Chris Vognar
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Dallas, TX, United States
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New book looks at the beef between Zora Neale Hurston and Langston Hughes, two of literature’s brightest stars
Few stars shined brighter in the Harlem Renaissance firmament than Zora Neale Hurston and Langston Hughes. On the surface they seemed to have little in common: … → Read More
A film series reflects the diversity of black cinema, from the silent age to the present
2018 was a banner year for black movies, as Tuesday's Oscar nomination amply reflect: Black Panther earned seven nods, BlacKkKlansman, six, and If... → Read More
Catch great films of the '60s as the Screening Room series returns, now at Texas Theatre
The New Hollywood as we know it blossomed in the '70s, with filmmakers like Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg and Francis Ford Coppola leading the... → Read More
The DMN's Alfredo Corchado joins the Big Screen to talk 'Roma' and Mexico City
This week on The Big Screen, we get Alfredo Corchado's thoughts on one of the year's best movies, Roma. Corchado, the Dallas Morning News border... → Read More
From 'Coco' to 'Bad Santa,' here are five movies to stream on Netflix this Christmas
Sometimes you don't want to watch a Christmas movie on Christmas. Sometimes you just want to zone out with the family, digest your feast and let... → Read More
'Beale Street' movie adapts 1970s James Baldwin novel that's perfectly in step with our time
Shot on the street, shot in a car, shot for being in the wrong place at the wrong time: The films of 2018 didn't shy away from showing police... → Read More
'Vice' director Adam McKay explains how he turned 'boring' Dick Cheney into a compelling movie
Former vice president and Highland Park resident Dick Cheney has always been known for playing his cards close. He is calculatedly boring. So how... → Read More
8 photos from Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' colorful four-day wedding in India
When Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra were married in India over the weekend, the event included hundreds of guests attending a four-day ceremony. → Read More
Alfonso Cuaron's stunning 'Roma' captures Mexico City with majesty and depth (A)
There's a school of cinematic thought, popularized by the French critic Andre Bazin, that emphasizes camera movement, long takes and composition in... → Read More
Paul McCartney to play the Texas Rangers' ballpark in Arlington in 2019
Globe Life Park in Arlington is set to be replaced with a new baseball stadium in 2020, but not before it goes out with a bang. Or should I say, a... → Read More
TV tip: Special honoring George H.W. Bush will premiere on Dec. 5
History channel will add its tribute to George H.W. Bush to the list this week.History Remembers George H.W. Bush will premiere at 9 p.m. Central... → Read More
20 best ways to celebrate New Year's Eve 2018 in Dallas-Fort Worth
The countdown is officially on to ... well, the countdown. The New Year is right around the corner and that's certainly cause for celebration. So... → Read More
Jarams Donuts might just be the cutest new doughnut shop in Dallas
Saturday morning, when Jarams Artisan Donuts officially opened in the Dallas neighborhood of Lakewood, the line was out the door. This new shop is... → Read More
6 National Cookie Day freebies in Dallas-Fort Worth
There are a lot of important dates to remember in December. While planning a packed schedule with menorah lighting ceremonies, Christmas parades... → Read More
Concerts canceled in 3 Texas cities, after Dallas fans wait for no-show Jorja Smith
After a crowd of eager fans waited inside the Granada Theater in Dallas on Sunday night for British singer Jorja Smith's sold-out show to begin,... → Read More
Barbecue joint in Denton calls it quits
Bet the House BBQ, a Denton barbecue joint, has closed.The Elm Street restaurant opened in 2014 after raising just over $5,000 in a Kickstarter... → Read More
Must See Movies: Five films worth your time in theaters this week
Your time and money are valuable, so you should invest them in good movies. Here are some films in theaters this week that have been approved by... → Read More
Failed Movie Magic: Five films to avoid in theaters this week
It sucks to waste your money and your time on bad movies. Of course, your individual enjoyment is subjective, but here are five films in theaters... → Read More
Ted Cruz says Nine Inch Nails isn't his taste after band's joke at Dallas show goes viral
Texas senator Ted Cruz was at Nine Inch Nails' Irving concert in spirit earlier this week, when the rock band's lead singer, Trent Reznor, asked... → Read More
This calls for a toast: Andy's Bar, a Denton institution, turns 21
If you attended school, caught a concert or simply hung out in Denton in the last two decades, there's a good chance you passed through Andy's Bar.... → Read More