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New television series inspired by Texas Monthly rassles up big star New television series inspired by Texas Monthly rassles up big star By John Egan

11.9.20  |  12:20 pm

An Austin-set comedy series inspired by a popular Texas Monthly column is in the works at Fox Entertainment. Thomas Haden ...

Movie Review

Kevin Costner heads west yet again in thriller Let Him Go Kevin Costner heads west yet again in thriller Let Him Go By Alex Bentley

11.5.20  |  4:00 pm

Although Kevin Costner has played a wide variety of parts throughout his 40-year career, he is the rare modern-day actor ...

at the drive-in

Popular drive-in theater puts the brakes on Heights-area location Popular drive-in theater puts the brakes on Heights-area location By Steven Devadanam

11.5.20  |  9:33 am

When the popular Drive-in at Sawyer Yards launched in the summer with a screening of Grease, much like the movie ...

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

11.5.20  |  6:00 am

This weekend offers artful opportunities for festivals and at-home fun (though the weather should be gorgeous, so get out there ...

stream this now

How to watch the first all-virtual Lone Star Film Festival from home How to watch the first all-virtual Lone Star Film Festival from home By Alex Bentley

11.3.20  |  2:00 pm

The 14th annual Lone Star Film Festival, like so many other events during the crazy year that is 2020, has ...

Ahora!

Netflix drops official trailer and release date for Selena: The Series Netflix drops official trailer and release date for Selena: The Series By Katie Friel

11.2.20  |  2:20 pm

Tucked amid a flurry of articles about the upcoming election and spiking COVID-19 cases is one piece of good news ...

Movie Review

Come Play takes specter of too much screentime to the extreme Come Play takes specter of too much screentime to the extreme By Alex Bentley

10.30.20  |  10:45 am

It wouldn’t be Halloween without another horror movie to deliver the scares of the season. Aficionados can turn to ...

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

10.28.20  |  4:35 pm

This weekend promises some gorgeous weather and a chance to celebrate Halloween and Dia de los Muertos (check out our ...

scaring up some fun

Houston's 12 best Halloween happenings to scare up some weekend fun Houston's 12 best Halloween happenings to scare up some weekend fun By Craig D. Lindsey

10.26.20  |  3:45 pm

Yes, Halloween is upon us and, even though the pandemic has made it somewhat impossible to roll up on people ...

Movie Review

Borat Subsequent Moviefilm reflects 2020 as well as any news coverage Borat Subsequent Moviefilm reflects 2020 as well as any news coverage By Alex Bentley

10.23.20  |  3:30 pm

When the original Borat film came out in 2006, the United States that the fictional reporter from Kazakhstan encountered was ...

ice, ice baby

Discovery Green chills out with return of popular holiday ice skating Discovery Green chills out with return of popular holiday ice skating By Steven Devadanam

10.23.20  |  12:25 pm

An icy annual holiday tradition is making a triumphant comeback downtown just in time for the holiday season. Discovery Green ...

Movie Review

Anne Hathaway-led The Witches entertains and disturbs in equal measure Anne Hathaway-led The Witches entertains and disturbs in equal measure By Alex Bentley

10.22.20  |  3:05 pm

Director Robert Zemeckis has had one of the most interesting careers in Hollywood. He’s rarely been limited by genre ...

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New Houston music pop-ups celebrate life of dearly departed figure New Houston music pop-ups celebrate life of dearly departed figure By Johnston Farrow

10.22.20  |  1:47 pm

The Houston and Austin nightlife industry is mourning the loss of one of their own. Alex Akers, the well-liked general ...

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

10.22.20  |  6:00 am

The start of the weekend is always a little better with a libation, and with that in mind, a local ...

Movie Review

Story of Rebecca is timeless, but its characters need updating Story of Rebecca is timeless, but its characters need updating By Alex Bentley

10.21.20  |  10:30 am

The more we get into the 21st century, the stranger the affectations of storytelling in the early 20th century gets ...

zoo lights! is back

Houston Zoo announces shining return of favorite holiday lights event Houston Zoo announces shining return of favorite holiday lights event By Steven Devadanam

10.19.20  |  3:24 pm

As fall brings cooler temperatures, Houstonians are looking for any excuse to enjoy the outdoors. Just in time, a favorite ...

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 ...