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4 Questions about “Sontag” for Author Benjamin Moser

Sep 17, 2019 - She was an essayist, a filmmaker, a playwright, a novelist, a political activist, and that rare thing in America: a public intellectual, and a model for generations who came after her. Other people saw her as a sexual deviant, a sign of intellectual collapse, a traitor to America. Even now, 15 years after her death, a lot of people still love her, and a lot of people still hate her. Susan Sontag was America’s last great literary star, a flashback to a time when writers could be, more than simply respected or well-known, famous.

Celebrate Kirk Douglas’s Centennial with MFAH Films!

Dec 7, 2016 - One day we saw a lot of gear and cameras being set up, about half a mile from us. We rode our bikes there and saw Kirk Douglas getting in a jeep to ride up to the top of a ridge, where he then got onto a horse for one of the escape scenes. Gena Rowlands was nearby, causing in me a lifelong love for her. To celebrate his centennial, we’re screening Lonely Are the Brave, a 1962 Western he cites as one of his personal favorites. Here’s a nice bit of trivia: This movie had its world premiere at a theater in Houston!

Good Manners (As Boas Maneiras)

The two women develop a strong bond, but a fateful night with a full moon changes their plans. “A fairy tale, a horror movie, a romance, a musical, and a social parable ... all in one movie.” Presented by Houston-based author Rob Saucedo The mysterious and wealthy Ana hires Clara, a lonely nurse from the outskirts of São Paulo, as the nanny for Ana’s unborn child. —Film De Culte About the PresenterSince 2011, Rob Saucedo has programmed a weekly horror series at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. His writing has appeared in the Bryan/College Station Eagle; Fangoria; and Birth.Movies.Death.

Mary J. Greenfield Smith’s Window into American History

Mar 22, 2017 - A Place in History One of only a few surviving examples of African American woolwork from this era, this 1843 image serves as a window into a rarely seen segment of American history. It depicts a two-story house at the end of a wide walkway, where a couple strolls side-by-side as a child and dog play together. Above, four birds soar upward, and along the bottom, she stitched, “Mary J. Taking a Close-up Woolwork is similar to needlepoint, though the technique uses wool yarn rather than thread to create an image sewn into a canvas or cloth.

Miguel Ángel Ríos: On the Edge

The use of multiple cameras allows a seamless interplay of motion—a white top, for example, gliding gracefully in front of a row of black tops in single file. The video projection On the Edge is the follow-up to Ríos’s first video, the 2003 installation A morir (’til Death), which shows a group of black tops spinning. Unlike A morir, which was filmed in a single take, On the Edge is more complex and controlled in its choreography. In some instances, the tops function as actors and seem to have prescribed roles and movements.

Hi-Five

A teenage girl gains immense strength, a hipster manipulates electromagnetic waves, a novelist summons powerful gusts, a factory manager can heal others, and a woman discovers unknown talents. Meanwhile, a power-hungry cult leader with the terrifying ability to drain life energy sets his sights on the superhero team in a quest for world domination. Banding together, they form a reluctant but heroic team, the Hi-Five.

Five New Faves at the Glassell Coffee Bar

Aug 30, 2018 - 3) Green Matcha Frappe Cool down with the ultimate warm-weather drink that’s a lovely pop of color, too.   4) Vegan Wrap Packed full of veggies and a tasty hummus spread, this wrap makes a healthy lunch!  Not only are the icy treats tasty—they also make a great prop for a photo op in front of the dazzling Cloud Column by Anish Kapoor!   Leonardo da Vinci himself might have approved.   5) Sausage & Egg English Muffin When it cools off a bit outside, this warm and savory breakfast—or light lunch?—pairs perfectly with a drip coffee.

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Rothko in Reproduction: Dan Fischer’s Graphite Homage

Dec 15, 2015 - A photomural based on a photograph most likely taken by Regina Bogat—which shows Mark Rothko standing in front of his 1960 painting No. 7—greets visitors to the exhibition Mark Rothko: A Retrospective. After sketching another grid onto a blank sheet of paper, Fischer transferred the image using a mechanical pencil, carefully filling in one square at a time, erasing the grid as he proceeds as well. Rothko and his paintings have made a lasting impression on many contemporary artists, including Gerhard Richter, who has stated: “He was a man who created a special art for us, and no one else will do such paintings again.

Fun Film Facts for “Latin Wave 10”

Apr 15, 2015 - But in fact, the long-time resident of Spain has starred in more than a dozen Spanish-language films. She collaborated on Sand Dollars, about a complicated lesbian romance in a Dominican beach town.   Sand Dollars • A fun aspect of hosting a long-running festival like Latin Wave is showing films by directors who have participated in past years. Jiménez’s latest feature, Voice Over, is a witty comedy-drama about a young actress, and Ruiz Navia’s Los hongos follows two young street artists in Cali, Colombia.