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The Senior Brings Football Dreams Home to Our Backyard

By Preston Barta

Sep 3, 2025

Filmed in North Texas, the heartfelt story of "a 59-year-old Rudy" captures the spirit of local football culture and an inspiring return to the gridiron.

Filmmaker Julian Sol Jordan Might Be Indie Film's Next Darling

By Austin Zook

Aug 29, 2025

The multi-disciplinary Dallas artist's debut feature, Real Life, is a local breakout that should be on your radar.

Evelyn Chef Reps Texas in Gordon Ramsay's 50-State Showdown in New Hell's Kitchen

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Aug 28, 2025

The next season of Hell's Kitchen will feature a Dallas chef, representing the state of Texas.

Netflix & Thrill: The Streaming Service is Bringing a Real-Life Squid Game to Dallas

By Alec Spicer

Aug 25, 2025

Later this year, Dallas will be one of only two cities in the U.S. opening the doors of Netflix House, an immersive experience based on streaming favorites.

Dallas Might Be Feeling "Superhero Fatigue" at the Movies

By Liam Gaughan

Aug 23, 2025

Are we all finally tired of the "superhero slop" movies?

Top Ten Records Hosting New Film Screening Series For Movie Talkers

By Alec Spicer

Aug 22, 2025

Big news for your boyfriend who always ruins the plot because he can't be quiet.

The Biggest Moments From Season 2 of America's Sweethearts

By Alex Gonzalez

Aug 22, 2025

Raises, resignations and an Observer story are highlights in Netflix's Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders docuseries.

Jerry Jones, Dallas Cowboys owner and GM.

4 Takeaways From The Premiere of Netflix's New Dallas Cowboys Docu-Series

By Simon Pruitt

Aug 21, 2025

It's a JerryWorld and we're all just living in it. Here's what we thought of episode 1 of Netflix's America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys.

With Rare Footage, SMU’s Film Archive Is Preserving Dallas' History

By Austin Zook

Aug 21, 2025

Founded by and named for G. Williams Jones, the archive wants to increase public access to its footage.

5 Real Dallas Locations Seen in King of the Hill

By Austin Zook

Aug 18, 2025

We spotted the Hill family visiting some IRL Dallas spots in the show's big return.

A Year After Reopening, Alamo Drafthouse Proves Sometimes the Sequel Is Better

By Pam Harris

Aug 16, 2025

We're just grateful that this Alamo doesn't have to be a distant memory.

Here’s Where Landman Season 2 Has Been Caught Filming in North Texas

By Austin Zook

Aug 14, 2025

The new season is officially premiering on November 17.

6 Things to See at the Dallas Harry Potter Exhibition

By Preston Barta

Aug 14, 2025

Expecto patronum — the Wizarding World is coming to Dallas in October.

Swiping Right: A Texas Dating App is the Focus of New Hulu Film

By Simon Pruitt

Aug 13, 2025

The new biopic premieres on Hulu this September, starring Lily James as SMU alum Whitney Wolfe Herd.

Watch List: 8 of This Year's Best Films That Flew Under Your Radar

By Liam Gaughan

Aug 12, 2025

Don't waste another minute trying to figure out what to watch — let us put you onto your favorite film you didn't know came out this year.

Vianca Vega, a staff member of Dallas' Texas Theatre.

Vianca Vega is Blowing The Candles Out on Annual Birthday Screening with Clueless

By Austin Zook

Aug 7, 2025

"The Girl Who Works at the Box Office" of the Texas Theatre letting another birthday go by without a special screening? As if.

In the New Season of King of the Hill, A Good Show Struggles to Be Great

By Charles Farmer

Aug 6, 2025

The return of our beloved North Texas-based cartoon hits close to home, so why does it feel slightly unfamiliar this time?

The 5 Movies We’re Looking Forward to the Most for the Rest of 2025

By Austin Zook

Aug 5, 2025

It has already been a big year in film, but some of 2025's most exciting releases have yet to come.

"I Love Him For His Self-Hatred": Taron Egerton on Being a Bad Guy in She Rides Shotgun

By Alex Gonzalez

Aug 4, 2025

We caught up with the Golden Globe winner and director Nick Rowland off the heels of their gripping, just-released crime thriller.

Doctor's Orders: A Film Festival Podcast is Bringing a Free Show to the Texas Theatre

By Austin Zook

Aug 1, 2025

The Film Festival Doctor hopes to offer insight and education for local filmmakers looking to break into the festival circuit.

Film, TV & Streaming

Meet The TCU Alum Joining Saturday Night Live

5 Taylor Sheridan Works to Add to Your Watchlist

Film, TV & Streaming

Meet The TCU Alum Joining Saturday Night Live

5 Taylor Sheridan Works to Add to Your Watchlist

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