Browsing: Film and Television

I’m not going to lie — I walked into the Waco Cinemark with expectations for this movie that weren’t exactly positive. Based on comments from friends and on social media about themes of supposed glorification of domestic violence in the film and simply knowing Colleen Hoover’s reputation for raunchy romances, I wasn’t expecting “It Ends With Us” to be my cup of tea — and it really wasn’t.

Prime’s newest prestige series centers around the “Fallout” video games, taking place in a retro-futuristic apocalypse. The show brings all of the best and the worst elements of the franchise to the screen, set in a wacky and brutal timeline.

Alex Garland’s newest movie, “Civil War,” debuted this week, and it follows a group of journalists in the midst of a new American domestic conflict. The movie is very technically impressive, but it leaves much to be desired in its story.

As of April 2024, Warner Bros executives have shelved three finished feature films: “Batgirl,” “Scoob: Holiday Haunt” and, most recently, “Coyote vs ACME.” The latest was canceled despite David Zaslav, the CEO of Warner Bros. and Discovery, having never seen the movie at all.

As Black History Month kicks off, it is important to highlight and celebrate the careers and achievements of young Black women who are making their mark on Hollywood. There is no shortage of them, but here are just a few of the most influential and prominent Black actresses who are pioneering a more diverse industry.

Gladstone was the first indigenous actress nominated for best actress in a motion picture at the Golden Globes. The actress has racked up a number of awards nominations this year and is bound to make a statement at the Oscars as well.

What do ancient Greek figures such as Phaethon and Arachne have to do with us today, and why should we pay attention to the lessons they learned? These are the questions that Emmy-nominated film producer and Baylor professor SJ Murray seeks to answer in her newly-founded nonprofit, “The Greats Story Lab.”

Based on her personal memoir, “Priscilla” highlights the untold story of Priscilla Presley from before she met Elvis Presley to after their separation in 1973. From a young schoolgirl stationed with her family in Germany to the wife of the most famous man in the world, Priscilla’s life is laid out beautifully and masterfully by director Sofia Coppola.

“Join or Die” centers on the decline of community and lack of in-person relationships in America, and it focuses on the work of Dr. Bob Putnam and his book titled “Bowling Alone.” After the viewing, there will be a discussion session with the director’s siblings, Pete and Rebecca Davis, and the head of Creative Waco, Fiona Bond.

Christmas is right around the corner, and it’s finally socially acceptable to buy a jug of eggnog that will probably sit in the back of your fridge until spring cleaning comes around. That said, it’s also time for the annual rotation of classic Christmas movies, so here’s the starting lineup based on originality, acting, plot and likability. And no, “Die Hard” didn’t make the list.