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    Movie Review

    Discomfort of subject matter in Palm Trees and Power Lines serves to prove its strength

    Alex Bentley
    Mar 3, 2023 | 9:17 am

    Because nobody is perfect, humans are prone to innumerable bad decisions, or to being manipulated by others into doing things they wouldn’t normally do. The history of film is full of both real and fictional cautionary tales, showing how quickly someone can go from leading a relatively normal life to having their world completely turned upside down.

    In Palm Trees and Power Lines, Lea (Lily McInerny) is a 17-year-old girl on summer break in Southern California, spending her days lying out in the sun and hanging out with her best friend, Amber (Quinn Frankel), among others. Lea and her mom, Sandra (Gretchen Mol), are constantly at odds, with Sandra distracted by her work and her own dating life.

    Lea seems disconnected from everyone and everything else around her, so when she meets Tom (Jonathan Tucker), a man twice her age, he offers a respite from the monotony/drudgery of her daily life. Slowly but surely she falls for him, even though part of her knows the situation feels off. By the time she discovers the truth about Tom’s life, it may be too late to go back.

    Written and directed by Jamie Deck, with help from co-writer Audrey Findlay, the film is profoundly difficult to watch, as viewers are witness to a slow-motion train wreck that they are powerless to stop. Deck structures the film so that Lea is almost the perfect victim, someone who’s alienated from those close to her and more than willing to accept someone who promises a type of escape.

    Likewise, Tom – aside from the inherently creepy idea of a 34-year-old man pursuing a 17-year-old girl – doesn’t come across as a monster. He’s never overtly pushy; instead, he subtly influences her with kindness and attention. Even during the evilest (aka most devastatingly effective) moment of the film, he never raises his voice or threatens Lea in any way, which somehow makes the aftermath even worse.

    In that and a subsequent horrific scene, Deck is unflinching with the camera, placing it in a single location and rarely cutting, even when things get supremely uncomfortable. The situation in which Lea finds herself is not one that is often confronted in movies, and by wallowing in the misery of it, it’s as if Deck is refusing to let viewers off the hook by letting them look away.

    McInerny, who is 24 in real life, has a look and demeanor that aids in the verisimilitude of the film immensely. Her role is complex, but the novice actor handles everything that’s asked of her extremely well. Tucker is also well-suited for his part, coming off as non-threatening but still persuasive. His “nice guy” look hides the type of person his character truly is.

    Palm Trees and Power Lines is not an easy film to watch, and it often goes in directions that viewers may not want to believe. But its message, even if it’s tough to swallow, is a powerful one that deserves attention, and it’s delivered strongly by all involved.

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    Palm Trees and Power Lines opens on March 3 in select theaters. It will also be available on VOD for home viewing.

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    Jonathan Tucker and Lily McInerny in Palm Trees and Power Lines.

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    These are the 12 best things to do in Dallas this weekend

    Alex Bentley
    Jul 10, 2025 | 6:00 am
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    Theater, comedy, and music events will compete for attention across Dallas this weekend. Choices will include three local theater productions, five concerts with music from a variety of genres, three well-known comedians, and wrestling in a baseball stadium.

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    R&B Summer Groove featuring Ashanti will be at Texas Trust CU Theatre in Grand Prairie on July 12.

    Below are the best ways to spend your free time this weekend. If you want more options, check out the calendar for an even longer list of the city's best events.

    Thursday, July 10

    Second Thought Theatre presents Your Wife’s Dead Body
    Your Wife’s Dead Body is a play about a sci-fi experiment that takes place in the near future, as Jane takes advantage of a new AI technology that would extend her lifespan ... even if she's not around to see it for herself. A play about relationships, the nature of self, and what may or may not remain of us when we leave this life behind, the story asks audiences to consider the new and difficult questions humans may face as new technologies emerge. The production, making its world premiere, runs through July 26 at Second Thought Theatre.

    Hombres G and Enanitos Verdes in concert
    Spanish pop rock band Hombres G and Argentine rock band Enanitos Verdes come to Dallas as part of their Huevos Revueltos co-headlining tour. Hombres G are touring in support of their new album, Porque No Ser Amigos?, while Enanitos Verdes has released 15 albums in their career, most recently Tic Tac in 2013. They'll play at American Airlines Center.

    Friday, July 11

    Dallas Children's Theater presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella
    Dallas Children's Theater will present a youth edition of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, a charming, timeless musical that brings the beloved fairy tale to life with whimsical characters and memorable songs like “In My Own Little Corner” and “Impossible.” The production runs through July 20 at Dallas Children's Theater.

    Theatre Denton presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is the charming adaptation of Roald Dahl’s whimsical story of five lucky “golden ticket” winners who are admitted into a mysterious chocolate factory. It features songs like “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” “Oompa Loompa Song,” and “Pure Imagination.” The production runs through July 27 at Theatre Denton.

    Improv Addison presents Tommy Davidson
    Tommy Davidson’s range, from stand-up comedy and acting to music accomplishments, have earned him a reputation as an extraordinary performer. Best known as one of the stars of the hit television show In Living Color, his visibility has allowed him to become a household name known for his innovative talent. He'll perform five times through Sunday at Improv Addison.

    Improv Arlington presents Jay Pharoah
    Jay Pharoah is an actor and stand-up comedian who is best known for his wide array of uncanny celebrity impressions, including President Barack Obama, Will Smith, Denzel Washington, Stephen A. Smith, Kanye West, and Chris Tucker, all of which he showcased during his stint on Saturday Night Live. He'll perform five times through Sunday at Improv Arlington.

    Hyena's presents The Sklar Brothers
    Randy and Jason Sklar, aka The Sklar Brothers, are a post-modern take on a stand-up comedy duo. They have released six comedy albums, have had two Comedy Central Half Hour Presents specials, and currently have a one hour stand up special on Netflix, What Are We Talking About, and another one hour special that premiered on Starz, Hipster Ghosts. They'll perform twice on Friday at Hyena's Comedy Nightclub.

    Saturday, July 12

    All Elite Wrestling presents AEW All In: Texas
    AEW: All in Texas is All Elite Wrestling's first time holding a pay-per-view event in Texas. The pro wrestling showcase will be the final piece of a 10-day blitz by AEW around the Dallas area, which will include a special promo giveaway at the July 2 Texas Rangers game, two wrestling events in Garland, and a special karaoke night. AEW's biggest stars will face off in the main event on Saturday at Globe Life Field in Arlington.

    Slightly Stoopid in concert
    Reggae rock is a subgenre dating back to the 1970s that has gone up and down in popularity through the years, with everyone from The Police, No Doubt, and 311 falling under its label. One of the bands currently playing that type of music is Slightly Stoopid, which has ruled Billboard's Independent chart since 2007, with each of its past five albums - most recently Everyday Life, Everyday People in 2018 - making the top 10. They'll play at The Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory, joined by Iration and A Little Stranger.

    AT&T Performing Arts Center presents Disney '80s-'90s Celebration in Concert
    Disney '80s-'90s Celebration in Concert features the best Disney and Pixar hits from two iconic decades. Broadway-star vocalists flashback through a defining generation of music, including fan-favorite moments from Hercules, A Goofy Movie, Toy Story, The Little Mermaid, Newsies, Aladdin, Tarzan, The Lion King, Mulan, Beauty and the Beast, Pocahontas, The Disney Afternoon, and more. The concert takes place at Winspear Opera House.

    R&B Summer Groove featuring Ashanti
    It'll be a night of heaven for R&B fans at R&B Summer Groove, headlined by one of the genre's queens, Ashanti. The singer burst out in the early 2000s with a slew of top 10 hits from her first two albums, including the No. 1 "Foolish." She'll be joined by the group Dru Hill, whose last release was InDRUpendence Day in 2010, and Mario, who released Glad You Came in 2024. The concert takes place at Texas Trust CU Theatre in Grand Prairie.

    Sunday, July 13

    Basically Beethoven Festival
    The Basically Beethoven Festival is a three-week event that includes chamber music concerts featuring many of Dallas’ top professional musicians as well as pre-professional rising stars. The first event, titled "Preludes," will have pianist Liudmila Georgievskaya as the featured performer, as well as SMU Meadows School of the Arts Music Division MFA students as its rising stars. The festival takes place every Sunday through July 27 at Moody Performance Hall.

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