11th Hour Holiday Shopping?

Homegrown art makes a good fit for every stocking

"...hitting the mall turns you whiter than Irving Berlin's Christmas? We've been there and want to spare you anything..."

Dec. 21, 2012 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Frankenweenie

Tim Burton’s animated, black-and-white movie about a boy and his dog is sweetly filtered through the lens of Frankenstein and other famous monsters.

"...and Henry Selick's 1993 dark classic, The Nightmare Before Christmas. And of the two, Frankenweenie is the better film,..."

Oct. 5, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Nothing Like the Holidays

This Christmas-themed movie centers on a family gathering in Chicago's Humboldt Park, a predominantly Puerto Rican section of the city.

"...Vanessa Ferlito and Debra Messing. This overly sentimental family Christmas drama, featuring a veritable checklist of prominent Hispanic actors,..."

Dec. 19, 2008 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Frozen River

In order to make ends meet, two women in upstate New York smuggle illegal aliens across the St. Lawrence River into the U.S. in this unusually thoughtful and expertly acted movie.

"...the chance to buy each of her kids a Christmas present. The centerpiece action of the movie becomes the..."

Sept. 5, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Twelve Drummers Drumming

Caroling casualties: The 12 nays of Christmas

"...the academic world as to the meaning of the Christmas carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas." Some say it's..."

Dec. 15, 2006 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Joyeux Noël

The title suggests a seasonal release, but this remarkable film is very much of the moment, suggesting the futility of war by depicting the “Christmas truce” of 1914 from three sides in the battle.

"...moment, suggesting the futility of war by depicting the “Christmas truce” of 1914 from three sides in the battle...."

March 31, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

The Ice Harvest

Instead of an action comedy that’s as slick as ice, Harold Ramis’ sardonic new comedy is more like an uncongealed river of slush.

"...Thornton, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Platt and Randy Quaid. It’s Christmas Eve in Wichita, Kan., and the stage is set..."

Nov. 25, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Joe Somebody

"...not been tailored from start to finish as a Christmas vehicle for Tim Allen. Don't get me wrong: Allen's..."

Dec. 21, 2001 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Caroline Peyton Celtic Christmas Spirit (Green Hill)

Christmas Records

"...Caroline PeytonCeltic Christmas Spirit (Green Hill) If it's true that "singing is..."

Dec. 22, 2000 Music Review by Margaret Moser

Mark Mothersbaugh Joyeux Mutato (Rhino)

Christmas Records

"...cranking out predictably twisted takes on various elements of Christmas music. Largely instrumental, the disc might best be filed..."

Dec. 22, 2000 Music Review by Ken Lieck

The Family Man

"...loves to teach magnificent bastards the true meaning of Christmas, and The Family Man is this week's lesson, sweeter..."

Dec. 22, 2000 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Miracle on Thirty-Fourth Street

"...as Macaulay Culkin's voice changes. Talk about nightmares before Christmas! Actually, Hughes has assembled a pretty decent cast here...."

Nov. 18, 1994 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

This week's recommended shows include mini-fests celebrating rockin' girls, Latinx talent, and Christmas shopping

"...Armadillo Christmas Bazaar..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Hideout Theatre's The Hallmark Holiday Musical

This delightful improvised spin on Hallmark Christmas movies has just what the real things never do: surprises

"...has built a cottage industry around its incredibly popular Christmas flicks, running them 24/7 from October to January and..."

Dec. 27, 2019 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Holiday Viewing: Silent Night, Deadly Night

When your Christmas nightmares come true

"...the room, right? Oh, there’s traditional holiday movies like Christmas in Connecticut, Elf, some Downton Abbey drivel, it’s all..."

Dec. 23, 2017 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Holiday Viewing: Eyes Wide Shut

Stanley Kubrick’s lovely holiday tale of marriage and orgies

"...Merry Christmas from one of the greats of cinema. Eyes Wide..."

Dec. 19, 2017 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Alamo Drafthouse Gets OK to Screen The Interview

Remember when Kim Jong-un threatened to nuke Austin? He'll be mad now.

"...the Alamo Drafthouse confirms it will host screenings, starting Christmas Day...."

Dec. 23, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Farmers' Market Report: Dec. 21-22, 2013

Heirloom tomatoes, Meyer lemons, and perhaps a Christmas ham

"...have been challenging. This is the last weekend before Christmas, so I imagine that all the booths will be..."

Dec. 20, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

AGLCC Awards Make Season Bright

The AGLCC celebrates the holidays and its year

"...‘Twas the week before Christmas, and all through Chez Zee, AGLCC members gathered for..."

Dec. 20, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Lawrence Everett Forbes

The AggreGAYtor: December 4

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...something nice about Britney, and the annual War on Christmas once again leaves everyone but Christians with a persecution..."

Dec. 4, 2013 Qmmunity Post

Merchants Talk, City Listens

The city postpones plans to tear up Lamar Boulevard during the holiday season

"...them a preview of what they'd be getting for Christmas: orange construction barrels, big, loud machines, portable johns, limited..."

July 4, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Lynyrd Skynyrd Christmas Time Again (CMC International)

Christmas Records

"...Lynyrd SkynyrdChristmas Time Again (CMC International) No, this isn't a joke,..."

Dec. 22, 2000 Music Review by Michael Bertin

Yolanda Adams Christmas With Yolanda Adams (Elektra)

Christmas Records

"...Yolanda AdamsChristmas With Yolanda Adams (Elektra) There's no disputing Yolanda Adams..."

Dec. 22, 2000 Music Review by Christopher Gray

Learn to Make Tamales From Tamale House East’s Diane Valera

Plus, places to order tamales if that’s more your speed

"...Tamales are a delicious Christmas tradition that is always on the menu. If you..."

Dec. 7, 2022 Food Post by A. Richmond

Five Queer-Centric Horror Films to Watch This Halloween

Putting the “queen” back into your scream queen needs

"...Halloween is Gay Christmas, but much like Christmas, most of the movies out..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Ben Is Back

The opioid crisis invades a family Christmas in this timely drama

"...fresh) when he shows up at home unannounced on Christmas Eve. After a couple of establishing shots of the..."

Dec. 21, 2018 Movie Review by Danielle White

Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda

The great composer, somewhat explained

"...when you can’t get the musical theme of Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence out of your head, you’ll come to..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Yen Tan Sets a Timeless Drama Against the AIDS Crisis at SXSW Film

A different spirit of Christmas in Dallas filmmaker's 1985

"...Set in Dallas over Christmas 1985, Adrian (played beautifully by Gotham's Cory Michael Smith),..."

March 9, 2018 Screens Feature by Sarah Marloff

Father Figures

On a road to nowhere with Ed Helms and Owen Wilson

"...6-year-old is your idea of humor, then here’s your Christmas gift...."

Dec. 29, 2017 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Holiday Viewing: Bad Santa

Foul-mouthed fun for the holidays

"...men, 2003’s Bad Santa introduces itself with all the Christmas cheer of a lump of coal. The first words..."

Dec. 15, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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