Love Is In The Air

The Star District is a treasure trove of gifts for everyone on your Valentine’s list

Toast to love at La Parisienne.

Photo courtesy of The Star District

Love is all around, especially at The Star District in Frisco. There, you can celebrate Valentine’s Day with festive dining and lovely shopping from more than 30 shops and restaurants.

Don't know where to start? Discover a curated assortment of Valentine's Day gifts, ranging from charming accessories to delightful experiences, below.

But first, celebrate the season of love during the Valentine’s Sip & Stroll on February 7 from 6-9 pm.

Enjoy sips and bites, love songs and photo moments, gift shopping, exclusive offers, complimentary Valentine’s takeaways, and much more. At least 15 shops and restaurants are participating, so you're bound to find a gift that perfectly expresses your love — and have fun while doing it.

Now onto the gifts!

Pamper your loved one this Valentine’s Day with the gift of relaxation with Hiatus Spa + Retreat's Valentine’s packages. Treat the man in your life to a day of pampering and grooming with a three-course hair service or a luxury shave from The Gents Place.

Treat him to a day of pampering at The Gents Place. Photo courtesy of The Star District

Blend Western flare with romantic charm at Lucchese this Valentine’s Day with a pair of boots that will have that special someone two-stepping with joy and traveling in style. Share the love of leather bags, practical clothing, and home accessories inspired by the legendary Captain Richard King. Button up, saddle up, and ride like you mean it with the help of King Ranch Saddle Shop.

Lucchese boots Blend Western flare with romantic charm at Lucchese. Photo courtesy of The Star District

Craft your perfect Valentine’s Day at Flea Style’s Hat Bar. Choose from j ewelry selections, pink trucker hats, and the perfect coat to stay warm this season. Shield your sweetheart’s eyes with the gift of chic Tom Ford sunglasses from Luxe Eyewear.Experience the luxurious Charlotte Jones Collection at the Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star. Show your love with selections of Kendra Scott, Aviator Nation, watches and cuff links. Celebrate your collector’s passion by gifting them signed memorabilia or trading cards from Cards in a Box.

Flea Style Hat Bar Craft couple's hats at Flea Style's Hat Bar. Photo courtesy of The Star District

Choose the perfect suit from J. Hilburn for Valentine's Day to add a touch of sophistication to your celebration, ensuring you look sharp and dapper for your special date. Find just-right shades of red and pink to add a romantic and festive flair to your wardrobe at Monkee's of Frisco, setting the perfect mood for a day filled with love.

J Hilburn suits Look sharp for a date with J. Hilburn's help.Photo courtesy of The Star District

It's customary to celebrate your love with a meal, and these all deliciously fit the bill:

Savor a perfect steak at Dee Lincoln Prime for a meal that's both indulgent and romantic. Celebrate authentic Italian cuisine with a modern touch and a vast selection of worldly wines and handcrafted signature cocktails at Lombardi Cucina Italiana.

A romantic dinner at Dee Lincoln Prime is a must. Photo courtesy of The Star District

Enjoy a full-sensory experience in The Glen's mystically unique atmosphere, complete with towering interior trees, lush florals, and provocative lighting.

Escape to The Glen for a magical meal. Photo courtesy of The Star District

At Snowbird Lounge & Kitchen, enjoy a chic and elevated upscale lounge specializing in a tantalizing array of mixology cocktails and delectable small bites.

Indulge in the rich and flavorful delights of Southern cuisine at Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen and Bar.

Ooh la la! Enjoy a specially curated menu and lovers-themed drinks this Valentine’s Day at La Parisienne French Bistro.

These shops and restaurants are just the start — check out the full directory at The Star District and plan your own love-filled celebration this Valentine's Day.

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Movie Review

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes' doc leaves truth in question

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Nathan Fielder and Elizabeth Holmes in You Can See Everything.

Elizabeth Holmes faced one of the most public downfalls in recent history after she was accused of defrauding investors in her health technology company, Theranos. Her subsequent indictment and conviction drew the interest of many, including, it seems, comedian/actor/filmmaker Nathan Fielder. Fielder somehow convinced Holmes and her husband, Billy Evans, to make a documentary about her final days of freedom, called You Can See Everything.

It’s not immediately clear why Fielder — who only has one previous feature-length documentary to his credit — is interested in profiling Holmes, but the approach that he and co-director Lance Oppenheim (Primetime) take is one that puts Fielder in the spotlight as much as her or Evans. Fielder looms over the couple — sometimes literally, sometimes from afar — as they care for their children, make meals, try to re-establish business relationships, and prepare for Holmes’ prison sentence, which is due to start about a month after the film begins in 2023.

Fielder quizzes Holmes and Evans about predictable subjects — such as how Theranos worked, her relationship with COO Sunny Balwani, and her conviction — and ones that are slightly off-kilter, including the miniseries The Dropout, which dramatized Holmes’ rise and fall. He is met with seeming openness by both of them — the title of the movie is uttered by Holmes at one point — but there are times where their idea of transparency doesn’t jibe with Fielder’s expectations.

Through it all, the quirky reputation that Fielder has from TV shows like Nathan for You, The Curse, and The Rehearsal colors his participation, as well. He appears sincere, if surprisingly intense, in his questioning, but there are more than a few moments where it’s fair to wonder if the whole thing is an act of performance art. That suspicion grows in the second half of the nearly three-hour film as Fielder and Oppenheim go down roads that stretch the definition of what a documentary is or can be.

The film is utterly fascinating as the filmmakers go on what seems to be a full-on exploration of the meaning of truth. Holmes and Evans, either intentionally or unintentionally, carry on conversations with Fielder with wide-open, unblinking eyes, something that conveys honesty and creepiness in equal measures. Fielder meets them with squinting expressions, looking like he’s trying to determine how candid they’re actually being.

One of the biggest things the film reveals (or does it?) is that — if she’s not a sociopath — Holmes might be someone who’s either oblivious or naive. As cryptic or strange as she can be in words and actions, Evans is even more so, and as the film progresses it’s him whose motives and ideas are called into question. Control over the narrative of the film wobbles back-and-forth between Fielder, Holmes, and Evans, and even at the end it’s unclear whose perspective has truly won out.

There is no way to accurately get across what it’s like to watch You Can See Everything for the first time. The motives of everyone involved are up in the air, resulting in a roller coaster ride that’s full of astonishment, laughs, and a number of surprises. It’s an audacious film that can’t be categorized, one that will challenge the thinking of voters when it comes time for awards season.

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You Can See Everything opens in theaters on October 16.

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