Incisive criticism, features, and news related to Texans on the screen—and behind the camera
Plus, a Wes Anderson–inspired theater seat claims to protect against COVID, Dennis Quaid made a show about his cat, and Selena Gomez becomes an ice cream.
San Antonio comic book creator Ben Dunn, 56, had been quietly publishing comics for more than thirty years when Hollywood finally came calling.
Plus, Megan Thee Stallion gives away $1 million, ‘Supernatural’ and the Alamo Drafthouse plot their returns, and Barack Obama puts Texas on his playlist.
The HBO series, starring Dallas native Jonathan Majors, gives depth to Black characters stuck in nightmare situations.
The actor, who grew up in the Dallas area, takes a leading role in the horror series adapted from the book of the same name.
Plus: Selena Gomez joins Steve Martin–Martin Short series, Noah Hawley returns to ‘Fargo,’ and Cinestate’s school shooting thriller heads to Venice.
The annual mock-government summer camp—which I attended in 1995—hits the national spotlight thanks to an engaging new documentary.
From Mattress Mack to Dick Poe to Crazy Willie, we got ’em all!
Plus, Megan Thee Stallion’s latest collaboration, a true crime podcast about a UT campus murder, and a Dallas-based online vintage shop.
Plus, Beyoncé’s "Black is King" drops celebrity-filled trailer, a new doc on reopening Texas restaurants, and Post Malone’s “dark times” album.
Plus, Ethan Hawke plays Tesla, Jamie Foxx's sci-fi action epic gets a trailer, and Post Malone eats worms.
Plus, re-creating a classic Texas cookie and sampling H-E-B's drive-through barbecue.
The five-part Showtime docu-series avoids the worst pitfalls of the true-crime genre, favoring character over sensationalism.
Plus, Beyoncé announces new visual album, Robert Rodriguez brings Ben Affleck home with him, and the ACL Festival gives in to the inevitable.
"We need to have a good cry," Smith says. "Then I want us to hit the streets and demand real, systemic change."
These themes, which he returns to again and again in his movies, illustrate how he's developed as a filmmaker.
Plus, Pharrell works up a Juneteenth musical, Beyoncé debuts a new song of the summer, and Matthew McConaughey gets biblical.
For decades, the Texas director’s movies have celebrated the sort of mundane yet consequential interactions that the coronavirus took from us. He’s still at it, albeit temporarily cut off from the film community he helped build.
The feature debut, which was awarded SXSW’s Louis Black “Lone Star” Award earlier this year, centers on the story of a mother and daughter navigating a scholarship pageant.
Plus, Elijah Wood vs. Ted Bundy, Cinemark vs. the future of moviegoing, and Beyoncé vs. Lizzo vs. Megan Thee Stallion at the BET Awards.
The community has united to save the 73-year-old cinema and venue, which did not qualify for federal relief funding.
Plus, Richard Linklater’s ‘Before Sunrise’ and a forgotten moment in Texas rodeo history.
Plus, Dallas’s Cinestate studio implodes over sexual assault, ‘Nathan for You’ host trolls the Austin PD, and the ‘Friday Night Lights’ cast reunites.
Plus, Tina Lawson's Instagram and an especially comforting cookie.
Plus, quarantined Texans can’t get enough ‘Friends,’ Ted Cruz complains to Congress about movies, and McConaughey has his own message for grads.
A new documentary urges viewers to see McCorvey’s essential humanity, not just her role as a symbol in the abortion wars.
All the remaining Texans on the reality show lost last night…or did they?
The Uvalde native and patron saint of "alright" just keeps makin' videos.
Plus, a longread that dives to the deepest places on earth and Molly Burch’s cover of Ariana Grande’s ‘Needy.’
Plus, Woody Harrelson plays another stoner cowboy, Hilary Duff gets another TV show, and Post Malone launches his own brand of wine
Only one Texan remains on the show: Rudi, a pop singer from San Antonio, who gave a compelling performance of ‘Shallow.’
The ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ alum stars in ‘We’re Here,’ which documents one-night-only drag shows in small towns.
A year after charming the Cannes Film Festival, Austin director Annie Silverstein's feature debut has been released on VOD.
Plus, Robert Rodriguez joins ‘The Mandalorian,‘ Selena Gomez launches a quarantine cooking show, and the Alamo Drafthouse opens a virtual video store.
Don’t worry: there are only two Texans left.
Plus, ‘My Darling Vivian,’ a party game for social distancing, and puzzles from the San Antonio Museum of Art.
Plus, St. Vincent launches a podcast in the shower, SXSW is sued over refunds, and the Texanist gets his own sitcom.
Because there’s nothing to watch.
In week three, the rules of the game change dramatically—and half the Texans left on the show go home.
Plus, more charity from Post Malone and the ‘Dallas’ cast, Travis Scott in concert on ‘Fortnite,’ and McConaughey’s mom needs wine.
The legendary Houston stand-up was a more conventional comic before he grew up on stages across America.
In its second week, the spin-off reality show introduced new Texan musicians vying for love and fame.
Plus, the ‘Cheer’ team choreographs a Zoom routine, Myst heads to TV, and Matthew McConaughey debuts “Bobby Bandito.”
A guide to catching up on great culture from around the state while you’re holed up in isolation.
The spinoff reality show features plenty of musicians from the Lone Star State who are intent on finding love.
The actor's sincerity and tendency to ramble on about “livin’” brings joy during a trying moment.
A former employee bids farewell to an Austin institution—and a fading way of life.
Plus, Willie, Lizzo, and Kacey Musgraves announce virtual concerts, the ATX Television Festival moves online, and more.
Plus, SXSW hosts film screenings over Amazon, the Alamo Drafthouse launches at your house, and Lizzo gives to hospital workers.
A modest request for Kyle Chandler in quarantine.
