Bryan Cranston Stars in 'Writer's Block'

Filmmaker Brandon Polanco hit the jackpot – twice

"...film and TV beat is familiar with these days: writer's block and Breaking Bad withdrawal...."

Nov. 7, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

ATX Television Fest: Fox Comedy Block

'The Mindy Project,' 'Raising Hope,' and 'New Girl' stars speak

"...of programming started early with the 135-minute Fox Comedy Block at the Alamo Ritz, where creative talent from The..."

June 7, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Chronicle Recommends: Films About Writers

Storytellers become the story

"...Writer’s block sends mystery novelist Sarah Morton (Charlotte Rampling) to her..."

June 10, 2016 Screens Post by Chronicle Film Staff

We Asked Writers to Review Bands They’d Never Seen Before at Hot Summer Nights

Going into the unknown with TV's Daniel, xBValentine, Holy Death Trio, Frederico7, and Los Kurados

"...Sheer safe haven, Flamingo Cantina just up the block flexed no less rock Latinate, but chill, safe, distanced...."

Sept. 3, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

'He's a Great Writer!' 'A Great Souse!'

Why junkie movies are joyless

"...– place to start a discussion about being pro-writers’ block is with the anti-addiction argument. So… why do I..."

Oct. 13, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Write Stuff

Film Fight III begins with a whimper, not a bang

"...script, novel, haiku, what have you – either writers’ block or substance abuse. One could argue that it’s a..."

Oct. 13, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Stranger Than Fiction

A good movie but not a great one, Stranger Than Fiction is reminiscent of the films of Charlie Kaufman but lacks that writer’s conceptual rigor and imaginative power.

"...Eiffel is suffering from an epic case of writer’s block and can’t figure out the best way to off..."

Nov. 10, 2006 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Brandon Polanco's Other Short Doesn't Star Bryan Cranston

But you should watch it anyway

"...Remember the "Writer's Block" short with Bryan Cranston we wrote about last..."

March 18, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Austin's WriteByNight Is a Writer's Port in the Media Storm

Goldberg & Duhr: Easing the agony of blocks and deadlines

"...paperback's throw away from Rio Rita, just down the block from Violet Crown Social Club and Shangri-La and all..."

Feb. 6, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Range War at the Dobie Ranch

A bulldozer's intrusion onto 'enchanted' property uncovers the struggles of UT's historic retreat for writers

"...death in 1964, it was rescued from the auction block by Ralph A. Johnston, and a residency program for..."

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Amy Gentry

No Prozac for the Wicked

The Cool Capers of Donald Westlake

"...That's not to say that Westlake suffered from writers' block. He kept up his usual prodigious output, under numerous..."

Dec. 26, 1997 Books Feature by Jesse Sublett

Make 'Em Laugh

Block is bad, but it can be comically bad. Heroin is just bad bad.

"...“Writing and writer’s block are very particular kinds of experiences, and not necessarily..."

Oct. 13, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Reprise

This bracingly good Norwegian film is many things at once: portraits of mental illness, obsessive love, the uneasy transition from punk rock youth to “upstanding” adulthood, and fraternal competitiveness.

"...a nice girl to settle down with … and writer's block. Post-viewing, I was still coasting on the giddy..."

June 27, 2008 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Atlantis: The Lost Empire

"...descending through the deep with the crew of a submarine-block-jawed commander (Garner), femme fatale lieutenant (Claudia Christian), sassy teenage..."

June 15, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

How Does an Artist Get a Passport?

Two Austin playwrights join dozens of writers from across the hemisphere to 'dream the Americas'

"...in California, Arizona, or Texas, but also within a three-block radius in a Philadelphia neighborhood. A Latina story can..."

March 16, 2007 Arts Feature

Summer's Easy Readin'

Writers on their go-to books for when their gray cells need a vacay, too

"...Everyone should read the entire Francesca Lia Block catalog for fun, but for a quick escape into..."

June 12, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Ruby Sparks

Ruby Sparks tries hard, and though it's a likable film she never completely sparks.

"...therapist (Gould) to help him work through his writer’s block. A therapeutic writing exercise assigned to him by his..."

Aug. 3, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

National Poetry Slam Opening Bout Schedule

"...BOUT NO. 9 BOUT NO. 10 Columbus - Writers’ Block Cambridge - Lizard Lounge Cambridge - Cantab Omaha Kalamazoo..."

Aug. 3, 2007 Arts Feature

Down With Love

"...our two leads – Barbara Novak (Zellweger) and Catcher Block (McGregor) – ready themselves for their date later that..."

May 16, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Letters at 3AM

A week of truth.

"...or the roof, on Decatur Street, just up the block (I learned decades later) from where Henry Miller grew..."

Oct. 1, 1999 Column by Michael Ventura

Only Austin Earned a Warmhearted Lucinda Williams In-Store at Waterloo Records

Celebrating her new memoir and LP, as well as shop owner John Kunz

"...concert like typical in-stores, attracted a line down the block in Monday’s hot evening sun. As the comforting Q&A..."

July 6, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

The Most Memorable Moments of Saturday’s ACL Fest

Adrian Quesada, Big Boi, and painting the town P!nk

"...Warning: Do not tolerate Shine Blockas (or, those who would block Big Boi’s shine). If..."

Oct. 9, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Most Memorable Moments of Saturday’s ACL Fest

Billie Eilish, Jack Harlow, Mongolian metal, Doja Cat, Dayglow, & more

"...Freddie Gibbs charmed an appreciative Saturday afternoon crowd at..."

Oct. 3, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Most Memorable Moments of Friday’s ACL Fest

Megan, Miley, Maidza, and one really long line

"...“Does it feel like the party’s getting started?” Tkay..."

Oct. 2, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Luv Doc: Prohibition

God help the affable, chubby, slow kids with thick glasses

"...My best friend has been living with his girlfriend..."

Oct. 21, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

15 Minutes With Loudon Wainwright III

Q&A with Loudon Wainwright III

"...I’m fortunate I haven’t gone through any major writer’s block. I’m not as prolific as I was, but there’s..."

June 20, 2012 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

'The NFL Beat': Combine Commentary

On the exceptional 2012 draft class

"...for the first time in my life I have writer's block. I keep thinking, "Where do I even start?"..."

March 1, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Old-Fashioned Love

Iris Dement puts down roots at the Cactus Café

"...sway. Dement seems to have broken through whatever writer’s block she’s been experiencing. There were new tunes, which she..."

April 27, 2009 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Eye of the Media Storm

On the block, the Statesman fiddles while the industry burns

March 6, 2009 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Comic Books and Forward Motion

"...bit off-topic, but, to overcome a moment of writer’s block, I just looked through all four daily vote tallies..."

July 11, 2008 Screens Post by Josh Rosenblatt

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