There’s more than one way to peel an orange. Likewise, there’s more than one way to watch a movie. On a film’s opening weekend, a producer or director can be instantly banished to movie limbo depending on the initial gross. On the other hand, many films overcome immediate criticism and low box yield to achieve bona fide cult status. Case in point: The Big Lebowski was not a high grossing film upon... from https://www.freepresshouston.com/film-facts-soldado-edition/
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Dear Mother-In-Law, I know that I am the villain in your story, but there’s something that I need you to hear :: I tried. I tried to spend alone time with you so that you could get to know me. I tried to invite you over for dinner when it was just me and your […] The post Dear Mother-In-Law, I Tried, but Now I’m Done appeared first on Houston Moms Blog. from https://houston.citymomsblog.com/dear-mother-in-law-i-tried/ This Friday indie legends the Pixies and Weezer will be making their rounds to Houston to perform at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. They are also throwing in English band the Wombats as direct support. This tour marks the first time the two headliners have been on the road together for a full-on run of shows. Weezer has been keeping busy since the release of the critically acclaimed Blue... from https://www.freepresshouston.com/weezer-and-the-pixies-are-coming-together-for-an-epic-h-town-show-this-friday/ It’s amazing what can be done with robots and 3D printing. A new exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston explores some of the innovations of this nascent industry as developed by the Joris Laarman Lab. Their products incorporate “design, technology, science and art.” Joris Laarman Lab: Design in the Digital Age opened Sunday, June 24. Coming into contact with modern chairs, tables, bridges and... from https://www.freepresshouston.com/you-really-need-to-check-out-the-mfahs-joris-laarman-exhibition/ It’s summer, y’all! Sleeves are disappearing, shorts are getting shorter, school is out, the kids are happy… And I’m miserable. Why? Because I am terrified by even the thought of squeezing this size 16, 220 pound hunk of mom bod into summer gear. Social media is flooded with the anecdotal fit mom pictures complete with […] The post Me vs. The Summer :: A Story of Body Positivity appeared first on Houston Moms Blog. from https://houston.citymomsblog.com/me-vs-the-summer-a-story-of-body-positivity/ A jungle display with Bromeliads | Flower Factor tutorial | Powered by United Bromeliad Growers6/28/2018 On June 20, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced that Houston is a finalist for the 2020 Democratic National Convention — a statement that made local political junkies alternately sit up and take notice and scratch their heads. The Bayou City is known for many things — medicine, energy, food — but politics is not necessarily one of them. Although, to be fair, an announcement that Houston is maybe... from https://www.freepresshouston.com/the-democratic-national-convention-in-houston-is-a-bad-idea-heres-why/ 4th of July is exactly one week away, and thankfully in Houston there is no shortage of places to go or things to do! Being right smack dab in the middle of the week may result in more folks staying close to home and celebrating in the greater Houston area, so make sure to allow […] The post Houston’s 4th of July Fireworks & Festivities {2018} appeared first on Houston Moms Blog. from https://houston.citymomsblog.com/houstons-4th-of-july-fireworks-festivities-2018/ I thought this was going to be different. I thought I would be different. As a child, I was the girl who mothered baby dolls, who dreamed of little people calling me “Mommy” one day. I had no expectations that motherhood would be perfect, or that I would love every second, but I did expect that […] The post I Love My Kids, but I’m Burned Out appeared first on Houston Moms Blog. from https://houston.citymomsblog.com/i-love-my-kids-but-im-burned-out/ The Supreme Court has decided to uphold Hair Furher’s (racist) “travel ban,” CNN reports. The 5-4 decision shows the tension in Washington, with the votes coinciding with political leanings of the Supreme Court. Chief Justice John Roberts served as the tie-breaking vote, which he selected to side with the Republican majority. As a result, the Cheeto-in-Chief has responded by saying the... from https://www.freepresshouston.com/scotus-upholds-hair-furhers-travel-ban/ |
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