PODCAST: Interview with star and director of ‘Footloose’
The Signal took part in two phone conferences with director Craig Brewer and star Julianne Hough of the new film “Footloose.” Listen to find out how they felt about modernizing a classic and winning...
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Rated-R for the revolution against remakes
Graphic created by Wardah Ajaz: The Signal. Daniel Agee The Signal It seems that the only thing you can see at a movie theater this year are remakes, reboots, sequels or prequels. Daniel Agee In fact,...
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This love story is ‘Like Crazy’
Image courtesy of Paramount Pictures. Ashley Smith The Signal Two young lovers form a bond, becoming inseparable while in college, then pulled apart by fate and circumstance. Will their relationship...
View ArticleThe movie experience hits UHCL
Rosita Gomez The Signal The Oscars is set to air Feb. 26 and people are anxious to hear what films will win the honors. Instead of fighting over movie rentals to view the latest award-winning films,...
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…AND THE REEL WINNER IS…
Graphic created by Bryan Waites: The Signal. Joshua Ojeda The Signal Award season is here. On Feb. 26, the 84th Academy Awards will announce this year’s big winners in film. With “The Artist,” “The...
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Discovering culture through music and film
Mercury – The Orchestra Redefined. Photo courtesy of UHCL Cultural Arts and Mercury. Charles Landriault The Signal Each fall kicks off a new season of cultural art events at the University of...
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A Semester of Cinema: The Film and Speaker Series Kicks off its Fall Season
Upcoming movies for the Film & Speaker Series include “Much Ado About Nothing,” “The Crow” and “Margin Call.” Courtesy images. RANDI NULL THE SIGNAL “Come closer,” coaxes magician Jaime Salinas,...
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Pulling [heart] strings: Fall in love with this Spanish rom-com
ENTERTAINMENT REVIEW Image courtesy of PANTELION and Lionsgate Publicity. Victor Araiza The Signal While some moviegoers will be heading out to watch the much-anticipated “Gravity” (starring Sandra...
View ArticleGulf Coast Film and Video Festival
Action: student filmmakers wanted LIZ DAVIS THE SIGNAL Student filmmakers have the opportunity to have their independent films viewed on the silver screen at a local film festival. The 16th Annual Gulf...
View ArticleFilm and Fun in Houston
LOREE COUCH THE SIGNAL “There is at least one film festival in Houston every month, except in April. In April there is WorldFest…” said Trish Rigdon, executive director of Houston Cinema Arts Society....
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BLOG: Coping with COVID-19
This retro futuristic style is often used for memes or callbacks to 80s culture. This was made with a “Retro Wave” generator on PhotoFunia.com. Photo by The Signal Online Editor Alyssa Shotwell. This...
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LIST: 10 women making diverse, interesting content on YouTube
Last year, 10 women on YouTube were highlighted to show the diversity of content women have contributed to the platform. These women were selected from outside the spheres of the beauty, fashion and...
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BLOG: Finding treasures from the inventor of rock, to ‘Watchmen’s’ Doomsday...
Here are some things across the internet that I found or recently rediscovered that are really freaking cool and interesting. Music: In case my enamour is lost in translation, I love “Motivation” by...
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INFOGRAPHIC: April marks celebration of MENA cultures
In 2017, Congress formally recognized April as National Arab American Heritage Month. However, in an effort to recognize the diversity within the region and include those who do not speak Arabic, some...
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BLOG: Amazed by ‘The Apollo’ and sent by ‘Sex Criminals’
Here are some things across the internet that I found or recently rediscovered in the last few weeks that are cool and interesting. Music: “Coffee” by Kelly Rowland – This song by Kelly Rowland,...
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BLOG: Confessions of a cautious cinephile
Since becoming a member of my local movie theater’s subscription club with my significant other in 2018, I’ve seen a total of 88 movies at that location alone. This doesn’t include movies I’ve seen...
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STAFF PICKS: Zombie entertainment to survive an at-home Halloween
While Haitian folklore utilized undead monsters and can trace its roots before the 1700s, zombies are relatively recent monsters in filmmaking. Sometimes called ghouls, walkers, walking dead,...
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INTERACTIVE GRAPHIC: 13 nightmarish new-releases to stream this October
Most theatrically released horror movies arrive in August and October to catch the Halloween audience. In October, theaters will sometimes reshow a horror classic like “Halloween,” “Rocky Horror...
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QUIZ: Test your knowledge of a turbulent year
There are 24 days left in 2020. Between a turbulent presidential election and a global pandemic, this year had many memorable moments. However, 2020 left some moments forgotten in the fray. Test your...
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STAFF PICKS: Holiday movies bringing us cheer this year
As the semester comes to a close, nearness to the holiday season grows. The Signal staff have selected the movies that bring them the most joy and merriness during the holidays. Share your favorite...
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