Houston Sounds of Summer: The Midnight Papers and TV Dolls Launch Debut Albums, Announce Release Shows

Tiana Blake2 months ago012 mins

Houston’s vibrant music scene is set to deliver a compelling wave of new sound this summer, as two notable local bands prepare to release their debut albums. According to a Houston Chronicle article published on June 11, 2025, garage rock/proto-punk act The Midnight Papers and 80s-influenced post-punk group TV Dolls are poised to unveil their…

Dev Patel’s Monkey Man Goes Bananas: A Thrilling Yet Flawed Directorial Debut

Tiana Blake1 year ago5 months ago012 mins

When a film teases its audience with the title Monkey Man, one might anticipate a quirky, light-hearted romp, perhaps filled with mischievous humor. However, Dev Patel’s Monkey Man is anything but light-hearted. It’s a bloody, intense action thriller that combines influences from both Western and Eastern cinema, including martial arts films, John Wick-style vengeance, and…