Film & TV
August 3, 2021
David Gordon Green Is Rebooting ‘The Exorcist.’ But Has He Really Lost His Soul to Hollywood?
The Richardson-raised filmmaker has traded arthouse dramas for horror remakes, but that’s always been part of the plan.
HBO
Film & TV
July 22, 2021
Raúl Castillo Is Ready for His Big Break
The McAllen-bred actor and writer, 43, was a fan favorite on HBO’s ‘Looking.’ Now he’s poised to become an action star.
Film & TV
July 13, 2021
Nava Mau Shines (and Subverts Transgender Stereotypes) on HBO’s ‘Genera+ion’
“When stories about trans people are created by trans people, it opens up a world of possibilities,” says the San Antonio–raised actress.
Film & TV
August 17, 2020
In ‘Lovecraft Country,’ Black Characters Are Trapped in Racial Terror
The HBO series, starring Dallas native Jonathan Majors, gives depth to Black characters stuck in nightmare situations.
Film & TV
August 15, 2020
Jonathan Majors, the Star of HBO’s ‘Lovecraft Country,’ Transforms His Rage Into Art
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.
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
November 25, 2019
‘His Dark Materials’ Finally Introduces Lee Scoresby, the Show’s Fictional Texan
’Hamilton’ auteur Lin-Manuel Miranda brings his accent, his revolver, and his daemon to the beloved fantasy series adaptation.
Film & TV
October 25, 2019
Bass Reeves Finally Gets His Hollywood Moment in HBO’s ‘Watchmen’
The legend of the former Texas marshal figures prominently in Damon Lindelof’s new series.
Business
March 8, 2019
At SXSW, HBO and Amazon Go Over-the-Top on “Immersive Experiences”
The entertainment giants are going all out— think a ’Game of Thrones’ renaissance faire, angel/devil cosplay, and puppies. And manicures.
Texas History
May 20, 2016
The Lyndon Johnson Show
All the Way playwright Robert Schenkkan on Donald Trump, George Wallace, and why Bryan Cranston makes a great LBJ.
The Daily Post
August 12, 2015
Seven Things We Learned From The First Episode Of The Texans’ Hard Knocks
J.J. Watt and friends had their HBO debut last night. Here’s what you might have missed.
The Daily Post
January 28, 2015
HBO’s “The Jinx” Will Unveil Exclusive Video of Robert Durst’s Galveston Trial
The six-part documentary by director Andrew Jarecki (“Capturing the Friedmans”) premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on Tuesday.
Film & TV
March 11, 2014
Mike Judge’s “Silicon Valley” Premieres April 6th on HBO, and It’s Really Funny
Who better to produce a show skewering California tech culture than someone from Austin, which is currently overrun with those people?
The Culture
January 21, 2013
HBO Picks Up McConaughey-Harrelson Show
The two Texans will star in True Detective, a multi-layered noir about a serial killer in Louisiana.
Hollywood, TX
January 20, 2013
Frozen Asset
The best sitcom you may never get to see.