All Things In Houston TX

Editor’s note: It’s time to recap the top stories on CultureMap from this past week. 1\. Beloved Houston Chinese restaurant closes after weekend fire. Dim sum favorite Fung’s Kitchen will reopen after it repairs smoke and water damage. 2\. Houston chef weds longtime friend in elegant Mexican getaway. David Cordua and Sara Padua Cordua’s wedding paid homage to their pasts while preparing for their future. 3\. 2 affluent Houston-area cities cash in among the richest… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2L4lk9h from WordPress https://ift.tt/2YtEicr

In a first for Galveston Bay, three groups have created a pivotal sanctuary for wildlife. Some 40 acres of new oyster habitat have been constructed in the Upper Galveston Bay/Trinity Bay, the Galveston Bay Foundation announced. The habitat comes after a two-year closure to allow oysters to populate the reefs. Approximately 25 acres of reef will be open for commercial harvest, while 15 remaining acres will be preserved as a broodstock sanctuary reef to provide… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3cmty7I from WordPress https://ift.tt/3t9c9FG

Amid a list of some of the world’s most notable tech companies, airlines, and mega-brands, Texas’ favorite grocer is the cream of the crop, at least according to its workers. Online job-search company Glassdoor recently released the results of its 13th annual Employees’ Choice Awards, highlighting the best places to work in the U.S., Canada, the UK, France, and Germany, with San Antonio-based H-E-B claiming the No. 10 spot in the category of best 100… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2YpMNoH from WordPress https://ift.tt/36mWY1G

A new coffee shop has perked up downtown. Brothers Ricardo “RJ” Wilson and Jason “Ian” Wilson have opened Day 6 Coffee Co. at 910 Prairie St., which they claim is the only Black-owned coffee shop in downtown. Named for the Biblical passage where god gives control over plants and animals to humans, the owners see Day 6 as more than just a place to satisfy a caffeine craving. RJ Wilson tells CultureMap he sees Day… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/36pWPur from WordPress https://ift.tt/3taYCNK

Many people think of brunch as a decadent indulgence, but On The Kirb is ready to prove the weekend meal can be both healthy and delicious. That’s because the eatery, which has a location each in Upper Kirby and Midtown, uses organic ingredients whenever possible and focuses on “clean” meals. Think baked chicken wings, kale salads, and hormone and antibiotic-free beef alongside sports bar staples. However, each Saturday and Sunday from 11 am-4 pm, it’s… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3j0VjUO from WordPress https://ift.tt/3tc3530

A man who the FBI identified as the third Houston-area resident arrested in the U.S. Capitol riot is slated to appear in court on January 29. According to the bureau’s Houston field office, Wilmar Montano Alvarado was arrested in relation to the January 6 breach of the Capitol, where rioters clashed with police officers. Five people, including a U.S. Capitol police officer, died. New arrests were made and federal charges were filed following the storming… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2L6Vqli from WordPress https://ift.tt/36p4JEo

Looking for ways to help make a difference for animals in need, right here in Houston? The Houston SPCA just reopened its volunteer program and is looking to add more helping hands. From walking dogs to socializing felines in the cattery, and taking care of small mammals like birds, guinea pigs, and rabbits, the Houston SPCA simply cannot do the lifesaving work it does without the help of volunteers. You can also lend a hand… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3t1UK1w from WordPress https://ift.tt/36orWqo

Editor’s note: Houston’s restaurant scene moves pretty fast. In order to prevent CultureMap readers from missing anything, let’s stop to look around at all the latest news to know. Coming attractions Houston’s newest hot chicken truck will open near the Galleria next month. Clutch City Cluckers will serve halal hot chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, and fries topped with hot chicken at 5550 Val Verde St. Founder Ahmad Kilani has worked for Abu Omar Halal and… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3pInEl6 from WordPress https://ift.tt/3ouW89q

With the world in the grip of harrowing global pandemic, mass catastrophes are suddenly much more relatable. And few historic catastrophes are more harrowing than the fateful story of the ancient Roman city, Pompeii, which will be uncovered at the Houston Museum of Natural Science in a gripping new exhibit. POMPEII: The Exhibition tells the story of the city buried in ash and volcanic debris when Mount Vesuvius suddenly erupted some 2,000 years ago. The… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2M7E7Bb from WordPress https://ift.tt/39uBiTv

In 2014 Garrett Finney, a former senior architect at the Habitability Design Center at NASA, brought his expertise in what he describes as “advocating for human presence living in a machine” to the outdoors market. After being less-than enchanted by the current RV and camper offerings, the Houstonian developed a new series of adventure vehicles that could safely and effectively get users off-grid — even if still Earth-bound — under the company he dubbed TAXA… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3coh0Ng from WordPress https://ift.tt/3cmiSGh

Furthering its reputation as a world-class educational and intellectual hallmark, Rice University has ascended to the top of yet another ranking. The school’s Baker Institute for Public Policy has been named the No. 1 think tank in the world, according to the 2020 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report published January 28. This is a leap from No. 2 overall last year. Additionally, its Center for Energy Studies (CES) was again named the top… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3ouVQiV from WordPress https://ift.tt/3j0AYPl

When archaeologists appear in movies, it’s almost always as part of some treasure-hunting adventure. From Indiana Jones to Lara Croft to The Mummy, the story tends to forgo the actual process of finding ancient relics and focus instead on the danger that characters must go through in order to get them. A very different type of archaeologist is at the center of The Dig. In 1939, Basil Brown (Ralph Fiennes) is hired by Edith Pretty… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3r0P9GV from WordPress https://ift.tt/36lotZK

A new, Korean-influenced coffee shop and cafe has opened near the Galleria. Tom N Toms, a South Korea-based cafe, has arrived at 5353 West Alabama St.. Dak & Bop owner Jason Cho is the proprietor for this location of Tom N Toms, joining the first Houston store in Chinatown’s Bellaire Food Street shopping plaza. The Galleria cafe has been designated as Texas’ first “Tom N Toms Black,” which indicates an elevated experience and an expanded… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3clbbjF from WordPress https://ift.tt/3adPv6j

If you like to look at luxury homes and daydream — or better still, if you’re in the market to buy one — then it’s time to tour the listing that turned the heads of two of Texas real estate’s best. Julia Wang and Kristee Leonard have teamed up to bring their top-producing talents to the sale of 1212 Watercliffe, the latest modern masterpiece on Lake Travis built by Timeline Construction Group. A timeline to… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3oz1IrC from WordPress https://ift.tt/39rCMOf

Are you yearning for the royal treatment during a getaway? If so, you might want to check out a European-style castle — yes, a castle — about five miles from Lake LBJ that’s available for rentals. You’ll need to pay a princely sum to stay at this regal Hill Country property, though. The average rental rate on Vrbo is $1,979 per night with a minimum two-night reservation. The castle can accommodate 12 overnight guests. The… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/39rjDfl from WordPress https://ift.tt/3iVrXHc

A critical link for downtown Houston commuters has reopened after closing in 2019 due to dangerous decay. In good news for daily drivers, the Brazos Bridge is back in action, the city announced. The bridge was shut down in July 2019, as parts were crumbling and in severe disrepair — so dire that the structure saw falling debris. Connecting major Midtown streets to Interstate 69, the bridge is considered a crucial connector by those in… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3iT36UG from WordPress https://ift.tt/39sCy9D

On this week’s episode of “What’s Eric Eating,” James Beard Award winner Chris Shepherd joins CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to discuss his busy 2021. Shepherd’s Underbelly Hospitality has big plans for the coming year, including winding up One Fifth, opening Georgia James Tavern in downtown’s Market Square Tower, and opening a new restaurant as part of the renovations at the Houston Farmers Market. The conversation begins with Sandler congratulating the chef on his recent… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/39r1jmL from WordPress https://ift.tt/3psVomC

The Deshaun Watson era in Houston appears to be at an end. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Houston Texans superstar quarterback has officially requested a trade, per league sources. Watson has also reportedly not spoken to team general manager Nick Caserio or much-maligned executive Jack Easterby, according to Schefter. This news breaks just after the Texans have announced the hiring of a new head coach, David Culley. While Culley has worked with some NFL… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/36neTp5 from WordPress https://ift.tt/39sLhJ4

The annual, indie-movie extravaganza known as the Sundance Film Festival happens in Park City, Utah should be currently underway. Unfortunately, the festival isn’t taking place due to the pandemic. However, there will be some Sundance satellite screenings (held Thursday through Tuesday) going on at theaters and drive-ins across the country, like The DeLUXE Theater and the Moonstruck Drive-In right here in H-Town. Meanwhile, look for an art opening, fun theater, a gumbo cookoff, and some… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2YjXHMQ from WordPress https://ift.tt/3a8jFrO

Houston’s art scene has taken a step back due to the pandemic, but an annual show is leaping forward with an impressive array of artisans. “Collect It for the Culture III” is a massive new show boasting 30 Texas artists, opening on Friday, January 29 at 1201 Main St. The impressive array of artists span the realms of sculpture, photography, painting, film, and installation. First-time exhibitors will occupy the space alongside accomplished and veteran professionals,… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3prA1lt from WordPress https://ift.tt/3ae2YLm

Texas’ tallest tower, which stands boldly in downtown Houston, is for makeover and name change. Global real estate powerhouse, Hines, announced that 600 Travis Street will now be known as JPMorgan Chase & Co. Tower. The naming comes as JP Morgan Chase takes over as the building’s anchor tenant, according to a press release. Downtown regulars may recall that the structure was called JP Morgan Chase Tower until 2006. Designed by the prestigious, New York-based… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2Mzhm8L from WordPress https://ift.tt/39mF8hb

A massive new arcade debuts in the Second Ward this weekend. Bishop Cidecade opens Friday, January 29 at 2320 Canal St. With 18,000 square feet, the Houston location is the largest of the Dallas- based company’s three Texas outposts. Best of all, a $10 admission fee gets customers free play on all of the almost 300 games, which covers classics such as skeeball, pinball, shooting games, racing games, air hockey, and DDR. The selection includes… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/39pMYqk from WordPress https://ift.tt/3sZVJzj

At their best, crime dramas can be an intense experience as police and criminals engage in a cat-and-mouse game. The films are usually on the side of the cops, but showing the frailties of those supposedly on the right side of the law has become a popular aspect of many modern movies in the ever- expanding genre. In The Little Things, it’s the capability of the ones doing the investigating that’s put under a microscope…. from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3r1mWzZ from WordPress https://ift.tt/39sj84V

The Super Bowl matchup has been set. Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with face off against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, February 7. The game features lots of intriguing storylines, including Brady dueling the only quarterback who has a remote possibility of surpassing his G.O.A.T. status, Kansas City being the first team to win back-to-back Super Bowls since Brady and the Patriots did so in 2003 and 2004, and… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2MyyzPF from WordPress https://ift.tt/2NGPKPP

Houston sports fans who’re dismayed by the current state of the PR-blitzed Texans and the post-Harden, rebuilding Rockets are in luck. The Houston Astros are pitching a return of fans to Minute Maid Park in 2021, the team announced. “We are planning for fans to return to the ballpark for the 2021 regular season,” Anita Sehgal, senior vice president of marketing and communications, tells CultureMap. Those plans include a “limited capacity and will continue to… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2NFWU6W from WordPress https://ift.tt/36kFweu

What: Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation 2021 Winter Ball Where: Homes across Houston The scoop: More than 250 guests gathered virtually from the comfort of their homes for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation 2021 Winter Ball, Uniting to Care & Cure, Hollywood-Style. The annual, cherished event was chaired by Amy Pierce, Kristina Somerville, and Stephanie Tsuru, who are all past Women of Distinction. The Winter Ball was the culminating event honoring the Women of Distinction Class… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3osnZaw from WordPress https://ift.tt/3j0Vbot

Blame global warming, climate change, or just a layover of the bizarre year that was 2020: a beloved Texas icon has sprouted up very early in Houston. CultureMap news partner ABC13 spotted bluebonnets blooming along White Oak Bayou near 34th Street in The Heights. While the current blooms hardly constitute a massive field, ABC13 reports that there are “several dozen” growing along the bayou. As locals know, bluebonnets are the state flower of Texas and… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3ccDTTR from WordPress https://ift.tt/3olKJsr

Houstonians are still gauging all that they have lost during the pandemic, but one thing they gained in 2020 was time — specifically, in traffic. Drivers who noticed less cars on the roads were witnessing a 33 percent drop in traffic in 2020, compared to 2019. That data comes courtesy of a new study by Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research. Houston traffic congestion levels dropped from 24 percent to an impressive 16 percent… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3t0qDaD from WordPress https://ift.tt/3oiWtfd

Shawn Bermudez and chef Matthew Pak are ready to unveil their latest project. The Taco Stand, a sister concept to The Burger Joint, opens in The Heights at 6 am on Wednesday, January 27. Located next to The Burger Joint’s Heights outpost at 2018 N. Shepherd Dr., The Taco Stand serves traditional, street-style tacos paired with housemade corn or flour tortillas and five housemade salsas. Like its sibling, the restaurant offers fast casual ordering and… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/36fiiGo from WordPress https://ift.tt/3ceMoOk

Hotels have been especially hard hit during the pandemic, but some are rebounding, as is the case with a local inn that has revamped during COVID. A fixture on the North Loop, the Grand Tuscany Hotel has announced a new look and a new partnership. The boutique hotel is now part of the WorldHotels Distinctive Collection, according to an announcement. Billing itself as an ideal staycation destination, the hotel boasts a large “Island Oasis,” which… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2KR2pi7 from WordPress https://ift.tt/2M61cnE

Big changes are coming for Cherry Block Craft Butcher + Kitchen. Partners Felix Florez and chef Jess DeSham Timmons will soon shutter their original location at Bravery Chef Hall and replace it with new outposts in Katy and Garden Oaks. Opening next month in Katy (5305 Highway Blvd.), Cherry Block Craft Butcher + Market will serve both wholesale and retail customers with meats from Florez’s distribution company, Falcon Lake Farms. In addition to raw proteins,… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/39jVCqH from WordPress https://ift.tt/3iKXbks

Bellaire and West University are standing strong among the ranks of the wealthiest cities in Texas. A new ranking from data provider HomeSnacks shows Bellaire ranks No. 4 on this year’s list. Meanwhile, West U follows close behind at No. 6. To come up with the ranking, HomeSnacks looked at median household income, poverty rates, and unemployment rates for Texas cities with at least 5,000 residents. Therefore, the ranking isn’t based solely on how rich… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2Yg18Ei from WordPress https://ift.tt/39g5TEa

Health discussions today are rightfully centered on the coronavirus pandemic, but a celebrated local institution is casting light on another scourge on humanity: cancer. An all-star lineup of sports greats are suiting up for The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Conversation with a Living Legend event, which will take place virtually on February 4, the organization announced. NBA legend and 11-time All-Star (and former Houston Rocket) Charles Barkley will be the headlining guest… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3iMZ9Rk from WordPress https://ift.tt/3a4WTkw

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced a new COVID-19 vaccine waitlist on January 25, in an effort to ensure those who are high priority don’t get overlooked and make for a smoother process. Hidalgo explained the basics of how the waitlist will work. She was joined by Dr. Sherri Onyiego, the interim local health authority for Harris County Public Health. The waitlist, which can be found at ReadyHarris, is said to be weighted and randomized,… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3odxTMN from WordPress https://ift.tt/3qOfTKI

Houstonians don’t need a reminder on how brutal the pandemic was last year. But the despair of 2020 certainly didn’t affect local real estate, according to a recent report. In 2020, Houston-area home sales sailed by 2019, surpassing 2019 by more than 10 percent, according to data released by Houston Area Realtors (HAR). Some 96,151single-family homes sold in 2020, according to HAR’s 2020 annual market report. Overall sales of all property types for the year… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/39f7Lgg from WordPress https://ift.tt/2NvBBER

As parents prepare for Spring Break entertainment, a Houston-area theme park has announced its new schedule in time for the holiday. Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures in New Caney has revealed its holiday programming, dubbed “Spring Breakout.” The New Caney destination will open most of its attractions during Spring Break and remain open every weekend until daily operations begin on Memorial Day weekend, according to a press release. Interested guests can expect social distancing and… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3a752Vo from WordPress https://ift.tt/3oioBzk

With over 30 years of experience, Susan Boss is one of the top-producing broker associates and Realtors of luxury residential real estate in the Houston area. She applies her neighborhood expertise — which includes Memorial, Tanglewood, Spring Valley, the Heights, West University, Rivercrest, and the Inner-Loop — to assist buyers and sellers looking to invest, move across town, or relocate from a world away. Thanks to her years of representing premier homebuilders, Boss also has… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3ojdKoy from WordPress https://ift.tt/2M27JQd

One of Houston’s most beloved Chinese restaurants suffered damage from a fire on Sunday, January 24. Fung’s Kitchen suffered significant damage as a result of the blaze, CultureMap content partner ABC13 reports. “It was pushing the smoke and it covered the attached buildings, and we were concerned it was running in,” HFD District 68 Chief Mo Davis said. “The wind did play a significant part of that.” Thankfully, the restaurant was closed at the time,… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3a1I95J from WordPress https://ift.tt/3iK5sFf

The days of browsing the shelves at a Godiva store and contemplating all the delicious treats is coming to an end — at least in North America. The luxury chocolatier announced it will shutter all 128 of its branded brick and mortar outlets through a mixture of sales and closures by the end of the first quarter. In a press release announcing the closures, the company cites the decline in sales during the coronavirus pandemic… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/39cPbFD from WordPress https://ift.tt/2Y9v1Ge

As talk radio and cable news stations celebrate the life and achievements of legendary host Larry King, here’s a story you won’t hear, one that King himself called a “really weird night.” Not only was I there, I sort of caused it. This was when I was a TV-radio columnist in Phoenix, before I got to Houston to further my journalism career, this long slow climb to the middle. Phoenix talk radio station KTAR-AM announced… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3r30whR from WordPress https://ift.tt/3iLz597

Editor’s note: It’s time to recap the top stories on CultureMap from this past week. 1\. 8 things to know in Houston food right now: Montrose Chinese favorite bids farewell. Sadly, 369 Oriental Bistro closed its doors to make way for a new mixed-use complex at the corner of Montrose and Westheimer. 2\. Ken Hoffman on the national media nightmare sacking the Houston Texans. Our columnist weighs in on media reports about tension between Cal… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/39WAztb from WordPress https://ift.tt/2Y6kDPJ

While 2020 forced myriad local events, fundraisers, and galas to cancel, some are roaring back in 2021. Once such soiree is the 2021 Heart of Houston (formerly the Heart Ball), which has just announced a special headliner, world-renowned cellist, Yo-Yo Ma. In a letter to supporters and patrons, event chairs Lisa and Jerry Simon revealed that the globally revered musician will perform at the event, which will take place virtually on Thursday, February 11 at… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/39b7ICq from WordPress https://ift.tt/3sZ6Pom

Residents of Houston are nursing New Year’s hangovers of another kind — credit card debt. According to a LendingTree study of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas, Houston consumers rank fourth for the highest median amount of credit card debt to ring in the new year: $3,720. In second place is Austin ($3,911), with Dallas at No. 7 ($3,560). San Antonio holds down the No. 14 spot ($3,414). Hartford, Connecticut, claims the dubious distinction of… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3c7KlLJ from WordPress https://ift.tt/3qJ7055

Gratitude: That’s the first word David Cordua and Sara Padua Cordua use to describe how they feel about their marriage. The second is beautiful. “It’s magical how lucky we were,” says Sara. In a year of pandemic and uncertainty, magic was more than welcome. The couple married in an intimate ceremony at the Cuernavaca Cathedral in Cuernavaca, Mexico on November 21. The Catholic wedding Mass was part of a weekend filled with family and faith,… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/39dEfYB from WordPress https://ift.tt/3sO7UyZ

The Kirby Group, the hospitality company behind Heights Bier Garten and Holman Draft Hall, has picked Washington Avenue for its next project. Construction has begun on Buffalo Heights Bier Garten. Located on the site of former Bank of America drive-thru facility near the intersection of Washington Avenue and Waugh Drive, Buffalo Heights Bier Garten is slated for an early summer opening, partner Steven Salazar tells CultureMap. As the company’s first new bar since opening Pitch… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/398zHTh from WordPress https://ift.tt/2MduBvO

As with all things surrounding the acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community, it’s taken a long time – too long – for movies centering on them to come to the fore. Even this far into the 21st century, a disheartening number of films continue to focus on the coming out experience instead of showing people living their lives like anybody else in the world. In that respect, the new film Breaking Fast is a nice change… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2Mg4u7C from WordPress https://ift.tt/2LMqF5v

Editor’s note: Houston’s restaurant scene moves pretty fast. In order to prevent CultureMap readers from missing anything, let’s stop to look around at all the latest news to know. Openings, closings, and coming attractions The Nash has opened in downtown. Located in The Star apartment building (1111 Rusk St.), the restaurant is described as a “love letter” to American cuisine with a menu created by chef Omar Pereney of A La Carte Consulting Group. Selections… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3o8QTfw from WordPress https://ift.tt/3c3zBOo

Both Houston and the state of Texas earned high rankings on a recent study by Self Financial that looked at the percentage of minority-owned startups in regions across the U.S. “Today there are nearly 170 thousand minority-owned startups in the U.S., employing over 700 thousand people and generating close to $100 billion in annual revenue,” the report said. “Based on demographic trends, these numbers are likely to grow as the population continues to diversify on… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3o8ElVs from WordPress https://ift.tt/2Y2JlAa

With the enthusiasm for drive-ins showing no signs of slowing, a local venue is bringing a popular film fest to Houston. Moonstruck Drive-in Cinema at East River will host the Sundance Satellite Film Festival from January 28 through February 2, the venue announced. The fest is a production of Houston Cinema Arts Society and Sundance Film Festival. Moonstruck Drive-In Cinema (100 Bringhurst St.) is one of the only three 2021 Sundance Film Festival world premiere… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3p6xbCz from WordPress https://ift.tt/2Y3fgAI

Movies about people with cancer, save for the notable example of the Seth Rogen/Joseph Gordon-Levitt comedy 50/50, are guaranteed weepies. Within the sub-genre, all sorts of tragic or inspiring stories can be told, but the one thing they’re all sure to elicit – if done right – is tears. That’s the first thing to keep in mind when watching the based-on-real-events film Our Friend. The surprising thing is that the titular friend is not the… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/39R0T7X from WordPress https://ift.tt/35ZPphk