Drive enough of the same kind of vehicle and you’re bound to find similarities between them, not to mention the differences that set them apart. Review enough vehicles and sooner than later those vehicles that have enough positive differences will stand out from the crowd. It’s these type of vehicles that journalist not only write…
The Fate of Furious Marketing and Cinematic Velocity
Like filling up the tank of a treasured hot rod, it appears that the modern world of film – or more accurately, Hollywood – is pumping theaters full of big budget films that don’t shy away from showcasing automobiles as both commodities and exciting eye-candy. Case in point: The Fast & The Furious franchise. Tricked out muscles cars,…
Review: 2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE
There is no denying it: the upcoming 2018 Toyota Camry looks pretty dope. Toyota has reinvented one of American’s best-selling cars and once the new Camry officially goes on sale later in 2017, the Japanese automaker is bound to have another home run on their hands. But unless you’re a die-hard fan that must have…
DIFF 2017 Announces The First 11
As film festivals go, the Dallas International Film Festival (DIFF) may not be the biggest, loudest or most instantly recognizable but considering that Dallas didn’t even have an annual film festival a little more than a decade ago, the DIFF certainly does an admirable job of filling an important void. For its part, the Dallas…
The Art of the Mustang
If you’re from Texas, like I am, mustangs are in your blood. Seriously. Think about it: we’re all only a few generations away from the frontier days of Texas when mustangs roamed free and vaqueros took pride in wrangling one for himself. Maybe that’s why the Dallas/Fort Worth area has plenty of Mustang references –…
Review: 2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
In the automotive world, the word versatility gets thrown around a lot but where it should carry the most weight is in the crossover segment. By its very definition, a crossover vehicle must embody the best qualities of two different vehicle categories at the same time – namely sedans and SUVs. The best crossover on…
Review: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
More often than not, the artwork speaks for itself. Sometimes it’s the artist that overshadows the work. But sometimes it’s the technique and the “canvas” that brings about awe and amazement. This is the case with the National Theatre production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. It was hailed by critics…
Review: 2016 Honda Civic Coupe
Honda, you’re killing me smalls! That has been my attitude toward the Japanize automaker for the past few years now and it pained me. Honda has always made killer automobiles that are both dependable, pleasurable to drive and retain a great resale value. Like many consumers, I was impressed with the trailblazing standards the company…
Graphic Novelist Hector Rodriguez To The Rescue
In the land of top tier comic book brands like Marvel and DC, the Latino superhero is still a rare phenomenon. Change is certainly in the wind; for example, Marvel’s new Spider-Man is a black/Latino teenager by the name of Miles Morales. Still, by and large, Latino characters are often limited to supporting roles in…
Review: 2016 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro
Here’s a potentially controversial statement: It’s a great time to be a consumer. Brands the world over are bending over backwards in new and creative ways to snag our attention and our dollars. That’s why the “special edition” designation was created. From cell phones to video games to film releases, the “special edition” promises to…