As a true Texan, I believe it’s a requirement to have seen the 1956 Oscar-nominated film Giant. It may even be in the state constitution somewhere (but I could be wrong). Apparently it’s been termed the “national film of Texas,” and it’s about as big at three-plus hours. Can you…

Speaking of Texas film, thank goodness for FilmFrog Productions and its Dallas Film Series. They promote Texas films (and others) each month with a feature and a short at each screening. Not only that, you get a meet-and-greet and a Q-&-A with the filmmakers. Score! See Bit Parts, a locally…

So our movie guy here gets to do the Sundance bit and interview famous actors and directors and yell at Hollywood for a lack of intimate movies. Thus it’s always with great hope that he’ll sign on for any blurbs regarding film, considering his encyclopedic knowledge of the cinema. Or…

So how do you live up to the dubious distinction of being called “the black Jerry Lewis”? The only man that can answer that would be comedian Arnez J. According to his Comedy Central bio, his physical humor has also drawn comparisons to Jim Carrey. Poor guy. The real question…

Hollywood is coming to the metroplex! And no, it’s not Oliver Stone filming an inventive sequel to JFK. This will be much more informative and, without a doubt, fun. This could also be your chance to be the cool parent or favorite teacher you secretly wish to be. The Classics…

In the world of cinema, the word “classic” is thrown around so easily. A movie that came out last week can be easily touted as an instant classic. Brokeback Mountain, anyone? Year-old movies can be destined for such distinction through the apparent wisdom handed to us by critics and Oscars…

Need to leave your menfolk at home? You know, for a true girl’s night out? Then check out this all-girl show on the stage. The Contemporary Theatre of Dallas will be presenting Clare Booth Luce’s The Women (you may well remember the movie starring Norma Shearer as Mary Haines, the…

At some point in time, people will realize that Elvis Presley is dead. He’s not incognito or in exile, he’s in the ground, six feet under. And it’s safe to assume those famous fried peanut butter and jelly sandwiches didn’t help. Would he have heeded all the advice now regarding…

Hey everybody, Jim Brickman is coming to town! You know, that piano guy? Good. Have fun…Hmmm, somehow that didn’t clear my editor. So now I will convince you readers that this is an event not to be missed: Like Kenny G, Yanni and John Tesh, Mr. Brickman plays New Age…

These days, every demographic has its own film festival. We just had the Latino culture-highlighting Vistas Film Festival in October and the Asian Film Festival of Dallas in August. There is also the Juneteenth Film Festival celebrating African-American movies and even the KidFilm festival. But it works. Think about it…