Beyond Buzz Lightyear: Other Movie Characters Who Deserve a Prequel
There’s a disclaimer that plays before Disney-Pixars’ latest animated feature Lightyear. The title card explains that the film you are about to see is not about the toy
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The New Adam Sandler Movie Includes Cameos by Some of Dallas’ Top Players
Adam Sandler is back at it. Although it’s become the norm for mainstream movie stars to develop projects directly for streaming services, Sandler made headlines in 2014 when he signed an exclusive development deal with Netflix.
The Best Movies Starring Elvis Or About Elvis
Filmmaker Baz Luhrmann has brought his pop and circumstance to classic stories such as Romeo and Juliet and The Great Gatsby
Beyond Candy: The Best Movies and Shows About Killers With a Texas Twist
Even in a vast media world overrun by superheroes and lightsabers, true crime stories remain just as popular as ever with viewers.
One of the Best Films of the Year Is From Dallas Filmmaker and ‘Next Linklater’ Cooper Raiff
You hear a lot about the next young artist who might be the “next Taylor Swift.” There’s a lot of the “next Leonardo DiCaprios” out there.
In a Brand-Obsessed Age, Dallas Has a Leg Up With These National Corporations
Fun fact: of the 15 biggest cities in the United States, one-third are in Texas. Houston comes in at No. 4, with over 2.3 million people. San Antonio, home of the River Walk and a Sea World, clocks in at No. 6 with over 1.5 million. Austin comes in at…
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The Angelika Theater Tries a New Membership Program to Try to Compete With Streaming
There’s a question that you’ve probably been asked dozens of times since the pandemic started: “So, what have you been binging recently?”
Chris Rock’s Texas Tour: Is It A Good Idea?
We were all there for the controversial moment that made this year’s Academy Awards the most talked-about ceremony ever.
Mark Wahlberg Says It’s His Calling to Make a Film Such As His Latest, Father Stu
Mark Wahlberg is no stranger to stepping into the role of a real inspirational figure. Between the underdog boxer Micky Ward in The Fighter.
Jim Carrey Should Not Retire on Sonic the Hedgehog 2
There’s a big difference between being a “great comedy star” and a “great actor.” We all love laughing at Danny McBride’s wacky shenanigans, but you’re not exactly going to find him doing much more than farting, smoking weed and breaking things. “Academy Award winner Danny McBride” probably isn’t a phrase…
Bruce Willis Has Always Been Much More Than an Action Star
This week, news broke that legendary action star Bruce Willis was retiring from acting due to a health condition called Aphasia,
Content Aside, Which Streaming Service Is Easiest To Use and Which Will Make You Cry?
Streaming is the future. If you’re still subscribed to cable, then what are you doing? Sure, there are a few live TV events each year for which you probably want a traditional television package
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The Very Best of Bob Dylan’s Weirdest Lyrics
Even if the “the times, they are a changin,” Bob Dylan certainly hasn’t been doing anything different. At 80 years old, the cultural icon is just as prolific as ever, releasing new albums and touring once more after taking some time off due to COVID shutdowns.
No One Watches the Oscars Any More, Because Where the Hell Do You Watch the Oscars?
It’s no secret that the Academy Awards are a pale imitation of the show they once were. The days of an exciting host like Bob Hope or Billy Crystal delighting moviegoers of every generation are now faded memories.
In Retrospect, All the Ways in Which Twilight Has Redeemed Itself
We got Christian Bale’s “Batlip” and Ben Affleck’s “Batfleck,” so prepare for the era of “Battinson.” That’s right, Robert Pattinson is the latest to step into the role of Bruce Wayne in the upcoming reboot The Batman.
How Long Will the Oscars Keep Ignoring Dallas Filmmaker David Lowery?
Every year, the week after the Academy Award nominations is rampant with news articles about the biggest “snubs” and “surprises” of the year.
Ted Cruz Steps Up as the Joe McCarthy of Children’s TV
After targeting women, minorities, the LGBTQ community, immigrants, teachers, scientists, celebrities and animals, Republicans have found their latest feud. Apparently, absolutely no one is safe from conservative scorn, as the feathery Sesame Street icon Big Bird has become the latest victim of their conspiracy theories. What does it say about…
The Best Non-Problematic Movies To Watch This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving can be an underwhelming time for movie fans. Everyone has their favorite Christmas movies, but how many truly great Thanksgiving movies are there, other than A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and Planes, Trains, and Automobiles?
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The Box Office Is Down, So How Can You Support Dallas Theaters?
In case you hadn’t noticed, movie theaters have been in a bit of a sticky situation lately. While COVID-19 seemed to shorten the shelf-life of the traditional theaters, the rise of streaming content and “peak TV” certainly didn’t help.
Halloween Costume Ideas Inspired by Locals
Halloween is a celebration of self-expression, so why does every costume end up looking the same? It seems like every year we get our usual set of zombies, ghosts, skeletons and alien creatures making circles around the neighborhood.
In a Scale of Wes Andersonness, How Wes Anderson-y Is The French Dispatch?
Picture a movie with symmetrical framing. Add quirky characters. Colorful sets. Bill Murray. And a legion of hipster baristas ready to defend it as a work of genius. Yeah, you guessed, this is the work, any work, of acclaimed filmmaker Wes Anderson.
The Best Music-Centric Halloween Events in North Texas
There’s more to Halloween music than “Monster Mash.” No, you’re probably not going to get a lot of Halloween carolers, unless your neighborhood has a particularly fervent A Nightmare Before Christmas troop of fans.