Opinion

What Makes a Great Dallas Movie?

What Makes a Great Dallas Movie?

It's Been 10 Years Since #AlexFromTarget. What Have We Learned About Filming Strangers in Public?

It's Been 10 Years Since #AlexFromTarget. What Have We Learned About Filming Strangers in Public?

Kelly Clarkson Found Her Footing 15 Years Ago with All I Ever Wanted

By Preston Jones
Mar 10, 2024

The Burleson native makes pop music on her own terms.
Chris Brown’s New Tour Stops in Fort Worth This Summer. Why You Shouldn’t Go.

By Jennifer Goldberg
Mar 5, 2024

Why we won’t be attending the R&B star’s August show — and why you shouldn’t, either.
We Listened to Mayor Eric Johnson on Ted Cruz's Podcast So You Don't Have To

By Simone Carter
Feb 28, 2024

In an episode that aired Monday, Dallas' mayor was a guest on the junior Texas senator's podcast, Verdict with Ted Cruz. It went about as well as you'd think.
Critics Slammed Norah Jones' Sophomore Album, but It Had No Business Being That Good

By Preston Jones
Feb 28, 2024

Following up a massively adored album isn't easy, but Norah Jones delivered with "Feels Like Home." Too bad critics disagreed.
10 Dallas Dudes You've Probably Dated

By Vanessa Quilantan
Feb 16, 2024

We're sorry to tell you, but the Dallas dating pool is as shallow as they come. The same stereotypes of single men in Dallas will keep floating around until we've all dated them.
Marc Rebillet Sang Creed's 'Higher' During Karaoke, Further Cementing It as a Dallas Fave

By Carly May Gravley
Feb 6, 2024

Dallas' need for Creed hasn't waned since the World Series. Is it time to let this bit die or should we go ahead and make "Higher" our city's national anthem?
Sh-t Talk: How Did Green Day’s Dookie Start a Trilogy?

By David Fletcher
Feb 2, 2024

As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Green Day's Dookie, a close reading reveals just how subversive it truly was.
What Is Justin Timberlake's Problem?

By Carly May Gravley
Feb 1, 2024

After he subtly shaded Britney Spears during a show in New York, people are wondering if he's grown up at all since writing "Cry Me a River."
Is Dak the New Dirk?

By Richie Whitt
Jan 30, 2024

Seriously, Cowboys fans, we know you're hurting, but hear us out on this.
What on Earth Is Going on in J.Lo's New Movie Trailer?

By Samantha Thornfelt
Jan 24, 2024

Raise your hand if you're disoriented by J.Lo's new movie trailer.
What Is it About This Dang Stanley Quencher Tumbler? Even These 13 Cups Are Better

By Eva Raggio
Jan 11, 2024

People freaking out over a cup: Are you OK? We can think of some better cups for you.
Fans Think a Joke Made About Taylor Swift at the Golden Globes Was Sexist. It Wasn't.

By Carly May Gravley
Jan 9, 2024

Taylor Swift has put up with a lot of sexist nonsense, but not all jokes and critiques fall into that category.
After Playing Mar-a-Lago, Vanilla Ice Is Part of the Culture War

By Garrett Gravley
Jan 3, 2024

Ever the forgiving type, Mr. Van Winkle refused to let his host's 91 felony charges deter him from entertaining on New Year's Eve.
Sorry, Hozier Is Neither a One-Hit Wonder, Nor Your Irish Fairy King

By Samantha Thornfelt
Jan 1, 2024

Hozier deserves much better than being typecast by Twitter.
Which US Senator Tweets the Most? You Won't Be Surprised. It's Ted Cruz.

By Danny Gallagher
Dec 22, 2023

Ted Cruz spends more time on Twitter than any other senator because it's not like he's really doing anything useful.
Remembering Craig Watkins' Role in Making America More Just

By Patrick Williams
Dec 20, 2023

Let's honor the real legacy of the late Dallas County DA with a statue. We know just the place.
20 Years Ago, Ryan Adams Found Beauty in the Shadows on the Exquisite Love Is Hell

By Preston Jones
Dec 18, 2023

"Ryan Adams has made love hell for those who adore his work," writes critic Preston Jones, looking back on the 20th anniversary of the singer's "Love Is Hell."
Barenaked Ladies' Blend of Silly and Serious Is As Potent 20 Years After Everything to Everyone

By Preston Jones
Dec 11, 2023

Barenaked Ladies are so much more than their hit "One Week."
Let's Unpack Ted Cruz's Pronoun Bill

By Danny Gallagher
Dec 6, 2023

Ted Cruz finally introduced a bill! The bad news? He wants to create a law forcing government entities to use pronouns that refer to people's birth-assigned gender.
Why Elon Musk Sued Media Matters in a North Texas Court, and What That Means

By Garrett Gravley
Dec 5, 2023

The billionaire supervillain is bringing a lawsuit to Texas. But why?