Turn On, Tune In, “Lights Out”
Horror films are often so intent on being scary, that they forget to be good. "Lights Out" colors inside the lines of the jump-scare formula (prolonged silence + spike in volume = loss of popcorn), and...
“Ghostbusters” brings the undead and the unfunny
This reboot of the comedy classic has received a bulk of unearned ire from fans; as if the film, wearing a polo tucked into its khaki shorts, announced its betrothal to all their mothers and started calling them "sport." And as with...
“Mike and Dave” Need Some Medication
In the 90s, no one could have predicted that “America's Funniest Home Videos” would have a larger impact on the future of comedy than Jerry Seinfeld or Chris Rock. Yet, at least once a month, a raunchy...
“The Secret Life of Pets” is a neutered adventure
As a dog owner, I have sometimes wondered what my beloved Satchmo is up to while I'm away. After some 20 seconds of thumbing through possibilities, I come to the conclusion that he is up to nothing at all,...
“The Legend of Tarzan” Swings And Misses
Despite leading off with a confounding amount of preface, considering this is a movie about a guy who yells and swings from trees, "The Legend of Tarzan" begins with promise. Excellent actors enter from stages left and...
Stay Home For “The Purge: Election Year”
When a stand-up comic flubs a line and derails the rhythm of a joke, it's considered a hiccup and is instantly forgivable. When an actor is performing Macbeth and does the same, it shatters the...
Cinema Sneak Peeks: July Is The Month Of Continuation
July is bursting at the seams with amazing outings to the movie theatre this year, with well over 15 titles looking promising for audiences of all ages. This month there’s plenty for the kids, fun...
Sounds of The State: Big Names Are Back
This month’s music scene is seeing the return of many big names. Summer isn’t slowing down anytime soon with these new additions to the soundtrack of the season. Texans near and far can rejoice to...
Behind The Art: A Q&A With Kevin Tong
Last week, we talked about the awesome showing at Austin’s Mondo Gallery featuring the artistic infographics of artists Tom Whalen, Kevin Tong and Matt Taylor, that highlight pop culture heavy hitters like Back to the...
