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  • Blogs

    February 7, 2012

    Why Does Karl Rove Hate America So Much?

    Oh, boy. Another chance to say something good about Detroit. Nothing gets a bigger rise out of a certain element among you loyal Lawners than when I utter anything even faintly complimentary about my hometown. For reasons I may never fully understand, I would incite less mouth-foaming if I sang the ... More >>

  • Film

    February 2, 2012

    A Separation: An Iranian Breakup is Hard to Do

    You are the judge in the high-stakes legal drama.

  • News

    December 22, 2011

    Best Films of 2011: People of the Year

    Some of our notables showed great courage this year, others are simply notorious, but all 10 had a big impact in 2011.

  • Blogs

    May 23, 2011

    Michael Hinojosa: Why Should We Blame Him for Leaving a Sinking Ship?

    ​We all need to splash our faces with cold water in this matter of the superintendent of the Dallas school system leaving town for a job as superintendent of schools in Cobb County, Georgia. What the hell do we expect? Governor Rick Perry and the Tea Party are charging ahead with an agenda a ... More >>

  • News

    February 3, 2011

    Dallas, despite being the Buckle of the Bible Belt, has a rich tradition of gambling, gangsters, boozing and naked ladies.

    ​We all need to splash our faces with cold water in this matter of the superintendent of the Dallas school system leaving town for a job as superintendent of schools in Cobb County, Georgia. What the hell do we expect? Governor Rick Perry and the Tea Party are charging ahead with an agenda a ... More >>

  • Film

    May 6, 2010

    In No One Knows About Persian Cats, You Get To Know Tehran's Underground Music Scene

    ​We all need to splash our faces with cold water in this matter of the superintendent of the Dallas school system leaving town for a job as superintendent of schools in Cobb County, Georgia. What the hell do we expect? Governor Rick Perry and the Tea Party are charging ahead with an agenda a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 26, 2009

    In Dealey Plaza Saturday, Dallas Participates in the Global Day of Action for Iran

    Photos by Megan Feldman​On Saturday afternoon, around 100 people gathered at Dealey Plaza to protest the Iranian government and show support for pro-democracy demonstrators in that country, where the regime has been retaliating against widespread protests since the June 12 election. Saturday's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 24, 2009

    Make Him an Offer You Can't Refuse: The WSJ Haggles for a Rug in Preston Royal

    A Friend of Unfair Park forwards along this front-page Wall Street Journal story about Cyrus Hassankola, who moved to Dallas to open a business that always appears on the verge of closing -- the oriental rug shop at Preston Road and Royal Lane formerly known as "Going Out of Business." It was a geni ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 23, 2009

    At Dallas City Hall Today, Hundreds Show Support for Friends and Family in Iran

    Megan FeldmanThis afternoon outside Dallas City Hall, several hundred people braved the summer's first 100-degree day to protest the violent crackdown on demonstrators in Iran. They waved Iranian flags, held signs demanding freedom and democracy and showed photographs of the violence that has rocked ... More >>

  • Film

    May 14, 2009

    Goodbye Solo: Taking a taxi to the dark side

    Megan FeldmanThis afternoon outside Dallas City Hall, several hundred people braved the summer's first 100-degree day to protest the violent crackdown on demonstrators in Iran. They waved Iranian flags, held signs demanding freedom and democracy and showed photographs of the violence that has rocked ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 19, 2009

    Honeymoon in Fort Worth

    Megan FeldmanThis afternoon outside Dallas City Hall, several hundred people braved the summer's first 100-degree day to protest the violent crackdown on demonstrators in Iran. They waved Iranian flags, held signs demanding freedom and democracy and showed photographs of the violence that has rocked ... More >>

  • Film

    January 24, 2008

    Persepolis Comics Become Streamlined Film

    The Islamic revolution, and puberty, through the 2-D eyes of Marjane Satrapi

  • Calendar

    May 31, 2007

    No Goal for Girls

    Offside examines soccer and women in Iran

  • Film

    May 3, 2007

    Goal(s)!

    Banned in his home country, Iranian Jafar Panahi scores with his sports movie as social commentary

  • Calendar

    March 23, 2006

    Reading Nafisi in Dallas

    Banned in his home country, Iranian Jafar Panahi scores with his sports movie as social commentary

  • Film

    April 4, 2002

    Torn Apart

    A family is caught between cultures in Maryam

  • Music

    July 23, 1998

    All the catchy songs

    There was no bigger or better Texas band in the 1980s than The Judy's, who are long gone but not forgotten

  • News

    March 26, 1998

    Will the clothes make the man?

    Dallas' Todd Oldham wants to take his colorful fashions from sassy to classy--and reap big-time profits. But MTV's fashion designer won't have it easy in his quest to transcend trend.

  • News

    February 26, 1998

    Cooking Up a Storm

    Temperamental Dallas chef Avner Samuel is a genius in the kitchen, but he may have burned the one thing that matters most--his bridges

  • Film

    June 5, 1997

    Air disaster

    Bruckheimer production comes complete with all his Con-temptible traits

  • Dining

    May 30, 1996

    Take your time

    Cafe Izmir has plenty of Middle Eastern delicacies on tapas

  • Film

    March 21, 1996

    Sky Walker

    The White Balloon sails atop simple storytelling

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