Reviews

By BRYAN PEREZ @BryanPerezETC   Disney-Pixar comes together to produce a visually stunning animation that tells the story of a boy who is restricted from music.   The story is inspired by the Mexican holiday […]

By JON AGUIRRE @JonAguirreETC Not long ago I said that Sean Baker’s “The Florida Project” would be the most heartwarming movie of the year. I was mistaken. “Lady Bird” is one of those rare coming-of-age […]

By DAN LUNA @TheEtCetera “Murder on the Orient Express” appeared to be a fun train ride filled with mystery in its initial trailer. The film revolves around 13 strangers on a train that find themselves […]

By JON AGUIRRE @JonAguirreETC I was first introduced to Sean Baker’s work with his 2015 film, “Tangerine.” I found myself mostly impressed with the ambition and execution of the movie. The small budget film tackled […]

By ALDAHIR SEGOVIA @TheEtCetera “1998” is a personification of a near 20-year lifespan expressed through rhythm and melody. Joel Puente, who goes by Rocktee, is an Eastfield student who in his free time produces beats. […]

By ALE PENA @TheEtCetera Club Dada, the venue in Deep Ellum where headlining band Pinegrove played a sold out show on September 30th, was filled with disappointment the entire night. Hordes of fans excitedly lined […]

By DAVID SILVA @DavidSilvaETC One would have a hard time outpacing the pretentiousness of the insufferable “Woodshock.” The film, which serves as fashion designers, Kate and Laura Mulleavy’s directorial debut, sees Kristen Dunst as Theresa, […]

Jon Aguirre @JonAguirreETC “Dedicated to Bobby Jameson” is presented like an old cassette tape you would find at an estate sale and play on your dad’s dusty cassette player you retrieved from the attic. Ariel […]

MACKS PREWITT @MacksPrewittETC In exploring themes of food and technology and how they interact in a modern world, Robin Sloan presents a sophomore novel that is a brilliant successor to his groundbreaking “Mr. Penumbra’s 24-hour […]

By SAMUELFARLEY @TheEtCetera I have never read J.D. Salinger’s books, but after watching “Rebel in the Rye” I can honestly say that I cannot wait to pick up his classic novel “Catcher in the Rye.” […]

By BRYAN PEREZ @TheEtCetera The Knocks performed a rhythmic and fun set paired with a beautiful arrangement of lights during a “private”, yet free show played outside of their current tour dates. The Knocks are […]

By DAVID SILVA @DavidSilvaETC There’s nothing Robert Pattinson loves to do more than crap on the “Twilight” saga and the subsequent fame it has given him. The international heartthrob has had a hard time finding […]

By JONATHAN AGUIRRE @TheEtCetera A favorite pastime of hip-hop fans is discussing who is the best rapper ever. Of course every genre fanbase has this debate of who is the best in their field. But […]

By JONATHAN AGUIRRE @TheEtCetera I would say that Bob Dylan needs no introduction, but considering there was virtually no hype for his new album, he might. When I heard that one of my all-time favorite […]

By EMYLEE LUCAS @TheEtCetera Editor’s note: Spoiler alert. Jack is back, and he finally has a gun. It’s a rare treat for people like me, who grew up in the ‘90s and early 2000s, to […]

By JONATHAN AGUIRRE @TheEtCetera Pitbull, aka Mr. 305, aka Mr. Worldwide, aka Armando Christian Perez, is a pop-rapper from Miami and I’m not really sure who he makes music for. I’ve never met an honest-to-God […]

By JONATHAN AGUIRRE @TheEtCetera Nearly 21 years ago, the cult classic “Trainspotting,” based on the book of the same name, was released to the world. The movie tells the story of the misadventures and betrayal […]

By KATRINA BOND @KatBondETC Complete with ghosts, fashion, mysterious texts, fantastic breasts and a horrific murder, “Personal Shopper” is a horror/psychological thriller that follows Maureen Cartwright (Kristen Stewart), a (you guessed it) personal shopper working […]

By Anthony Resendez @TheEtCetera “Song to Song” is a romantic drama set in Austin that follows a love triangle between the main characters and their musical careers. Directed by native Texan Terrence Malick, the film […]

By CAITLIN PIPER @TheEtCetera To call “Nier: Automata” my dream game wouldn’t be an exaggeration. A rather indirect sequel set more 9,000 years after my beloved cult classic “Nier,” “Automata” is an unlikely union between […]

  Landon Williams @LandonETC Capstan delivered fluency, energy and expertise for an exciting set at So What Music Festival that satisfies even the most discerning hardcore punk fan. The front man. Anthony DeMario, had fantastic […]

Landon Williams @LandonETC   Forever the Sickest Kid’s hasn’t missed a beat. The band of middle age dads played two top tier comeback shows for their Dallas hometown fans. Headlining the So What?! music festival and […]

Landon Williams @LandonETC  Hail the Sun played a flawless performance March 4 at the Prophet Bar in Dallas. Their show was noteworthy by how well they commanded the stage and how fluid they were with […]

By LANDON WILLIAMS @LandonETC The Human Experiment definitely has good parts to their performance, but it’s hard to focus on what went well when there were so many places at which the band could improve. […]

By JAMES HARTLEY @JamesHartleyETC With a crowd of only about 25 people, Orenda had high energy and kept their small audience moving this weekend at So What?! Music Festival. Orenda, a metalcore band out of […]

By DAVID SILVA @DavidSilvaETC March 13 marks the 25th anniversary of a film that’s considered one of the most accurate interpretations of courtroom procedure, “My Cousin Vinny.” The movie is used as a tool to […]

By KATRINA BOND @KatBondETC Ed Sheeran’s new album “Divide,” released March 3, features 16 diverse tracks that cover him finding his place in the music industry, revealing his family history and finally finding the right […]

By JON AGUIRRE @TheEtCetera I’ve heard nothing like it. It is strange, uncomfortable and puzzling. Mark Kozelek’s eighth album, “Common as Light and Love Are Red Valleys of Blood,” was released under the band Sun […]

By MACKS PREWITT @TheEtCetera “Before I Fall” is the film equivalent of an adult trying too hard to relate to someone half his or her age. It is embarrassing, stereotypical and not in any way […]

By JOSH TAYLOR @TheEtCetera With the Feb. 24 performance of “In the Next Room, or The Vibrator Play,” the Harvester Theatre Company proved that taboo content can be seen in a funny and pleasant light. […]