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Shot on location in Houston, Austin, and Waller, Stop The Pounding Heart, the final film in Houston-based filmmaker Roberto Minervini's trilogy of quasi-documentaries, examines the conflict between religion and romantic attraction.

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Juan Carlos Is Ready for Radio City

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Cake Boss Buddy Valastro's newest show comes through Houston to make over a struggling family bakery.

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Reminiscence

Roger and Me

New documentary about Roger Ebert prompts local film critic Joe Leydon to reflect on their long friendship.

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film

QFest Gives New Meaning to Summer Camp

The long-running LGBT film festival is back with a new slate of films, including a 1980s Pia Zadora howler.

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fame and fortune

Update: Montrose Rollerblader Officially a Star

Despite Howard Stern's best efforts, Juan Carlos makes it to the next round of America's Got Talent.

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Houston teacher Jennifer Mathieu writes her first novel, addressing the issue of "slut shaming" in schools.

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Jazz on Film

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MFAH’s Jazz in Film series enters its second year with 16 films spanning three weekends.

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Film

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Of Rack and Ruin

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When Machete star (and Houstonian) Mayra Leal decided to enhance herself, she turned to the Michaelangelo of plastic surgery.

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NERD RAP BATTLES

Conan Insults, We Respond

It's on now, you ginger bastard.

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Don't knock the caramel popcorn and Cosmo pairing until you've tried it.

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Film & Television

Italian Filmmaker Wins International Acclaim for His "Texas Trilogy"

Juan Carlos Is Ready for Radio City

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