Film & TV
January 17, 2020
Hollywood, Texas: When It Comes to the Oscars, It Just Wasn’t Texas’s Year
Plus, Richard Linklater rescues animals, Chip and Joanna Gaines rehab the DIY network, and Meat Loaf sues a Dallas hotel.
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Film & TV
January 10, 2020
Hollywood, Texas: Renée Zellweger’s Texas Accent Confounds the World
Plus, Alamo Drafthouse gets into books and Matthew McConaughey unveils his 2020 credo.
The National Podcast of Texas
January 6, 2020
A Dozen Memorable Moments From the ‘National Podcast of Texas’ in 2019
Some of our favorite conversations from our second season, featuring Willie Nelson, Ted Cruz, and Brooklyn Decker.
Film & TV
January 3, 2020
About Time: The French Honor the Films of Richard Linklater
An exhibit at the Centre Pompidou in Paris (France, that is) spotlights the work of a Texas filmmaker too often taken for granted.
Film & TV
December 31, 2019
How Gabriel Luna Became One of Texas’s Most Promising Actors
Before starring in ‘Terminator' and working with Robert Rodriguez, the Tejano fulfilled his grandfather’s biggest dream.
Film & TV
December 30, 2019
Terrence Malick’s ‘A Hidden Life’ Is Inspiring But Hard to Learn From
The Austin director’s war film is notable for its near-total absence of politics.
The National Podcast of Texas
December 24, 2019
Turk Pipkin’s Work Is “Christmas Miracle Fiction, and the Miracle Is Love”
On the National Podcast of Texas, the author of ‘When Angels Sing’ and the co-founder of the Nobelity Project on the spirit of Christmas, global philanthropy, and casting Willie Nelson as Santa Claus.
Film & TV
December 23, 2019
10 Notable Performances From Texan Actors in 2019
Whether on cable TV or in arthouse cinema, these Texas exports all did us proud.
Film & TV
December 20, 2019
Hollywood, Texas: Terrence Malick and Post Malone Have Something in Common
Character actress Margo Martindale is cast in a legal thriller, and Matthew McConaughey tries to get over jet lag with whiskey and pork cracklings.
Film & TV
December 20, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: Our Favorite Films of 2019
This year saw the release of gripping documentaries, a drama set in space, and more.
Arts & Entertainment
December 6, 2019
Hollywood, Texas: Woody Harrelson Breaking Into Watergate
Plus: St. Vincent’s movie heads to Sundance, Kanye West and Joel Osteen reteam, and Post Malone owns the year.
Film & TV
November 27, 2019
The Texas-Based Indie Filmmaker Who Cowrote the ‘Lady and the Tramp’ Remake
Known for his ‘mumblecore’ films, Andrew Bujalski takes a new direction for Disney+’s first feature film.
Film & TV
November 27, 2019
Kacey Musgraves Joins a Lineage of Texan Celebrities Who Have Starred in Christmas Specials
The country star's Christmas show premieres later this week.
Film & TV
November 26, 2019
Racing Heart
A new Hollywood film, ‘Ford v Ferrari,’ sees Texan automobile developer Carroll Shelby in the driver’s seat.
Film & TV
November 25, 2019
The Story Behind the Long Lost Alamo Movie of 1911
’The Immortal Alamo’ says much about the silent film era, and how San Antonio could have been Hollywood.
Film & TV
November 25, 2019
‘His Dark Materials’ Finally Introduces Lee Scoresby, the Show’s Fictional Texan
’Hamilton’ auteur Lin-Manuel Miranda brings his accent, his revolver, and his daemon to the beloved fantasy series adaptation.
Film & TV
November 22, 2019
With ‘Waves,’ Houston Filmmaker Trey Edward Shults Reexamines the Traditional Family Drama
The director's third film follows a family that must deal with an unexpected tragedy.
Film & TV
November 22, 2019
Is Taylor Kitsch of ‘Friday Night Lights’ Ever Going to Be a Movie Star?
’21 Bridges’ won’t be the film to get him there.
Music
November 22, 2019
Hollywood, Texas: Everything’s Coming Up Lizzo
Plus: ’Undone’ gets renewed, Noah Hawley boards ’Star Trek,’ and this week in Matthew McConaughey.
Film & TV
November 15, 2019
A New Documentary Captures Longtime Houston Photographer Ben DeSoto’s Storied Life
‘For Art’s Sake’ delves into the photojournalist’s work documenting local music scenes, poverty, public policy.
Music
November 15, 2019
Hollywood, Texas: Kanye West Takes Joel Osteen to Church
The rapper heads to a Houston megachurch, Netflix introduces its new Selena, and This Week in Matthew McConaughey.
Books
November 15, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: A Time Traveling Novel Based in Galveston
Plus: JM Stevens’ solo debut album, a documentary examining the border crisis through art, and an El Paso cereal bar.
Film & TV
November 14, 2019
The Suncoast Motion Picture Company’s Last Stand Is Happening in Southeast Texas
Beaumont is home to one of just a handful of stores in a chain once beloved by movie nerds.
Film & TV
November 7, 2019
The Eyes of Texas Were Upon Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Tonight Show’
A raucous crowd of students made the late-night talk show’s Austin taping a pep rally celebrating all that makes UT special.
Film & TV
November 4, 2019
‘Ford v Ferrari’ Is the Imperfect Racing Movie for Our Times
Watching Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles take on their bosses feels prescient.
Film & TV
November 1, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: The Nation’s Tallest Catrina Statue Is in McAllen
Plus, a Houston beer garden, a Frisco soft serve shop, and a chilling horror flick.
Best Thing in Texas
October 31, 2019
The Best Thing in Texas: Megan Thee Stallion’s Web Crime Series ‘Hottieween’
Vampires and private investigators loom large in the Houston rapper's spooky new show.
Film & TV
October 29, 2019
What’s Up With Those Indeed.com Ads Playing During the World Series?
The Austin-based jobs site has aired some curious ads during the Astros-Nationals games.
Film & TV
October 29, 2019
How the City of Austin Became a Character in Film Festival Standout ‘Yellow Rose’
In one of the first scenes of Diane Paragas’s film Yellow Rose, protagonist Rose Garcia (played by Tony Award nominee Eva Noblezada) goes on a date with a boy named Elliot (Liam Booth). The pair gallivant through the streets of downtown Austin, and they
Film & TV
October 25, 2019
Bass Reeves Finally Gets His Hollywood Moment in HBO’s ‘Watchmen’
The legend of the former Texas marshal figures prominently in Damon Lindelof’s new series.
Books
October 22, 2019
W.K. Stratton’s Lifelong Obsession With ‘The Wild Bunch’
The Austin author traces the history of the movie that changed his life.
Film & TV
October 17, 2019
The Creator of Amazon’s ‘Undone’ on the Animation Style Born in Texas
Kate Purdy talks about rotoscoping her hometown of San Antonio for the year’s best new TV series.
Film & TV
October 16, 2019
The ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ Reboot Is No Laughing Matter, Unfortunately
When Jared Padalecki steps into the ass-kicking boots of Chuck Norris, we hope the CW’s new show will honor the original’s comedic legacy.
Film & TV
October 14, 2019
In ‘United Tacos of America,’ Austin Duo Go on the Ultimate Road Trip
Mando Rayo and Jarod Neece connect tacos with community issues in their new show on Robert Rodriguez's El Rey Network.
Film & TV
October 9, 2019
Shea Serrano Talks Selena, The Rock, and the Movies That Opened Up His World
The best-selling Texan author takes on the silver screen in his latest book.
Film & TV
October 4, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: Matthew McConaughey in So-Bad-It’s-Good “Serenity”
Plus, a melancholy Norah Jones duet, Austin singer Christelle Bofale’s EP, and chef Aarón Sanchéz’s new memoir.
Film & TV
October 4, 2019
A New Documentary Exposes the Dark Truth of a West Texas Massacre
'Porvenir, Texas' explores the search for justice after 15 Mexican-Americans were killed at the hands of the Texas Rangers.
Film & TV
September 27, 2019
Will ‘Saturday Night Live’ Finally Make the Most of Woody Harrelson?
The versatile Texas actor will host the show again this weekend for its 45th season opener.
Film & TV
September 27, 2019
Texas Is Inextricable From Film Festival Darling ‘The Vast of Night’
Andrew Patterson’s small-town science fiction standout was filmed in Whitney, Texas.
Film & TV
September 26, 2019
All of the Movies With Texas Ties to Watch This Fall
Do you love Woody Harrelson? You’re in luck.
Film & TV
September 26, 2019
Is ‘Judy’ as Good as Everybody Says It Is?
Katy native Renée Zellweger is getting rave reviews for her portrayal of Judy Garland, but biopics are tricky to nail.
Film & TV
September 20, 2019
How a Former Karaoke Video Outpost in Plano Became a Hollywood Mainstay
Well Go USA has become one of the leading distributors of Asian action films in the U.S.
Film & TV
September 20, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: ‘Undone’ and Its Rotoscoped San Antonio
Plus, a bakery perfect for late-night cravings and an interactive Austin literary experience.
Film & TV
September 9, 2019
A Brief History of Matthew McConaughey Dying Onscreen
The forthcoming ’Between Two Ferns’ is just the latest movie to kill the beloved Texan actor.
Film & TV
September 4, 2019
How Toby Huss Became Hollywood’s Favorite Fake Texan
The ‘Halt and Catch Fire’ and ‘King of the Hill’ actor discusses his pretend home state.
The National Podcast of Texas
September 3, 2019
Janice Engel: “For Molly Ivins, Politics Was About Who’s Getting Screwed And Who’s Doing The Screwing”
On this week’s National Podcast of Texas, a conversation about ‘Raise Hell: The Life and Times of Molly Ivins’ with filmmaker Engel and former Texas agriculture commissioner Jim Hightower.
Film & TV
August 30, 2019
What Will the World Be Like in 2039, When Richard Linklater Finishes His Stephen Sondheim Musical?
The ambitious Texas filmmaker announced a two-decade shooting timeline for ‘Merrily We Roll Along.’
Film & TV
August 29, 2019
Why We Need Molly Ivins’s Wisdom Now More Than Ever
The director of a new documentary on the inimitable Texas political columnist says there’s much to be learned from her legacy.
Film & TV
August 14, 2019
Richard Linklater on Bringing ‘Bernadette’ to Life
The quintessential Austin filmmaker discusses taking an unadaptable book from page to screen.
Film & TV
August 12, 2019
Filmmaker Angie Reza Tures: “It’s a Crazy Time To Be an Artist, To Be a Brown Person”
The El Pasoan reflects on violence in her hometown, and why it’s important for the Latinx community to tell their own stories.