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“If they be two, they are two so / As stiff twin compasses are two: / Thy soul, the fixed foot, makes no show / To move, but doth, if the other do.” — Andrew Marvell The horror movie Together is many things, but it’s not like the other movies by that title, such as…| Fort Worth Weekly
They’re selling Materialists as some plush New York dating comedy for the crowd that would have followed Sex and the City back in its day (as opposed to its current sequel). I’m here to tell you that it’s not that. No, underneath this movie’s posh interiors and Hollywood star power is a story that’s hard-headed…| Fort Worth Weekly
The Climb begins with a deliciously funny nine-minute single take, as best friends Mikey (Michael Angelo Covino) and Kyle (Kyle Marvin) cycle up a steep hill in France. As Kyle waxes poetic about the wonderful woman he’s about to marry, Mikey cuts him off and confesses that he has been sleeping with that same woman…| Fort Worth Weekly
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Last year when I reviewed Big Fish & Begonia, I wrote about how China is playing catch-up with the rest of the Far East when it comes to animated films. Ne Zha, which opens at AMC Grapevine Mills this week, is another step forward. This is not because of the unsophisticated computer-generated look of the…| Fort Worth Weekly
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The loss of a loved one brings emotional pain that no amount of money can replace. When this loss is caused by another party’s negligence, families often turn to the legal system for accountability and financial support. The value of a wrongful death claim is never the same for every family since each case has…| Fort Worth Weekly
From September 10th to 23rd, customers can explore unexpected flavors, regional specialties, and the art, music, and dance that make German food culture so rich, surprising, and worth discovering. Started in 2010, the Passport series has honored such countries and regions as Greece, Mexico, Italy, France, Brazil, Spain, Argentina, the United Kingdom, and the Southern…| Fort Worth Weekly
Post-Labor Day events, including artist demos, home and garden shows, and help with house pets (and houseplants), will simplify your transition to fall. But first: Beyonce. Thursday, September 4, 2025 What the Dance presents House of Bey: A Beyonce Celebration at Tulips FTW (112 St. Louis Av, Fort Worth, 817-367-9798) at 10pm. The party will feature…| Fort Worth Weekly
Men talk about this a lot: The ultimate betrayal a man can make of his male friend is to have sex with that man’s wife or girlfriend. Some men undoubtedly would prefer to be murdered by their best friend than be cuckolded by them. Why is this so, and why does no one talk about…| Fort Worth Weekly
Change is inevitable, especially with people’s media-viewing tastes and habits, but we seem to live in a weird time, when time itself no longer matters. Late-night network television has had to contend with this phenomenon more than any other TV genre. Streaming services, including YouTube, Paramount+, Disney+, Hulu, and social media platforms, allow viewers to…| Fort Worth Weekly
In late August, during a week when the nation experienced its 339th mass shooting, a new faith-based coalition in Tarrant County announced that it was taking action. From 9am to noon on Sat-Sun, citizens can bring unwanted (and unloaded) firearms in the trunk or rear of their car to the inaugural Guns to Gardens Safe-Disposal…| Fort Worth Weekly
Perched among mist-covered leaves at the Fort Worth Zoo, the jagged black silhouette of a raven is a ghostly shadow in the morning light. He is quiet, watching. Next to him, a chocolate-brown cinerous vulture stares, unbothered, as she keeps watch over their habitat. The peaceful scene hardly fits the macabre stigmas often associated with…| Fort Worth Weekly
If he weren’t already well-known as one of Fort Worth’s best frontmen for his work with indie-rockers Cut Throat Finches, Sean Russell might have a high profile based on his compassionate activism. Lately, Russell has shown this with efforts to organize a veteran-focused music festival as well as coordinating contributions to help a vet impacted…| Fort Worth Weekly
Even though Jordan Rosser moved to Oklahoma City a few years ago, it doesn’t keep him from Interlinked. He still manages rehearsals and other group activities with his metalcore band. “Anytime there’s a photoshoot or writing or recording session, I make the drive to be with the rest of the team,” Rosser said. “I am very thankful and…| Fort Worth Weekly
My stepfather died four years ago, and now my mother has begun passing along some of his cherished possessions to his children, some of whom live out of state. With my husband working weekends at a music venue, I usually have a lot of free time Fridays and Saturdays. With the extra day off for…| Fort Worth Weekly
On Tue., June 3, Tarrant County commissioners will vote on a new redistricting map, one that could disenfranchise thousands of current and future Black and Latino voters locally and consolidate Republican power. The predominantly Republican commissioners court believes that Republican leadership is responsible for the county’s growth and prosperity. They argue that Republican leadership is…| Fort Worth Weekly
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I went to my doctor’s office last week for my annual physical, and while they were testing my hearing, I had to tell them that I wasn’t hearing the tones clearly because they were playing “Golden” in the examination room. That’s just one measure of the success of Netflix’s animated film KPop Demon Hunters, where…| Fort Worth Weekly
Thursday, August 21, 2025 From March thru September, the third Thursday of every month finds businesses in South Main Village offering a free walkable gallery night. From 5pm to 8pm, 18 locations will exhibit the work of various local artists, including Tatyana Alanis (@French75Studios) at Amphibian Stage (120 S Main St, Fort Worth, 817-923-3012). For information about all…| Fort Worth Weekly
A Texas House Democrat was confined in the Capitol overnight after she refused a police escort that Republican leaders imposed on lawmakers who participated in a two-week walkout over a GOP mid-decade redistricting plan. Rep. Nicole Collier (D-Fort Worth) declined on Monday afternoon to sign a slip giving her permission from Speaker Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock)…| Fort Worth Weekly
Many Fort Worthians survive August by staying in the air conditioning until, say, the third week of September. Others book vacations to cooler climes. For others, it means a boat ride on one of the area’s rivers or lakes, where they can pass a blissful afternoon skimming over the waves, enjoying the water-cooled breeze, and…| Fort Worth Weekly
If you’ve heard anything about Ne Zha II, it’s likely about the insane box-office numbers that it did this past spring. The animated sequel to the pre-pandemic film Ne Zha managed to out-earn Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ entire global run, and did it in a week and a half before it played anywhere outside…| Fort Worth Weekly
Growing up a pro football fan in the Metroplex was magical in the ’90s. The Dallas Cowboys were the platinum standard for gridiron excellence, and Warren Moon’s Houston Oilers — though oft mediocre — offered a fun alternative if you were bored of America’s Team winning all the time. College football was the opposite. SMU…| Fort Worth Weekly
Several culinary-oriented contests and events are afoot — including one of ours — with fun, seasonal themes. From the Weekly’s annual Best Of season to the State Fair and Halloween, there are many ways to celebrate with food and booze. Let’s start with yours truly. Best Of 2025: The Ballot Is Open Now thru Fri, Sep 12,…| Fort Worth Weekly
Under the guise of saving money, Tarrant County Commissioners Court voted Tuesday to eliminate more than 100 Election Day polling sites while also greatly reducing the number of early-voting locations for the November elections. The vote was 3-2 along party lines. The number of places for ballots to be cast is now 216, down from 331 in 2023.…| Fort Worth Weekly
Rock ’n’ roll is a young man’s game. Except it’s not. At least not for a particular breed of erudite guitar-driven indie rock. This is the realm of the balding and bespectacled music vlogger. The “r/Pavement” subreddit set. The fortysomething in jean cut-offs and Vans who owns a vinyl collection that dates back to a…| Fort Worth Weekly
Of course, Wednesday Addams was my feral spirit animal when Jenna Ortega was just a gleam in her father’s eye. During my childhood, when my local network affiliate filled afternoons with reruns of old TV shows, I spent summer days watching the 1960s version of The Addams Family and basking in the weirdness of the clan…| Fort Worth Weekly
My boy Benny is an older pup now, so we don’t go out together as often as we used to. Recently, we decided to have some at-home adventures by getting takeout from a couple of spots with dedicated “dog menus.” We spent the day ordering out, then enjoyed our doggie bags in the comfort of our…| Fort Worth Weekly
Though more than two months have passed since a Mavericks player has set foot on the court, like it or not, an unavoidable buzz is building around the team. In May, near impossible odds saw Dallas figuratively and literally winning the lottery, securing the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s NBA draft. Last week,…| Fort Worth Weekly
I had a moment a couple weeks ago, standing on that deck in the northeast corner of Lola’s Trailer Park, when I concluded that Fort Worth is a lot less fun than it used to be. The Quaker City Night Hawks had just finished their show, and I was drunk and stoned and maudlin to the…| Fort Worth Weekly
In response to county commissioners' proposed, Republican-favoring district maps that will neuter Black and Latino votes ("Ghettoization?," May 28, 2025), a protest is planned for tomorrow/Tue downtown at Tarrant County's G.K. Maenius Administration Building (100 E Weatherford St) at 8am, two hours before the commissioners start a meeting in which they will vote on a…| Fort Worth Weekly
When the Dallas Wings open their 2025 WNBA season May 16 at Arlington’s College Park Center, they’ll play on national television. It’s an indicator of how the TV landscape has changed in recent years for the team and its league. Monday at the Global Sports Business Summit, presented by SMU and the Dallas Sports Commission,…| Fort Worth Weekly
The Luka trade, the Stars’ Stanley Cup hopes, and the usual disappointment over the Cowboys’ draft have dominated local spring sports headlines. Fort Worthians, specifically, are sitting satisfied with TCU women’s basketball’s historic dribble to an Elite Eight finish, but two elite squads clad in purple have been mowing down opponents on their way to…| Fort Worth Weekly
Balqees Coffee, 2041 U.S. 287 Frontage Rd, Ste 103, Mansfield. 225-278-3083. 8am-10pm daily. Until a recent, long-overdue dermatologist appointment, the only reason I’d ever been to Mansfield was to play paintball in the late ’90s, and neither trip suggested the city was hiding anything worth driving back for. It’s not personal. It’s just far. Or…| Fort Worth Weekly
Punk rockers Labels have just released a new album and have been gigging steadily in support of the 10-track White Hot. After playing Double Wide in Dallas and Rubber Gloves in Denton, the band will hit The Boiled Owl Tavern (909 W Magnolia Av, Fort Worth, 817-920-9616) on Sat, May 24, and Tulips FTW (112 St. Louis Av, Fort…| Fort Worth Weekly
For years, chefs at Globe Life Field have come up with some fancy cuisine and tasty delicacies that rival upscale restaurants worldwide. This year, there is an exciting lineup of new menu items, plus a new food court area featuring diverse culinary options and the Texas Craft Bar. Ten years ago, the Rangers introduced us to…| Fort Worth Weekly
As a grizzled and bitter scene vet still trying to push a few of my own Sisyphean rocks up that old hill of perpetual musical anonymity, there are two laments I often find escaping my lips when I take a look around at the state of local music. The first is, “Where is everybody?” — as…| Fort Worth Weekly
It’s a pretty good time for women’s sports right now. We shouldn’t take it for granted – not yet. This past week, I spent some time around the Dallas Trinity FC women’s soccer club. The context had to do with a docuseries I directed called “Raising Her Game” (now streaming on Victory+) that traces the…| Fort Worth Weekly
Recently, Latin American films such as The Maid (Chile), The Second Mother (Brazil), and Roma (Mexico) have explored what it’s like to work for and constantly be surrounded by people who have much more money than you. Joining their ranks is the new and darkly hilarious Korean film called Parasite, and it just might be…| Fort Worth Weekly
I’m not completely done with the movies of 2017 — the ogres over at Sony Pictures Classics didn’t let me see Loveless and A Fantastic Woman, both of which have been nominated for the Best Foreign Film Oscar. If the occasion arises to discuss them, I’ll report back to you, dear readers. In the meantime,…| Fort Worth Weekly
When Snowpiercer first hit American theaters two weeks ago, the critical consensus instantly jelled: “This is the year’s greatest science-fiction movie, and all of you who bought tickets to the Transformers sequel are idiots.” Without casting aspersions on the people who paid to see the Transformers sequel (though, why did you?), I will say that…| Fort Worth Weekly
Every Wednesday for the last 30 years or so, the Fort Worth Weekly has published a print product with informative articles on eight main topics and more, including news, music, food, sports, and art. Here are some gift ideas from each department. Night & Day: Calendars for the New Year. Literally. While many of you use…| Fort Worth Weekly
MOVERS & SHAKERS While it might have “brothers” in the name, women take center stage at Garden Bros. Nuclear Circus. Garden Bros.’ Chad Ridge says their graceful aerialists and strongwomen onstage, as well as the choreographers and logistics ladies behind the scenes, are the backbone of the entire operation. “Women hold the majority of pivotal leadership…| Fort Worth Weekly
Atop the Worthington Renaissance Hotel downtown (235 Throckmorton St, Fort Worth, 817-870-1000), Rooftop Cinema Club celebrates Women’s History Month by screening movies and shows with a female-tastic bent. If it does get chilly, there are loveseats for snuggling, personal heaters, and warm drinks, including hot chocolate, cider, coffee, and tea. You can also order food and drinks at…| Fort Worth Weekly
Gabby Minton’s first single, the acoustic-based “New Old Day,” hit music streaming platforms four years ago. Now, with her new EP, the Fort Worth rock singer-songwriter is embracing experimentation. Photosynthesis for Feelings is a collection of four Radiohead-inspired songs hinging on resonating synth-forward soundscapes and warm woodwinds, which makes sense — the record was produced by Samuel…| Fort Worth Weekly
You discover a sink full of teeth and realize the truth bites back. You find yourself having to choose between safety alone or succumbing to a terrifying plague with your children. You have a recurring nightmare about being mounted and raped by the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Have you read any Texas horror lately?…| Fort Worth Weekly
While you don’t need a special occasion to visit these woman-owned (or co-owned) businesses, some must-attend events are happening soon at several of them. Save the date(s)! Saturday, March 8, 2025 Fool’s Kava House (200 N Mesquite St, Ste 119, Arlington), a tarot-themed nonalcoholic bar where a beverage made from the roots of the kava…| Fort Worth Weekly
Moni Washington enlisted in and attended the U.S. Military Prep school in 1986 as a private, and the next year, she was accepted into the United States Military Academy in West Point. She graduated in June 1991 as a second lieutenant, “the bottom-of-the-ladder starting rank for officers,” she said. Washington was one of 16 Black…| Fort Worth Weekly
“Fort Worth activist injured, arrested while filming police.” That’s the headline from the Dallas Morning News, and it’s only one of several blame-shifting stories going nationwide from North Texas. Internal Affairs and an outside monitor are investigating the male Fort Worth police officer who brutalized a cop watcher while arresting her recently in the West…| Fort Worth Weekly
The 50-ish souls who gathered last Saturday to protest a panel discussion predisposed toward hate (“State Sanctioned,” June 5) made their point: that no one can just show up in the middle of the most progressive neighborhood in town, the Near Southside, and peddle questionable information, or misinformation, without pushback. The discussion “Protect Kids” at…| Fort Worth Weekly
You would think a panel discussion called “Protect Kids” would be about gun violence and how it’s the leading cause of death among Texas children. Instead, the 10am-noon Saturday event on the Near Southside at Fire Station Community Center (1601 Lipscomb St) will focus on “the impact of LGBT ideology, the social contagion of transgenderism,…| Fort Worth Weekly
“What happened?” My comments are in regard to the esoteric article “Them Inaugural Blues” written by Mr. Ken Wheatcroft-Pardue published in the January 22-28 edition of the Fort Worth Weekly. Dear Mr. Wheatcroft-Pardue, simply put, referencing your champion, Obama, “You lost!” It’s just that simple, and it was not by the “smallest of margins.” The…| Fort Worth Weekly
Celestial L’amour and husband Luis Lopez have been making and performing music since the pandemic and are now only getting busier. Onstage and at home. Full-time workers and parents, the young couple is running two projects concurrently: L’amour’s eponymous alt-rock band that’s releasing a new EP this month and Amor del Sur, an R&B-esque outfit…| Fort Worth Weekly
Rex’s Bar & Grill 1501 S University Dr, 817-207-4747. 11am-midnight daily. Rex Benson’s family has a long history of restaurant ownership, but a number of things had to fall into place for his vision of an eponymous restaurant of his own to be realized. Benson took over his family’s Ol’ South Pancake House around 2008.…| Fort Worth Weekly
For the better part of three decades, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has been the most vilified figure in local sports. A little more than a week ago, the baseline ire routinely focused on Jones hit an all-time high after the front office’s nonsensical solution to the Cowboys’ maddeningly failed “all-in” 2024 season seemed to be…| Fort Worth Weekly
Artists and musicians utilize social media as a helpful marketing pivot to get more eyes on their talent. This allows for new fans and followers, brand loyalty, and further career development. In 2025, artists will need to have the right mix of platforms, content, as well as their tactics in order to penetrate the industry…| Fort Worth Weekly
In Hard Truths, Pansy Deacon (Marianne Jean-Baptiste) is checking out of a supermarket in suburban London when she suddenly attacks the cashier (Ashna Rabheru): “Look at you! Fix your face! You’re dealing with the public, handling people’s food! You should be ashamed looking like that!” When the women behind her in the checkout line object…| Fort Worth Weekly
For us Black Friday holdouts and for the last-minute shoppers, choosing the right gift for the Holidays can be daunting as we draw closer to the end of the year. You might consider a gift card, but that is truly phoning it in. Don’t worry. All is not lost. As long as we have the…| Fort Worth Weekly
This holiday season, the historic town of Gruene is transforming into a winter wonderland with an exciting lineup of events and activities for all ages, including a brand-new ice-skating rink. Nestled above the scenic banks of the Guadalupe River, Gruene will be aglow with more Christmas lights and festive decorations than ever, creating a perfect…| Fort Worth Weekly
To kick off the holiday season, Greg Abbott gave all Texans a crappy gift that, unfortunately, we can’t return. The governor recently issued an executive order that compels staff at Texas public hospitals to ask every patient what their citizenship status is, which goes against the state’s previous guidance that discourages health-care workers from inquiring…| Fort Worth Weekly
So, you’ve got a sports fan in your life who made the nice list this year (clearly not a Commanders or Yankees fan), but hockey sticks and goalposts are so hard to wrap. And tickets to sit in Taylor Swift’s suite at a Chiefs game are kind of tough to find. For you, we put…| Fort Worth Weekly
There may be no better time to put your butts in some seats than the holidays. This time of year normally offers a great mix of classics we all know and love and original works that may be set in the weeks between Thanksgiving and late December but don’t get all caught up in the…| Fort Worth Weekly
It’s December, y’all. So, there’s really only time for crafting and shopping for presents and streaming holiday content. Am I right? Let’s unpack all of that right here, shall we? Getting Crafty If ALDI is a mecca for grocery finds, the ALDI Aisle of Shame Community is a cult, and I might need to be…| Fort Worth Weekly
Selling CS2 skins can be a fantastic way to turn virtual assets into real money, especially as the demand for CS2 skins has grown with the game’s release. But with so many platforms available, it can be tricky to find the best place to sell. In this article, we’ll explore the main methods on how…| Fort Worth Weekly
New Jersey is a beacon in the online gambling landscape, setting the standard for online casinos and enthusiasts. With its robust legal framework and forward-thinking policies, the Garden State offers a flourishing environment for online gaming ventures. This article explores the many reasons New Jersey is the best state for online casino operations and gamblers.…| Fort Worth Weekly
Disney’s Moana 2 begins with our heroine (voiced by Auli’i Cravalho) now a full-fledged wayfinder of her tribe who’s tasked with finding other inhabited islands and bringing the different peoples of the ocean together. A shard of pottery on a deserted island convinces her elders that she’s on the right path, so she’s given a…| Fort Worth Weekly
This weekend heralds the arrival of the holiday season, which includes Black Friday, Small Saturday, Artists Sunday, and Cyber Monday. With so many gift-buying ideas floating around, remember to try to #KeepItLocal. Here are some options offered by a few of our Best Of 2024 winners. Dynamite Dames (3915 Benbrook Blvd, Ste C, Fort Worth,…| Fort Worth Weekly
While our Turkey Awards do mark the beginning of the holiday season for us Weekly folk, I did not intend for the majority of this week’s Night & Day to be so festive. But here we are. Most wonderful time of the year? OK, I guess I’m ready to lean in. For those who have a comedy lover…| Fort Worth Weekly
Welcome to our annual get-together, with sane people on one side of the table and complete nutjobs on the other, separated only by the hot air between us. Every year around this time, we Weekly scribes feel compelled to gather ’round the deep fryer to draw attention to all the wrongdoing and evilness in our backyard…| Fort Worth Weekly
