“Belle” manages to address issues of social justice and racism as its characters flounce around in silk gowns and attend garden parties.
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“Belle” manages to address issues of social justice and racism as its characters flounce around in silk gowns and attend garden parties.
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An action-packed movie, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” is an incredible sequel that amazes with its entertaining action, deep emotion and well-developed characters.
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With over two hours of Ben Stiller phone-calling, skateboarding and daydreaming, “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” fails to reach the magnitude and complexity of its two-minute trailer.
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“The Book Thief,” while not necessarily the greatest period piece, deserves credit for presenting its story in such an emotionally compelling way.
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The latest Hunger Games soundtrack, like its predecessor, adds a dimension of intense reality to the books and films but also draws listeners in, making them feel like a part of Panem’s story.
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Michael VerMeulen reviews a sampling of eatables from the annual Texas Renaissance Festival, open Oct. 12 through Dec. 1 in Todd Mission, Tex.
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The holiday season in Houston is marked by sixty-degree weather, Christmas lights on Nov. 1 and the return of Starbucks holiday drinks and treats. To help you make your holiday drink selection easier, Cara Maines has reviewed and ranked some of her favorites.
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While its predecessor, “Thor,” is a fish-out-of-water story set mostly on Earth, “Thor: The Dark World” takes the viewer on a gripping adventure that effortlessly combines the medieval milieu of the European Middle Ages and the sci-fi dazzle of Star Trek.
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