Monica Danna

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• Posted Daily-ist: Monday to Houstonist
  ::Free Movie Night at Domy Books:: TV as it was meant to be seen; in a movie theatre. At the height of his popularity, it seemed like a good idea for “Weird” Al Yankovic to release a movie parody in the vein of his music video parodies. Unfortunately it wasn’t. As time would tell and video would prove it was nowhere near as bad as critics said it was and “UHF” is actually a fun,...
• Posted Daily-ist: Wednesday to Houstonist
  ::ArCH Opening Exhibit: Elsewhere, Tx :: Opening tonight at the Architecture Center of Houston (ArCH) is Elsewhere, TX, an exhibition that features significant architectural projects completed after the year 2000 through Texas and beyond, some of which may have been overlooked by publications or design awards. The projects are located outside of Houston's city limits and were designed by architects whose practices are based outside of Houston as well. We've been infinitely impressed with the...
• Posted Daily-ist: Tuesday to Houstonist
  :: Free Movie Nite at the Mink :: For the last few weeks, the Mink has been hosting a free movie night in conjunction with the Houston Press' music blog, Rocks Off. Past weeks have brought the greatness of Back to the Future, Batman, and Stand By Me, complete with free catered hot dawgs from recent wiener sensation, Ray's Franks. Tonight's movie brings one of Houstonist's cult favorites, Fight Club. Did Norton even do...
• Posted Daily-ist: Monday to Houstonist
  :: Movies Houstonians Love: Meals on Reels :: One of our favorite series at the MFA returns tonight with a season-long of screenings featuring some of Houston's favorite area chefs. Tonight, the Breakfast Klub's Marcus Davis presents his favorite film Guess Who's Coming to Dinner. Directed by Stanly Kramer, the film depicts parents (Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy) whose liberal opinions are put to the test when their daughter introduces them to her black fiancé...
• Posted Daily-ist: Wednesday to Houstonist
  :: Fearless Critic Book Signing at New Living :: He's back in Houston. The Fearless Critic, Robin Goldstein, along with his council of local food critics, food bloggers and undercover chefs, for a book release signing for the Fearless Critic Houston Restaurant Guide 2010. The book highlights independent restaurants that are vital to our local economy. There will be a wine tasting, vegetarian Indian food from Udipi Café, and an organic tasting by an...