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November 21, 2008
The Five Worst Movie Vampires
With the release of Twilight, we're seeing a continuation of the metaphorical "defanging" of the vampire in modern culture. Vamps used to be terrifying creatures of the night, bent on evil and slaking their undead thirst. Now they're brooding fops who want to talk about their feelings. Here are ... More >>
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February 12, 2009
Oh, Christ: Original Limp Bizkit Lineup to Reunite
Because things aren't already bad enough out there right now, the original lineup of crotch-rocking mooks Limp Bizkit annouced today they are reuniting. Here, according to a joint statement by the band's Fred Durst and Wes Borland, is their reasoning: "We decided we were more disgusted and b ... More >>
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February 19, 2009
Tyler Perry’s The Marriage Counselor
Web exclusive!
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November 20, 2008
Tyler Perry’s The Marriage Counselor
Wait, wait — Madea isn’t in this one
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July 3, 2008
Jill Scott
Wait, wait — Madea isn’t in this one
Film
January 10, 2008
First Sunday
Ice Cube and Tracy Morgan get religion
News
June 14, 2007
Black Box Office: Polarizing Perry
$110 million can't be wrong. Can it?
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June 14, 2007
Black Box Office
Je'Caryous Johnson brings movie and TV stars to Houston. And chances are, you've never heard of him — unless you're African-American
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March 10, 2005
Letters
Je'Caryous Johnson brings movie and TV stars to Houston. And chances are, you've never heard of him — unless you're African-American
Film
February 24, 2005
Summary of a Bad Black Movie
Tyler Perry's Diary will make audiences mad
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October 9, 2003
Class Is Out
Once homeless, Tyler Perry now sells out the house
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August 10, 2000
Two Girls Talking Bad
I Can Do Bad All By Myself
Film
November 12, 2009
Diary of a Sad Black Woman
Precious pushes the limits of taste, but locates the heart — and hell — of its heroine's struggle.
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November 11, 2009
Bring It On: The 2009 Cinema Arts Festival Houston Starts Tonight
Photo by Sandra KoopThe 2009 Cinema Arts Festival Houston is rolling out the red carpet as we speak, for today's opening night screenings.Over at the Angelika Film Center, the highly anticipated Precious starts at 7 p.m., while over at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the festival's opening nigh ... More >>
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January 12, 2010
Coming to the Small Screen: I Can Do Bad All By Myself
Madea rides again in Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself, being released on DVD today. With more than $48 million in ticket sales, Perry's latest release proves that he's still got that magic touch. We say magic because Perry's plays and films, which are aimed squarely at African-Ameri ... More >>
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January 26, 2010
DVDs This Week: Michael Jackson & Houston's Je'caryous Johnson
There's only one DVD release that's getting any attention today: Michael Jackson's This Is It. Culled from 80 hours of footage of Jackson in rehearsal for a series of London concerts, and interviews with associates and friends, This Is It is what fans get instead of a good-bye tour. The document ... More >>
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March 25, 2010
Cheaper to Keep Her
One of Houston's own presents a story of the triumph of love
Film
April 1, 2010
No Sparks
Hannah Montana gets upstaged by sea turtles in The Last Song.
Music
June 3, 2010
Seeking Joy
Jill Scott returns to the studio after various screen projects and a son.
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July 13, 2010
Upcoming: Chris Isaak, Dr. Dog, Misfits, Of Montreal, Slayer, Etc.
Black Congress, Omotai, Side Arms, The Formations: Sat., Sept. 4. Walter's on Washington. The Bloody Beetroots: Sat., Oct. 23. House of Blues. Chris Isaak: Sun., Oct. 17. House of Blues. Corinne Bailey Rae: Sun., Aug. 15. House of Blues. Cory Morrow: Wed., July 28. Pub Fiction. Deniz Te ... More >>
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September 16, 2010
Madea's Big Happy Family
Tyler Perry brings his most loved character onstage for the first time in five years
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October 28, 2010
For Five Bucks I'd...
What Texans would do for a Lincoln
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November 1, 2010
What Is The Best TV Show Of All Time? Martin? Really?
Some rappers happen to be thoughtful, intelligent people. Every Monday (that isn't a national holiday) Rocks Off will have some of them hear discussing issues relevant to their culture. Photo illustration by John Seaborn GrayThis Week's Panel: Bun B, Fat Tony, Montana, Kyle Hubbard, Thurogoo ... More >>
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November 4, 2010
The Rainbow Disconnection
Tyler Perry mangles Ntozake Shange's For Colored Girls.
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June 9, 2011
George Lopez
Tyler Perry mangles Ntozake Shange's For Colored Girls.
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July 27, 2011
Michael Flores: Love Is In His Rock & Roll Bones
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 sheaserrano@gmail.com. Ladies, meet Michael Flo ... More >>
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September 13, 2011
For Tyler Perry's Birthday, a Comprehensive History of Black Men in Drag
That's a man, baby.Happy birthday, Tyler Perry. The media mogul is celebrating his 41st with the news that he topped Forbes list of highest paid men in entertainment: Thanks to five movies he has cranked out over the past two years and two TV series, Perry earned $130 million between May 20 ... More >>
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October 13, 2011
HSPVA's Encore 40!
That's a man, baby.Happy birthday, Tyler Perry. The media mogul is celebrating his 41st with the news that he topped Forbes list of highest paid men in entertainment: Thanks to five movies he has cranked out over the past two years and two TV series, Perry earned $130 million between May 20 ... More >>
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December 30, 2011
Famous People's New Year's Resolutions (We Think)
Brunette in 2012?Every year around this time, we go into New Year's Resolutions Mode, where we vow to lose that beer-belly, read more books, and hook up with at least one Kardashian. But Hair Balls is just regular folk, and no one's really interested in regular folk, which is why we're presen ... More >>
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February 2, 2012
Pee-Wee Herman Plays His Eternal Role on Top Chef: Texas
Yeah, I drink that classy shit on Top Chef nights. (And, yes, my TV is on my coffee table. It's a small apartment.)What you see above is one of the Healthy Choice Top Chef-branded entrees they keep hawking on this damned show. I bought two on an impulse tonight while shopping* at Target. (*shoppi ... More >>