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Through film, the Houston Cinema Arts Festival digs deep into the stories, people and culture of the Bayou City
Posted on · Today, we dive into our local film culture and explore the 13th Annual Houston Cinema Arts Festival.
Theatre & Film
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What is behind our love of horror films and the psychology of fear?
Posted on · Experts in fear, both on and off-screen, weigh in on the reasons why filmgoers flock to slasher, spooky, and suspenseful movies.
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The Bigger Picture: A centuries-old case of assault remains relevant today
Posted on · In our monthly exploration of social and cultural issues in film, we look at the past, present, and future of the #MeToo era.
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Best Of: Michelle Phillips discusses her legacy in music, acting and NFTs
Posted on · Her career spans from the 1960s with The Mamas & The Papas to her 1974 Golden Globe nomination for her performance in the film "Dillinger" and beyond.
Houston Matters
How Rita Moreno defied typecasting at every stage of her career
Posted on · The legendary actress -- one of the rare performers to win an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award -- talks with Craig Cohen about her career.
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The Hobby Center Enacts New COVID Safety Protocols And How History May Be On Vaccine Mandate’s Side
Posted on · The director of biosafety for research-related infectious pathogens at UTMB Health in Galveston recounts how George Washington led the first mass military inoculation in history against smallpox.
I SEE U
I SEE U, Episode 16: Four The Love of Rocky
Posted on · Film composer, Vince DiCola and Grammy-winner, Frankie Sullivan of Survivor, shed light on why the fourth Rocky film installment still resonates some 35 years later.
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Michelle Phillips On Her Legacy In Music, Acting, And NFTs
Posted on · Her career spans from the 1960s with The Mamas & The Papas, to her Golden Globe nominated performance in the film Dillinger, and on the long-running, primetime soap, Knots Landing.
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Latinos Still Fight The Same Barriers For Authentic Representation
Posted on · Stereotypes of Latinos created a century ago still paint how entertainment media depicts Latinos today. While smaller publishing houses are avenues for Latino creatives, major film and book publishers still hold up walls.
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I SEE U, Episode 7: Nothing But The T.R.U.T.H. Project
Posted on · A new digital film entitled, "Black Boy Symphony,' boldly reveals the plight of gay Black men after COVID-19
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Movie Theaters In A Post-COVID World
Posted on · Two filmmakers join to discuss the communal experience of movie theaters and the secret to stories on the big screen.
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Chaz Bono On Falling In Love With Acting And Being Himself
Posted on · The former Dancing with the Stars contestant joins Ernie on his journey into acting, his gender transition in the public eye, and how his life began at age 41.
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From Novel To Netflix: Houston Writer Jennifer Mathieu On The Film Debut Of “Moxie” And The Power Of Rebel Girls
Posted on · Houstonian Jennifer Mathieu talks about the movie adaption of her popular young adult novel MOXIE. Plus, we follow up on yesterday’s news of Governor Abbott lifting the statewide mask order with reactions from a local doctor.
Houston Matters
Actor Jim Parsons On His Houston Roots, His New Netflix Film, And COVID-19
Posted on · Listen to Houston Matters' full-length interview.
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How Are Houston Arts Groups Coping, Surviving And Innovating During The Pandemic?
Posted on · Houston-area artists share their how they're coping with financial losses and other challenges. Many are innovating in light of canceled in-person shows, in order to continue to bring the arts to the community.