Netflix tries feature films with ‘The Meyerowitz Stories’
Michael VerMeulen | October 25, 2017
Created by acclaimed director and writer Noah Baumbach, the movie is easily one of Netflix’s best films to date. READ MORE >>
Fall 2017 Fashion Trends for Houston Weather
Amelia Calautti | October 24, 2017
Fall has finally arrived — days are shortening, temperatures are dropping and the leaves are changing. Oh wait — we’re in Houston. READ MORE >>
Best and worst of ACL 2017
Areli Navarro Magallon and Christina Tan | October 18, 2017
Over midterm recess, the Thresher took on Austin City Limits. A widely attended annual music festival held in Austin, Texas, held over two weekends, the first of which perfectly coincided with Rice’s four-day fall recess. READ MORE >>
‘Victoria & Abdul’ explores a covered-up historical friendship
Maddie Flavin | October 18, 2017
“Victoria & Abdul,” the cinematic presentation of his unlikely 14-year friendship with Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, aims right for the heart to tell a warm, uplifting story about the unexpected places friendship can take us. READ MORE >>
‘Rick and Morty’ season three delivers
Katherine Cohen | October 18, 2017
Season three was well worth the nearly two-year wait. READ MORE >>
Sequel ‘Blade Runner 2049’ expertly executed
Michael Vermuelen | October 18, 2017
“Blade Runner 2049” returns to the original’s unforgettable world with an enthralling story that builds upon that of its predecessor in epic fashion and immediately cements itself as one of the finest sequels ever made. READ MORE >>
Rice Theater delivers laughs with 'Rumors'
Cannon Lewis | October 12, 2017
In the midst of that epistemological turmoil, the Rice University Theatre Program’s production of “Rumors,” directed by Rice Theatre Director Christina Keefe, is a welcome reminder that it is okay to laugh at misinformation. READ MORE >>
"Kingsman: The Golden Circle" lacks predecessor's charm
Michael VerMeulen | October 10, 2017
Director and writer Matthew Vaughn returns with “Kingsman: The Golden Circle,” a more ambitious venture than its successful predecessor. Unfortunately, “The Golden Circle” is a massive disappointment READ MORE >>
The Killers’ fifth studio album ‘Wonderful Wonderful’ fails to live up to its name
Lily Wulfemeyer | October 10, 2017
“Wonderful, Wonderful” is the most intimate album from The Killers yet, which makes its triteness that much more disappointing. READ MORE >>
“Home of the Strange” tour brings nostalgia to White Oak Music Hall
Christina Tan | October 4, 2017
On Saturday night, Joywave, Cold War Kids and Young the Giant concluded their two-month tour with a sold-out show at White Oak Music Hall. READ MORE >>
In ‘Battle of the Sexes’ the stakes extend beyond the sporting arena
Maddie Flavin | October 4, 2017
Forty-four years ago, 90 million people sat in front of their televisions and over 30,000 filled the seats of the Houston Astrodome to watch a tennis match that was far from ordinary. READ MORE >>
‘Waiting on a Prime-Time Star’ explores black womanhood
Areli Navarro Magallon | October 3, 2017
The Moody Center for the Arts’ latest exhibit, “Mickalene Thomas: Waiting on a Prime-Time Star,” opened this Thursday. The first collection to debut since the center’s inaugural selection of exhibitions, its opening was much anticipated and celebrated. ... READ MORE >>
Fenty Beauty: The first inclusive makeup line?
Amelia Calautti | September 27, 2017
Makeup fanatics around the world have been glowing (literally) since the release of Rihanna’s new makeup line, Fenty Beauty. READ MORE >>
‘Landscape Journeys’ abstractly envisions nature
Hannah Kim | September 27, 2017
Former Rice Professor Emeritus Basilios Poulos’ latest solo exhibit of acrylic paintings, “Landscape Journeys,” takes viewers on a journey through an abstract landscape. READ MORE >>
Juiceboxes provide space to merge art and environment
Christina Tan | September 27, 2017
Over the past year, the juiceBOXes have expanded past their role as Moody Center liaisons, often reaching beyond the hedges to incorporate local relevant art. READ MORE >>
"Mother!" blends horror and Biblical allegory
Ye Lim Oh | September 19, 2017
Darren Aronofsky's new film is an ambitious apologue that willingly exchanges perfection for cinematic extravagance. READ MORE >>
Box-office blockbuster "It" expertly terrifies
Maddie Flavin | September 19, 2017
“It” is an exercise in the strength of one’s nerves, confronting viewers with what scares them the most. READ MORE >>
Season Four of ‘BoJack Horseman’ Shines
Michael VerMeulen | September 12, 2017
"BoJack” is unafraid to address stories that might deeply affect or disturb audiences on an emotional or psychological level...It is a rare occurrence that a show this groundbreaking and special comes along. READ MORE >>
‘Patti Cakes’ Follows the Rise of a Fledgling Rapper
Maddie Flavin | September 12, 2017
In the musical drama “Patti Cakes,” Geremy Jasper tells a gritty blue-collar Cinderella story about one girl’s relationship with rapping and how it frees her from a dysfunctional life. READ MORE >>
"Ingrid Goes West" Satirizes the Facade of Social Media
Maddie Flavin | September 10, 2017
In the satirical “Ingrid Goes West,” actors Aubrey Plaza and Elizabeth Olsen tell a cautionary tale about loneliness, delusion and how personal technology has rewritten our definition of love. READ MORE >>
Netflix tries feature films with ‘The Meyerowitz Stories’
Michael VerMeulen | October 25, 2017
Created by acclaimed director and writer Noah Baumbach, the movie is easily one of Netflix’s best films to date. READ MORE >
Fall 2017 Fashion Trends for Houston Weather
Amelia Calautti | October 24, 2017
Fall has finally arrived — days are shortening, temperatures are dropping and the leaves are changing. Oh wait — we’re in Houston. READ MORE >
Best and worst of ACL 2017
Areli Navarro Magallon and Christina Tan | October 18, 2017
Over midterm recess, the Thresher took on Austin City Limits. A widely attended annual music festival held in Austin, Texas, held over two weekends, the ... READ MORE >
‘Victoria & Abdul’ explores a covered-up historical friendship
Maddie Flavin | October 18, 2017
“Victoria & Abdul,” the cinematic presentation of his unlikely 14-year friendship with Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, aims right for the ... READ MORE >
‘Rick and Morty’ season three delivers
Katherine Cohen | October 18, 2017
Season three was well worth the nearly two-year wait. READ MORE >
Sequel ‘Blade Runner 2049’ expertly executed
Michael Vermuelen | October 18, 2017
“Blade Runner 2049” returns to the original’s unforgettable world with an enthralling story that builds upon that of its predecessor in epic fashion ... READ MORE >
Rice Theater delivers laughs with 'Rumors'
Cannon Lewis | October 12, 2017
In the midst of that epistemological turmoil, the Rice University Theatre Program’s production of “Rumors,” directed by Rice Theatre Director Christina ... READ MORE >
"Kingsman: The Golden Circle" lacks predecessor's charm
Michael VerMeulen | October 10, 2017
Director and writer Matthew Vaughn returns with “Kingsman: The Golden Circle,” a more ambitious venture than its successful predecessor. Unfortunately, ... READ MORE >
The Killers’ fifth studio album ‘Wonderful Wonderful’ fails to live up to its name
Lily Wulfemeyer | October 10, 2017
“Wonderful, Wonderful” is the most intimate album from The Killers yet, which makes its triteness that much more disappointing. READ MORE >
“Home of the Strange” tour brings nostalgia to White Oak Music Hall
Christina Tan | October 4, 2017
On Saturday night, Joywave, Cold War Kids and Young the Giant concluded their two-month tour with a sold-out show at White Oak Music Hall. READ MORE >
In ‘Battle of the Sexes’ the stakes extend beyond the sporting arena
Maddie Flavin | October 4, 2017
Forty-four years ago, 90 million people sat in front of their televisions and over 30,000 filled the seats of the Houston Astrodome to watch a tennis ... READ MORE >
‘Waiting on a Prime-Time Star’ explores black womanhood
Areli Navarro Magallon | October 3, 2017
The Moody Center for the Arts’ latest exhibit, “Mickalene Thomas: Waiting on a Prime-Time Star,” opened this Thursday. The first collection to debut ... READ MORE >
Fenty Beauty: The first inclusive makeup line?
Amelia Calautti | September 27, 2017
Makeup fanatics around the world have been glowing (literally) since the release of Rihanna’s new makeup line, Fenty Beauty. READ MORE >
‘Landscape Journeys’ abstractly envisions nature
Hannah Kim | September 27, 2017
Former Rice Professor Emeritus Basilios Poulos’ latest solo exhibit of acrylic paintings, “Landscape Journeys,” takes viewers on a journey through ... READ MORE >
Juiceboxes provide space to merge art and environment
Christina Tan | September 27, 2017
Over the past year, the juiceBOXes have expanded past their role as Moody Center liaisons, often reaching beyond the hedges to incorporate local relevant ... READ MORE >
"Mother!" blends horror and Biblical allegory
Ye Lim Oh | September 19, 2017
Darren Aronofsky's new film is an ambitious apologue that willingly exchanges perfection for cinematic extravagance. READ MORE >
Box-office blockbuster "It" expertly terrifies
Maddie Flavin | September 19, 2017
“It” is an exercise in the strength of one’s nerves, confronting viewers with what scares them the most. READ MORE >
Season Four of ‘BoJack Horseman’ Shines
Michael VerMeulen | September 12, 2017
"BoJack” is unafraid to address stories that might deeply affect or disturb audiences on an emotional or psychological level...It is a rare occurrence ... READ MORE >
‘Patti Cakes’ Follows the Rise of a Fledgling Rapper
Maddie Flavin | September 12, 2017
In the musical drama “Patti Cakes,” Geremy Jasper tells a gritty blue-collar Cinderella story about one girl’s relationship with rapping and how ... READ MORE >
"Ingrid Goes West" Satirizes the Facade of Social Media
Maddie Flavin | September 10, 2017
In the satirical “Ingrid Goes West,” actors Aubrey Plaza and Elizabeth Olsen tell a cautionary tale about loneliness, delusion and how personal technology ... READ MORE >
