Judd Nelson

A Wish List For Austin's Movie Memorabilia Sale

Fanboy Theater

Jay and Silent Bob feeds the addictions of Kevin Smith junkies

Artist of the Week: Room 101

Each Wednesday, Rocks Off arbitrarily appoints one lucky local performer or group "Artist of the Week," bestowing upon them all the fame and grandeur such a lofty title implies. Know a band or artist that isn't awful? Email their particulars to introducingliston@gmail.com. Here at Rocks Off we’ ... More >>

The Breakfast Club

Real-life detention was never this fun, but then again, Molly Ringwald wasn’t there

The Killers vs. the Killers

How do these pretty boys stack up against some real dealers of death?

Not So Complic8ted

Our latest pop phenomenon, Avril Lavigne, deconstructed for your convenience

Count Down

In this Monte Cristo, revenge is a dish best served reheated

Nobody's Here

You probably don't remember actor Marco Perella. Neither does Hollywood.

The Five Most Obnoxious John Hughes Characters

John Hughes passed away yesterday at the age of 59, and In spite of the fact he hadn't done anything of note for almost 20 years (no, Baby's Day Out does not count), he long ago secured his reputation as the director who defined 80s teen cinema. An entire generation of Americans grew up pining for M ... More >>

The Lost Weekend?

Now expanded to two days, the Westheimer Block Party faces its steepest challenge yet.

Game Time: 2009 -- A Celebration In....Death?

Every year around this time, it's not uncommon to stumble across a retrospective of some sort that pays tribute to those who have passed away, typically those with some modicum of celebrity status. I'm always amazed at actually how few deaths there are most years. I mean, I'm no actuary, but when ... More >>

Five Recent Movies That Needed A John Hughes Soundtrack

​Even though John Hughes had not made a decent movie since 1991's Dutch (missile twisters FTW) when he died one year ago today, the world still mourned the loss of one of the best filmmakers to ever take on the human experience. Hughes may have only dealt with dysfunctional Midwesterners, but ... More >>

Free Press Houston's New Year's Eve Cataclysm

​Even though John Hughes had not made a decent movie since 1991's Dutch (missile twisters FTW) when he died one year ago today, the world still mourned the loss of one of the best filmmakers to ever take on the human experience. Hughes may have only dealt with dysfunctional Midwesterners, but ... More >>

It's The Final Countdown

2011 is almost here — how will you ring it in?

It's the Final Countdown

2011 is almost here — how will you ring it in?

Summer Fest Releases Stage Schedule, Set Times

Jermaine Rogers​If Rocks Off learned anything at iFest these past two weekends, it's that we should have started our own bottled-water franchise. And that when you go to a music festival, it's a good idea to know who is playing and when. Running around willy-nilly is all well and good unless i ... More >>

More Local Music News Than People Asking Us For Summer Fest Passes

It's Friday, June 3 - do you know what that means? That's right, Free Press Summer Fest is a scant day away. In mere hours the city shall be frolicking to the Satanic call of rock 'n' roll, getting sunburned and dehydrated, tripping on Lord knows what, and having a grand ol' time. Until then, howeve ... More >>

10 Things Rock Music Should Do This Year to Regain Former Glory

​When I saw School of Rock for the first time, I was struck by just how accurate Jack Black's character was when teaching kids the meaning behind rock music. Telling the one girl with the great voice to listen to "Great Gig in the Sky" or letting his students know that "one great rock show can ... More >>