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    Movie Review

    Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri uses violent means for emotional ends

    Alex Bentley
    Nov 16, 2017 | 3:12 pm
    Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri uses violent means for emotional ends
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    In just two films, writer/director Martin McDonagh has established himself as a filmmaker with unusual tastes, marrying dialogue and violence in ways reminiscent of Quentin Tarantino. His first two films — In Bruges and Seven Psychopaths — have become cult classics because of their distinct characters and styles, making his next film a must-see no matter the subject.

    The unwieldy title of Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is the first indication that audience members will be taken on a different kind of ride than they may be used to. Mildred Hayes (Frances McDormand), upset with the lack of resolution in her daughter’s murder case, puts up three billboards near her home on the outskirts of town, calling out Sheriff Bill Willoughby (Woody Harrelson) for not being able to find the killer.

    Hayes’ actions cause a ripple effect throughout the community. Not everyone agrees with her tactic, especially the dimwitted and volatile Officer Jason Dixon (Sam Rockwell). But the more challenges she gets, the more determined she becomes, even if that means that she must commit acts of violence herself.

    McDonagh has to strike a tricky balance in the film, keeping us on the side of a grieving mother even as she does things that are way out of bounds of accepted societal behavior. He does so by softening her outbursts with quieter moments like planting flowers underneath the billboards or reminiscing about her daughter, always keeping her motives at the forefront.

    Despite what the advertising may lead you to believe, the film is not a bloody and profane free-for-all. It has its fair share of violence, but the story mostly meanders as Hayes interacts with Willoughby, Dixon, her son (Lucas Hedges), ex-husband (John Hawkes), and more. The profanity is so over the top at times, including out-of-the-blue slurs, that it’s mostly for comic effect.

    Unfortunately, the plot wanders so much that it includes a handful of seemingly unnecessary subplots. One involves James (Peter Dinklage) and seems to have no purpose other than for him to be called “midget” multiple times. Thankfully, the film recovers in its final act, delivering an unexpected coda that satisfies in a way that stays true to the story without wrapping everything up in a tidy bow.

    What makes Three Billboards especially different is that it offers no easy answers. Standard films would have Hayes unequivocally be the protagonist and Willoughby and Dixon be the bad guys. But McDonagh throws all kinds of nuance into the equation, a highly unusual approach for this type of movie, which keeps the audience off-balance through most of the running time.

    McDormand has been giving standout performances for over 30 years, with somehow only four Oscar nominations (and one win, for Fargo) to show for it. She should be assured of a fifth nomination for this role, in which she runs a true gamut of emotions without making any of them seem false or contrived.

    Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is at once exactly the type of movie McDonagh likes to make and something completely new. At various points, it’s thoughtful, hilarious, touching, and violent, and somehow all of them meld together for one great experience.

    Frances McDormand in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.

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    Frances McDormand in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
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    Netflix News

    Netflix reveals details on new venue coming to Dallas Galleria

    Teresa Gubbins
    Jun 17, 2025 | 5:19 pm
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    An entertainment experience from and about Netflix is coming to Dallas: Called Netflix House, it's an immersive venue set to open at Galleria Dallas at the end of 2025, with films, exhibits, food, and drink.

    The concept will allow fans to immerse themselves in Netflix shows, with themed clothing, food, and interactive elements such as a Squid Game-themed obstacle course.

    Dallas is one of two cities in the U.S., along with Philadelphia, where Netflix House will debut in late 2025. There are also plans for a location in Las Vegas.

    Spanning more than 100,000 square feet, Netflix House will be a permanent, year-round exhibit featuring popular Netflix shows and movies — including Wednesday, Squid Game, One Piece, Stranger Things, and A Knives Out Mystery franchise — through first-of-their-kind immersive story-driven experiences.

    For its locations, Netflix selected former department store locations spanning footprints of more than 100,000 square feet in shopping centers. The Dallas Netflix House is under construction on two floors of the anchor space in the former Belk store, on the northwest side of the shopping center.

    Outside these spaces, fans will be treated to sculptures and murals featuring characters from Netflix titles, as well as rotating installations with ticketed shows, and restaurants with themed dishes.

    What is Netflix House
    Building on more than 40 previous live experiences for Bridgerton, Money Heist, Stranger Things, Squid Game, The Perfect Bite, and Netflix Bites, Netflix House allows visitors to become the main characters in their favorite stories.

    A typical visit might submerge visitors into their own adventure such as participating in a round of Red Light, Green Light straight out of Squid Game, followed by mini-golf, or grabbing a bite from a menu of dishes inspired by shows and movies. Since each Netflix House updates its offerings, the experience may differ from one visit to another.

    Netflix House Dallas
    Visitors to Galleria Dallas will have what a release calls "terrifying scares" to choose from, including a journey into Creel House and one of Squid Game’s most thrilling challenges.

    • Stranger Things: Escape the Dark: In this immersive experience, journey into the ruins of Hawkins to find three missing townspeople … before the horrors lurking within find you.
    • Squid Game: Survive the Trials: It’s your turn to enter the arena! Play diabolical games, face off against the Front Man, and betray your friends for a chance to win it all.
    • Netflix RePLAY: Forget the arcade — our game room’s packed with physical challenges, immersive story rooms, and retro-style games where you can take on your friends, or play as a team.

    In a statement, Netflix chief marketing officer Marian Lee says, "this is fandom coming to life, where you can actually step inside the worlds you’ve been watching and loving for years."

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