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Food & Drink
A Once-Deserted Alley Is Now the Best Cantina in Dallas
Regino Rojas expands his Deep Ellum Mexican food empire with the all-inclusive Revolver Gastro Cantina.
Spas & Salons
We Tried Dr. Barbara Sturm’s Famous SturmGlow Facial
After a long, dry Dallas summer, one writer’s skin desperately needed some TLC.
Restaurant Review
The Mexican Is Not Interested in Good Mexican Food
The Mexican in the Design District is a conventional, style-first Dallas steakhouse masquerading as fine dining from south of the border.
Restaurant Review
Cry Wolf Welcomes You to the New Old East Dallas
After On the Lamb came and went too quickly in 2016, chef Ross Demers is back with an exciting concept that fits right in.
Publications
David Dillon’s ‘Why Is Dallas Architecture So Bad?’ Still Resonates Today
A new anthology of David Dillon’s architectural criticism brings us lessons from the past and present. Plus, a book from a literary agent-turned author.
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Why Peter Jackson’s New WWI Documentary Is Such a Vital Cinematic Document
It's a monumental achievement in film preservation and a powerful tribute to the courage and camaraderie of those along the front lines during the Great War.
C-
Gone Fishing: McConaughey Does McConaughey Things in Loopy Thriller Serenity
Despite some committed work from everyone's favorite Texas Longhorn fan, this saga of betrayal, revenge, PTSD, and deep-sea fishing struggles to stay afloat.
B
Coogan and Reilly Turn Stan and Ollie Into a Playfully Nostalgic Salute
Benefiting from a pair of superb performances, the film functions best as an affectionate tribute to the legendary comedy duo.
C
Pardon My French: Why The Upside Is a Real Downer
This remake takes some crowd-pleasing source material and waters it down into a shallow redemption saga that feels more manipulative than life-affirming.
B+
Bale Shoots and Scores as Dick Cheney in Political Satire Vice
Director Adam McKay's audacity doesn’t always pay off, but it effectively preaches to the choir in its proudly unflattering portrayal of George W. Bush’s vice president.