Movies
Pixar works its magic in ‘Onward’
I feel like it is a little cliche to start this review off with “Pixar has done it again.” But lo and behold, Pixar...
‘Emma.’ is a deliciously witty remake of a Jane Austen classic
“Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition, seemed to unite some of the blessings of existence; and had...
‘The Invisible Man’ is a reboot done chillingly right
Warning: There will be brief discussions of abuse and suicide in this piece. “Surprise.” After escaping her abusive boyfriend, Cecilia Kass (Elisabeth Moss) hides with her...
‘Brahms: The Boy II’ is as empty as it’s porcelain doll
Light spoilers discussed “When will this movie end!?” After a traumatic home invasion, Liza (Katie Holmes) moves with her family to an estate in the British...
‘Miss_Anthropocene’ is a cosmic and dark foray into the subject of climate change
“You wanna make me bad, make me bad,” playfully sings Claire Boucher, known as Grimes, on her new lead single “Violence.” The single presents...
‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ is a beautiful disaster
When “Sonic the Hedgehog” went back into development due to the outcry from passionate Sonic fans that complained of the character’s design, I thought...
‘The Slow Rush’ finds Tame Impala in their most derivative phase yet
When Kevin Parker entered an isolated beach shack to record “InnerSpeaker” in late 2009, he was prepared to risk every facet of his life...
‘The Photograph’ is an expertly lensed romance
“My Mae — I wish I had put as much courage into love as I put in my work.” Michael Block (Lakeith Stanfield) is a reporter...
Top five romance movies to watch on Valentine’s Day
It’s that time of year again. Flowers are being bought, chocolates are being consumed and love is in the air. Valentine’s Day is a...
“Birds of Prey” spreads its wings and soars
“Do you know what a harlequin is? A harlequin’s role is to serve. It’s nothing without a master.” The DC Extended Universe, or DCEU for...
‘The Lodge’ will make you run to mommy
The directing duo Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala have dropped another traumatizing film into the bucket of horror with “The Lodge.” The same duo...
“Gretel & Hansel” strays from the path and gets lost in the woods
“Fairy tales have a way of getting into your head.” The classic fairy tale “Hansel and Gretel” seems primed for a horror adaptation considering how...
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Nasher Artist Grants deadline May 15
Name of Call: Nasher Artist Grants, North Texas Eligibility: County: TX: Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall,...
TWU Dance presents virtual dance concert ‘1200 Seconds’ April 24
April 14, 2020 — DENTON — The Texas Woman’s University Department of Dance is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic by presenting its first virtual dance concert, “1200 Seconds.”...
Thin Line Fest cancels in-person events, transitions to online
Thin Line Fest announced today it will be cancelling its in-person music events and film screenings and will screen online instead. The annual documentary, film,...