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memorial on tv

Prolific Houston author inks TV deal for buzzy novel before its debut Prolific Houston author inks TV deal for buzzy novel before its debut By Steven Devadanam

10.15.20  |  2:00 pm

Prolific Houston-based author Bryan Washington has yet to release his acclaimed debut novel, Memorial, but that hasn’t stopped him ...

Movie Review

The Trial of the Chicago 7 is a scorching actors showcase The Trial of the Chicago 7 is a scorching actors showcase By Alex Bentley

10.15.20  |  1:00 pm

As a writer, Aaron Sorkin has had indelible takes on both trials (A Few Good Men) and real-life controversial figures ...

weekend event planner

Here are the top 8 things to do in Houston this weekend Here are the top 8 things to do in Houston this weekend By Craig D. Lindsey

10.15.20  |  6:00 am

This weekend offers up some drive-in laughs, dog-friendly fun for National Fetch Day, and some totally stroll-worthy local markets. Meanwhile ...

Movie Review

Timely Totally Under Control indicts U.S. response to COVID-19 Timely Totally Under Control indicts U.S. response to COVID-19 By Alex Bentley

10.14.20  |  1:01 pm

Most documentaries take years to make, as filmmakers follow their subjects trying to piece together a specific story or, as ...

a virtual east end party

Beloved East End Street Fest honors Latino legend in virtual event Beloved East End Street Fest honors Latino legend in virtual event By Steven Devadanam

10.12.20  |  10:35 am

Some of Houston’s most beloved Latino artists will toast a thriving and burgeoning local neighborhood during a very 2020 ...

at the drive-in

Sawyer Yards Drive-in scares up thrilling new Halloween movie lineup Sawyer Yards Drive-in scares up thrilling new Halloween movie lineup By Steven Devadanam

10.9.20  |  4:12 pm

While not everyone dons a costume for Halloween, many can agree that a scary movie is a completely apropos way ...

Movie Review

Documentary Time tackles large issue by going personal Documentary Time tackles large issue by going personal By Alex Bentley

10.9.20  |  3:15 pm

The standard movie, no matter if it’s fiction or documentary, spends a certain amount of time introducing its story ...

Party at the (virtual) Moontower

All-star cast of favorite Texas film reunites for virtual fundraiser All-star cast of favorite Texas film reunites for virtual fundraiser By John Egan

10.8.20  |  3:45 pm

Twenty-seven years after the release of the Austin cult classic Dazed and Confused, a virtual reunion of the cast will ...

weekend event planner

Here are the top 8 things to do in Houston this weekend Here are the top 8 things to do in Houston this weekend By Craig D. Lindsey

10.8.20  |  6:00 am

This weekend, look for a fun happenings like a soft opening of a record store/plant boutique and Sawyer Yards ...

A new tune

ACL Music Fest strikes new chord with free 3-day virtual event ACL Music Fest strikes new chord with free 3-day virtual event By Katie Friel

10.7.20  |  9:30 am

In normal times, we'd be preparing for the first weekend of Austin City Limits Music Festival, picking out our ...

Closing credits

5 Houston cinemas close as major chain temporarily suspends operations 5 Houston cinemas close as major chain temporarily suspends operations By John Egan

10.5.20  |  3:10 pm

Responding to the pandemic’s continuing drag on the movie industry, the Regal theater chain on October 8 is indefinitely ...

Movie Review

Daughter honors father with repeated killings in Dick Johnson is Dead Daughter honors father with repeated killings in Dick Johnson is Dead By Alex Bentley

10.2.20  |  2:56 pm

There have been many fictional and documentary films made about patients with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, but you can ...

Movie Review

Bill Murray and Rashida Jones make great pair in On the Rocks Bill Murray and Rashida Jones make great pair in On the Rocks By Alex Bentley

10.1.20  |  12:55 pm

Writer/director Sofia Coppola has established a name for herself over the past 20 years by making films that appeal ...

october at the lagoon

Houston's largest crystal lagoon makes a splash with new fall events Houston's largest crystal lagoon makes a splash with new fall events By Steven Devadanam

10.1.20  |  9:35 am

The crisp and invigorating fall weather has motivated Houstonians to search for the ideal outdoor experience. With that in mind ...

weekend event planner

Here are the top 8 things to do in Houston this weekend Here are the top 8 things to do in Houston this weekend By Craig D. Lindsey

10.1.20  |  6:00 am

Fall is finally here, as evidenced the by the joyful chill in the air. That means myriad outdoor events and ...

The Return of Live Music

Heights music venue reveals big names for new outdoor concert series Heights music venue reveals big names for new outdoor concert series By Johnston Farrow

9.30.20  |  11:50 am

UPDATE: Due to popular demand, White Oak announced both Shakey Graves and Major Lazer will both play an additional show ...

Movie Review

The Glorias attempts to show the many layers of Gloria Steinem The Glorias attempts to show the many layers of Gloria Steinem By Alex Bentley

9.30.20  |  10:30 am

The success or failure of any particular film can often depend on timing. Real-world events can alter the fates of ...

at the drive-in

Hot Heights drive-in theater honors Ruth Bader Ginsburg and more Hot Heights drive-in theater honors Ruth Bader Ginsburg and more By Steven Devadanam

9.25.20  |  1:25 pm

As the nation pays tribute to Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a local movie house is paying tribute to ...

Influential Texans

Megan Thee Stallion lands cover of Time's Most Influential People Megan Thee Stallion lands cover of Time's Most Influential People By Katie Friel

9.25.20  |  9:45 am

Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion has inspired myriad memes, pop culture discourse, and now an essay in Time magazine. The ...