Trump in Home Alone 2 and the Weirdest Celebrity Cameos

Donald Trump’s cameo in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York was reportedly omitted from the Canadian Broadcast Company’s Thursday broadcast, which the station stated was “to allow for commercial time within the format.” Even though Trump’s only line in the entire film was, “Down the hall and to the…

No, Tom Cruise Is Not Running for President

Miles Fisher has an incredible Tom Cruise impression. So incredible, that some people actually fell for his impression and believe the Tom Cruise is running for offfice as the president of the United States. A few months ago, Fisher, a Dallas native, uploaded a video of his take of what…

The Dallas Observer’s 10 Most Read Culture Stories in 2019

Like we’ve been saying: while it felt like Dallas nearly collapsed this year with racial tensions and destructive tornadoes, there were also many great moments this year in local culture. From viral videos to cannabis laws to the best swingers clubs — we tried to capture it all. These are…

There’s Something About Dallas for Filmmaker David Lowery

David Lowery is an acclaimed Dallas-based filmmaker, whose films include A Ghost Story, Pete’s Dragon, The Old Man and the Gun and Ain’t Them Bodies Saints. I sat down 20 minutes ago, having been invited to reflect upon the year that was for the Observer, and began to compile a…

The 20 Best Things To Do in Dallas This Week, Dec. 23 – 29

Monday, December 23 The Trains at NorthPark For over three decades, NorthPark Center has constructed an enchanting miniature train display, Trains at NorthPark, which has become a Dallas tradition for thousands of visitors as well as a significant philanthropic effort that has raised over $13 million for the Ronald McDonald…

Director Sam Mendes and Cast Talk New World War I Film 1917

Many films aim to completely immerse their audience in the story at hand, but Academy-Award winning director Sam Mendes takes this concept even further with his latest film 1917, a war epic meant to look like one continuous shot throughout, with no clear edits or cuts. “Once we had the…

Spike Lee Says Jerry Jones Is on the Wrong Side of History

The Winspear Opera House feels diverse, energetic and slightly dangerous in the way that reminds me of the first day of school. Spike Lee walks out to a standing ovation and veteran journalist Roland Martin walks out in a caftan. Lee immediately makes a joke about how the Dallas Mavericks…

Dallas Auction House Sells Most Expensive Marvel Comic Book

It doesn’t take a comic book nerd to see the significance that the genre’s had on pop culture over the years. And thanks to Hollywood blockbuster movies, you don’t even have to read comics anymore to know the stories of popular characters like Batman, Superman and Iron Man. But real…

Demon in Denton Seeks Funds for Toy Walk

On the night before St. Nick’s Day, on Thursday, a 7-foot-tall demonic Santa Claus will appear on the streets near downtown Denton, not to wreak havoc but to give toys to children who appear in his path on the Krampus Walk. Two days later, he’ll be at Wit’s End in…

If You Love Dogs, You Should Be Following These Dallas Accounts

We’re all about staying up-to-date on current events, but man, it can be a real downer sometimes. From the endless coverage of Trump’s impeachment inquiry to his latest Twitter storms, there’s an infinite supply of political craziness constantly being shoved down our throats every time we pick up our phones…

The 20 Best Things to Do in Dallas This Week, Dec. 3 – 8

Tuesday, December 3 Ernie Kovacs Retrospective Dallas VideoFest annually presents The Ernie Kovacs Award to television’s comedy visionaries. In doing so, the organization normally presents a smattering of clips featuring the man who inspired so many laughs, as well as the talent honored — this year’s recipient is John Cleese…

A Popular Skateboard Shop is Soon to Open in Deep Ellum.

There’s no secret that Deep Ellum has had its fair share of face-lifts over the years. One constant trend is the opening and quick closing of stores — whether it’s an old staple being forced out because of high rent, or newbies who didn’t do their market research. Sans the…