Dallas gets its first Asian American Film Festival this month
The Dallas Asian American Film Festival will host its inaugural screening at Dallas’ fine arts institutions, celebrating all facets of Asian-American culture.
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Tony Revolori is stung by the strange beauty of ‘The Rivals of Amziah King’
A particularly jarring scene from “The Rivals of Amziah King,” starring Matthew McConaughey, has kept us up at night. Now we know how the scene came to fruition.
Texas actor Henry Thomas phones home with genre-bending ‘Due West’
“Due West” is a new type of Western that stages a pregnant woman as the good, Texas abortion law as the bad and the people she meets along the way as the ugly.
12 years after ‘Boyhood,’ its Texas heart still beats big for star Ethan Hawke
Ethan Hawke and Richard Linklater are two of Texas’ treasures. A third treasure is the director’s seminal work, “Boyhood,” which the duo gathered to celebrate on its 12th anniversary.
Where to see ‘The Odyssey’ on 70mm and 35mm film in Dallas
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is playing on real film in Dallas, and we went inside local theater projection booths to see the magic.
Half a year of wonders: The 10 best movies of 2026 (so far)
From a Dallas-born ghost story to a time-traveling comedy, these are the films that have defined the year thus far.
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10 movie dads who taught us how to love
From George Bailey to Marlin the clownfish, we honor the screen fathers who truly got it right this Father’s Day.
In the new queer horror triumph ‘Leviticus,’ the monster is the face of a loved one
Director Adrian Chiarella and star Joe Bird discuss the making of one of year’s best films ahead of its theatrical release this month.
Matthew Lillard, Skeet Ulrich made ‘Scream’ at Texas Theatre a bloody good time
The iconic slasher duo reunited in Dallas for their first-ever live commentary, and we captured all the unforgettable highlights from the one-of-a-kind screening.
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Cosm’s immersive screening of Sorcerer’s Stone is a must for Harry Potter fans
The giant dome venue is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the first Harry Potter film by taking us from The Colony to the Wizarding World.
5 Indie Films You Should Watch This Year
Don’t sleep on the smaller films that are pushing the boundaries and redefining cinematic storytelling in 2026.
Gene Simmons Makes Action Movies Now, and He Was Honored in Dallas For The First One
Who keeps asking for more shark attack movies? Gene Simmons.
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Monotone Martha Kelly of Euphoria Is Not a Sociopath, but Her Character Sure Is
Long before Martha Kelly played the terrifying drug dealer Laurie on HBO’s Euphoria, she was a staple in Austin’s comedy scene.
New Documentary Chronicling the Rise and Fall and Rise of Deep Ellum Premieres at DIFF
Before Deep Ellum became the rock headquarters of Texas, it was a ghost town. Now, Round Pegs in Square Holes and the pioneers of Dallas history explore its trajectory.
David Lowery’s Mother Mary is a Dallas-Born Tale of Music, Friendship and Ghosts
Dallas filmmaker David Lowery returns with Mother Mary, a poetic, ghostly exploration of art and friendship starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel.
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Tragedy Struck Bastards of Soul, But They Live On Through A Powerful Documentary
A touching documentary chronicling the rise, heartbreak and afterlife of the Dallas soul band is streaming now.
The 10 Films You Need to See at This Year’s Dallas International Film Festival
Before North Texas’ biggest film festival returns later this month, discover the must-see documentaries, indie horrors and Texas-rooted stories on the lineup.
Cue & Coda Films Is Ready to Tell the Stories Hollywood Won’t
The Arlington-based production company has kept things low-key in Dallas while making waves in other markets. Now, it’s ready for the spotlight.
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Filmmaker Gene Gallerano Brings Honky-Tonk and Homegrown Horror Back to North Texas
A Dallas-raised director looks to his roots for two upcoming projects: a creature feature and a heartfelt documentary about country artist Joshua Ray Walker.
Nick Jonas Strikes A Chord with Paul Rudd in Power Ballad
We caught up with Dallas’ own Nick Jonas to talk his new film, favorite restaurant to drop by when he comes back, and how the big Texas sky influences his work.
Dallas Filmmaker’s Doc Captures Charley Crockett’s Unvarnished Soul
A Cowboy in London offers an unapologetic look at the country crooner through director Jared L. Christopher’s lens.
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Taylor Sheridan Made Dallas Feel Like New York City, Says The Madison Cast
The cast of The Madison discuss the show’s deviation from Sheridan’s usual work and bringing the Big Apple to Big D.