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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. Al Pacino’s at his finest and if you like sports, this is a must see.
Crazy Heart: There’s a good chance you can catch this 2010 Oscar winner on reruns and if you like country music, this will be a double hit for you. Jeff Bridges deserved his best actor win and if you don’t think so, well, those are fighting words here in Texas.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: You didn’t think we’d leave this one off, did you? There’s a whole franchise surrounding this gory film and whether you catch the old or the new version one thing’s for sure. You’ll never venture in to the heartland without a full tank of gas again.