Whatโs a movie that everyone has seen, but you somehow have not?
Iโm a little ashamed to admit this, but Iโve never seen the movie โTitanicโ all the way through. Iโll give you a moment to process this information. I know it seems absolutely crazy, but thereโs something about Titanicโ that has never peaked my interest.
New this week: 'White Noise,' 21 Savage and Kennedy Honors
This weekโs new entertainment releases include a streaming concert from 21 Savage, a Netflix film starring Adam Driver made from Don DeLilloโs 1985 novel โWhite Noiseโ and a movie marathon on Turner Classic Movies featuring the martini-swilling detectives Nick and Nora Charles from โThe Thin Man.โ.
Itโs a-him, Chris Pratt! Watch the trailer for upcoming Mario movie
While the jury is still out on if famously non-Italian Chris Pratt will actually be successful at voicing the character of Mario (was Michael Imperioli from โThe Sopranosโ not available?), the trailer for the upcoming movie is out and it looks SO good.
Ralphie is back nearly 40 years later: Peter Billingsley chats about new sequel โA Christmas Story Christmasโ
'A Christmas Story' is back with a brand new sequel. The actor who played Ralphie in the original movie, Peter Billingsley, sat down with Sofia Ojeda for Houston Life. The new film is streaming on HBO MAX.
๐ KPRC 2โฒs crew in LA staying at iconic hotel featured in many popular films
KPRC 2โฒs Daniella Guzman, Randy McIlvoy and Zach Lashway are on assignment in Los Angeles, covering Super Bowl LVI . When theyโre not busy reporting at SoFi Stadium, the trio is enjoying their off hours at Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, the cityโs largest hotel and one of its most recognizable buildings.
How much do you remember from 2021? Take our pop culture quiz now
Look, SO much happened this year that itโs hard to believe 2021 is coming to a close. Are we still processing what went down in 2020? Absolutely. But 2022 is around the corner, and itโs time to reminisce about the year we just had.
Rooftop Cinema Clubโs Uptown location will return to Houstonโs skyline Sept. 1
Cinephiles, take your love of movies outdoors with a trip to one of the Space Cityโs coolest theaters: Rooftop Cinema Club Uptown. The popular open-air, rooftop venue will reopen Wednesday after closing in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bellaire teacher Jennifer Mathieu on how her book became a Netflix film directed by Amy Poehler
HOUSTON โ The new Netflix film โMoxieโ is a coming-of-age story that highlights the importance of female empowerment. The film is based on a book by the same name, written by local author and Bellaire High School teacher, Jennifer Mathieu. She shared with Houston Life her excitement after her novel got the Hollywood treatment by renowned comedian Amy Poehler. Nico Hiraga as Seth, Amy Poehler as Lisa/Director/Producer, Hadley Robinson as Vivian in Moxie. Jennifer Mathieu and Amy Poehler on the set of 'Moxie" (Jennifer Mathieu)โVisiting the set was so fun.
Local rapper Toni Hickman gets chance of a lifetime thanks to Netflixโs โRising Phoenixโ
Her name is Toni Hickman and she explained the personal reason why she is using her voice to inspire others. This multitalented singer/songwriter mixes singing, poetry, and rap in the song โRising Phoenix,โ written and performed by herself and fellow disabled artists GeorgeTragic and Keith Jones. Toni Hickman performing at ReelAbilities Houston (ReelAbilities Houston)โIโve always had this attitude of being stubborn. โRising Phoenixโ is ReelAbilities 2021 Opening Night Film on Feb.16 and Toni Hickman will be performing at ReelMusic, their music event happening on Feb. 24th at 7 PM. All ReelAbilities music, art, and film events are completely free and open to the public, you just have to sign up at ReelAbilitiesHouston.org.
Texas actress YaYa Gosselin on her star-making role on Netflixโs โWe Can Be Heroesโ
HOUSTON โ Since its release on Christmas, Netflixโs latest superhero film โWe Can Be Heroesโ has been one of the most popular streamed movies in America -- and its star -- is an 11-year-old actress from Texas. Her name is YaYa Gosselin and she talked to Houston life about this incredible experience playing whip-smart tween Missy Moreno. Yaya Gosselin as Missy Moreno in We Can Be Heroes. We Can Be Heroes: Yaya Gosselin as Missy Moreno, Lotus Blossom as A Capella in We Can Be Heroes. Ryan Green/NETFLIX โยฉ 2020 (โยฉ 2020 Netflix, Inc.)โI have my sights set on working with other big directors, big name actors and even being a big named actor myself in the future.
Rooftop Cinema Clubโs new โDrive-In At EADOโ now open
HOUSTON โ Rooftop Cinema Club just recently moved to their new home in EADO, and now you can safely watch your favorite holiday movies from the comfort of your car! โThe Drive-In At EADOโ previously occupied by Space City Shows, and now RCC keeping the fun going by showing holiday movie classics like Elf, Home Alone, A Madea Christmas, The Nightmare Before Christmas, National Lampoonโs, and more all month long. All this month they have soft-open-pricing, while they continue to prepare the venue for next monthโs grand opening. Plus, Community Screenings continue every Sunday for $5 for the second screening of the night. Watch as Lauren Kelly chats with Eric Herrera from Rooftop Cinema Club about all the fun at the new drive-in!
What Tyler Perry and the cast of โA Fall From Graceโ had to say about Destinyโs Child, Houston restaurants, and younger men
HOUSTON โ Tyler Perry is at it again. This time around, he wrote and directed, (and even stars in) the new Netflix thriller, โA Fall From Grace.โThe movie is Tylerโs first Netflix project, and according to the official website: โWhen gentle, law-abiding Grace confesses to killing her new husband, her skeptical young lawyer sets out to uncover the truth. A film by Tyler Perry.โHouston Life reporter Lauren Kelly sat down with Perry and the rest of the cast (Crystal Fox, Bresha Webb, and native Houstonian Phylicia Rashad) to chat about his real inspiration for the movie, Phyliciaโs favorite Houston restaurant, and our unanimous love for Destinyโs Child. โA Fall From Graceโ is streaming on Netflix.
New this week: โSoul,โ a Tom Hanks film & โBridgertonโ on TV
This image released by Disney-Pixar shows the character 22, voiced by Tina Fey, left, and Joe Gardner, voiced by Jamie Foxx, in a scene from the animated film "Soul." But with more than half of U.S. theaters closed, two of the biggest movies of the year โ โSoulโ and โWonder Woman 1984โ โ will be going straight to streaming. โ Also arriving Christmas Day is โWonder Woman 1984,โ Patty Jenkins' sequel to her barrier-breaking 2017 film. With Gal Gadot returning, โWonder Woman 1984โ fast-forwards from 1918 to the โgreed is goodโ decade. โ AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy___Catch up on APโs entertainment coverage here: https://apnews.com/apf-entertainment.
Itโd be a lot cooler if you read 'Alright, alright, alright: An oral history of Richard Linklaterโs Dazed and Confusedโ
This fall marks the 27th anniversary of the release of Richard Linklaterโs iconic, coming-of-age movie, Dazed and Confused. Tapping into the most famous line of dialogue in the movie, Alright, Alright, Alright: An Oral History of Richard Linklaterโs Dazed and Confused by Melissa Maerz unpacks everything a dedicated viewer would want to know about this timeless classic. I had just started my first year of high school, and I remember identifying with Mitch. Early on, Iโd used Alright, Alright, Alright as a placeholder title in my book proposal. But everyone convinced me to keep Alright, Alright, Alright because itโs so iconic.
Cinemark promises movie theater upgrades in Cypress with dine-in location
HOUSTON โ Cinemark is joining the dine-in movie craze with the opening of a new location in Cypress. by Cinemark is said to โelevate the traditional movie experienceโ by offering moviegoers cooked-to-order items prepared in their full-service kitchen, and specialty cocktails. Menu items include a Bistro Burger, pizzas cooked in specialty Italian stone ovens, and classic concession items such as popcorn, hot dogs, and candy. According to a news release, Cinemark will follow strict safety and cleaning guidelines to ensure customer safety. Guidelines include mandatory mask wearing, staggered showtimes, and extensive cleaning in all auditoriums.
LIST: Sawyer Yards drive-in announces movie screenings for November
Before itโs lights out, Rooftop Cinema Club, which runs the drive-in, rolled out a list of screenings for November. Guests can enjoy the venueโs most-popular films plus two new 2020 releases: The Secret: Dare to Dream and The Broken Hearts Gallery. For a late-night-date-night Sunday through Thursday, the venue offers $20-per-vehicle tickets (for 2 people) for all 9:45 and 10:15 p.m. screenings. Every Sunday night, the venue offers tickets for only $5 per vehicle for the 9:30 and 10:15 p.m. show. The drive-in cinema has yet to announce its new location, which is slated to open in December.
Curious about going to a movie theater? 7 things to know
Itโs been over two months since movie theaters started reopening in the U.S., but there is still a fair amount of consumer confusion about moviegoing in the COVID-19 era. So what do you need to know about going to the theater? Indoor movie theaters remain open in most states, except New Mexico, although some are on a county-by-county basis, including California, Massachusetts, Maryland, Hawaii, Washington, Oregon and Wisconsin. Last weekend, theaters were cleared to open begin opening in some New York State counties at under 50% capacity and this weekend San Francisco will join in too. Indoor spaces like movie theaters, restaurants and malls mean prolonged exposure, which could mean greater risk.
Netflix increases prices on standard and premium plans
On Thursday, Netflix raised the price of its standard plan to $13.99 and the premium plan to $17.99. At that time, the plans were $8 for the basic, $11 for the standard, and $14 for the premium. That means that, in less than two years, the price of its standard plan has risen by $3 and the price of its premium plan has risen by $4. The standard plan allows for two screens at the same time, while the premium plan allows for four screens. Of those services, only HBO Max charges more for its service than the standard Netflix plan.
Freeformโs โ31 Nights of Halloweenโ schedule is out, and itโs about to be spook-tacular
The best part about Halloween might be dressing up in a silly costume and loading up on pounds of your favorite candy, but for some, itโs all about watching endless hours of Halloween movies. Thatโs why Freeform is the hottest channel to visit during the month of October, because it has its annual โ31 Nights of Halloween," and the network finally released its schedule of movies. The month-long marathon kicks off with the unofficial best Halloween movie ever created, โHocus Pocus,โ which stars Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker. Even though the film came out almost 30 years ago, millennials everywhere have given it a second life due to the nostalgia factor. Other classic Halloween films youโll be able to watch include both โAddams Familyโ movies, โBeetlejuice,โ โGhostbustersโ and โCasper.โFreeform didnโt forget about the kids.
What to watch this weekend: โPen15,โ โRatchedโ and more
Thinking that youโve dried up the old Netflix cue when it comes to new shows and movies to watch? Here are a few suggestions if youโre looking for something new to watch this weekend. It kind of resembles another Netflix competition show, โNailed It," in which amateur bakers are encouraged to just do their best. โGreat British Baking ShowโThe tent is back, the tent is back! โAmerican Barbecue ShowdownโIf youโre a fan of โGreat British Baking Show,โ then โAmerican Barbecue Showdownโ will be right up your alley.
How to get free tickets to Walmartโs drive-in movie events in La Marque
LA MARQUE, Texas โ Walmart is bringing the drive-in movie experience to La Marque, Texas and free tickets are still available. The Drive-In experience will take place Tuesday and Wednesday evening in front of the La Marque Walmart parking lot, located at 6410 I-45 Gulf Freeway. Admission is free you need to register on the Walmart Drive-In website. pic.twitter.com/VnuJcenN2h โ Walmart (@Walmart) August 14, 2020The stop in Galveston County is part of Walmartโs 160-store tour across the country, bringing family-friendly movies and socially-distant fun for all ages. To register for Tuesdayโs showing, click here.