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A Quiet Place Part II silently roars to list of best movie sequels A Quiet Place Part II silently roars to list of best movie sequels By Alex Bentley

6.4.21  |  3:35 pm

There are some movies that beg for a sequel and some that are better as stand-alone experiences. Upon its release ...

Movie Review

Final Account chronicles thoughts of aging Nazis, Holocaust witnesses Final Account chronicles thoughts of aging Nazis, Holocaust witnesses By Alex Bentley

6.3.21  |  3:55 pm

The atrocities committed by Adolf Hitler and the Nazis before and during World War II are well-documented, but what has ...

TOTALLY TUBULAR!

Giant inflatable tubing course slides into New Braunfels this summer Giant inflatable tubing course slides into New Braunfels this summer By Chantal Rice

6.3.21  |  10:34 am

When Texas summers peak to their sweatiest limit and the desire to strip down becomes nearly overwhelming, there’s only ...

Weekend Event Guide

Here are the top 5 things to do in Austin this weekend Here are the top 5 things to do in Austin this weekend By Paige Turner

6.3.21  |  6:00 am

We’ve got the scoop on the best ways to spend your time this weekend. Screen a selection of films ...

On tour at home

Local film Lift Me Up chronicles Austin musicians’ pandemic struggles Local film Lift Me Up chronicles Austin musicians’ pandemic struggles By Brianna Caleri

6.2.21  |  1:24 pm

The world is operating in a new stage of pandemic art. Having eclipsed a year of lockdown, delays, and virtual ...

Music Notes

Willie comes to Austin, Questlove’s first post-pandemic show, and more Willie comes to Austin, Questlove’s first post-pandemic show, and more By John Laird

6.2.21  |  9:29 am

The month of May saw a lot of venues re-open around Austin. Now June is poised to take an even ...

Movie Review

Cruella goes dark and deep to expand on iconic Disney character Cruella goes dark and deep to expand on iconic Disney character By Alex Bentley

5.31.21  |  2:00 pm

The "101 Dalmatians" property has been an enduring one for Walt Disney Studios, with the original 1961 film maintaining a ...

Hot Headlines

8 must-stay glamping getaways near Austin, plus more popular stories 8 must-stay glamping getaways near Austin, plus more popular stories By Arden Ward

5.29.21  |  12:00 pm

Editor's note: It's that time again — time to check in with our top stories. Here are five articles ...

Movie Review

Young cast hits the mark in funny college-set film Drunk Bus Young cast hits the mark in funny college-set film Drunk Bus By Alex Bentley

5.28.21  |  3:49 pm

Movies about young people doing crazy things while at college have a long history, from Animal House to Revenge of ...

Full house, fuller

East Austin’s semi-secret social club slated for host of upgrades East Austin’s semi-secret social club slated for host of upgrades By Brianna Caleri

5.28.21  |  12:13 pm

On the corner of Fifth and Pedernales streets sits an industrial-looking venue closed to passers-by but gently buzzing with members ...

GOOD AS GOLD

Olympic superstar Simone Biles cartwheels into Austin on national tour Olympic superstar Simone Biles cartwheels into Austin on national tour By Chantal Rice

5.28.21  |  10:26 am

After what promises to be a spectacular, medal-worthy performance at the Olympic Games this summer, the best gymnast in the ...

Movie Review

Zombie heist movie Army of the Dead descends to depths of mediocrity Zombie heist movie Army of the Dead descends to depths of mediocrity By Alex Bentley

5.27.21  |  2:06 pm

The zombie movie has occupied almost every genre the industry has to offer. It all started with horror, of course ...

Weekend Event Guide

Here are the top 5 things to do in Austin this Memorial Day weekend Here are the top 5 things to do in Austin this Memorial Day weekend By Paige Turner

5.27.21  |  6:00 am

Get some fresh air and enjoy wide-open spaces at some of the hottest happenings this holiday weekend. Chow down on ...

Movie Review

Talent-rich The Woman in the Window undone by lackluster story Talent-rich The Woman in the Window undone by lackluster story By Alex Bentley

5.25.21  |  3:55 pm

The Woman in the Window has had a very fraught history, starting with the publication of the novel by A ...

Movie Review

Action and emotions carry Those Who Wish Me Dead through fire Action and emotions carry Those Who Wish Me Dead through fire By Alex Bentley

5.24.21  |  1:55 pm

Even the most complicated action movies tend to have a singular focus. If you’re making a crime thriller, the ...

Hot Headlines

Austin adds 2 affordable nonstop flights to Mexico, plus more stories Austin adds 2 affordable nonstop flights to Mexico, plus more stories By Arden Ward

5.22.21  |  12:00 pm

Editor's note: It's that time again — time to check in with our top stories. Here are five articles ...

Movie Review

Torture horror cycle gets a second spin with star-heavy Spiral Torture horror cycle gets a second spin with star-heavy Spiral By Alex Bentley

5.20.21  |  3:28 pm

The horror genre tends to run in cycles. The slasher movies of the ’80s gave way to psychological thrillers in ...

Opening Credits

Popular Austin independent movie theater fully reopens to the public Popular Austin independent movie theater fully reopens to the public By Arden Ward

5.20.21  |  1:03 pm

The opening credits will soon be rolling at one of Austin's most popular independent cinemas. Violet Crown Cinema, nestled ...

MUSIC TO OUR EARS

ACL Music Festival releases anticipated 2021 lineup and 3-day tickets ACL Music Festival releases anticipated 2021 lineup and 3-day tickets By Chantal Rice

5.20.21  |  11:01 am

Live music takes to the stage at Zilker Park this fall as the Austin City Limits Music Festival returns to ...

Weekend Event Guide

Here are the top 5 things to do in Austin this weekend Here are the top 5 things to do in Austin this weekend By Paige Turner

5.20.21  |  6:00 am

Buckle up for three days of high-speed NASCAR racing at COTA or enjoy live music and short films by Austin ...