Malcolm X

Jazz 101

Live Shots: The Houston International Festival, Take Two

Real Life

When He Was King: The city that convicted Muhammad Ali now hosts a film about the boxing legend

Turning the Screw: H.I.S.D., Trae, Lupe Fiasco, Prodigy, Soulja Boy, Roy Jones Jr., Ice Cube and More

When He Was King: The city that convicted Muhammad Ali now hosts a film about the boxing legend

Peter X

When He Was King: The city that convicted Muhammad Ali now hosts a film about the boxing legend

The Second-Movie Itch

Two black filmmakers try new territories, with mixed results

City Life, Family Strife

Spike Lee returns to old haunts, and old ways, in Crooklyn

Uurrpp!

Kevin Costner makes a mess of a cowboy legend

Hat Trick

Fear of a Black Hat is no Spinal Tap -- but it comes close

Rotation

Fear of a Black Hat is no Spinal Tap -- but it comes close

Press Picks

Fear of a Black Hat is no Spinal Tap -- but it comes close

Cat Man Dues

Panther is a sincere, but self-defeating, exercise

"Round 3"

The works in Lawndale's Studio Program exhibit depict everything from eyelashes to James Byrd

Running Out of Time

With Clockers, Spike Lee givesa touching, and harrowing, view of inner-city life

Talk It Up

Spike Lee works the phone-sex lines, but loses his connection

Liberty, Fraternity, Gastronomy

At the Avenue Grill, all things are created equal, and tasty

Press Picks

At the Avenue Grill, all things are created equal, and tasty

Neighborhood Values

The Ensemble puts Two Trains Running on the right track

Robin Hoodlum

The Ensemble puts Two Trains Running on the right track

Rotation

The Ensemble puts Two Trains Running on the right track

Rotation

The Ensemble puts Two Trains Running on the right track

Holiday Gestures

The Ensemble puts Two Trains Running on the right track

Feel for the Real

Burning Spear's gimmick-free reggae has all the earmarks of home

No Free Meals?

Plus: Movie Props, Blame the Magnets, Crossed Out

The Station Showcases Work "Defending Democracy"

Making Change

Fantastic 4

The CAMH showcases a group of highly individual Houston artists

Origin of Innocence

The New World boldly reclaims the Pocahontas tale from Disney

Biggers Is Better

The inaugural exhibit at TSU's University Museum is a testament to the power of one

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

The inaugural exhibit at TSU's University Museum is a testament to the power of one

Wigged Gigs

A selection of some of the wildest, weirdest, and most dangerous bands and shows in Houston history

Oh, Say Can You See

The Star Spangles regurgitate the best of a punky rock stew

Lighting Seven Up

Party with purpose at "Illume"

Queen of Pain

Julie Taymor and Salma Hayek paint a spectacular portrait of Frida Kahlo

The Malcolm X Files

Spike Lee's scathing satire of network television goes out with a bang

Forget It

Jerry Bruckheimer wants to be taken seriously with Remember the Titans. You can stop laughing now.

The Bit Player

Vincent D'Onofrio may be the best actor of his generation, but who would notice?

The Johnson Treatment

Council candidate presides over a rather unique substance abuse program

Would You Buy a Revolution From This Man?

Is Quanell X the new Malcolm? Or does he just want you to think so?

Press Picks

Is Quanell X the new Malcolm? Or does he just want you to think so?

David Duke Is Mad At Us; We Try To Muddle Through Life Anyway

​It's a red-letter day in our journalistic career. For the first time in our career, we are being called out in print by a former presidential candidate.Under the headline "The Eternal Life of a Lie," the would-be president and former state representative begins thusly: Sometimes when I read all ... More >>

Capsule Art Reviews: "Body in Fragments", "Exit Art Portfolio Collection", "Perspectives 168: Anna Krachey, Jessica Mallios, and Adam Schreiber", "Recent Accessions in Design"

​It's a red-letter day in our journalistic career. For the first time in our career, we are being called out in print by a former presidential candidate.Under the headline "The Eternal Life of a Lie," the would-be president and former state representative begins thusly: Sometimes when I read all ... More >>

The Urban Dictionary, It Ain't What It Used To Be

​There was a time not so many years ago when we would immediately turn to the Urban Dictionary when we wanted to find out what, say, a Cleveland Steamer was, or maybe the definition of a Hot Karl (the two are not entirely unrelated). Practices we did not engage in, and which our friends would not ... More >>

The Art of Cool

The CAMH features a fascinating, talented and not easily categorized artist.

Houston's Top Tweeting Musicians

​This week's Houston Press cover feature is about Twitter and its implications, for better or worse, within the social-media world. For "The Twitterverse," we spoke with Twitter stars from Houston and Dallas, asking them how they use the site daily and what could be different about their experienc ... More >>

Five More Severely Depressing Christmas Songs

​Last year, we rounded up quite a collection of depressing Christmas songs to darken your mood just in time for the holidays, but - as many people were quick to point out - we left a few off the list. Well, we're nothing if not thorough, and this year we've found five more monsters of morosen ... More >>

30 Seconds With B L A C K I E

​Rocks Off sat down with one of Houston's foremost rappers, B L A C K I E, to see what we could learn about him in 30 seconds. Rocks Off: What is the worst song in the world? B L A C K I E: "Heart of The Heartland." The last song on Songs In The Key Of Z, Vol. 2. Love Love Love it. RO: Wh ... More >>

Top Five Hip-Hop Foes Turned Friends

Marco Torres​Some rivalries are beyond repair. You'll never catch Kobe and Shaq trading smiles at a joint family picnic. 50 Cent and The Game will still be mugging at each other at the 2021 VH1 Hip-Hop Honors. Batman will always despise that sonamabitch The Joker. Truth be told, hip-hop is a ... More >>

Bun B Panel Debates Rappers' Social Responsibilities

RizohTuesday's panel (l-r): Tre9, Malice, Lupe Fiasco, Talib Kweli, Trae Tha Truth, Bun B​There was a time when everyone either wanted to be hip-hop or sleep with her. Hip-hop, in her nascent days, was akin to that hot chick everyone wanted to take to the dance. But now that hip-hop is old and ... More >>

Five Spot: Houston Video Spotlight

UZOY​Dudes, it the day after Thanksgiving. You shouldn't be reading junk on the computer. You should be celebrating with your family, talking about how awesome life is and how Rocks Off is just about the best place on the Internet and yeah, yeah, yeah. But since you're here though, let's run ... More >>

Last Night: Kanye West, Jay-Z and the Watch the Throne Tour at Toyota Center

Photos by Marco Torres​8:08: You know what's just never a slick move? Red wine in a plastic cup. Just an FYI, ladies. "Oh, you're drinking red wine? That's classy. Wait. Is that a plastic cup? Never mind. I forgot this was the Walmart break room." 8:58: Ooh, neat. There's a guy here wearing ... More >>