Movies

The Palace Theater in Grapevine Celebrates Its 85th Anniversary: 1940 Was a Very Good Year

By Joy Donovan / November 21, 2025 /

In 1940, Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” ranked as the best-selling record ever, Winston Churchill became England’s prime minister, President Franklin Roosevelt was elected to his third term, and Grapevine’s Historic Palace Theatre opened. That opening 85 years ago on Nov. 21, 1940, as a state-of-the-art movie house will be celebrated today at the theater, located…

On ‘Home Alone,’ Maybe It Would Have Been Cheaper to Let Harry and Marv Steal Everything

By Marlin Weso / December 16, 2022 /

The next time ‘Home Alone’ comes on, think about whether it would’ve been cheaper if Harry and Marv wouldn’t stolen all the gifts.

You Can Learn a Lot About Real Estate From ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

By Marlin Weso / December 11, 2022 /

Now that holiday movies populate our viewing choices which one addresses a relevant real estate message? Hands down, “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

A Place to Shoot Your Eye Out: ‘A Christmas Story’ House Is On Sale

By Marlin Weso / November 29, 2022 /

The owner of the house in “A Christmas Story” has put it on the market and expects an eight-figure offer.

My Favorite Homebuying Movie: ‘Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House’

By Marlin Weso / November 14, 2022 /

‘Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House’holds up for homebuyers of any age and any era.