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  • Blogs

    February 10, 2011

    Bee Gees' Comeback Is No Jive Talkin'

    ​The Bee Gees In Our Own Time Eagle Vision, 116 minutes, $14.98. When you think of musical "comebacks," perhaps the greatest one belongs to the Bee Gees. Think about it: In their mid-20s, the Manchester, England-born Brothers Gibb had already had success as children/teens in Australia (whence ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 10, 2010

    Texas Monthly Looks At (Most Of) Houston's Mental Health Issues

    There's at least one local program for mentally ill people that shouldn't be affected by the state's proposed budget cuts. ​This month's Texas Monthly features a "Letter from Houston," which focuses on the city's mental health services, primarily the Houston Police Department's Mental Health Unit, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 28, 2010

    Manchester United vs. MLS All-Stars: Who Will Win?

    No Rooney, no win​The day of reckoning is upon us, when a band of Red Devils from Manchester, England visit our fair city to square off against an outfit of America's best. Well, not necessarily the US national team that played in South Africa, but a group of All-Stars from our domestic soccer lea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2009

    The Pogues' Rum, Sodomy & the Lash Answers Famous Musical Questions

    ​Dear Rum, Sodomy & the Lash, Who wrote the book of love? - The Monotones, Newark, NJ Dear Monotones, I'm going to make me a big sharp axe, shining steel-tempered in the fire. I'll chop you down like an old dead tree. Dirty old town, dirty old town. Dear Rum, Sodomy & the Lash, Why do fool ... More >>

  • Film

    October 9, 2008

    We Can Believe In Body of Lies

    Ridley Scott's latest is the post-9/11, tech-savvy terror thriller we deserve

  • Music

    July 27, 2006

    2006 Houston Press Music Awards Supplement

    Ridley Scott's latest is the post-9/11, tech-savvy terror thriller we deserve

  • Music

    July 21, 2005

    Christmas in July

    Six dozen of Houston's finest bands for a mere $7

  • Film

    March 31, 2005

    Finder's Fee

    In Millions, a little boy finds cash, and faith, in a duffel bag

  • Music

    October 28, 2004

    We're Not the World

    Morrissey tells America where it can shove its hamburger

  • Music

    June 3, 2004

    This Charming Hombre

    Morrissey's mad love among Mexican-Americans

  • Film

    August 29, 2002

    New Order World

    In dreary Manchester, a revolution spawned heroes, martyrs and, most of all, myths

  • Music

    June 28, 2001

    Flickerstick

    Sunday, July 1, at Dynafest in front of City Hall, 900 Smith

  • Film

    May 25, 2000

    Sexual Orienting Onscreen

    Gay and lesbian fest features new looks at homosexuality

  • Film

    January 27, 2000

    Illuminating the Stage

    Director Mike Leigh explores the politics and process of theater in Topsy-Turvy

  • News

    December 9, 1999

    News of the Weird

    Director Mike Leigh explores the politics and process of theater in Topsy-Turvy

  • News

    August 12, 1999

    News of the Weird

    Director Mike Leigh explores the politics and process of theater in Topsy-Turvy

  • Music

    August 12, 1999

    Houston Highwayman

    Local Jimmy "T-99" Nelson sets the blues straight

  • Music

    July 30, 1998

    Rotation

    Local Jimmy "T-99" Nelson sets the blues straight

  • Music

    July 17, 1997

    It's Alright, Ma

    Local Jimmy "T-99" Nelson sets the blues straight

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