Craig D. Lindsey is a Houston-based writer and critic who has written for Houston Chronicle, CultureMap Houston, and The Texas Observer.

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Want to Know a Secret? Gallery Openings Are Houston’s Best Free Nights Out

Gallery openings have become an easy, social way to experience Houston’s visual arts scene, often with free wine and cheese included.

01/21/2026 By Craig Lindsey

On The Town

At Some Point in the Near Future, the River Oaks Theater Will Rise Again

Houston-born filmmaker Richard Linklater calls River Oaks “one of the cornerstones of Houston film culture."

07/28/2022 By Craig Lindsey

Spooky Season

Some scary movies out there are either made by Houstonians or set right here in the Bayou City.

10/28/2021 By Craig Lindsey

Film

Fourth annual film festival celebrates African American culture and music

10/24/2013 By Craig Lindsey

Film

Craig Lindsey reflects on a lifetime of moviegoing at Houston's finest cinema chains.

08/22/2013 By Craig Lindsey

Graphic Novels

Houston comic book author/illustrator Terry Moore reflects on the 20th anniversary of his hit series Strangers in Paradise.

08/02/2013 By Craig Lindsey

Hip-Hop

A crash course in the evolution of hip-hop.

07/02/2013 By Craig Lindsey

Television

Our reviewer is saddened by made-for-TV biopic. And not in a good way.

06/27/2013 By Craig Lindsey

Pop

Houston R&B singer Jack Freeman opens up about music, life, and how he got those amazing pecs.

06/13/2013 By Craig Lindsey