Tag: Texas
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SACRED HOUSES: THE RANGRA THEATER, ALPINE, TEXAS
In this edition of the “Sacred Houses Series,” we pay homage to the Rangra Theater in Alpine, Texas, USA, as we continue to honor notable movie theaters worldwide. The Rangra Theater in Alpine, Texas, has a rich history dating back to its original opening in 1921 as the Big Ben Theatre. Over the decades, it…
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THE SUGARLAND EXPRESS
“The Sugarland Express” is a 1974 crime drama directed by Steven Spielberg, based on a true story. It was Spielberg’s first theatrical feature film. The film blends elements of crime, drama, and road movie genres, exploring themes of desperation, love, and the often blurred line between right and wrong. The story follows Lou-Ann Garner (Goldie…
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THE LAST PICTURE SHOW
“The Last Picture Show” is a 1971 poignant and evocative coming-of-age drama directed by Peter Bogdanovich, set in a small, dying Texas town in the early 1950s. The film is a masterful exploration of its characters’ lives, dreams, and struggles and features a standout performance by Jeff Bridges. The story revolves around Sonny Crawford, portrayed…
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PARIS, TEXAS
“Paris, Texas” is a captivating and introspective drama directed by Wim Wenders in 1984. The film follows the mysterious journey of Travis Henderson, a man who mysteriously disappears from his family’s life for four years and suddenly reemerges in the barren Texan desert. Travis is found wandering aimlessly and mute until his estranged brother Walt…
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