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Screening The Summer: Film's Biggest Winners and Losers of the Season

By Liam Gaughan

Sep 16, 2025

From K-pop Demon Hunters and the Dallas International Film Festival to The Weeknd's "acting," here are the summer's biggest breakouts and flops.

10 Must-See Movies at Austin’s Weirdest, Wildest Film Festival

By Preston Barta

Sep 15, 2025

From cursed whistles to surreal sex comedies, Fantastic Fest’s 20th anniversary lineup is a wild celebration of the weird and wonderful.

South Park Episode Making Fun of Charlie Kirk Pulled After Fatal Shooting

By Bennito L. Kelty

Sep 11, 2025

After the conservative activist was killed in Utah, a recent episode where Eric Cartman mimics his mannerisms and talking points was pulled.

Whataburger and Uchiba Celebrate King of the Hill With Special Deals and Menu Items

By Carly May Gravley

Sep 10, 2025

Looking for something to snack on while watching the season of the North Texas-inspired cult classic?

Filmmaker Josh David Jordan Helped Guillermo Del Toro Save Prized Possessions

By Austin Zook

Sep 9, 2025

The Dallas director bonded with Del Toro over flan while relocating his illustrious Bleak House Collection.

Annual Film Festival in Garland to Celebrate True Texas Tales This Weekend

By Rhema Joy Bell

Sep 8, 2025

It doesn't get much more Texan than Bonnie & Clyde and Matthew McConaughey.

A TCU Alum is Joining the Cast of SNL This Season

By Simon Pruitt

Sep 5, 2025

Ahead of its 51st season, Saturday Night Live has announced five new cast members, including one who attended TCU.

5 Seminal Works of the Taylor Sheridan Cinematic Universe That Aren't Yellowstone

By Liam Gaughan

Sep 5, 2025

With the prolific showrunner bringing a massive production studio here, we thought we'd look at the types of works North Texas will soon be the backdrop of.

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?

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.

Film, TV & Streaming

Film Screening Encourages Talking During the Movie

Robert Redford Dies at 89

Film, TV & Streaming

Film Screening Encourages Talking During the Movie

Robert Redford Dies at 89

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