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Film Reviews

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Film, TV & Streaming

David Lowery’s Mother Mary is a Dallas-Born Tale of Music, Friendship and Ghosts

By Preston BartaApril 10, 2026

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

By Austin ZookApril 8, 2026

A touching documentary chronicling the rise, heartbreak and afterlife of the Dallas soul band is streaming now.

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Film, TV & Streaming

The 10 Films You Need to See at This Year’s Dallas International Film Festival

By Preston BartaApril 7, 2026

Before North Texas’ biggest film festival returns later this month, discover the must-see documentaries, indie horrors and Texas-rooted stories on the lineup.

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Cue & Coda Films Is Ready to Tell the Stories Hollywood Won’t

By Austin ZookApril 2, 2026

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.

Film, TV & Streaming

Filmmaker Gene Gallerano Brings Honky-Tonk and Homegrown Horror Back to North Texas

By Preston BartaMarch 31, 2026

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.

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Critic's Notebook

Nick Jonas Strikes A Chord with Paul Rudd in Power Ballad

By Preston BartaMarch 27, 2026

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.

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Dallas Filmmaker’s Doc Captures Charley Crockett’s Unvarnished Soul
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Dallas Filmmaker’s Doc Captures Charley Crockett’s Unvarnished Soul

By Preston BartaMarch 26, 2026

A Cowboy in London offers an unapologetic look at the country crooner through director Jared L. Christopher’s lens.

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Film, TV & Streaming

Taylor Sheridan Made Dallas Feel Like New York City, Says The Madison Cast

By Adam DavidsonMarch 26, 2026

The cast of The Madison discuss the show’s deviation from Sheridan’s usual work and bringing the Big Apple to Big D.

Film, TV & Streaming

Sydney Chandler’s Texas Roots Shine in the SXSW Premiere of Soulful Sci-Fi Film Anima

By Preston BartaMarch 19, 2026

Alien: Earth star Sydney Chandler comes home for the world premiere of her poignant new film.

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Dallas Native John Burr Brings Terror to Our Backyard in The Gates

By Preston BartaMarch 17, 2026

Experience James Van Der Beek’s powerful final performance in a Dallas-set thriller now playing in area AMC theaters.

Film, TV & Streaming

Lone Stars and Golden Statues: Who Will (and Should) Win at the 2026 Oscars

By Preston BartaMarch 13, 2026

Get ready for the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, where plenty of North Texas talent is on the ballot.

Film, TV & Streaming

Oscar-Shortlisted Film Ado From Waco Filmmaker Coming to the Texas Theatre

By Austin ZookMarch 3, 2026

Filmmaker Sam Henderson is ready to talk the good, the bad and the ugly of making and distributing his Jennifer Lewis-starring film, Ado.

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Review: Scream 7 Finds a Ghostface Without a Cutting Edge

By Preston BartaMarch 1, 2026

The latest terror delivers some clever nicks and has surprising Dallas ties but stumbles under controversy, boycotts and a costly rewrite.

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