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From Houston to Hollywood: Former news anchor appears in new Tyler Perry thriller
Read full article: From Houston to Hollywood: Former news anchor appears in new Tyler Perry thrillerFormer Houston news anchor Shannon Lanier is comfortable sitting at a news desk, so it's no surprise he's comfortable in his latest role: playing a news anchor in the new Tyler Perry thriller 'Duplicity.' Lanier says Perry himself called to offer him the role, an opportunity Lanier says he couldn't pass up. Watch the full interview with Houston Life's Derrick Shore to find out more about the film and what's next for this budding actor.
Pop culture legends Lou Ferrigno, Sean Kanan, and Vic Mignogna discuss their iconic careers
Read full article: Pop culture legends Lou Ferrigno, Sean Kanan, and Vic Mignogna discuss their iconic careersPop Culture Con is happening this weekend in Spring and it has something for all ages! If you've ever wanted to snap a pic with your favorite celebrities or get an autograph, we have the details on how you can make it happen! Watch the video player above for our chat with the Incredible Hulk Lou Ferrigno, longtime soap opera actor Sean Kanan and anime voice actor Vic Mignogna.
Film critic and Houstonian Ward M. Bond wants to get us excited about cinema again
Read full article: Film critic and Houstonian Ward M. Bond wants to get us excited about cinema againAwards season is in full-swing and up next, The Oscars. From BAFTA to Cannes to the Academy Awards, film critic Ward W. Bond has seen it all. We talked to him about this year's lineup of movies, actors, and moments you don't want to miss at Sunday's 97th academy awards.
Cult classic movie โHeathersโ to take stage as musical in the Houston Bay Area
Read full article: Cult classic movie โHeathersโ to take stage as musical in the Houston Bay AreaFans of the 80s cult classic "Heathers" is coming to the stage as a musical but it's still darker than ever in a high-energy performance for one weekend only!
โHappy Howlidaysโ: A heartwarming tale of dogs, love, and Christmasโ
Read full article: โHappy Howlidaysโ: A heartwarming tale of dogs, love, and ChristmasโThe holiday season is upon us, and the joy of cozying up with a feel-good movie comes with it. On Hallmark, a new film titled โHappy Howlidaysโ promises to deliver those warm, fuzzy feelings we all crave this time of year. According to film psychology expert Justin Spray, watching Christmas movies can benefit your mood; this latest release is no exception. Houston Life's Melanie Camp chatted with the stars to learn more about the movie.
Head to these AMC Theaters in Houston to catch these holiday fan-favorites!
Read full article: Head to these AMC Theaters in Houston to catch these holiday fan-favorites!Nothing tops watching a movie on the big screen and AMC is ringing in the holiday season with classic fan-favorites like Elf, Polar Express, and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation throughout December.
Houston Cinema Arts Festival is proof that the Bayou City has a place in film
Read full article: Houston Cinema Arts Festival is proof that the Bayou City has a place in filmThe 16th annual Houston Cinema Arts Festival kicks off today. The 11-day festival includes films to educate and entertain audiences all while highlighting our city's rich diversity. Watch the player above to find out where to go, what to expect, and how to get discounted tickets!
Whatโs YOUR favorite scary movie?๐ฟ Survey lists top Halloween movies Texans search for most
Read full article: Whatโs YOUR favorite scary movie?๐ฟ Survey lists top Halloween movies Texans search for mostWhat's your go-to movie you watch every Halloween film? A recent survey showed Beetlejuice was the most-searched movie Texans look for. How about you?
Inside the newly renovated River Oaks Theatre, Houstonโs oldest and only art house cinema
Read full article: Inside the newly renovated River Oaks Theatre, Houstonโs oldest and only art house cinemaAfter a 2-year restoration and preservation project, the iconic theater is ready for its grand reopening to the public.
Historic River Oaks Theater to host grand reopening with first screening tickets going fast!
Read full article: Historic River Oaks Theater to host grand reopening with first screening tickets going fast!Back by popular demand: River Oaks Theater is opening its newly remodeled doors to Houston and its first screening of Joker: Folie ร Deux has already been sold out!
Feeling lucky? Enter for a chance to see โBeetlejuice Beetlejuiceโ BEFORE itโs released nationwide in theaters
Read full article: Feeling lucky? Enter for a chance to see โBeetlejuice Beetlejuiceโ BEFORE itโs released nationwide in theatersBeetlejuice is back, and KPRC 2 Insiders have a chance to win four tickets to see an advance screening of โBeetlejuice Beetlejuiceโ on Sept. 3, 2024
Win movie tickets! ๐๏ธ Insiders, enter for a chance to see โBeetlejuice Beetlejuiceโ for free in theaters
Read full article: Win movie tickets! ๐๏ธ Insiders, enter for a chance to see โBeetlejuice Beetlejuiceโ for free in theatersBeetlejuice is back, and KPRC 2 Insiders have a chance to win four tickets to see โBeetlejuice Beetlejuiceโ in theaters for free.
Texas-based Alamo Drafthouse Cinema acquired by Sony Pictures
Read full article: Texas-based Alamo Drafthouse Cinema acquired by Sony PicturesโWe are beyond thrilled to join forces with Sony Pictures Entertainment to expand our company vision to be the best damn cinema that has ever, or will ever, exist now in ways we could only ever dream of,โ said Tim League, Founder Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.
โHome Aloneโ house on sale for 2nd time since iconic movie was filmed
Read full article: โHome Aloneโ house on sale for 2nd time since iconic movie was filmedLocated on 671 Lincoln Avenue in Winnetka, Illinois, the house hit the market over the weekend for the second time since the 1990 film was released.
Whatโs a movie that everyone has seen, but you somehow have not?
Read full article: 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.
Itโs โThe Princess Brideโ vs. โYouโve Got Mailโ: Vote in round 3 of our best rom-com bracket
Read full article: Itโs โThe Princess Brideโ vs. โYouโve Got Mailโ: Vote in round 3 of our best rom-com bracketTheyโre all kinda sort of the same, but there is a special place in our hearts for romantic comedies.
Hallmark Christmas movies: See list, descriptions of premieres for Dec. 14-17
Read full article: Hallmark Christmas movies: See list, descriptions of premieres for Dec. 14-17The first of 40 movies premiered on Oct. 20, with new movies premiering every Thursday on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel, and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Hallmark channel through Dec. 26.
Hallmark Christmas movies: See list, descriptions of premieres for Dec. 7-10
Read full article: Hallmark Christmas movies: See list, descriptions of premieres for Dec. 7-10The first of 40 movies premiered on Oct. 20, with new movies premiering every Thursday on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel, and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Hallmark channel through Dec. 26.
Hallmark Christmas movies: See list, descriptions of premieres for Nov. 30-Dec. 3
Read full article: Hallmark Christmas movies: See list, descriptions of premieres for Nov. 30-Dec. 3The first of 40 movies premiered on Oct. 20, with new movies premiering every Thursday on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel, and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Hallmark channel through Dec. 26.
Hallmark Christmas movies: See list, descriptions of premieres for Nov. 22-26
Read full article: Hallmark Christmas movies: See list, descriptions of premieres for Nov. 22-26The first of 40 movies premiered on Oct. 20, with new movies premiering every Thursday on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel, and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Hallmark channel through Dec. 26.
Hallmark Christmas movies: See list, descriptions of premieres for Nov. 16-19
Read full article: Hallmark Christmas movies: See list, descriptions of premieres for Nov. 16-19The first of 40 movies premiered on Oct. 20, with new movies premiering every Thursday on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel, and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Hallmark channel through Dec. 26.
Hallmark Christmas movies: See list, descriptions of premieres for Nov. 9-12
Read full article: Hallmark Christmas movies: See list, descriptions of premieres for Nov. 9-12The first of 40 movies premiered on Oct. 20, with new movies premiering every Thursday on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel, and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Hallmark channel through Dec. 26.
Hallmark Christmas movies: See list, descriptions of premieres for Nov. 2-5
Read full article: Hallmark Christmas movies: See list, descriptions of premieres for Nov. 2-5The first of 40 movies premiered on Oct. 20, with new movies premiering every Thursday on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel, and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Hallmark channel through Dec. 26.
Seeing โBarbieโ was the most fun Iโve ever had in a movie theater
Read full article: Seeing โBarbieโ was the most fun Iโve ever had in a movie theaterFrom the second the giant Mattel logo showed up on the screen at the start of the movie, till the colorful ending credits, I had the most magical time watching โBarbieโ in a movie theater with my friends.
โOppenheimerโ in Houston: 70-millimeter IMAX extended due to popularity, but youโll have to drive for it
Read full article: โOppenheimerโ in Houston: 70-millimeter IMAX extended due to popularity, but youโll have to drive for itHouston, we have a problem, and itโs that Christopher Nolanโs newest film, โOppenheimer,โ wonโt be shown anywhere near Houston in itโs intended IMAX format.
How you can stream the Best Picture nominees at home before the Oscars
Read full article: How you can stream the Best Picture nominees at home before the OscarsHollywoodโs biggest night is just around the corner (March 12 to be exact), which means you have just a couple more weeks to watch the movies that were nominated for Oscars this year.
Houston theater touts its new screen as a โworld firstโ; Go inside the set-up at Rooftop Cinema Club
Read full article: Houston theater touts its new screen as a โworld firstโ; Go inside the set-up at Rooftop Cinema ClubRooftop Cinema Club, outdoor cinema experience, said this month that it is adding another outdoor screen to its set-up.
New horror flick โThe Readingโ starring MoโNique has Houston ties
Read full article: New horror flick โThe Readingโ starring MoโNique has Houston tiesA new BET+supernatural thriller starring Academy Award-winning actress MoโNique has huge connections to H-Town with talent in front and behind the camera.
New this week: 'White Noise,' 21 Savage and Kennedy Honors
Read full article: New this week: 'White Noise,' 21 Savage and Kennedy HonorsThis 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
Read full article: Itโs a-him, Chris Pratt! Watch the trailer for upcoming Mario movieWhile 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
Read full article: 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.
Houston actress Juliana Destefano returns home to star in new film โAcid Testโ
Read full article: Houston actress Juliana Destefano returns home to star in new film โAcid TestโLocal actress Juliana Destefano chatted with Courtney Zavala about a new feature film that was shot and based right here in Houston.
Actress returns to Houston to star in new film
Read full article: Actress returns to Houston to star in new filmThursday at 1:00 p.m. on Houston Life, a Houston born actress just returned home to star in a brand new film. Itโs a gritty coming of age story shot right here in Houston. Thursday at 1:00 p.m. on KPRC 2 weโll chat with Juliana Destefano.
The cast of โJacob, Broken by Godโ to host special Houston premiere
Read full article: The cast of โJacob, Broken by Godโ to host special Houston premiereThis award-winning faith-based movie was filmed and produced right here in Houston. Learn more about the film's message and where you can watch it.
First look: Nintendo unveils first trailer of new โSuper Mario Bros.โ movie coming next year
Read full article: First look: Nintendo unveils first trailer of new โSuper Mario Bros.โ movie coming next yearNintendo fans got a sneak peek of the upcoming anticipated โSuper Mario Bros. Movie on Thursday, and the reception was overwhelmingly positive.
โHocus Pocus 2โฒ debuts next week and we are so excited
Read full article: โHocus Pocus 2โฒ debuts next week and we are so excitedEvery millennialโs favorite Halloween movie, โHocus Pocus,โ is finally getting a sequel with Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy all reprising their roles as the iconic Sanderson sisters.
โ31 Nights of Halloweenโ schedule released and it looks spook-tacular
Read full article: โ31 Nights of Halloweenโ schedule released and it looks spook-tacularWe know that September just started and itโs still technically summer, but that doesnโt mean we canโt start to get excited about Halloween!
Local actress Jojo Regina on her breakout role in โWhere the Crawdads Singโ
Read full article: Local actress Jojo Regina on her breakout role in โWhere the Crawdads SingโJojo Regina is the 11-year-old actress who plays the younger version of โKyaโ in the new movie โWhere the Crawdads Sing,โ the film adaption of the best-selling novel.
Comedian Marlon Wayans in Houston for a night of laughter
Read full article: Comedian Marlon Wayans in Houston for a night of laughterHollywood star Marlon Wayans stopped by Houston Life to chat about life as a dad and bringing the laughs to Houston as part of his new stand-up tour, Microphone Fiend.
Actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley chats โFather of the Brideโ, touring with husband Brad Paisley and more
Read full article: Actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley chats โFather of the Brideโ, touring with husband Brad Paisley and moreWhether you know her from any of her most popular roles, or as Mrs. Brad Paisley, Kimberly is a busy mom whoโs trying to get ready for an even busier summer.
โSelenaโ director Gregory Nava recalls โemotionalโ journey of filming with JLo
Read full article: โSelenaโ director Gregory Nava recalls โemotionalโ journey of filming with JLoVeteran Mexican American filmmaker Gregory Nava has a simple explanation for the iconic status of his acclaimed 1997 movie โSelenaโ and the anticipation over its upcoming re-release in theaters.
๐ Cameo king: KPRC 2โฒs Bill Spencer has made appearances in these films, documentaries
Read full article: ๐ Cameo king: KPRC 2โฒs Bill Spencer has made appearances in these films, documentariesKPRC 2โฒs Bill Spencer is an Emmy Award-winning investigative journalist, beloved husband and a dedicated cat dad, but did you know he is also the stationโs reigning king of cameos?
These movies, shows and documentaries should be required viewing for Black History Month
Read full article: These movies, shows and documentaries should be required viewing for Black History MonthAs we all know, February is Black History Month, so itโs a great time to brush up on Black history and educate yourself.
๐ KPRC 2โฒs crew in LA staying at iconic hotel featured in many popular films
Read full article: ๐ KPRC 2โฒs crew in LA staying at iconic hotel featured in many popular filmsKPRC 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.
Historic River Oaks Theater will now be operated by Star Cinema Grill
Read full article: Historic River Oaks Theater will now be operated by Star Cinema GrillHouston Mayor Sylvester Turner joined officials from the Kimco Realty Corporation to reveal the future of the Historic River Oaks Theater on Wednesday evening.
Still havenโt seen โEncantoโ? The new season of โCheerโ? All the shows and movies you need to watch ASAP
Read full article: Still havenโt seen โEncantoโ? The new season of โCheerโ? All the shows and movies you need to watch ASAPJanuary always feels like the longest month of the year, and since weโre almost at the end, youโre probably looking for some new shows or movies to watch to ease your boredom.
Canโt find a movie to watch with your significant other? We found a simple solution
Read full article: Canโt find a movie to watch with your significant other? We found a simple solutionWith Valentineโs Day approaching, are you planning a date at home with your loved one? Perhaps a movie night is in order.
How much do you remember from 2021? Take our pop culture quiz now
Read full article: How much do you remember from 2021? Take our pop culture quiz nowLook, 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.
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Netflixโs โSquid Gameโ proves that Americans will watch foreign language films and TV shows
Read full article: Netflixโs โSquid Gameโ proves that Americans will watch foreign language films and TV showsIf youโve been on social media the past few days, then youโve more than likely heard about the new TV show that people are binging on Netflix: โSquid Game.โ
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Get the inside scoop on the Houston-based film โPlaying Godโ
Read full article: Get the inside scoop on the Houston-based film โPlaying GodโSet and filmed in Houston, the movie โPlaying Godโ is the story of a brother and sister con-artist duo who find themselves scamming a grieving billionaire.
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Rooftop Cinema Clubโs Uptown location will return to Houstonโs skyline Sept. 1
Read full article: Rooftop Cinema Clubโs Uptown location will return to Houstonโs skyline Sept. 1Cinephiles, 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.
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Houston native Juliana Destefano stars alongside Snoop Dogg in new film โBlood Pageantโ
Read full article: Houston native Juliana Destefano stars alongside Snoop Dogg in new film โBlood PageantโAfter graduating from Bellaire High school in 2014, Juliana Destefano moved to Los Angeles to make it as an actress and standup comedian.
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Who let the dogs out? โCruellaโ is a โwowโ of a movie
Read full article: Who let the dogs out? โCruellaโ is a โwowโ of a movieNow that it may feel OK to venture out and into a movie theater after watching the latest flicks in the living room for more than a year, hereโs a suggestion: See Disneyโs โCruellaโ in theaters on a really big screen.
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Bellaire teacher Jennifer Mathieu on how her book became a Netflix film directed by Amy Poehler
Read full article: Bellaire teacher Jennifer Mathieu on how her book became a Netflix film directed by Amy PoehlerHOUSTON 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.