Subject:

British Broadcasting Corporation

  • Blogs

    April 25, 2012

    The Damn Quails & 10 Other Bird-Brained Bands

    Tonight the Houston Press Concert Series resumes at Pub Fiction with Oklahoma duo the Damn Quails. The Quails' song "Fools Gold," from their 2011 album Down the Hatch, is tearing it up on Texas country and roots-rock radio right now, landing them three Lonestar Music Awards and airplay on BBC roots ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 18, 2011

    The Carpettes: Unsung UK Punks Back For The First Time

    ​Punk bands like The Clash have been lauded by critics and fans spanning across the globe, while other superb acts like The Carpettes have remained stuck between the cracks of history. This is almost tragic, since their blend of fine-etched, unblemished pop-tinged punk was just as riveting as ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2011

    Pop Rocks: For This Comic Book Summer, Five Superheroes Who Won't Be Getting Their Own Movies

    Dream on, fish boy.​We're well into summer blockbuster season, and even if you couldn't tell by the sweltering temperatures outside, you'd only need to look at the number of superhero movies -- both in theaters and about to be released -- to realize it. Thor started us off in May, and X-Men: ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 27, 2011

    More Local Music News Than Memorial Day Furniture Sales

    What would your Friday be without Magnolia City Mixtape? Pretty bleak, if you're trying to keep up on all the local music here in Houston. Thankfully, we're here to make that last day of the work week just a bit better. Propain launched his music video for the Departure track, "Say I Won't." Dire ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 13, 2010

    Angelina Jole & Salt: Win Free Preview Passes, And Learn Five Less Frenetic (And We're Guessing Better) Spy Movies

    Angelina Jolie's big picture -- is she in the "needs a hit" category yet? -- opens this month, and is generally being described as "a female Bourne" or terms like that.Which means plenty of frantic cutting, shaky camera work, pulsing music, CGI explosions and -- well, you know the list of ingredient ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 2, 2010

    Upcoming Events

    You could also stay inside and make Martha Stewart-inspired berry cakes, but that isn't nearly as fun.​With a three-day weekend ahead, you can make the most of it (rain or shine) by heading to one of the patriotic parties hosted by some of the city's best restaurants. Branch Water Tavern is h ... More >>

  • Culture

    June 3, 2010

    Corporate Takeover

    The Yes Men take on companies using their own tools.

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2010

    New On DVD: The Yes Men Fix the World

    The Yes Men​Depending on your world view, The Yes Men Fix the World, out on DVD today, is either very, very funny or really, really not funny at all. But humorous or not, it is entertaining and should be required viewing for anyone who doubts that big business is out to screw the public.In th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 1, 2010

    Five Pieces Of New Year's Weirdness

    As you recover from your New Year's Eve party, rest assured that no matter how weird it got, it could have gotten weirder. The changing of the year seems to bring out some odd stuff.Here are just five examples of New Year's Weirdness.This clip features Father Time getting blasted by rayguns, a whole ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 4, 2009

    Upcoming Events

    Do you like burgers and beats? Of course you do. You're a red-blooded Houstonian. It just so happens that Stanton's City Bites (1420 Edwards) is hosting a Beats and Eats party on Saturday afternoon from noon to 7 p.m. Live music by BBC, Karina Nistal, Mr. Castillo and more will keep the party going ... More >>

  • Film

    December 3, 2009

    Merry Pranksters

    The Yes Men's cheerful quest for social justice.

  • Calendar

    July 23, 2009

    The Blue Planet Live!

    The Houston Symphony goes deep-sea fishing (musically speaking, of course)

  • Calendar

    June 18, 2009
  • Culture

    May 21, 2009

    Summer of Salvation

    The Terminator is back. Plus lots of other movies we can't wait to see this season.

  • Film

    April 16, 2009

    State of Play

    Journalistic nostalgia meets political intrigue in a brave new world.

  • Music

    February 26, 2009

    Gene Loves Jezebel

    Journalistic nostalgia meets political intrigue in a brave new world.

  • Blogs

    January 30, 2009

    "Knitta, Please" Lives On And Goes International

    It's been three years since we first wrote about Knitta, the Montrose artistes who were pioneering the art of guerrilla knitting.Since then the phenomenon has spread worldwide, according to today's UK Telegraph."Knitters turn to graffiti artists with 'yarnbombing'" is the headline.You'll have to ima ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 29, 2009

    Invaders to Mars

    Web exclusive!

  • Blogs

    January 22, 2009

    SXSW Update: Watch Out for Devo; Peter, Bjorn & John; Justin Townes Earle; Hungry Villagers and More

    Devo on the BBC's Top of the Pops 2 With the big bad final band announcement coming next week, all is quiet on the SXSW front. For now. This past week was slow, with the biggest names confirmed being Devo, Cursive, Peter, Bjorn & John, and Justin Townes Earle. Devo will be clos ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 18, 2008

    Eyeballin': A Technicolor Dream

    This documentary, originally broadcast on BBC television, traces the coalition of the "underground" movement in swinging '60s London. Beginning with a groundbreaking 1965 gathering/reading of the Beat poets at the Royal Albert Hall and following with the opening of the Indica bookstore and galler ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 16, 2008

    Art Rock: Dunk at Avant Garden

    This documentary, originally broadcast on BBC television, traces the coalition of the "underground" movement in swinging '60s London. Beginning with a groundbreaking 1965 gathering/reading of the Beat poets at the Royal Albert Hall and following with the opening of the Indica bookstore and galler ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 11, 2008

    Weekend Music: No Money, No Problem

    This documentary, originally broadcast on BBC television, traces the coalition of the "underground" movement in swinging '60s London. Beginning with a groundbreaking 1965 gathering/reading of the Beat poets at the Royal Albert Hall and following with the opening of the Indica bookstore and galler ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 27, 2008

    Walking with Dinosaurs

    Open the door, get on the floor, everybody walk with dinosaurs

  • Blogs

    March 8, 2008

    Sausage Fest: Bangers and Mash at Red Lion Pub

    Open the door, get on the floor, everybody walk with dinosaurs

  • Calendar

    February 21, 2008

    British Television Advertising Awards

    It’s the Super Bowl for hawkers on the small screen

  • Home Entertainment

    February 14, 2008

    Our top DVD picks scheduled for release this week

    It’s the Super Bowl for hawkers on the small screen

  • Music

    December 27, 2007

    Grupo Fantasma

    It’s the Super Bowl for hawkers on the small screen

  • Home Entertainment

    October 4, 2007

    Our Top DVD Picks Scheduled for Release This Week

    It’s the Super Bowl for hawkers on the small screen

  • Calendar

    August 9, 2007

    Sneaker Summit

    Come and kick it with some sneaker heads

  • Blogs

    August 6, 2007

    Re: The BBC's Spanish Proposition

    Come and kick it with some sneaker heads

  • Blogs

    August 3, 2007

    The BBC's Spanish Proposition

    Come and kick it with some sneaker heads

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2007
  • Blogs

    July 17, 2007

    Your Third Nipple Makes Me “Smile”

    Come and kick it with some sneaker heads

  • Home Entertainment

    May 31, 2007

    Our top DVD picks for the week of May 31

    Come and kick it with some sneaker heads

  • Dining

    February 1, 2007

    Pass the Salt

    We asked Randy Evans, executive chef of Brennan's of Houston, to answer some burning questions

  • Blogs

    September 28, 2006

    SonzalaSoReal

    We asked Randy Evans, executive chef of Brennan's of Houston, to answer some burning questions

  • Blogs

    September 28, 2006

    SonzalaSoReal

    We asked Randy Evans, executive chef of Brennan's of Houston, to answer some burning questions

  • Home Entertainment

    August 24, 2006

    Get a Clue

    We asked Randy Evans, executive chef of Brennan's of Houston, to answer some burning questions

  • Home Entertainment

    August 3, 2006

    Our top DVD picks for the week of August 1.

    We asked Randy Evans, executive chef of Brennan's of Houston, to answer some burning questions

  • Home Entertainment

    May 4, 2006

    Our top DVD picks for the week of May 2

    We asked Randy Evans, executive chef of Brennan's of Houston, to answer some burning questions

  • Home Entertainment

    January 19, 2006

    Swindled Art

    We asked Randy Evans, executive chef of Brennan's of Houston, to answer some burning questions

  • Home Entertainment

    January 12, 2006

    Our top DVD picks for the week of January 10

    We asked Randy Evans, executive chef of Brennan's of Houston, to answer some burning questions

  • Home Entertainment

    January 12, 2006

    A Bounteous Bunch

    We asked Randy Evans, executive chef of Brennan's of Houston, to answer some burning questions

  • Music

    April 14, 2005

    Karachi Rock

    Haven't heard of Junoon? They've sold 20 million albums, and they're at the Meridian this week.

  • Music

    February 26, 2004

    Medley Fool

    DJ Jester mixes and mashes up Willie Nelson, Ice-T, the Carpenters and LL Cool J

  • Culture

    January 30, 2003

    Your New Friends?

    NBC hopes Coupling is its next hitcom, which bugs the show's biggest fans

  • Culture

    June 7, 2001

    The Great Escape

    Baz Luhrmann makes movies--and audiences--in his own image

  • News

    February 10, 2000

    News of the Weird

    Baz Luhrmann makes movies--and audiences--in his own image

  • Calendar

    March 23, 1995

    Press Picks

    Baz Luhrmann makes movies--and audiences--in his own image

  • More >>

Most Popular Stories

for free stuff, news info & more!
Browse Voice Nation
  • Voice Places

    Voice Places

    Discover restaurants, nightlife, travel, shopping...

  • VOICE Daily Deals

    VOICE Daily Deals

    Get 50 to 90% off every day on restaurants, movies, massages...

  • Best Of

    Best Of...

    More than 10,000 of the BEST things to eat, drink, and experience

  • My Voice Nation

    My Voice Nation

    Join the Village Voice community and get exclusive deals and info

  • Happy Hour

    Happy Hour

    Your local Happy Hour guide at your fingertips

or

Log in or Sign up

Social Connect:

Use your favorite account to access My Voice Nation.


Use your My Voice Nation account to log in:





Forgot password?
or

Sign Up or Log in

Social Connect:

Sign up for My Voice Nation with your preferred network.


Sign up for a My Voice Nation account:



Privacy policy