awaited repairs to the Texas Legislature begin this week. Everyone..."

April 22, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Panel Recap: Beyond Podcasting: How Ashley Flowers Redefined True Crime Storytelling

How the Crime Junkie host built a media empire

"...Millions of people love true crime, and there are hundreds..."

March 14, 2023 SXSW Post by Kat McNevins

Want to Strike? Ask a Sex Worker for Advice.

Artist and activist Lena Chen explains how the sex workers' rights movement is lifting up all workers

"...Out of the pandemic and protests, a new class consciousness has emerged. Leading the way in the labor rights..."

March 12, 2021 Features Feature by James Scott

Council Member Jimmy Flannigan Harassed by Opponent’s Biker Friends

Confrontation between D6 CM and Wind Therapy Freedom Riders CEO caught on tape

"...Flanni­gan entered his car to leave a campaign event on Saturday, Nov. 21, the leader of a motorcycle club..."

Nov. 27, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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