Since his 1960 debut in “Tall Story,” Robert Redford has had a spectacular acting career during which he won many awards, including two Oscars. Now, he stars in David Lowery’s new movie “The Old Man & The Gun,” which Redford helped produced. After shooting the movie, Redford announced his retirement from acting, and he...
Usually remakes are a product of Hollywood’s lack of ideas or refusal to try out something new, but once in a while there’s one that gives a contemporary touch to a classic story. Movies like “Oceans 11,” “Scarface” or “The Departed” became modern classics, and now we have to add actor Bradley Cooper’s directorial...
As the name suggests, “Curse of the Starving Class” is a reflection on class status. The Catastrophic Theatre is performing this uniquely thought-provoking and surprisingly deep play to Houston audiences through Oct. 21. This show confronts the very idea of the American dream with the Greek tragedy notion that curses...
The magical moonscape of the moonGARDEN has come to Discovery Green for a ten-day exhibition. The creator, Lucion Traveling Light of Montreal, celebrates Discovery Green’s ten-year anniversary by lighting up downtown Houston with giant, inflatable globes that portray not only Houstonian life, but also cities from...
I can think of no better tribute to the best author of comedies, histories and tragedies than a play that can make me cry, laugh and learn about history. “The Book of Will” at Main Street Theater shows us why Shakespeare’s words are still powerful and moving to this day. William Shakespeare would not be a household name...
Saturday was an eventful day for music here in Houston. At the NRG Stadium you had music powerhouse Taylor Swift do a set alongside Camila Cabello and Charli XCX, at the Toyota Center Drake alongside Migos for their first of a three-night residency, local shows around some of the smaller venues, an EDM night at...
The French Revolution takes the stage at Hobby Center in downtown Houston with “Les Misérables.” I can’t give any spoilers. Most of us read Victor Hugo’s classic novel or the play in high school or have seen the 2012 movie with Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway. There isn’t much more to be said about the story of “Les...
Music can be so impactful in setting the mood for whatever your doing. One of my favorite things to do with my friends is riding around Houston to a playlist curated specifically to our adventure. You can only do this so many times until your music starts to sound dry. Here are some tips to keep your rotation...
From Sep. 14 to Sep. 16, a brand new comic convention made its home at the NRG Center. The convention, entitled the Fandemic Tour, began at 3 p.m. on Friday and featured a large show room of various comic stands, collector booths, etc. But the most important part of the convention was all of the guest who attended....
“Around the World in 80 Days” is not just a must-read classic novel, but the play adaptation is something that you should see at least once. Houston audiences have a chance to catch the globe-trotting adventures of Phileas Fogg and company at A.D. Players through Sep. 30. The Victorian-era story is about how the world...
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