Alex Gonzalez

Alex Gonzalez has been a contributor to the Dallas Observer since 2018. He is a Dallas native whose work has appeared in Local Profile, MTV News and the Austin American-Statesman. He has eclectic taste in music and enjoys writing about art, food and culture.

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Tina Satter Directed the Sydney Sweeney Film Reality Like a Play

By Alex GonzalezJune 15, 2023

Sydney Sweeney leads the cast in Reality, about a former U.S. intelligence specialist sentenced for leaking an intelligence report about the 2016 presidential election.

Eva Longoria’s <i>Flamin’ Hot </i>Movie Tells a Story of Latin Triumph, and Cheetos

Eva Longoria’s Flamin’ Hot Movie Tells a Story of Latin Triumph, and Cheetos

By Alex GonzalezJune 12, 2023

The man who invented Flamin’ Hot Cheetos deserves to be knighted. But at the very least, a biopic directed by Eva Longoria.

Van Full of Nuns Are on a Mission To Keep Pop-Punk Alive

By Alex GonzalezJune 9, 2023

Pop-punk is not dead. At all. Dallas band Van Full of Nuns plays pop-punk classics and some originals for all you early aughts lovers.

Ashton Edminster Is Done Being Your ‘Great Girl’

By Alex GonzalezJune 6, 2023

Ashton Edminster has been planning her pop stardom since before she could speak. Her plan is working.

How The Chosen Brought Yasmine Al-Bustami Back Home to Dallas

By Alex GonzalezMay 23, 2023

You probably recognize North Texas actress Yasmine Al-Bustami, because no matter what TV show you’re watching, she’s probably on it.

Charlie Puth Plans To ‘Take it to Level 15’ for His Dallas Show

By Alex GonzalezMay 23, 2023

Charlie Puth plays on Wednesday in Dallas. “We don’t talk anymore” about Selena Gomez, though.

Hamburger Mary’s Arrives in Dallas at a Tumultuous Time for Drag Performers

By Alex GonzalezMay 23, 2023

Hamburger Mary’s is a franchise out of San Francisco that will open on June 1 in what used to the Cedar Springs Tap House.

Pleasure Clone Put Their Troubles on Hypnotic Display With Debut Single

By Alex GonzalezMay 16, 2023

Two Dallas mainstay artists (one who is known to strip down to his skivvies onstage), are coming together for a cool new project.

Why Elizabeth Olsen and Jesse Plemons Were Drawn to Candy Montgomery’s Story

By Alex GonzalezMay 9, 2023

Elizabeth Olsen had her reasons to delve into the character of Candy Montgomery – her costar Jesse Plemons wanted mainly to come home to Texas.

Spike Chester Is a Rap Purist

By Alex GonzalezMay 9, 2023

Spike Chester might sing, but he’s a Dallas-proud rapper.

Enchanting Says Rap Is a Woman’s Game Now

By Alex GonzalezMay 3, 2023

North Texas hip-hop artist Enchanting has us under her spell.

First Look: How Harumi and Jose Luis Rodriguez Manifested Mixtitos

By Alex GonzalezMay 2, 2023

Mixtitos Kitchen is in the old La Acapulqueña space. While it does carry some dishes from its predecessor, they have some new dishes you should try.

Some of Our Favorite Bathroom Signs in Dallas

By Alex GonzalezApril 20, 2023

We’ve rounded up some of the quirkiest, funniest and most creative bathroom signs throughout various nightlife destinations in Dallas. Here are our favorites.

How Pudge and Ritchy Flo Put Together an Album Over the Course of Three Nights in Vegas

By Alex GonzalezApril 12, 2023

A favorite in Denton’s rap scene, Pudge has partnered again with Ritchy Flo for a new album, Three Nights In Vegas.

Mickey Guyton Changed the Country Music Game. Now She Wants To Open Doors for Others.

By Alex GonzalezApril 3, 2023

North Texas-bred country artist Mickey Guyton is now a judge on My Kind of Country, a search for the next big country star.

How To Celebrate Taylor Swift’s Eras Tours in DFW

By Alex GonzalezMarch 28, 2023

The era of Taylor Swift will soon be upon us. This week, the 12-time Grammy Award-winning artist will perform three shows at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington as part of her hotly-anticipated Eras tour. But if you can’t get enough Taylor in your life, here are the best Taylor Swift-centric events this week.