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Community Cinema \ featured \ Film & Speaker Series \ Mercury Baroque Ensemble \ Tournees Festival \ UHCL Cultural Arts
Discovering culture through music and film
Each fall kicks off a new season of cultural art events at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, which brings film, music, speakers and art to the campus.
Craig Brewer \ Footloose \ Julianne Hough \ podcast
PODCAST: Interview with star and director of ‘Footloose’
The Signal took part in two phone conferences with director Craig Brewer and star Julianne Hough of the new film “Footloose.” Listen to find out how they felt about modernizing a classic and winning audiences over. Craig Brewer Julianne Hough
Craig Brewer \ featured \ Footloose \ Julianne Hough \ movie remake \ podcast
Footloose: Audiences, be prepared to cut loose once again
Hit by the tragic loss of five teenagers, a small Southern town fights to prevent future deaths by outlawing dancing and loud music. Relocating from Boston, high school protagonist Ren MacCormack experiences culture shock and decides to take on the town leaders to end the Puritanical law.
Gulf Coast Film & Video Festival \ Hal Wixon \ independent film \ Marsha Mason
Awards, films dazzle at the Gulf Coast Film Festival
Talent and love for films had a rendezvous at the 13th annual Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival, which celebrated the art of independent filmmaking and honored actress Marsha Mason with a lifetime achievement award.
50/50 \ featured \ Joseph Gordon-Levitt \ movie review \ Seth Rogen
REVIEW: To laugh, to cry or to shave your head dry?
Young, full of life and unconcerned about the future describes most adults in their 20s, but what happens when the idea of death is abruptly thrown at a member of this age group? The powerful film “50/50” takes a look at that very issue.
3D animation \ Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre Company \ Disney \ Kevin Cahoon \ Mars Needs Moms \ movie review \ slideshow
Review: ‘MARS’ LACKS DEPTH, EMOTION: Disney’s latest venture less than stellar
Recently, filmmakers have abused 3D like a child who discovers a new toy and refuses to play with anything else.
art \ campus life \ UHCL
Galumpha comes to UHCL
Galumpha, a performing group, combines acrobatics, visual effects, physical comedy and choreography to mix art and entertainment together in one show. The three performers, Andy Horowitz, Erin Stanley and Marlon Torres have, been featured on The Late Show with David Letterman, MTV, Showtime, A&E and more. The trio also won the Edinburgh Festival Critics’ Choice [...]
Houston Museum of Natural Science \ Hubble 3D \ IMAX \ NASA
‘Hubble 3D’ offers rare glimpse into outer space
In the wake of the announcement that the United States shuttle program will be coming to an end for the foreseeable future, the Houston Museum of Natural Science presents “Hubble 3D,” an IMAX movie.
Caribbean countries \ Houston International Festival \ iFest
REVIEW: Houston International Festival brings focus to the Caribbean
The Houston International Festival hit Houston the third and fourth weekends of April, with this year’s focus again being on the Caribbean.
Czech Center Museum \ Houston Arts Alliance \ international artists \ UHCL International Arts Consortium
International Inspiration: Art from around the world comes to UHCL
Every year Sandria Hu, professor of art, brings together talented artists from across the world to exhibit their artwork in Houston. This year the artists held exhibits at the Czech Center Museum Houston April 11.
