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A&E 11/8/17 4:21am

‘Sacred Deer' demands sacrifice from its characters and audience

By Maddie Flavin

In this psychological horror revenge story, director Yorgos Lanthimos transplants the nerve-shredding premises of ancient Greek tragedy into the 21st century.

A&E 11/1/17 2:56am

‘The Florida Project’ tackles childhood struggle

By Maddie Flavin

In spite of its setting in the same city as the Happiest Place on Earth, the story at the center of this independent dramedy is one of hidden homelessness and the inevitability of innocence’s destruction.

A&E 11/1/17 2:50am

‘Stranger Things’ maintains momentum in second season

By Michael VerMeulen

Stranger Thing's hyped second season, which dropped on Oct. 27, mostly recaptures the quality of its predecessor, though narrative missteps make it slightly inferior.

A&E 10/25/17 12:12am

‘Professor Marston’ recounts Wonder Woman’s invention

By Maddie Flavin

In “Professor Marston and the Wonder Women,” writer and director Angela Robinson tells the wild truth of the backstory to Wonder Woman’s creation, which was too taboo to be spoken of for decades.

A&E 10/25/17 12:03am

Netflix tries feature films with ‘The Meyerowitz Stories’

By Michael VerMeulen

Created by acclaimed director and writer Noah Baumbach, the movie is easily one of Netflix’s best films to date.

A&E 10/24/17 11:59pm

Fall 2017 Fashion Trends for Houston Weather

By Amelia Calautti

Fall has finally arrived — days are shortening, temperatures are dropping and the leaves are changing. Oh wait — we’re in Houston.

A&E 10/18/17 1:20am

Best and worst of ACL 2017

By Christina Tan and Areli Navarro Magallon

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.

A&E 10/18/17 12:39am

‘Victoria & Abdul’ explores a covered-up historical friendship

By Maddie Flavin

“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.

A&E 10/18/17 12:37am

‘Rick and Morty’ season three delivers

By Katherine Cohen

Season three was well worth the nearly two-year wait.

A&E 10/18/17 12:30am

Sequel ‘Blade Runner 2049’ expertly executed

By Michael Vermuelen

“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.

A&E 10/12/17 2:17pm

Rice Theater delivers laughs with 'Rumors'

By Cannon Lewis

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.

A&E 10/10/17 11:56am

"Kingsman: The Golden Circle" lacks predecessor's charm

By Michael VerMeulen

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

A&E 10/10/17 11:51am

The Killers’ fifth studio album ‘Wonderful Wonderful’ fails to live up to its name

By Lily Wulfemeyer

“Wonderful, Wonderful” is the most intimate album from The Killers yet, which makes its triteness that much more disappointing.

A&E 10/4/17 4:25pm

“Home of the Strange” tour brings nostalgia to White Oak Music Hall

By Christina Tan

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.

A&E 10/4/17 12:26am

In ‘Battle of the Sexes’ the stakes extend beyond the sporting arena

By Maddie Flavin

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.

A&E 10/4/17 12:19am

‘Waiting on a Prime-Time Star’ explores black womanhood

By Areli Navarro Magallon

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.

A&E 9/27/17 1:22am

Fenty Beauty: The first inclusive makeup line?

By Amelia Calautti

Makeup fanatics around the world have been glowing (literally) since the release of Rihanna’s new makeup line, Fenty Beauty.

A&E 9/27/17 12:47am

‘Landscape Journeys’ abstractly envisions nature

By Hannah Kim

Former Rice Professor Emeritus Basilios Poulos’ latest solo exhibit of acrylic paintings, “Landscape Journeys,” takes viewers on a journey through an abstract landscape.

A&E 9/27/17 12:44am

Juiceboxes provide space to merge art and environment

By Christina Tan

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.

A&E 9/19/17 9:19pm

"Mother!" blends horror and Biblical allegory

By Ye Lim Oh

Darren Aronofsky's new film is an ambitious apologue that willingly exchanges perfection for cinematic extravagance.

Arts and Entertainment

‘Sacred Deer' demands sacrifice from its characters and audience

‘The Florida Project’ tackles childhood struggle

‘Stranger Things’ maintains momentum in second season

‘Professor Marston’ recounts Wonder Woman’s invention

Netflix tries feature films with ‘The Meyerowitz Stories’

Fall 2017 Fashion Trends for Houston Weather

Best and worst of ACL 2017

‘Victoria & Abdul’ explores a covered-up historical friendship

‘Rick and Morty’ season three delivers

Sequel ‘Blade Runner 2049’ expertly executed

Rice Theater delivers laughs with 'Rumors'

"Kingsman: The Golden Circle" lacks predecessor's charm

The Killers’ fifth studio album ‘Wonderful Wonderful’ fails to live up to its name

“Home of the Strange” tour brings nostalgia to White Oak Music Hall

In ‘Battle of the Sexes’ the stakes extend beyond the sporting arena

‘Waiting on a Prime-Time Star’ explores black womanhood

Fenty Beauty: The first inclusive makeup line?

‘Landscape Journeys’ abstractly envisions nature

Juiceboxes provide space to merge art and environment

"Mother!" blends horror and Biblical allegory

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