As with any year, the 2022 Academy Award nominations incited excitement, anticipation, speculation and of course, backlash. It’s always been this way, as these 12 Oscar-snubbed performances from Texas-bred actors show.
The official Academy Award nominations released in late January packed in many historic moments. The indie sensation Everything Everywhere All At Once scored a record breaking 11 nominations, John Williams become the oldest Oscar nominee ever at age 90 when he topped his own record with a total of 53 nominations, Judd Hirsch received his first nomination in 42 years, and The Quiet Girl became the first Irish-language film to receive any nomination.
Some small films require a big screen. Here are the best indie film screenings in North Texas.
Are you ready for more of the Sandman, Dallasites? That’s right, Adam Sandler will be making his way to the American Airlines Center this February for a lively combination of music and stand-up comedy.
While the film box office in 2022 was dominated by Top Gun: Maverick and Avatar: The Way of Water, prestige television programming offered much more diversity in terms of genre options.
Here are a few of the weirdest holiday tracks that we’ve found.
Facts are facts: geeks rule the world now. While there was a time where you’d have been mocked for wearing a Superman shirt in public, pop culture fandom has steadily become mainstream.
Don’t ever let someone tell you that comedy is dead. While some older comedians like to proclaim that “cancel culture” and “diversity” are making audiences too sensitive to deliver great comedy, we’ve seen some incredible new artists announce their presence over the past few years.
As any experienced cinephile will tell you, the majority of major releases, exclusive screenings, and specialty events within the film industry take place in New York and Los Angeles, though Dallas has one of the most robust film markets in the country.
Broadway isn’t getting any cheaper. Although every school has its batch of “theater kids,” the percentage of avid musical fans who actually get to see new shows during their initial run on Broadway is relatively slim.
It’s not bold to say that the film industry has been struggling in the past few years. While the ramifications of theater shutdowns amid the COVID-19 pandemic certainly highlighted some of the issues within the film community, the systemic issues within the industry can’t all be blamed on the events of 2020.
In terms of streaming service subscriptions, there’s probably not one app you use more than Spotify. Yes, we can all compete for how much programming from Netflix or Disney+ we consume, but, admit it, you’re constantly launching your Spotify app.
2022 was a complex year for the film industry. Although the pandemic certainly caused a lot of major shifts in moviegoing habits, many of the film industry’s problems had been building up for a good while.
So, who’s having a worse PR crisis right now, Twitter or Ticketmaster? While Elon Musk is busy burningthe social media platform into the ground, Ticketmaster is in hot water again thanks to the ridiculous tactics used to distribute tickets for Taylor Swift’s latest tour.
Everyone has a favorite Christmas movie, whether it’s It’s A Wonderful Life or Die Hard, and the holiday season promises a ton of seasonal classics that you’ve probably already seen a thousand times.
It’s no secret that the theatrical cinematic experience has been a true roller coaster ride in the last few years.
Let’s face it: We all need to spend less time on social media. While it’s nice to stay updated on current events, check in on high-school friends and check out your daily #GetWell accounts, spending hours scrolling through your feed isn’t going to make you smarter, more informed or happier…
Shortly after we heard word that Pink would be delivering what will surely be an emotional tribute to Olivia Newton-John at this year’s American Music Awards, she announced a new nationwide tour in 2023.
The news that Aaron Carter died at the age of 34 this weekend hit close to home for fans. Many had followed the teen idol since he first sprouted from the shadow of his big brother Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys.
Election Day is just around the corner and the act naming our next government representatives may inspire some trepidation and nervous anticipation.
Among the most shocking celebrity deaths in 2020 was that of Chadwick Boseman. The actor hid his health struggles from his fans, and his loss was felt by audiences worldwide.
The summer movie season has faded, so now’s the time to start looking ahead to all of the films that will undoubtedly dominate the awards conversation in the next few months.
