Town Square
Super Bowl – Everything But the Sport
Posted on · America’s big game has something for everyone: the commercials, the entertainment, and the party.
Tag: entertainment
I SEE U
I SEE U, Episode 34: We Don’t Talk About Inclusion!
Posted on · Director Charise Castro Smith shares her unguarded thoughts on what the success of Disney’s ENCANTO means for other minorities who crave to tell their own stories
Town Square
Diversity in Film Behind The Scenes
Posted on · Three experts look into the challenges people of color and LGBTQ+ communities face to get into Hollywood and how they can impact what we see in entertainment.
Local
Here’s Where To Use Your Student Discount In Houston
Posted on · Students can visit these cultural places in Houston for an affordable price -- or even free of charge.
Houston Matters
Should Politics Belong Solely to the Politicians?
Posted on · We discuss whether artists, musicians, and other celebrities should leave the political talk to actual policy makers.
Houston Matters
Should Politics Belong Solely To The Politicians?
Posted on · Should artists, musicians, and celebrities leave the political talk to actual policy makers?
Houston Matters
Property Brothers Jonathan & Drew Scott Discuss Their Careers and DIY Home Improvements Gone Wrong
Posted on · (Above: Jonathan and Drew Scott, otherwise known on the HGTV network as “Property Brothers.” Photo: Michael Hagerty, Houston Public Media) Twins Jonathan and Drew Scott, otherwise known on the HGTV network as Property Brothers, have numerous spin-off shows, including one called Brother vs. Brother, the latest season of which takes place entirely in Galveston. In […]
News
If You Are New To Houston, This Is A Must: Newcomers Guide to Houston 2016
Posted on · Whether you're new to town, or just want a refresher on the basics of life in the Bayou City, this is a must listen: Houston Matters’ third annual Newcomers Guide to Houston! The Guide covers absolutely as much territory as possible in an hour, presenting the lowdown on everything you need to know about […]
Full Show
Exit Interviews, HCC, and Attica Locke: Wednesday’s Show (August 31, 2016)
Posted on · It’s becoming a sort of tradition: as folks step away from some long-held positions here in Greater Houston, they drop by Houston Matters for an “exit interview.” Today, we bring you two. First, Maggie Martin talks with Mike Talbott, who’s retiring from his post as executive director of the Harris County Flood Control District after […]
Houston Matters
The Amazing Art of Speed Painting
Posted on · We learn about Houstonian Dan Dunn, who took up the art of speed painting to help make money when his family was in debt. In front of an audience, Dunn often rapidly paints an image upside down. Then — at the very last moment — he flips the painting right-side-up to reveal something familiar, like […]
Houston Matters
Is Houston Somewhere You Can Break into the TV and Film Business?
Posted on · Veteran television director Michael Grossman's credits include shows like Grey's Anatomy, Pretty Little Liars, Firefly and Gilmore Girls – just to name a few. But, for the past three years, he's taken a break from directing to spend some time on the University of Houston campus working with students hoping to make a career in […]
Houston Matters
As Downton Abbey Ends, So Does Manor of Speaking
Posted on · The final episode of Downton Abbey airs this Sunday (March 6, 2016) at 8 p.m. on TV 8 followed at 10 p.m. by Manor or Speaking, Houston Public Media’s own follow-up chat show about the popular PBS series. Host Ernie Manouse talks about what made Downton so popular and what he and the Manor of […]
Houston Matters
‘Astronaut Wives Club’ Portrays A Different Perspective of the Early Space Program
Posted on · This summer, ABC is running a ten-part series called The Astronaut Wives Club, based on the non-fiction book by the same name by Lily Koppel. The series tells the stories of the early days of the US space program through the eyes of the wives of the astronauts in NASA's Mercury program. Houston plays a […]
Houston Matters
‘Amaluna’ Brings Cirque du Soleil Acrobats to Houston
Posted on · We learn about Amaluna, an acrobatic and musical show from Cirque du Soleil. The show runs through March 22 at Sam Houston Race Park.
Theatre & Film
Video: Blockbuster Trailer Trends, Star Wars And More
Posted on · Have you watched a movie trailer online? Seen a spoof, shared your opinion on social media, dissected a review with your friends? Then you are a piece in the movie industry cog, helping to create buzz.