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2012 Stories by Merritt Martin

• The Few, The Proud, The Sleepy: 24-Hour Video Winners

  published May 10, 2012

  About this time one year ago, one crazy, mixed-up team was hauling a gorilla suit, an 8-inch foil ball and two homemade meat helmets around Dallas... More >>

• Posehn in the Membrane

  published May 10, 2012

  There’s a recognizable, tall metalhead who wears black glasses and is super nerd-funny. You may not know his name (you... More >>

• I'm Watchin' Here

  published May 3, 2012

  Midnight Cowboy is required viewing. John Schlesinger’s 1969 drama about hustling and friendship won three Oscars and was... More >>

• What's the DIFF? It's Movies, Movies, Movies.

  published April 12, 2012

  There is a magical 10-day stretch each spring when culture lovers will gladly trade our rare window of beautiful weather for hours upon hours... More >>

• David Sedaris, What a Sad Sell-Out

  published April 19, 2012

  Might as well prepare you now: David Sedaris is sold out. Has been for a healthy bit now. There’s no point in wasting your tears, though, so... More >>

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  Reel Talk, With Merritt: DIFF Focuses On The Creatives, We Think About Teen Witch

  published Apr 18, 2012

  It probably sounds completely obvious that for the past two days the repeating theme seemed to be creativity. Because, well, naturally, films are creative endeavors. But the documentaries and features... More >>

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  Reel Talk With Merritt: Highs and Lows Of Last Weekend's DIFF

  published Apr 16, 2012

  The best part of having experienced your Big Film Fail in the first weekend of DIFF is knowing that you've gotten major disappointment out of the way and you can now just sit back, relax, and finish o... More >>

• The Laughter Season

  published March 15, 2012

  You know what it means when people wearing giant flat pendants start hitting on each other for no other reason other than they’re both at... More >>

• All Jokes, No Pranks This April Fool's Day

  published March 29, 2012

  We’re hoping for at least a few Rick Perry punchlines at Backdoor Comedy April 1, since his expecting anyone with a vagina (or anyone who... More >>

• Dallas Says "Eat Me"

  published March 29, 2012

  You love Dallas. You value Dallas. You enjoy Dallas. Now, don’t you want to Savor Dallas? Get your chance from Thursday, March 29... More >>

• The Czars Get Loud During This Silent Film

  published March 15, 2012

  If the photos on their website are to be believed, Austin’s Invincible Czars have chops and sideburns that would rival the likes of... More >>

• A New Species Of Mouse Lemur? Thanks, Life.

  published March 15, 2012

  If ever there were an example that you could, in fact, go to college, accidentally find your calling and change majors midstream without disaster,... More >>

• Mean Scenes

  published February 16, 2012

  Here’s a question people rarely think about when they wake up in the morning: Would the world be better with or without Charles... More >>

• Hank’s Very Much

  published March 1, 2012

  What do you do after you front Black Flag and go successfully solo (or, at least, as an eponymous band), start your own publishing house, write a... More >>

• ABB: Always Be Baldwin

  published March 1, 2012

  He’s dropped from a helicopter to a submarine. He’s been trapped in Winona Ryder’s haunted house. He’s sweat through a... More >>

• Party With Plastics

  published February 23, 2012

  Tupperware fans don’t dick around. The sound of a lid snapping can bring someone to tears if it’s the missing piece to a complete... More >>

• Reel Life

  published February 9, 2012

  The most memorable film moments, the ones that leave the most lasting impressions, often come from real life caught on film — the ones about... More >>

• Mind Your Head

  published February 16, 2012

  They’re after your brains. If you had enough weapons and materials to form some sort of go-to kit, something that had anything and... More >>

• Haint Valentine’s Day

  published February 9, 2012

  You can call bullshit on the hearts and doilies. Don’t waste any red roses on us, boxed, vased or otherwise. While we’re totally down... More >>

• Snug As A Bug In A Pub

  published February 2, 2012

  You there in the Snuggie. Stop sitting on the couch just a few degrees too warm watching SoapNet/Military Channel. Rather, prepare to get off your... More >>

• 3,000 Miles, 10 Days, 2 Wheels

  published January 26, 2012

  After watching Dallas cyclists fight for their city to catch up with the pack regarding bike lanes and general regard from fellow travelers, the... More >>

• Save Him Ishmael

  published January 12, 2012

  It’s a hot-point subject, salvation. Who gets it, how they get it, when, why. In a state where we wouldn’t have been shocked to see... More >>

• Jane Seymour, Overachiever

  published January 26, 2012

  When you hear the name Jane Seymour, you think of one of three things: Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, that snake-heart pendant thing of... More >>

• These Girls Have Axes To Grind

  published January 19, 2012

  High-five for rocking, Dallas. We are finally getting a Girls Rock Camp of our very own. Back in December, music editor Audra Schroeder discussed... More >>

• D-Lister Does Dallas

  published January 5, 2012

  Last time we saw Kathy Griffin, she was doing stand-up in the Meyerson. It was cramped and strange and some of the people (possibly... More >>