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2012 Stories by ABBY KOENIG

• Casablanca Celebrates 70 Years of Being Wonderful

  published Mar 21, 2012

  This year marks the 70th anniversary of one of Hollywood's golden classics, Casablanca. For 70 years this film has been watched, quoted and adored. Of course, Casablanca has also been emulated by so ... More >>

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  5 Things That Won't Happen to You in the Apocalypse

  published Mar 19, 2012

  I have very mixed feelings about the new Steve Carell apocalypse movie, Seeking a Friend For the End of the World. On the plus side, the movie is packed with brilliant cameos to the tune of Patton Os... More >>

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  Beware the Ides of March: 5 Characters Who Were Warned

  published Mar 15, 2012

  If you were walking down the street and a crazy-looking homeless lady wearing a Target bag fashioned into a serape turned to you and said, "Beware the Ides of March," what would you dor 1. Laugh in h... More >>

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  Top 10 Commercials Directed by Actual (Awesome) Directors

  published Mar 13, 2012

  In the most bizarre of bizzares, last week it was announced that a new J Lo/Kohl's commercial was being released. The commercial is promoting Lopez's Kohl's clothing line, and it features the singer/a... More >>

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  Logo Network Goodbye: 8 Television Shows That Actually Helped the LGBT Community

  published Mar 12, 2012

  Last week, the Logo network, which was the only gay-focused channel on the block, announced that it is officially dumping its LGBT programming for more mainstream fare. Sadly, the network only lasted ... More >>

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  Comedy Central the Book Publisherr 5 Books We Want to See

  published Mar 09, 2012

  After watching Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert rake in the big bucks publishing their respective works, Comedy Central has finally had enough and is throwing its funny-hats into the book-publishing ri... More >>

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  Top 10 Most Useful Patented Inventions

  published Mar 08, 2012

  The 2012 National Inventors Hall of Fame inductees were announced late last week and Steve Jobs, co-founder of both Apple and Pixar, with more than 300 patents under his belt, was posthumously honored... More >>

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  100 Creatives 2012: Antone Pham

  published Mar 07, 2012

  You have probably seen Antone Pham's artwork in your travels around town. His pieces have a very distinctive "classic meets modern" feel, wildly colorful, yet invoke a feeling of "way back when." The ... More >>

• The Amadeus Project

  published February 23, 2012

  Mozart fans will rejoice at the unique chance to experience the master composer’s work performed as it would have been in the 18th century... More >>

• Inprint: Rae Armantrout and Christian Wiman

  published February 23, 2012

  Today’s Inprint presentation of Rae Armantrout and Christian Wiman is a must-see for poetry fans. “This should be a very... More >>

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  It's Employee Appreciation Day, 5 Movie Characters Who Need a Raise

  published Mar 02, 2012

  Today marks the annual Hallmark holiday, Employee Appreciation Day. It's a day to celebrate your overworked, underpaid employees with Hoops and Yoyo cards and Mylar balloons. The Web site Recognition ... More >>

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  Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss and Our Top Ten Favorite Seuss Books

  published Mar 02, 2012

  Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! On March 2, everyone's favorite master of rhyme would have been 108 years old. Dr. Seuss passed away in 1991, but his legacy will forever live on. In fact, right now his le... More >>

• Who the Hell Is Watching CBSr Oh, Just About Everyone

  published Mar 01, 2012

  Each week, I eagerly look forward to the television ratings wrap-up (I like Nielsen ratings, leave me alone). And each week I am blown away that CBS has once again overwhelmingly kicked every other n... More >>

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  Whatever March! The Top 5 Lamest Lions

  published Feb 29, 2012

  You have probably heard the old saying "March comes in like a lion, and goes out like a lamb." Obviously, whoever came up with this concept never lived in Houston, Texas. There is no doubt that the w... More >>

• A Thoroughly Modern Market, with Thoroughly High Prices

  published Feb 27, 2012

  This weekend marked the annual Houston Modern Market and Art Attack stopped by to take in the mod festivities. The Market overtook the Winter Street Studios and spread throughout the studios' two larg... More >>

• Li Cunxin Says Ballet Is Fun with This New App

  published Feb 27, 2012

  If you are like us, you have a penchant for tutus and a love of all things ballet. Every year you do your best to squeeze in as much ballet as you can, but even just the annual Nutcracker presentation... More >>

• Just in Time for the Oscars: Koelsch Gallery's "lights, camera, action"

  published Feb 24, 2012

  Just in time for the Oscars, the Koelsch Gallery's current exhibition, "lights, camera, action," captures the varied nuances that comprise America's beloved La La Land. The collection of work feature... More >>

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  For Your Consideration: Art Attack's Oscar Predictions

  published Feb 23, 2012

  It's that time. For months and months, various media outfits have been taking wild stabs at Oscar predictions and to which lucky-ducks will be taking home the coveted golden statuette. Every year it ... More >>

• Redbud Gallery Showcases Germany's Past and Present

  published Feb 22, 2012

  Magda Boltz-Wilson's current collection, "Berlin, Potsdamer Platz" at Redbud Gallery, is an abstract succession of block prints, some monotone, others with striking swipes of colors. The work reflec... More >>

• S&T Art Design Studios May Need a Better Studio

  published Feb 20, 2012

  Saturday night, Art Attack swung by the inaugural viewing of new art presenters S&T Art Design Studio's first showcase. S&T Art Design is comprised of the husband-and-wife team of Terrence and Susan ... More >>

• Dear Hollywood, Get Some New Ideas: Sherlock Holmes

  published Feb 20, 2012

  As a child it was my family's tradition to spend Sunday nights watching PBS's Mystery (Okay, we were a family of nerds). Amongst the various British detectives, my favorite was always Sherlock Holmes... More >>

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  Relationships Suck: Top 5 Movies About Awful Couplings

  published Feb 14, 2012

  There is nothing more wonderful than being alone on Valentine's Day! Naturally, we are being sarcastic. As one half of a couple, Valentine's Day brings potential surprise engagements, co-worker jealou... More >>

• Don't Miss "Hate Expo" at Domy Books

  published Feb 10, 2012

  Dusty Peterman and William Keihn, the two artists that make up Mushroom Necklace, have no issues with telling their audience to take a long walk off a short pier, but with more colorful four-letter wo... More >>

• G Gallery's "Escapism:" You Will Want to Follow the White Light

  published Feb 10, 2012

  Disclaimer: Forgive us for this lowbrow reference used to describe an exceptionally superb collection of artwork. During a recent visit to G Gallery in the Heights, we were reminded earlier today of... More >>

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  10 Rom-Coms Even Guys Will Watch

  published Feb 09, 2012

  Can you smell itr Either love is in the air or the Chick-fil-A has started using chicken-scented billboards. Yes, Valentine's Day is coming to give all men night sweats over what to do on the most rom... More >>