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    Calendar Closeup

    Your weekly guide to Houston: Five (plus) don't-miss events — Supreme justiceincluded

    Joel Luks
    Jan 17, 2013 | 11:50 am
    • Hillerbrand + Magsamen, Cerberus, 2012, from the series House/Hold, archivalinkjet print, 22 by 16 inches, edition 3 of 3
      Photo courtesy of the artists and DARKE gallery, Houston
    • A scene from "Martini Madness!" at the Houston Center for Contemporary Crafts,where one martini glass is sure to speak to your sense of style.
      Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
    • The Progressive Forum is making history once again, this time with AssociateJustice of the U.S. Supreme Court Sonia Sotomayor.
      Photo by © Amber Kayo

    If it feels like end-of-the-year festivities are as far back in that past as, well, last year, then you are feeling the crunch of January taking off like a wild, lustful bull amid a field grazed by virgin cows.

    Be sure to take care of yourself and balance work, life and play activities with this week's suggestions.

    To make planning easier click on the links below each event to access a page where you'll find helpful functions, like the ability to download intel to your electronic calendar and learn about where to find food, beverages, shopping and a place to crash for the night nearby your final destination.

     Houston Center for Contemporary Craft's Fifth Annual "Martini Madness!"

    Perched on my desk is a whimsical, handcrafted martini glass resembling the roots of a tree that looks like it belongs on the set of Lord of the Rings. Many strong beverages were imbibed out of that vessel on one fun evening at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft a few years ago.

    The "Martini Madness" party, think mid-century Mad Men-inspired attire, offers quite a spread of artisan martini glasses, made by local and national smiths, for you to enjoy and take home. Chaired by Marie Louise and David Kinder, this fifth annual cocktail affair includes lively music by the Jeremy Dorsey Trio, auctions and nibbles by Sorrel Urban Bistro and Macarons by June.

     The deets: Thursday, 7 p.m.; Houston Center for Contemporary Craft; tickets start at $150 for non-members, $125 for HCCC members.

     Houston Center for Photography 2013 Print Auction Opening Reception

    This week marks the start of a month-long build up to the Houston Center for Photography's Print Auction on Feb. 20 at the Junior League, where more than 80 images by such notables as Ansel Adams, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Geoff Winningham and Brett Weston will be up for grabs to the highest bidder.

    The collection debuts at an opening reception at the Houston Center for Photography, where it will remain on view through Feb. 18, when MFAH's Anne Wilkes Tucker and Galveston Arts Center's Clint Willour lead an educational tour of the bounty. Can't be there? You can proxy bid online.

     The deets: Friday, 6-8 p.m.; Houston Center for Photography; free event.

     Asia Society Texas Center presents "Voices of the Spirit"

    If Houston's notoriety as the most diverse city in the country sounds like a broken record, this Houston Arts Alliance's Folklife and Traditional Arts Program brings to life what seems academic on paper.

    The performance focuses on the traditions of the Sufi, Sikh, Nigerian, Vietnamese and Hindu faith communities, with musicians and groups including Zubair Al Awadi, Bhai Bhupinder Singh Paras Ji and Bhai Charanjit Ji, the Saint Martin Vietnamese Catholic Choir, Melloh Rhythm and Kruthi and Keerthana Bhat.

     The deets: Saturday, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, 3 p.m.; Asia Society Texas Center; free event, reservations are required.

     Junior VolunTIRRs' Seventh Annual "Welcome TIRR the Jungle"

    Go for the ambiance or go for the beneficiary, you can't lose either way. Find those wild-esque clothes and accessories from deep within the foliage of your closet and summon your inner safari for this young professionals party, one which supports the Institute for Rehabilitation and Research Foundation's Project Victory, a brain injury rehab program that serves active military and veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

     The deets: Saturday, 9 p.m.; House of Blues; tickets are $75.

     Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center Dance Month 2013: "Mixed Bag"

    Thirty-three years and counting. That's how long the Jewish Community Center has been presenting dance performances, workshops and classes to Houston audiences. "Mixed Bag" is the first performance of this year's festival and features a melange of choreography by Carver Dance Company, Exclamation Dance Company, High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) and Vitacca Dance Project.

     The deets: Sunday, 3 p.m.; Jewish Community Center's Kaplan Theatre; tickets are $22, $16 for JCC members and $12 for students and seniors.

     Arts smarty pants and in-the-loop walking dictionary Nancy Wozny's pick: Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Sonia Sotomayor

    Nancy says: "The Progressive Forum is making history once again, this time with Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Sonia Sotomayor. This is the first appearance of a sitting Supreme Court Justice in an open, ticketed event in Houston. (You can watch retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens on video).

    "Sotomayor has a new memoir out, My Beloved World, which will be available at the event and at Blue Willow Bookshop. If you want to study up on the nation's first Hispanic appointed to the court you can watch 60 Minutes or listen to her on Morning Edition on NPR."

     The deets: Jan. 22; Wortham Theater Center; tickets start at $14.

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    Movie Review

    New Superman movie forges into the future while honoring the past

    Alex Bentley
    Jul 11, 2025 | 3:30 pm
    David Corenswet in Superman
    Photo by Jessica Miglio
    David Corenswet in Superman.

    When the character of Superman was invented in 1938, it was perhaps easier to see the world in good and bad terms. Fascism was already on the rise in Germany under Adolf Hitler, and the idea of an all-powerful superhero who stood up for people in need was a welcome one. In the nearly 90 years since, though, the world and the character have undergone multiple evolutions, and the thought of someone who is purely good is often met with cynicism or worse.

    The new Superman, written and directed by James Gunn, puts the superhero (or metahuman, as the film calls him and similar creatures) squarely in the midst of the modern world, with geopolitical conflicts, mega-corporations, and social media all combining to make the altruism of Superman/Clark Kent (David Corenswet) questionable. That skepticism even extends to his coworker/girlfriend Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan), whose knowledge of his exploits puts her in a tricky position personally and professionally.

    Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) is out to dominate the world and take down Superman, with his eponymous corporation and vast group of underlings dedicated to doing both. Superman is generally a one-man fighting crew, but he’s occasionally aided by a group calling themselves the Justice Gang, comprised of heroes many have never heard of like Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion), a version of Green Lantern; Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced), a flying metahuman; and Mr. Terrific (Edi Gathegi), who knows all kinds of technology.

    One of the best things about this new version of Superman is that it mostly dispenses with introductions, putting the audience in a world where Superman is already a well-known quantity who’s adored by many and hated by some. Gunn has used his new position as co-CEO of DC Studios to honor the past of the hero and take him into the future. With the 1978 John Williams theme song echoing throughout and Corenswet giving off Christopher Reeve vibes, it’s clear Gunn wants audiences to feel nostalgia while still getting something new.

    He also appears to want viewers to fight against the negativity that the modern world can bring. The plot involves manipulation of the public, usually at the hands of Luthor, through bombastic talk shows, political theater, and social media, the latter of which — in a great joke — comes to involve hundreds of typing monkeys. The film could be read as a rebuttal of many real-world ills as, despite Luthor’s machinations, many choose to continue to believe in the goodness of Superman.

    There is a lot going on in the film, but somehow it never comes off as overly complicated. Superman’s relationship with Lois Lane and Luthor’s attempts at taking him down are given the most prominence, with everything else supporting those two main things. The Justice Gang is a fun addition, with Mr. Terrific becoming the breakout hero of the group. The addition of the (CGI) dog Krypto provides levity, poignant moments, and unexpectedly great action scenes. The only part that gets somewhat short shrift is the crew of The Daily Planet, with everyone besides Lois and Jimmy Olsen (Skyler Gisondo) getting little more than face time.

    Being the new Superman is a lot to live up to, but Corenswet is completely up to the job. He, like Reeve, plays the character as someone who is earnest but not naive, a quality that comes through even when he’s in the middle of fight scenes. Brosnahan is also fantastic, providing a nice balance to the relationship while also proving the character’s own worth. Hoult makes for a great new version of Luthor, and Gathegi nearly makes the case that Mr. Terrific should get a starring film of his own.

    Just as he did with the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy, Gunn has shown that success can be found through making characters people want to see. Not everyone in this Superman will be familiar to viewers, but in the end a group of people working together toward a goal that serves the common good is one worth watching and cheering for.

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    Superman is now playing in theaters.

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