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It’s been a long, hot summer here in Texas and you’ve likely spent a lot of time inside. We-ve got a few more weeks to go so we decided to hit our readers with a list of our favorite films set in Texas. Tune into your DirectStarTV and check listings for one of these classics
Any Given Sunday: Here-s a great film that will get you through the 100 degree heat and get you all revved up for football season. Read more…

When you are choosing a chick flick to watch with your man, there are some things that you should watch out for in the trailers. The number one thing that will cause your man to become bored and annoyed is excessive drama, especially if the drama causes too many tears from the lead actress. The only thing that will make the tears acceptable to him will be slapstick or other forms of humor that cause the tears to appear unrealistic or ridiculous in nature. The second thing that is an important Read more…

There are many historical theaters that are still in use. These theaters are mostly in larger cities. Perhaps the most famous theater that still sees use to do is the Ed Sullivan theater. The 50s comedian and talk show host did his show from a theater in New York. The theater is still in use, although Sullivan has long since given his last performance here. The Late Show with David Letterman records its weekly broadcasts in this theater.

Ford’s theatre also remains in operation. Abraham Lincoln attended this playhouse throughout the civil war. John Wilkes Read more…

Experiencing movies at home can be one of the best and most intimate ways to view a film. It is not always required that the characters appear larger than life and burst your eardrums with their proclamations to make the experience of a film an emotional and engaging one. When you are viewing movies in your own home, you may be under the impression that the only way to make this a notable experience is to have a huge television that has three-dimensional capabilities and a sound system that is capable of rattling your neighbors windows.Never heard of this before? Get up to speed here. Not all Read more…

What Movies Will Make You Cry This Year

The film industry has the ability to grab hold of one’s emotions with properly executed films. Although many films attempt to derive certain emotions, only few succeed. This year, multiple movies came out that touched audiences through a deep level of empathy. One film this year particularly drew tears out of audiences. The true story of a shark attack on a young surfer girl, prompted the film “Soul Surfer”. Get more information here.  This Read more…

Movies That Make You Laugh Throughout

Comedy in the film industry has brought smiles to countless faces. Comedic movies abound showcasing humor across Hollywood. Rarely, movies show themselves incredibly hilarious when one can not help but laugh throughout. From recent movies, to timely classics; few keep a constant stream of laughter-producing humor. The 2011 remake “Arthur” (starring Russell Brand) is a film of incredible humor. The hilarious plot of a rich and irresponsible man who is forced to marry or lose his fortune, keeps viewers entertained and laughing from beginning to end. The 1987 classic, “Planes, Trains & Automobiles” (starring Steve Martin and Read more…

With a slew of movies geared toward children coming out each year sometimes it can be difficult for parents to decide which movie would bring the most entertainment for all parties involved. Typically the kids movies that combine mild adult humor, references and topics that go above a child’s head are the films that parents quite enjoy viewing with their children.

Some movies which have proven to be popular with both children and parents alike are the ‘Toy Story’ and ‘Ice Age’ trilogies. The popularity of theses two Read more…