Thousands of people grow up comic book nerds, but I am not one of those people. I wasn’t infatuated with graphic novels until about four years ago when I read my first trade paperback. I watched a lot of TV and movies, specifically TV and movies based off of comics or novels. I went through a phase, while working at a...
Best Movie Theater: Edwards One can never go wrong on a movie date at Edwards, as the theater features an arcade, 24 screens and even an ice cream store beside the ticket booth. Just imagine: ice cream and movies? There is nothing else a self-indulgent weekend could ask for. Customers will also find that Edwards is...
As the future of repurposing the historic Astrodome looms ahead, only blocks away, Houston’s 8th Wonder Brewery shines bright as it turned 3 years old on March 12, kicking off its “Celebr8ion of Beer” bash with live music and well-crafted beer. Hype man and co-founder Ryan Soroka said it’s been a fun ride so far, but...
It’s an eight out of 10. With the future of the DC universe hanging in the balance, many wonder if Batman v Superman can pull the weight of being both a good film and a jumping off point for future films. Director Zack Snyder’s epic blockbuster is a continuation of 2013’s Man of Steel’s, and the end events of that film...
“Politics is war,” said Brandon Potter, the actor portraying 36th U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, in the play “All the Way.” Created by playwright Robert Schenkkan, “All the Way” has won numerous awards, including a Tony Award for Best Play in 2014. “All the Way” is featured at the Alley Theatre until Feb. 21. So...
Houston is known for being the world’s energy capital, but few people know that Houston is considered one of the top cities in America for theater productions. It’s time to get over any misconceptions and experience what people often travel thousands of miles to see. There are a few excuses people come up with to...
The film industry has pillars for different time periods. There is often a certain genre of movie which dominates a stretch of time and produces some masterpieces and instant classics. For now, it’s the dynasty of superheroes. The early to mid-2000s saw the birth of the modern superhero film industry, and since that...
This year was the 40th anniversary of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” and it’s still going strong. Audiences are still filling theaters on Saturday nights to scream obscenities and throw toilet paper and playing cards at the screen while people play the characters on stage and the film rolls in the background. In...
The producers from Free Press Houston have teamed up with the creative agency Work-Order to create a two-day winter festival dedicated to creatively combining music and digital art. Day for Night will begin on Dec. 19 and end on Dec. 20. Here is a line-up of artists to look for before purchasing your tickets. Death...
How often does a talent emerge who is so sensational that the world is enamored and revolutionized? And how often can you say that you grew up going to the same restaurants, churches and amusement parks as them? Beyoncé Knowles was born on Sept. 4, 1981 in Houston, and Clutch City will never forget it. Beyoncé spent...
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