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A&E 1/10/18 12:19am

‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ builds on the ‘90s original

By Maddie Flavin

People who grew up in a certain era are often territorially protective of its positive aspects. For children of the ’90s, “Jumanji” was precious, even more so in the wake of Robin Williams’ death in 2014.

A&E 11/28/17 10:38pm

‘Lady Bird’ reshapes the coming-of-age story

By Maddie Flavin

Written and directed by Greta Gerwig, “Lady Bird” gives both parents and young women a voice in a fascinating genre that will never run out of tales to tell.

A&E 11/28/17 10:31pm

Julie Maroh’s ‘Body Music’ is a longed-for ode to queerness

By Lily Wulfemeyer

Comic artist and graphic novelist Julie Maroh is back on the market with her fourth book, “Body Music.” Translated from French by David Hormel, the collection of 21 vignettes on love and relationships was published this November.

A&E 11/15/17 9:34pm

Houston Cinema Arts Festival 2017: "Three Billboards" and "Call Me by Your Name" Reviews

By Maddie Flavin

“Three Billboards” handles anger and trauma 3.5/5 Life always seems to look for new ways to piss us off.

A&E 11/15/17 5:29pm

Beauty hacks to save your wallet

By Amelia Calautti

Let’s be real — as college students, we are two things: tired and broke. Who has time to spend 45 minutes on makeup before a 9 a.m. class or blow money on new products?

A&E 11/15/17 5:25pm

Rapper Aminé energizes Warehouse Live

By Ella Feldman

In a “Stranger Things” shirt, Aminé took the stage to perform his single “Baba,” a high energy, Ethiopian-infused tune. The song’s infectious liveliness set the mood for the rest of the night.

A&E 11/8/17 10:27am

Coffeehouse to add student exhibition space with ‘Espresso Yourself: Art’

By Lenna Mendoza

This semester, Coffeehouse aims to bring you art beyond your latte with the expansion of performance series “Espresso Yourself.”

A&E 11/8/17 4:30am

‘Thor: Ragnarok’ salvages weak plot with its humor

By Michael Vermuelen

Like other successful Marvel movies, Thor is an entertaining comic adventure that lacks real drama but makes up for it with solid performances, wild action scenes and hilarious banter.

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

Arts and Entertainment

‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ builds on the ‘90s original

‘Lady Bird’ reshapes the coming-of-age story

Julie Maroh’s ‘Body Music’ is a longed-for ode to queerness

Houston Cinema Arts Festival 2017: "Three Billboards" and "Call Me by Your Name" Reviews

Beauty hacks to save your wallet

Rapper Aminé energizes Warehouse Live

Coffeehouse to add student exhibition space with ‘Espresso Yourself: Art’

‘Thor: Ragnarok’ salvages weak plot with its humor

‘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

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