Film & TV
May 12, 2023
Tami Taylor, Mother of Texas
Connie Britton’s tough yet compassionate Friday Night Lights character remains one of our most inspirational depictions of Texas womanhood.
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Film & TV
May 3, 2023
Last Time Hollywood Writers Went on Strike, Landry Killed a Guy on ‘Friday Night Lights’
The show’s infamous second season was shortened because of the strike, but that’s not the whole story.
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Sports
August 4, 2022
How to Decode College Football’s Summer of Greed? Look to Impish Booster Buddy Garrity of ‘Friday Night Lights.’
The beloved TV character, full of flaws and moral compromises, reminds us that big-time football has always been about excess.
Film & TV
March 30, 2022
In Defense of ‘Battleship,’ the ‘Friday Night Lights’ Reunion With Aliens
This is a film in which Academy Award nominee Jesse Plemons flirts with billionaire Rihanna, and for that it should be cherished.
Film & TV
February 8, 2022
Jesse Plemons Is the First ‘Friday Night Lights’ Alum to Earn an Oscar Nomination
The Texas native’s slow but steady rise to stardom just hit a new benchmark.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
Books
November 13, 2020
A Riveting New Photo Book Shares Vulnerable Portraits of the Football Team That Inspired ‘Friday Night Lights’
Thirty years after Buzz Bissinger’s bestseller chronicled the Permian Panthers’ 1988 season, these black and white photos are as compelling as ever.
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 2, 2020
Coach Taylor, Texas Needs You Now More Than Ever
A modest request for Kyle Chandler in quarantine.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
Boomtown
January 21, 2020
Boomtown, Episode 7: Mojo Magic
The Permian Basin is the birthplace of Friday Night Lights. But the historic oil boom threatens beloved high school football traditions.
Film & TV
November 22, 2019
Is Taylor Kitsch of ‘Friday Night Lights’ Ever Going to Be a Movie Star?
’21 Bridges’ won’t be the film to get him there.
Music
August 19, 2019
How Explosions in the Sky Became the Sound of Film and Television
Twenty years on, the band is Texas’s most subliminally recognizable export.
Film & TV
July 19, 2019
‘Veronica Mars’ Creator Rob Thomas Talks Revivals, Texas, and ‘Friday Night Lights’
The longtime Texan returns to TV with Hulu’s ‘Veronica Mars’ revival.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
July 8, 2019
Adrianne Palicki: “I Miss the Hell Out of ‘Friday Night Lights.’ But You Really Can’t Bring It Back.”
On this week’s National Podcast of Texas, the actress who won our full hearts playing Tyra Collette discusses the beloved series’ legacy and her new life aboard ’The Orville.’
The Texanist
February 10, 2019
The Texanist: What Are the Ten Best Texas Movies?
A newcomer to the state is looking for a cinematic introduction to his adopted home.
Arts & Entertainment
April 23, 2018
The Best Thing In Texas: ‘Friday Night Lights’ is Streaming on Hulu and Amazon Prime
Texas forever, again.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
Music
March 19, 2018
We Love Caleb Landry Jones Enough to Request a Song About It
In this exclusive premiere, Jackie Venson agreed to indulge us.
Film & TV
March 5, 2018
We Just Realized That Caleb Landry Jones Was On ‘Friday Night Lights’
Texas’s premier portrayer of creepy, weaselly dudes once played drums in Crucifictorious.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
The Culture
February 21, 2018
‘Friday Night Lights’ Alums Are Having a Hell of a Year
From Waco to Wakanda, the folks from Dillon are all over the place right now.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
Sports
September 30, 2017
“Friday Night Writes”: We’re Over Julie Taylor
Plus: Does Coach really deserve Tami Taylor?
Film & TV
September 22, 2017
“Friday Night Writes”: Who’s Landry?
Going to Gatling, meeting Landry, and discovering the cruelty of teenage girls.
Sports
September 8, 2017
“Friday Night Writes”: Can Coach Taylor Make Boys into Men?
Yeah, we love Coach Taylor. But we're skeptical that his big hearted speeches are doing much for his team off of the field.
Sports
September 1, 2017
“Friday Night Writes”: Meeting the Dillon Panthers
The Dillon Panthers are back (for us, anyway).
Sports
August 25, 2017
Introducing “Friday Night Writes”
Join us as we watch season one of ”Friday Night Lights.”
Sports
June 9, 2016
Delay of Game
Discovering the joys of Friday Night Lights, ten years after everyone else.
The Daily Post
February 25, 2016
Explosions In The Sky Are Not Happy That Greg Abbott Used Their Music To Endorse Ted Cruz
The sad, but triumphant post-rock band from Austin is the latest group to find their music in the hands of politicians.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
Film & TV
February 8, 2016
The Friday Night Lights Reunion Is Happening—So Who’s Gonna Show Up?
The big question for the biggest thing to happen in Dillon since the Lions won State.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
Sports
September 9, 2015
On John Jay High School Football And The ‘Friday Night Lights’ Mythology
Over the weekend, a referee was targeted and tackled by high school players. Does Texas have a football problem?
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
Film & TV
August 3, 2015
‘Friday Night Lights’ Is Revived In New Alamo Drafthouse PSA
Kyle Chandler dons his blue polo and delivers an inspirational locker room speech — but this time it’s to remind you how to behave in a movie theater.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
The Daily Post
April 23, 2015
The “Friday Night Lights” Parody on “Inside Amy Schumer” Is Basically Perfect
“Full hearts, clear eyes, don’t rape” is a motto worth shouting.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
The Daily Post
February 13, 2014
Crucifictorious Returns In The ‘Parenthood’/’Friday Night Lights’ Crossover Webisodes
Lance, son, we need to talk about what you're doing with your life.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
The Daily Post
December 10, 2013
Great News. There Won’t Be a Friday Night Lights Movie.
Yesterday, Peter Berg—the guy responsible for the screen adaptations of Friday Night Lights—revealed that the beloved TV series would not add a big-screen coda, as the long-discussed project had been officially benched. Here's why that's great news.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Hey Romney, Tami Taylor Called and She Wants Coach’s Slogan Back
Connie Britton took to the pages of USA Today to criticize the Romney campaign for using the Friday Night Lights slogan "clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose."
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can’t Stop Writing About “FNL” and Romney
UPDATE: Friday Night Lights author Buzz Bissinger and FNL TV producer Peter Berg have both joined the fray over Mitt Romney and "Clear Eyes, Full Hearts...Can't Lose."
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Who Gets the “Friday Night Lights” Vote?
Mitt Romney and Barack Obama have both attempted to claim coach Eric Taylor's "Clear Eyes, Full Hearts..." rallying cry as their own—and FNL author Buzz Bissinger has picked a side.
Sports
January 21, 2013
What People Are Saying About Allen’s $59.6 Million High School Football Stadium
Is this the Jerry World of high school football? The Eagles open the 18,000-seat facility in style August 31, when Southlake Carroll comes to visit.
The Culture
January 21, 2013
Austin Becomes Dillon Once Again
Friday Night Lights cast members and producers come home for the ATX Television Festival, with a panel and an Alamo Drafthouse Rolling Roadshow screening.
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Francesca Mari![Francesca Mari's Profile Photo]()
Books
January 21, 2013
Buzz Bissinger & “Coach Taylor” Banter in Austin
Actor Kyle Chandler was among the fans at the BookPeople, where Friday Night Lights author H.G. "Buzz" Bissinger read from his new book Father's Day.
The Culture
January 21, 2013
Friday Night Lights’ Peter Berg Does Not Like Craig James
And Details also gets more details on the upcoming FNL movie from the director.
Sports
January 21, 2013
Buzz Bissinger Pens Surprise Sequel to “Friday Night Lights”
After Friday Night Lights, an e-book published today by Byliner, focuses on Bissinger's relationship with star-crossed Odessa Permian star James “Boobie” Miles.
The Culture
January 21, 2013
Texas Forever for Taylor Kitsch
The Friday Night Lights heartthrob tells GQ he's building a house on the lake in Austin.
The Culture
January 21, 2013
“Friday Night Lights” Kicks Off Again
A possible fourth iteration of Friday Night Lights would focus on “Mad Pirate” Mike Leach.
Feature
January 21, 2013
Lone Stars
The ten greatest TV Texans.
Hollywood, TX
January 20, 2013
This Is Series Business
The trouble with Texas TV shows.
Film & TV
January 20, 2013
Big State, Small Screen
Is Friday Night Lights the best TV show ever made about Texas? Or just the first one (sorry, J.R.! Sorry, Hank!) that’s tried so hard to get the details right?
By John Spong![John Spong's Profile Photo]()
Hollywood, TX
January 20, 2013
Fumble!
Dim the Lights.
Web Exclusive
January 20, 2013
Good Friday Night
John Spong talks about unearthing the history of TV’s portrayal of Texas through the ages and how Friday Night Lights changed it all.
Film & TV
January 20, 2013
Glory Days
Texas high school football may be in decline, but filmmakers still want to play.
By Jan Reid![Jan Reid's Profile Photo]()
Sports
January 1, 2013
Friday Night Tykes
I. The HawksPreteen football players are usually described by other preteen football players with one of three words: “nice,” “funny,” or, the highest possible compliment, “awesome.” Celdon Manning, a running back with the Allen Hawks, is the rare athlete who makes his teammates reach for the Scholastic Children’s Thesaurus.“Celdon is
The Culture
February 8, 2012
Dreamboat Taylor Kitsch Stars in Two Upcoming Alien Action Flicks
Kitsch, who played Tim Riggins in Friday Night Lights, takes the big screen, but could does he run the risk of becoming an action hero flop?
Sports
January 27, 2012
The Texas Town That Canceled Football
The school district serving Premont, a rural South Texas town, has suspended sports to save itself.