Film & TV
June 15, 2020
The Pandemic Is Threatening to Close McAllen’s Historic Cine El Rey Forever
The community has united to save the 73-year-old cinema and venue, which did not qualify for federal relief funding.
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Music
June 12, 2020
Texas Monthly Recommends: Black Pumas’ Cover of ‘Fast Car’
Plus, Richard Linklater’s ‘Before Sunrise’ and a forgotten moment in Texas rodeo history.
Film & TV
June 12, 2020
Hollywood, Texas: Matthew McConaughey Asks, “How Can I Do Better as a White Man?”
Plus, Dallas’s Cinestate studio implodes over sexual assault, ‘Nathan for You’ host trolls the Austin PD, and the ‘Friday Night Lights’ cast reunites.
Parks & Recs
May 29, 2020
Texas Monthly Recommends: Making a Backyard Water Park
Plus, Tina Lawson's Instagram and an especially comforting cookie.
Film & TV
May 29, 2020
Hollywood, Texas: Your 2020 Graduation Speaker Will Be Beyoncé
Plus, quarantined Texans can’t get enough ‘Friends,’ Ted Cruz complains to Congress about movies, and McConaughey has his own message for grads.
Film & TV
May 22, 2020
‘AKA Jane Roe’ Finally Gives Norma McCorvey the Nuanced Portrait She Deserves
A new documentary urges viewers to see McCorvey’s essential humanity, not just her role as a symbol in the abortion wars.
Film & TV
May 19, 2020
A Final Power Ranking of the Texans on ‘The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart’
All the remaining Texans on the reality show lost last night…or did they?
Film & TV
May 18, 2020
Matthew McConaughey’s Numerous Pandemic Public Service Announcements, Ranked
The Uvalde native and patron saint of "alright" just keeps makin' videos.
Music
May 15, 2020
Texas Monthly Recommends: ‘The Pushback,’ A Documentary About the State’s Rapidly Changing Political Landscape
Plus, a longread that dives to the deepest places on earth and Molly Burch’s cover of Ariana Grande’s ‘Needy.’
Film & TV
May 15, 2020
Hollywood, Texas: Let Erykah Badu Be the Voice of Big Tex
Plus, Woody Harrelson plays another stoner cowboy, Hilary Duff gets another TV show, and Post Malone launches his own brand of wine
Film & TV
May 12, 2020
A Power Ranking of the Texans on ‘The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart,’ Round Five
Only one Texan remains on the show: Rudi, a pop singer from San Antonio, who gave a compelling performance of ‘Shallow.’
Film & TV
May 11, 2020
Shangela, the Texan Drag Superstar, Draws From Her Paris Upbringing in a New HBO Series
The ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ alum stars in ‘We’re Here,’ which documents one-night-only drag shows in small towns.
Film & TV
May 8, 2020
The Texas Black Rodeo Circuit and a Tender Friendship Are at the Heart of ‘Bull’
A year after charming the Cannes Film Festival, Austin director Annie Silverstein's feature debut has been released on VOD.
Film & TV
May 8, 2020
Hollywood, Texas: Nicolas Cage Is Your New Joe Exotic
Plus, Robert Rodriguez joins ‘The Mandalorian,‘ Selena Gomez launches a quarantine cooking show, and the Alamo Drafthouse opens a virtual video store.
Film & TV
May 5, 2020
A Power Ranking of the Texans on ‘The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart,’ Round Four
Don’t worry: there are only two Texans left.
Food
May 1, 2020
Texas Monthly Recommends: Changing Up the Classic King Ranch Casserole
Plus, ‘My Darling Vivian,’ a party game for social distancing, and puzzles from the San Antonio Museum of Art.
Film & TV
May 1, 2020
Hollywood, Texas: Matthew McConaughey Is Having a ‘Damn Good Pandemic’
Plus, St. Vincent launches a podcast in the shower, SXSW is sued over refunds, and the Texanist gets his own sitcom.
Film & TV
April 28, 2020
Why Aren’t Most Movie Theaters in Texas Reopening?
Because there’s nothing to watch.
Film & TV
April 28, 2020
A Power Ranking of the Texans on ‘The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart,’ Round Three
In week three, the rules of the game change dramatically—and half the Texans left on the show go home.
Film & TV
April 24, 2020
Beyoncé Is Taking on the Coronavirus
Plus, more charity from Post Malone and the ‘Dallas’ cast, Travis Scott in concert on ‘Fortnite,’ and McConaughey’s mom needs wine.
Film & TV
April 22, 2020
A Previously Unreleased Bill Hicks Set From 1985 Shows the Legendary Comedian’s Thrilling Early Days
The legendary Houston stand-up was a more conventional comic before he grew up on stages across America.
Film & TV
April 21, 2020
A Power Ranking of the Texans on ‘The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart,’ Round Two
In its second week, the spin-off reality show introduced new Texan musicians vying for love and fame.
Film & TV
April 17, 2020
Hollywood, Texas: ‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ to Spend Another Season in Fake Texas
Plus, the ‘Cheer’ team choreographs a Zoom routine, Myst heads to TV, and Matthew McConaughey debuts “Bobby Bandito.”
Film & TV
April 15, 2020
How to Hunker Down Like a Texan
A guide to catching up on great culture from around the state while you’re holed up in isolation.
Film & TV
April 14, 2020
A Power Ranking of the Texans on ‘The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart’
The spinoff reality show features plenty of musicians from the Lone Star State who are intent on finding love.
Film & TV
April 13, 2020
Matthew McConaughey Is the Best Celebrity for These Times
The actor's sincerity and tendency to ramble on about “livin’” brings joy during a trying moment.
Film & TV
April 11, 2020
Vulcan Video Is Dead—Long Live Vulcan Video
A former employee bids farewell to an Austin institution—and a fading way of life.
Film & TV
April 10, 2020
Hollywood, Texas: It’s the Start of “the Dennissance,” According to Dennis Quaid
Plus, Willie, Lizzo, and Kacey Musgraves announce virtual concerts, the ATX Television Festival moves online, and more.
Film & TV
April 3, 2020
Hollywood, Texas: Kelly Clarkson, Post Malone, and Everybody Else Staying Home
Plus, SXSW hosts film screenings over Amazon, the Alamo Drafthouse launches at your house, and Lizzo gives to hospital workers.
Film & TV
April 2, 2020
Coach Taylor, Texas Needs You Now More Than Ever
A modest request for Kyle Chandler in quarantine.
Film & TV
March 27, 2020
Hollywood, Texas: The Squad From Netflix’s ‘Cheer’ Ends Season Because of the Coronavirus
Plus, ‘Supernatural' wraps for “a while,” SXSW announces film awards, and another Matthew McConaughey pep talk.
Film & TV
March 20, 2020
Hollywood, Texas: Matthew McConaughey Has Your Coronavirus Pep Talk
Plus, scores of Texan films and TV shows shut down over virus fears, while SXSW and Jamie Foxx gamely soldier on.
Film & TV
March 13, 2020
Hollywood, Texas: ‘Queer Eye’ Sets Its Sights on Austin
Plus, a new TV series will explore Dallas’s “Dr. Death,” Woody Harrelson subs in for Jason Statham, and Matthew McConaughey just keeps road trippin.'
Music
March 6, 2020
Hollywood, Texas: Megan Thee Stallion’s New Album Finally Drops Today
Plus, Tony Romo gets a much-deserved raise, William Jackson Harper gets his first movie lead, and more.
Music
March 3, 2020
What It Would Mean to Cancel SXSW
Suspending the festival amid coronavirus fears would be The Big One for Austin’s economy.
Film & TV
February 28, 2020
Hollywood, Texas: Even St. Vincent Has Her Own Athleisure Line
Plus, Hilary Duff’s 'Lizzie McGuire' reboot stalls out, Natalie Zea gets her own TV show, and Jamie Foxx tries to get Leonardo DiCaprio to rap.
Film & TV
February 21, 2020
Hollywood, Texas: Relive the Astros Cheating Scandal as a TV Series
Plus, Will Ferrell makes a movie about Collin Street Bakery, Tye Sheridan levels up, and meet Travis Scott’s AI replacement.
Film & TV
February 14, 2020
Hollywood, Texas: Lucky Oscar Nominees Get to Meet Jerry From ‘Cheer’
Plus, new music from Caleb Landry Jones and Kaitlyn Dever, and candles from Kacey Musgraves and Erykah Badu.
Sports
February 14, 2020
On Texas Time: Lexi Brumback From Netflix’s ‘Cheer’
The Houston cheerleader talks about her surprising return to the Navarro College squad and her future plans.
Film & TV
February 11, 2020
‘The Nowhere Inn’ Is a Meta Look at St. Vincent and Carrie Brownstein’s Friendship
The musician BFFs are bringing their movie about the making of a movie about musician BFFs to SXSW.
Film & TV
February 10, 2020
In Defense of Renée Zellweger’s Drawl
The internet was once again confounded by the Katy native’s Texas accent, with some thinking it wasn’t sincere. The internet is wrong.
Film & TV
February 7, 2020
Hollywood, Texas: Owen Wilson Joins the Marvel Universe
Plus, Jerry Harris of ‘Cheer' is ready for his closeup, Jessica Simpson’s comeback, and Post Malone’s Super Bowl commercial.
Film & TV
February 5, 2020
The Documentary ‘Boys State’ Delivers a Dose of Political Hope to Our Divisive Age
The Sundance Film Festival award winner follows teenagers from across Texas as they convene in Austin for an immersive lesson in government.
Film & TV
February 4, 2020
Is Matthew McConaughey Good Again?
The post-McConaissance period has been rough, but the actor’s turn in ‘The Gentlemen’ would have fit into that golden age.
Sports
February 3, 2020
Is J.J. Watt Funny? A Texas Monthly Investigation
The face of the Houston Texans says he achieved a ‘lifelong dream’ in hosting ‘Saturday Night Live.'
Film & TV
January 31, 2020
Hollywood, Texas: Matthew McConaughey Is Coming Back to Conquer Television
Plus, ‘SNL' spoofs ‘Cheer,' Robert Rodriguez’s latest is headed to streaming, and the Austin-based Neon makes a splash at Sundance.
The National Podcast of Texas
January 27, 2020
‘The Real Housewives of Dallas’ Stars Stephanie Hollman and Brandi Redmond on the Show’s Latest ‘Heated and Hate-Filled’ Season
On this week’s National Podcast of Texas, the reality stars discuss delicately balancing their own mental health and reality television stardom.
Music
January 24, 2020
Hollywood, Texas: Live From New York, It’s J.J. Watt
Plus, ‘Cheer’-mania takes over the world, the Von Erichs and DJ Screw get the biopic treatment, and Mark Wahlberg beats the crap out of Post Malone.
Film & TV
January 22, 2020
Just How Texan Is Fox’s ‘9-1-1: Lone Star’?
Rob Lowe’s firefighter drama is shot in L.A., but desperately wants you to know it takes place in Austin.
Film & TV
January 17, 2020
Hollywood, Texas: When It Comes to the Oscars, It Just Wasn’t Texas’s Year
Plus, Richard Linklater rescues animals, Chip and Joanna Gaines rehab the DIY network, and Meat Loaf sues a Dallas hotel.