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Culture
January 10, 2013
Capsule Art Reviews: "Claes Oldenburg: Strange Eggs," "Ewan Gibbs: Arlington National Cemetery," "[Houston Times Eight]," "Joseph Havel: Hope and Desire," "Laura Nicole Kante: Fibers of Being," "Staring at the Wall: The Art of Boredom," "Unpremeditated
Blogs
November 1, 2012
Last Night: Nas & Lauryn Hill at Bayou Music Center
Nas, Lauryn Hill Bayou Music Center October 31, 2012 Houston caught two rap greats for the price of one last night. On one corner was Nas, arguably the greatest lyricist of his generation; on the other, Lauryn Hill, the best hybrid rapper/singer hip-hop has ever seen. One show had the crowd of youn ... More >>
Blogs
August 16, 2011
I'd Like To Teach the World To Sing: 5 Songs About Coca-Cola
It's hot outside, folks. We're starting to think the Aztecs were onto something, and if we could find a virgin and a sharp knife we might see if a little human sacrifice would appease the hateful sun god. Until then, we'll have to settle for staying indoors and drinking many tall glasses of f ... More >>
Culture
July 14, 2011
Capsule Art Reviews: "The Clearing — Joey Fauerso" "Exurb: Input/Output" "George Gittoes: Witness to War" "Jenny Schlief Stock Photography: From the Woman Series" "Liz Hickok: Jiggling Geography" "Mitch Dobrowner: New Work" "Musicians Who Make Ar
Blogs
January 22, 2010
V-Zilla is Houston's Hip-Hop Monster on the Mike
"The reason I want to be alone, is I'm tired of all the things that went wrong that would've went right if I had did 'em on my own." - Nas That quote is perfect for this story because Victor Gurrola, Jr., aka V-Zilla, was once the best rapper the world had ever seen who wasn't known by his own c ... More >>
Blogs
January 15, 2010
Game Time: 2009 Bear Bryant Award, Chalk One Up For The Good Guys
I'm not sure if any of you have noticed, but the last few weeks have not been all that kind to the perception of the college football coaching profession. If it's not Jim Leavitt getting fired from South Florida for allegedly slapping around a special teams player at halftime of a game, then it's ... More >>
Culture
December 3, 2009
Capsule Stage Reviews: The Last Night of Ballyhoo, The Nerd,The Nutcracker, Panto Sleeping Beauty, The Story of My Life
Film
April 24, 2008
Unwelcome: The Visitor
Tom McCarthy's preachy liberal guilt dwarfs any good intentions
Film
October 4, 2007
Across the Universe
Run for your life if you can, little girl: Julie Taymor's '60s-set musical is a bust
News
January 11, 2007
Bikini Revolution
UH student Mariyah Moten put on a two-piece and became (in)famous in Pakistan
News
April 4, 2002
Power House
What do Lakewood Church and its pastor Joel Osteen have that most mainline Protestant denominations don't? People. Lots of them. And in an assortment of colors.
Film
July 20, 2000
Mystery Men
Comic-book characters remain two-dimensional in the special effects-laden X-Men
Calendar
August 5, 1999
Elvis-American
The Asian Worldwide Elvis Fan Club Celebrates Elvis Week
Calendar
October 17, 1996
Press Picks
Film
June 22, 1995
Batman, At Last
Sexy and soulful, Schumacher's epic proves the third time's the charm