Book Review: ‘Gone To Dallas: The Storekeeper 1856-1861’ Serves Up A Nice Slice Of Early Texas History

  Far from your average historical novel or western, ‘Gone to Dallas: The Storekeeper 1856-1861’ is a compelling tale of migration, betrayal, death, and dreams — peppered with real people, places, and events. With a cast of interesting characters and more bumps and hazards than a wagon trail, ‘Gone to Dallas’ tells the unforgettable story …

4K Ultra HD Review: Contemplative “Cry Macho” Cajoles Viewers Across Panoramic Desert Landscapes

  In 1979, Mike Milo (Clint Eastwood), a one-time rodeo star and washed-up horse breeder, takes a job from an ex-boss (Dwight Yoakam) to bring the man’s young son (Eduardo Minett) home from Mexico. Forced to take the backroads on their way to Texas, the unlikely pair faces an unexpectedly challenging journey, during which the …

Book Review: Joan Harrison Emerges From Behind The Scenes In The Captivating ‘Phantom Lady: Hollywood Producer Joan Harrison, The Forgotten Woman Behind Hitchcock’

  In 1933, Joan Harrison was a twenty-six-year-old former salesgirl with a dream of escaping both her stodgy London suburb and the dreadful prospect of settling down with one of the local boys. A few short years later, she was Alfred Hitchcock’s confidante and one of the Oscar-nominated screenwriters of his first American film, “Rebecca.” …