Movies How Ed Zwick Hopes to Reignite the Death-Penalty Debate With Trial by Fire By Todd Jorgenson | 6 days ago The veteran filmmaker digs into the controversial true-life case of a Corsicana man who was executed in 2004 after a possibly erroneous murder conviction.
Movies After 20 Years, John Burr Brings His Debut Feature Home to Dallas By Todd Jorgenson | 2 weeks ago On Thursday night, the Richardson native is coming back to the city where he grew up watching — and making — independent movies as a teenager.
Movies The Film Adaptation of Detective Pikachu Leaves One Giant Mystery Unsolved By Todd Jorgenson | 2 weeks ago Yes, Pokemon is more popular than ever. But like most games that have been turned into movies, it’s less fun to watch than it is to play.
Movies At 90, What Keeps Dr. Ruth as Chipper and Relevant as Ever By Todd Jorgenson | 3 weeks ago A new documentary recaps the life and career of the pioneering sex therapist, mixing good humor with a story of childhood trauma that few have heard before.
Movies Why Its Filmmaker Thinks a Ted Bundy Biopic Still Teaches Valuable Lessons By Todd Jorgenson | 3 weeks ago According to Joe Berlinger, just because the notorious serial killer was executed 30 years ago doesn't mean his horrific legacy should be forgotten.
Movies The Meanest Man in Texas By Don Umphrey | 3 weeks ago I met him in church, and it took me only 39 years to turn his life story into a movie.
Movies More Opportunities for Film Festing Abound This Weekend By Todd Jorgenson | 4 weeks ago Prioritizing can be difficult, but both the USA Film Festival and the EarthX Film Festival should be on the calendar for local movie buffs.
Movies Why Shannon Wynne Made a Short Film About Giant Weeds at Caddo Lake By Todd Jorgenson | 1 month 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 | 1 month 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 This Documentary Tells the True Story of Dallas’ Weirdest Cult By Jamie Laughlin | 1 month 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 | 1 month 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 | 1 month 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.
