Peter Jackson’s 1992 zombified gora-a-thon has been called the “goriest fright film of all time.” Look, it says so right there on the poster. But that’s really not much of a stretch. Dead Alive (originally called Braindead) may have been shot in the Land of the Long White Cloud, but…
Dear David Cronenberg, You permanently re-wired me. Not sure if it was the scene when Jeff Goldblum, who becomes a massive, bipedal fly, dissolves a man’s hand with battery-acid vomit, or the scene where the baboon blows up from the inside-out, but I’m permanently fucked. Toodles, Young Nick. David Cronenberg…
Hey, you. Yes, you. We know you know a MasterMind. Have you nominated them yet? We need you to tell us about innovative, cultural landscape-paving Dallas-based artists — those in dance, theater, performance art, visual arts and more. Why? Well, we want to recognize them (in print and at our…
Before doth protests, we are well aware that this is an arts and culture blog, therefore a post lauding so-called rejected political campaign ideas shouldn’t be seen here, right? Well, in the spirit of democratic debate, YOU ARE WRONG!How so? Allow us to rebut: These are not real.The REAL story,…
It may be a little too clot with blood now to see — given the less than killer fourth sequel this year and the countless copycat films in the years prior — but Scream was pretty groundbreaking for the horror genre upon its release in 1996. Heavily influenced by films…
Well, folks, it’s that wonderful time of the year when hoards of college football fans invade our fair city, and chances are a bunch of those fans will be tossed into a cab outside a bar in Uptown, which isn’t as bad as spending the entire weekend in the Lou…
Art Con 7 Artist Lottery from Erica Felicella on Vimeo. Exciting news for those waiting for the big yes or no. Mixmaster received this dispatch from Art Conspirators just moments ago: We the Conspiracy are hard at work sorting artist submissions. Our mainframe is spitting out numbers using the latest…
Name: Heather Clark, 25 Occupation: Graphic Designer Location: Meddlesome Moth Style breakdown: “My shirt is from Anthropologie, tank top is from Target, pants and shoes are from Urban Outfitters. I have no idea where I got my socks but I’m glad they match, the necklace is my mom’s and the…
I credit two people for introducing me to the wonderful world of Dario Argento and to both of them I’ll be eternally grateful. I love a good gorefest, but I especially love an artful one — one that entails vivid colors, ballet (an almost career choice) and the music of…
Today, there’s a flurry of Steve Jobs-related Tweets and news posts and mournful consumer images. For some it’s quickly reaching the point of saturation, while others are posting tributes on the steps of Apple stores around the world (our sister paper is talking the Foxconn factory suicides in a must-read…
We’re back here with another installment of our local comedy series, First Times Are Funny. This time around we’ve put local Andy Franklin on the hotseat — partly in anticipation of tonight’s Stand-Upish Evening with Franklin, Jude Sutton and Dante Martinez at the Dallas Comedy House, and partly because we…
It was all cowboy boots and even a few hats at last night’s Avant Garde Society event “Art Y’all” at the Nasher Sculpture Center. White lights were strung through the trees; the Josh Weathers Band played Texas tunes; and the Center’s own Nasher Café by Wolfgang Puck put out an…
If there’s anyone we’d like to see be funny for a continuous 48 hours, it’s Dallas actor and improv comic Jeff Swearingen. He’s a funny guy on and off a stage, but especially on. And starting at 8 p.m., Friday, October 7, he’s going to try to be funny and…
A procedural on the political manipulation of medium and message, George Clooney’s fourth directorial effort is bookended with scenes of media-op prepping. In the first, Stephen Myers (Ryan Gosling), a 30-year-old campaign adviser to Democratic presidential candidate Mike Morris (Clooney), fills in for his boss at the sound check for…
Charlie Kenton (Hugh Jackman) is a two-bit trainer traveling the state fair circuit in a not-too-distant future. His line is robot fighting, a sport that has absorbed the audience for boxing, MMA and, apparently, demolition derby. After a tough match leaves Charlie ‘bot-less, he gets news that his ex-girlfriend, with…
While Dolly Parton with a predominant Adam’s apple seems more believable than Willie Nelson with voluptuous boobs, Reverse Karaoke has both. Sue Ellen’s and the International Gay Rodeo Association present the 2011 WGRF Kickoff Party. This cross-dressing karaoke spectacular, where queens must sing songs by the kings of country and…
What’s that old saying? Whoever invented high heels was a total asshat with a low pain threshold and a penchant for masochism. Right, that’s the one. Anyone who has ever donned a pair of heels taller than 2.5 inches can attest that if the angles, padding and stars aren’t all…
For those not daring enough to practice their cardio regimen in the sweltering Texas heat, this year’s Valley Ranch Pumpkin Dash might be the ideal chance to shift into outdoor pursuits. The races will be on Saturday, starting at the Cimarron Park Recreation Center in Irving. The event consists of…
October is the ninth annual Art Beyond Sight Awareness Month, which is a yearly opportunity for libraries, museums, schools and communities to consider and address the issue of access to the world of art for the blind and visually impaired. All over the country, institutions are hosting events and programs…
What do bongos, xylophones, wild colors and a few crazy dance moves have in common? No, it’s not just another band on the side of the road. Think outside of Dallas, way outside of Dallas. That’s right, the colorful, unique tradition of African music and dance has made its way…
Craighead Green Gallery (1011 Dragon St.) presents a First Launch exhibition of works by visual artist Abhidnya “Abhi” Ghuge. The show from the Mumbai, India, native features Ghuge’s Transformation Series, a collection of wall art resembling colorful wedding gowns that depicts the relationship between Eastern and Western cultures. The wall…
Sometimes, a decisively mapped out offensive play is conceived from the recognition of prime, yet risky, opportunity. The ball shuttles backward into hands of the quarterback, and his eyes hover above the clash of linemen. He’s ready to gun the ball over a sea of chaos and switch the momentum…
