http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:30:17 -0700 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:38:48 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d19-New-Moon-the-Twilight-juggernaut-continues-unabated?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner Judging from the crowd at last night's screening, Twilight series fans will be well pleased, well pleased indeed.  (And in a vote by applause (so to speak), Team Jacob carries the moment ~ my right ear is still ringing.) The Twilight Saga: New ... Reviews Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:38:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d19-New-Moon-the-Twilight-juggernaut-continues-unabated?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Thriller-fans-will-enjoy-The-Box?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner Insert photo caption or credit here It's moody, it's suspenseful, it's surprising, it's everyday-creepy, and it ends up in a completely unexpected place.  I do so love that. Starring Cameron Diaz, James Mardsen, and Frank Langella, The Box tell... Reviews Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:43:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Thriller-fans-will-enjoy-The-Box?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Choose-your-Halloween-movies-by-sun-sign?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner Image: Baron Astrology Here's a very cool way to enjoy your favorite Halloween flicks ~ and face your own dark side in the process.  Now that's truly scary... Introducing the The Wheel of Misfortune: The Zodiac of Horror, brought to us by the B... Topics Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:23:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Choose-your-Halloween-movies-by-sun-sign?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Kids-enjoy-Astro-Boy-prescreening-styling-event?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner Pre-Screening Hair Styling Fun at Edwards Grand Palace As part of the fun of an advance screening this past Sunday of the new animated adventure Astro Boy, Houston kids enjoyed a little celebratory coiffure!  Orignally of the iconic Japanese m... Events Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:12:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Kids-enjoy-Astro-Boy-prescreening-styling-event?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Spike-Jonze-triumphs-with-Where-the-Wild-Things-Are?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner It's magical.  It's brilliantly executed.  It's a wondrous trip inside a boy's imagination and world view.  It completes a divine trilogy with Home Alone and A Christmas Story. Where the Wild Things Are is one for the ages. I must adm... Reviews Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:02:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Spike-Jonze-triumphs-with-Where-the-Wild-Things-Are?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d14-John-Barrymore-and-Rob-Landes-team-up-for-Jekyll-and-Hyde?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner Experience the classic The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde in its purest form.  On Sunday, October 25th St. Luke's United Methodist Church will present the original 1920 silent film, accompanied by Houston treasure Rob Landes on the o... Events Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:22:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d14-John-Barrymore-and-Rob-Landes-team-up-for-Jekyll-and-Hyde?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Houston-Museum-of-Science-presents-exhibit-for-CS-Lewis-fans?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner The former Two Camp, prison of yore down in Sugar Land, has a whole new chapter before it, and fans of The Chronicles of Narnia will be among the first to enjoy it. The project to replicate HMNS at a satellite facility took off in 2007 when HMNS an... Events Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:15:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Houston-Museum-of-Science-presents-exhibit-for-CS-Lewis-fans?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d2-The-September-Issue-the-true-story-behind-the-lumpy-blue-sweater?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner Anna Wintour and Grace Coddington ~ Editor-in-Chief and Creative Director, respectively ~  arrived at US Vogue magazine the same day  in '88 and sit squarely atop the international fashion food chain. But only one lioness runs the pride, a... Reviews Topics Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:43:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d2-The-September-Issue-the-true-story-behind-the-lumpy-blue-sweater?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m9d26-Fame-v20-lives-up-to-its-legacy?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner A new generation receives the gift of glimpsing life inside Performing Arts and beyond.  Both have changed, but only in the packaging.   Let’s let the kids have their fun. Upon leaving the theater the other night, I noticed two ... Reviews Topics Sat, 26 Sep 2009 20:12:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m9d26-Fame-v20-lives-up-to-its-legacy?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m9d20-Enjoy-a-unique-pairing-of-film-and-food-at-MFAH?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner Chef Marcus Davis' Favorite Food Film The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston opens its 5th annual Movies Houstonians Love season on September 21st with its first themed series: Meals on Reels. Each year, Movies Houstonians Love presents the favorite films... Events Topics Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:41:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m9d20-Enjoy-a-unique-pairing-of-film-and-food-at-MFAH?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m9d14-HardinJackson-clan-brings-resounding-heart-and-passion-to-You?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner You brings timeless human relationship to 21st century filmmaking with poignance, wit, and charm, and it was my great privilege recently to attend a rare theater screening here in Houston. Helmed by director Melora Hardin (The Office, Monk, Hannah M... Reviews Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:45:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m9d14-HardinJackson-clan-brings-resounding-heart-and-passion-to-You?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Extract-blessed-by-George-S-Clintons-playful-score?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner The highly accomplished George S. Clinton does it again with director Mike Judge’s latest effort, Extract.  I've been the fortunate recipient of a sneak preview, and can’t wait to see the completed result. Now while score is a huge ... People Reviews Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:08:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Extract-blessed-by-George-S-Clintons-playful-score?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m8d26-The-Ellen-Ripley-approach-to-computer-maintenance-Part-II?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner Ripley with her M41A / Photo: 20th Century Fox Ripley taught us proper form in Part I ~ in Part II she shows us how to kick some ~ well, you know... 4. Know your tools Ah, the M41A Pulse Rifle with its built-in grenade launcher and flame thrower.&n... Topics Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:00:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m8d26-The-Ellen-Ripley-approach-to-computer-maintenance-Part-II?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m8d21-The-Ellen-Ripley-approach-to-computer-maintenance-Part-I?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley / Photo: 20th Century Fox Tech nightmares?  A few basic tips from the Ellen Ripley playbook will put that carnivorous computer in its place. To the non-technically-inclined, working with one's computer can defin... Topics Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:14:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m8d21-The-Ellen-Ripley-approach-to-computer-maintenance-Part-I?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Fans-of-the-novel-have-no-fear-regarding-The-Time-Travelers-Wife?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner Though naturally reworked to accommodate cinema, the story remains true and its effects lasting.  Come on ahead ~ and newbies like me, likewise.I'm finding myself without a whole lot to say about The Time Traveler's Wife.Except that I really, re... Reviews Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:57:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Fans-of-the-novel-have-no-fear-regarding-The-Time-Travelers-Wife?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Remembering-John-Hughes?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner John Hughes, 1950-2009 Acclaimed filmmaker John Hughes passed away suddenly of a heart attack August 6th, leaving behind a legacy as cinema's perhaps most astute observer of the American teenager.  Well, at least middle-class teenagers from Il... People Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:07:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Remembering-John-Hughes?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m8d6-WallE-usb-drives-an-enchanting-and-worthwhile-grail?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner Handmade WALL-E USB Drive | Photo: Sgedra A single handmade USB drive made from a WALL-E keyring hit the Internet yesterday at $65, and disappeared into the hands of some lucky purchaser just as quickly. He's en route to his new home by now, but so ... Topics Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:18:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m8d6-WallE-usb-drives-an-enchanting-and-worthwhile-grail?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m7d30-Enjoy-dinner-and-a-movie-with-McCormick-and-Schmicks-Reel-to-Reel-celebration?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner Currently underway is McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants' Reel to Reel celebration ~ be sure to stop in while supplies last! As we're coming into the the home stretch of summer, there are still plenty of good movies coming out, making for... Events Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:57:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m7d30-Enjoy-dinner-and-a-movie-with-McCormick-and-Schmicks-Reel-to-Reel-celebration?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m7d20-AwardWinning-Texas-indie-film-Fissure-screening-in-Houston---on-July-22nd?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner Courtesy of Indigenous Film Works and Top Pup Media, we Houstonians have been invited to screen Fissure, an award-winning indie film home-grown here in the great state of Texas!Fissure Free ScreeningWednesday, July 22nd 2009Showtime: 7:30pmStud... Events Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:42:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m7d20-AwardWinning-Texas-indie-film-Fissure-screening-in-Houston---on-July-22nd?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Harry-Potter-and-the-HalfBlood-Prince-fires-on-all-cylinders?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner Director David Yates brilliantly takes us into the Harry Potter home stretch, and it is an absolutely fantastic ride. Sex and death ~ or in PG fashion (as in this case) passion and peril: the best stories have been built on them, from The Iliad to G... Reviews Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:08:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Harry-Potter-and-the-HalfBlood-Prince-fires-on-all-cylinders?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner