Movies Why Shannon Wynne Made a Short Film About Giant Weeds at Caddo Lake By Todd Jorgenson | 4 days ago By 2017, the rapid spread of giant salvinia, a floating fern-like weed native to Brazil, had consumed about one-fifth of the lake’s 25,000-acre surface area.
Movies How Elisabeth Moss Found Inspiration in Tragedy to Play a Rock Star in Her Smell By Todd Jorgenson | 5 days ago The star knew authenticity would be key to her portrayal of a self-destructive punk rocker whose career and personal life are derailed by addiction.
Movies An East Texas Family Law Court Tried to Change How We Treat Families in Crisis By Kathy Wise | 7 days ago Olive Talley's new documentary highlights the innovative work of TCU's Institute of Child Development in action.
Movies This Documentary Tells the True Story of Dallas’ Weirdest Cult By Jamie Laughlin | 2 weeks ago Do you know of The Church of the SubGenius? This new doc premiering at DIFF will be a revelation.
Movies 5 Movies to See at the Dallas International Film Festival By Todd Jorgenson | 2 weeks ago The eight-day festival will bring abundant new films and filmmakers to Dallas beginning Thursday. So much to see, so little time.
Movies For Two Dallas Natives, a Short Film About Hair Is About So Much More By Todd Jorgenson | 2 weeks ago "Yirga" is inspired by B.B. Araya’s experiences growing up in a family where elaborate braids and “third culture” identity are subtly yet inextricably linked.
Movies Grave Danger: The New Pet Sematary Remake Is Pretty Lifeless By Todd Jorgenson | 3 weeks ago Like its campier forerunner, this latest adaptation of the venerable Stephen King novel mostly relies on cheap frights and genre gimmickry.
Movies Elephant in the Room: Why a Live-Action Dumbo Was a Bad Idea By Todd Jorgenson | 4 weeks ago Tim Burton's remake pales in comparison to its beloved 1941 animated predecessor, and not just because of its eye-rolling anti-capitalist message.
Movies Paradise Lost: McConaughey Lives the High Life in the Irritating Beach Bum By Todd Jorgenson | 4 weeks ago For what it's worth, the slacker comedy certainly conveys the intended vibe of life on the beach with plenty of mood-altering substances and not a care in the world.
Movies Jordan Peele Is Talking About Us, and Why His Actors Were Up for the Challenge By Todd Jorgenson | 1 month ago Peele's latest horror film has almost a dozen actors playing dual roles as part of a complex examination of identity and fear.
Movies Alamo Drafthouse Announces Unlimited Ticket Passes By Natalie Gempel | 1 month ago The Austin-based theater chain will offer unlimited season passes at all its locations.
Movies Netflix Biopic Gives Paralyzed Barrel Racer an Inspirational Outlet By Todd Jorgenson | 2 months ago The latest project for Dallas filmmaker Conor Allyn chronicles the recovery of Utah equestrian Amberley Snyder following a horrific 2010 truck accident.
