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Archive: 'Film and Television'

Wednesday Morning Roundup

Today in the roundup: A briefing on The Onion, Sundance comes calling to local filmmakers and a new library in Irving.

Afternoon Delight: The Dark Side

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We haven’t had a new Star Wars movie since the last prequel in 2005, but somehow they just keep on giving.

Tuesday Morning Roundup

Today in the roundup: Local museums in a generous mood, the Amon Carter highlights works on paper and assessing the Dallas preview.

Afternoon Delight: Plot Device

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Enjoy this short film in which a man is in possession of a device that transplants him into a series of movie plots.

Monday Morning Roundup

Today in the roundup: The Kimbell hires Michael Jordan, previewing F.I.T. and J.R. returns.

Philip Johnson Discusses the Inspiration Behind Fort Worth Water Garden

KERA re-airs the 1985 documentary Water Garden this Friday as part of the KERA Classics series, celebrating the station’s 50 years.

Envisioning a New Future for the Irving Symphony

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How does a mid-sized, suburban symphony orchestra stand out — when there are nearly a dozen professional orchestras in North Texas? The Irving Symphony has ‘re-branded’ itself as ‘enviso.’ But it’s more than just a name change. They’re aiming for a game change.

Giveaway: Passes to See Turtle: The Incredible Journey

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We’ve been handed 10 pairs of run-of-engagement passes to see see Turtle: The Incredible Journey at North Texas theaters showing the film. Interested? Be one of the first 10 people to e-mail.

Butchers and Dragons — in London

Philip Haas’ remarkable multi-media installation, ‘Butchers, Dragons, Gods and Skeletons,’ continues to have an after-life, following its blockbuster appearance at the Kimbell in 2009.

Wille Nelson Visits KERA (A Long Time Ago…)

Categorized Under: Film and Television, General, KERA Programming, Music 5 Comments

To celebrate KERA’s 50th birthday, Channel 13 will air a series called KERA Classics. A rebroadcast of a show called Opry Home, featuring a beardless, braidless Willie Nelson, kicks off the series on Sunday.