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A&E 11/12/24 10:13pm

Review: ‘Anora’ marries comedy, class consciousness

By Arman Saxena

“Anora” isn’t a traditional romantic comedy, though parts of it may play like one: its protagonist is an erotic dancer, its meet-cute is in a strip club, and the central couple’s romance takes them on a whirlwind of sex, money and drugs. Still, the scenes of the couple dancing in the neon-lit streets of Vegas are some of the most romantic of the year thus far. 

A&E 11/12/24 10:12pm

Altered Origins architecture festival breaks boundaries

By Hugo Gerbich-Pais

A one-of-a-kind festival was hosted by Rice’s School of Architecture Oct. 22 to 26, in collaboration with the department of anthropology, Houston Climate Justice Museum and Moody Center for the Arts. The festival, titled “Altered Origins: Emergencies, Experiments and Environment,” included workshops, conversations and performances challenging the norms of architecture. 

A&E 11/12/24 10:11pm

Festival season: These fall film picks bring drama, intimacy

By Arman Saxena

With the Houston Cinema Arts Festival right around the corner, we’re in the midst of fall film festival season. Many of the biggest film festivals in the world — such as Venice and New York —  have already happened, and some of their most acclaimed selections are being released in the next couple of months. Check out these movies, which are some of the best of the fall festival season.

A&E 11/5/24 11:24pm

Lovett journeys ‘Into the Woods’

By Chiara Moretti

Lovett Theater returns from an eight-year hiatus with its performance of “Into the Woods” this weekend. There will be three performances in Lovett College commons from Nov. 7 to Nov. 9, each starting at 8 p.m., as well as a 2 p.m. matinee on Nov. 9. The show is free for all Rice students.

A&E 11/5/24 11:22pm

Review: “A Different Man” gives a twisted take on self-acceptance

By Thomas Pickell

Few films have defied my expectations quite like “A Different Man”. I walked into the screening anticipating a straightforward thriller that dramatizes the lives and struggles of facially disabled individuals . While the film explores that theme, it also looked me dead in the eye, laughed in my face and left me laughing out loud more than I have in years.

A&E 11/5/24 11:20pm

​​‘Chromakopia’ bares all

By Arman Saxena

There are few artists that have had as eclectic of a transformation as Tyler, the Creator. Breaking into the game as a teenager in the irreverent rap collective Odd Future, Tyler Okonma has reinvented himself on pretty much every project he’s released since then — and this newest project is no exception. “Chromakopia” throws the quirky and manic edge of “Cherry Bomb,” the funky, psychedelic and soulful production of “Igor” and the introspection of “Flower Boy” into a blender to create a project that sees Okonma delve deeper into themes of family, queerness and identity than we’ve ever seen before. 

A&E 11/5/24 11:19pm

The River Oaks Theatre is a Houston film fan’s dream

By Jay Collura

The River Oaks Theatre, freshly renovated and restored, reopened its doors to Houston audiences Oct. 3. Taking visual cues from the movie palaces of the 20th century, the new theatre now boasts three screening rooms, two in-house bars and a kitchen that serves food to guests. 

A&E 10/29/24 11:13pm

‘Outer Banks’ actors Daviss and North talk new season

By Arman Saxena and Juliana Lightsey

The Pogues are back. This latest season of “Outer Banks” kicked off Oct. 10 with the first half of the fourth season out on Netflix now. Fans of the show don’t have to wait too long: The second half reaches audiences Nov. 7. Stars Jonathan Daviss and Austin North — who play Pope and Topper, respectively — spoke with the Thresher about the North Carolina teenagers’ forthcoming adventures.

A&E 10/29/24 11:11pm

Meet the ACL artist: Emei

By Arman Saxena

“This is me and my band’s first festival, so it’s a big moment for us,” Emei said at her Austin City Limits show Oct. 12. “We’ve never ever done a festival, so it’s going to be awesome.” 

A&E 10/29/24 11:11pm

Have some spooky fun with these Halloween activities

By Sarah Motteler

Halloween is quickly approaching, and on its heels comes the unofficial start of the holiday season. If you’re trying to enjoy the end of autumn before your pumpkin spice is replaced with peppermint and the Monster Mash by Mariah Carey, read further for some festive activities.

A&E 10/29/24 11:10pm

Rice Theatre brings hilarity, chaos to stage in ‘The Comedy of Errors’

By Hope Yang

Rife with slapstick humor and cheeky wordplay, Rice Theatre’s production of “The Comedy of Errors” took the stage at Hamman Hall, sending off a final round of performances to laughter and cheers Oct. 26. The shortest of Shakespeare’s comedies, the play features two sets of identical twins separated at birth whose paths cross in the port city Ephesus, resulting in mishap and havoc.

A&E 10/22/24 11:31pm

Review: It’s charli baby: Charli xcx + Troye Sivan Sweat Tour

By Kosi Onwuamaegbu

I might say something stupid: BRAT by Charli xcx is one of contemporary music's most significant pop phenomena. That may seem like a hyperbolic statement, given how vast the world of Western pop music is, but it becomes less ridiculous when looking at the chart success, memes, dances and presidential campaign strategies inspired by the 2024 electronic pop album. The sheer weight of the album in the pop music landscape is emphasized by the excellent, club-inspired “Sweat Tour” accompanying the album.

A&E 10/22/24 11:29pm

Review: “We Live in Time” Reinvents Romantic Dramas

By Caleb Lin

There’s nothing quite like emotionally attaching yourself to vivid characters that provide an escape from your imperfect (and love-forsaken) reality. So, for all of the swooners and fans of John Green’s “The Fault in Our Stars,” this film is for you.

A&E 10/22/24 11:26pm

ACL fashion centers fun and comfort

By Juliana Lightsey

While notable for its eclectic artist lineups and Texas weather, the Austin City Limits music festival is also known for its unique festival fashion. This year’s festival-goers balanced comfort in the hot sun, fashion trends, such as mini-shorts and riding boots, and matching the unique style of headliners such as Chappell Roan.

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