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Lots of information and finely honed arguments characterize this vicariously thrilling and joyous documentary that explores heavy metal’s many permutations and sheer endurance over the past 30-odd years.

Houston's Archie Bell still knows how to "Tighten Up"

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

Eckhardt dethrones Sonleitner, fundamentalists duke it out with public education, and more

An elite crew of critters helped bankroll Bentzin's unsuccessful, half-million dollar District 48 campaign

Finally, some SXSW wristband info – act fast! – and a rare Doug Sahm film appearance hits DVD. Elsewhere, Charles Attal and 'Misprint' magazine add to their local legends.

Jury rules in favor of officer, but APD policy still stings

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

Even though Glory Road presents a fictionalized account of what many count as the most significant NCAA basketball game ever played, the film remains a predictable sports rouser.

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Though lacking a clear point of view, the film seems to say that war not only dehumanizes soldiers but also infantilizes them. It’s not a pretty picture, but it is a lovely film.

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

Out of Austin's primordial music past comes John Andrews with tales from the music hall of legends

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

All 'picks' no 'sleepers' for the Austin City Limits Music Festival, one blurb at a time

A complete list of all Payne Award nominees.

Four Texas writers on fathers and sons

The South Austin Museum of Popular Culture treats Austin to a long, loving look at Armadillo Art Squad graphics master Guy Juke in a new solo exhibition

The sustained explosion of South Congress; plus, Garden Parties, farmers' markets, and Sunday Musical Mystery Series

Austin special effects artists can kill you with a squib or with a CGI bullet hit, gore it up with pig entrails or digitally composited blood, and create just about anything you can imagine with their bare hands or software. Does the industry need both?

SXSW picks & sleepers

The 'Chronicle's music staff rates the best local and roadshows, new acts, and more

Dixiecrat Jesse Dayton ain't banging his head against a wall

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While major productions play tax-incentive hopscotch across the South and Southwest, Austin tries to figure out how to reignite its winning streak