I’m so glad that bout of angry weather we had Wednesday didn’t stick around for this weekend, there’s just too much fun stuff to do! Here are my top picks for this weekend, and if by some miracle you can make it all of them (which is possible), you’ll have yourself one heck of a perfect weekend.
1.First the biggest and nerdiest: DALLAS COMIC CON! May 17-19
Awww yeah! The annual Dallas Comic Con/SciFi Expo is back this year at the Irving Convention Center and it’s going to be three days full of everything your little nerd heart could ever want want. Vendors, costumes,celebrity photo ops and autograph signings galore will fill the Irving convention center to the brim, making it quite possible that you’ll go in on Friday and not come back out until Sunday. Before you dive into the sea of fan boys and girls here are a couple of things that are a couple of things that are going to be kind of a big deal this year at Dallas Comic Con.
1. Celebrity photo ops and autograph signings with William Shatner and Nathan Fillion
Two of the finest captains to ever command a spaceship will be on site to sign your memorabilia and take a photos with you, make sure to wipe the sweat off your palms before you go in for a handshake or a hug.
2. For the comic book guys and gals: John Romita, Jr. and Arthur Suydam
It’s going to be a good day for super hero and zombie fans. Attending this year’s comic con and signing autographs are John Romita, Jr. and Arthur Suydam, two of the comic book world’s most recognized artists. John Romita, Jr. is most well known to folks as the illustrator and co-creator of the comic book Kick-Ass while Arthur Suydam is the award winning artist of both The Walking Dead comic book series and Marvel Zombies (he has appropriately been dubbed the zombie king), and as if meeting him wasn’t enough Mr.Suydam will also be doing FREE sketches for comic con attendees 16 and younger (omg! free amazing art!).
Like I said these are only a couple of things that are happening this weekend up at Comic Con. Aside from the awesome people watching there will be no shortage of cool stuff to do and see, have a look at the official schedule and see.
Every year in March, creative minds gather in Austin, Texas to share their ideas and inspire future filmmakers and creators. The SXSW Film Conference and Festival gives thinkers and innovators the opportunity to present their ideas to the entertainment and media culture, and pave the way for the future of film and entertainment. I attended the festival over the weekend on behalf of YouPlusDallas and covered the film portion of SXSW to present you with a description of the major events.
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On Friday, March 8th, I attended the premiere of The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, featuring Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi, Olivia Wilde, Jim Carrey, James Gandolfini, and Alan Arkin. This film sets Carell and Buscemi as aging Las Vegas magicians, Burt Wonderstone and Anton Marvelton, respectively, who soon have to dig deep for a better act once Carrey’s character (Steve Gray) begins to steal the spotlight as a fresh street magician. From a critics standpoint, this film is very unimpressive, being described by some as “instantly forgettable” and “yawn-inspiring”, while others describe it as “periodically chuckle-worthy” and “just amusing enough to pass the time”. Only time will tell if this film becomes a hit, but I’m not counting on it. Some of the cast was also in attendance for this film. (more…)
For the first time ever in Dallas, Oak Cliff is throwing its own music festival presented by the Kessler Theater! From noon to 8pm on November 3rd you can hang out on West Davis and enjoy live performances from Joe Ely Band, Carolyn Wonderland, Lucky Peterson and many more. This is a great opportunity not only to get to check out local acts from Texas in general but also more local groups from Oak Cliff. While this is the first Oak Cliff music festival it definitely won’t be the last.
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Caitlin Clark |
June 25th, 2012 at 11:29 am
Robyn at American Airlines Center
I was waiting patiently in my seat at American Airlines for Coldplay to come on stage and rock my world forever, when I was struck by the voice of the very Swedish opening act, Robyn. Yes, I knew her most current hit, Dancing On My Own, but all I could think about was the song my mom and I would listen to on the radio as she chauffeured my seven-year-old self around.
Robyn, a Swedish pop star with the most wild hair cut I have ever seen, released her first album in 1996 (I was 6) and on that record was one of the most memorable and karaoke-able songs of my childhood: ‘Show Me Love’.
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Caitlin Clark |
June 18th, 2012 at 1:40 pm
Spoilers Alert!
So season one of HBO’s ‘Girls’ is officially a wrap, and I am still overwhelmed with emotions and questions. I’m always at a loss for how I’m supposed to feel when I’m watching this show; I’m laughing one minute than cringing and covering my eyes the next. But at the end of the day, I am really going to miss these girls. My roommate and I have started referring to them like we know them intimately, and we desperately wish we had our own personal Shoshanna to entertain us 24/7. So in order to work through my ever-changing emotions I think it is worthwhile to recap last night’s finale, for better or for worse.
I love you, Elijah
So first off, Moody Marnie finally moves out. After last week’s fight, it’s not like I didn’t see it coming, but it broke my heart nonetheless. On the bright side, it looks like we’re going to be getting a lot more of Hannah’s ex-(gay)-boyfriend, Elijah (former Book of Mormonstar), which I am thrilled about. He’s the only character I don’t have mixed emotions about; I straight up love that guy. So as long as Angsty Adam doesn’t get in the way of Elijah’s moving in, next season already has an awesome amount of potential.
Missing the CMA Fest in Nashville was heartbreaking, but the Brothers of the Sun Tour more than made up for my pain. McGraw and Chesney sang all their hit songs. Literally, ALL of them; since the concert is a whopping 6 hours long.
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May 22nd, 2012 at 2:46 pm
I arrived early in Las Colinas. The sun had just made its rise over the horizon. Before me was the Irving Convention Center. Shrouded in its metal exterior decor, it almost looked like a Jawa Sandcrawler. A fitting structure for hosting the large swarm of sci-fi and fantasy enthusiasts that would soon fill it for the Dallas ComicCon 2012 weekend.
The Jawa Sandcrawler.. oh wait, Irving Convention Center
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Laura Stillo |
May 19th, 2012 at 4:58 pm
YouPlusDallas is currently on the scene at the 2012 Dallas ComicCon. If you’re in attendance, make sure to stop by the 4th floor near the Grand Ballroom to have your picture taken with the Big Freeze. Check out the video at the bottom of the blog to see how it works. We’ll be at the Irving Convention Center all weekend – make sure to come say hey (in English or in Klingon – your choice).
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March 19th, 2012 at 8:16 pm
If you live in Dallas, and you were in town on Saturday, you were probably out celebrating the glorious 17th of March. Here are a couple photos that pretty much sum up the raging, bright green festivities that took place at the Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
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Laura Stillo |
January 16th, 2012 at 10:53 am
Former underground pin-up sweetie-quickly turned mainstream beauty, “singer” Lana Del Rey performed as this week’s musical guest on Saturday Night Live, hosted by brit Daniel Radcliffe (who does a mean American accent and even meaner impression of Casey Anthony’s prime-for-psychoanalysis dog).
SNL has been upping their game as of late, adhering to the standards of the Internet-generation (Bon Iver will perform as the musical guest on Feb 4th, lord knows how he will manage to fit his nine-piece band on the tiny train station platform), those who spend their free time soaking up the opinions of music blogs, downloading Spin magazine’s playlists, hoping to find an underground band that will be theirs and theirs alone for a grand total of six weeks before they’re scooped up and placed in a Apple product commercial (I’m looking at you, Grouplove).
ANYWAY, point is, while Del Rey and the internet gen are totally BFF forevz, she completely ate it on SNL. Which sucks, because I maintain “Video Games” (below) is one of the most culturally observant songs I’ve ever heard. If you listen closely, you can hear Twitter feeds blowing up around this performance.
I understand the need for pronunciation, but just listen to her diction – it’s like she’s making fun of the idea that people will be making fun of her and that she just doesn’t care at all, because damnit, she’s onstage, and hell, you’re not.
If, for whatever reason, the above video intrigues you, and you wonder how you can get your grubby mitts on more of Del Rey’s limited supply of music, “Born to Die,” her latest single, is currently the free single of the week on iTunes. Download it ASAP, and perhaps it’ll serve as your secret song for some unnamed period of time. Or until the rest of your friends read this blog. Then you’re screwed.
