Arrested Development

How Did Burt Wonderstone Make Steve Carell's Awesomeness Disappear?

An Englishman Goes Walkin' in Memphis, Finds God in BBQ Ribs and Sausage

After my earlier (somewhat sarcastic) rejection of all of Memphis barbecue, I felt I should probably try somewhere that wasn't Red, Hot and Blue and aim to be remotely fair. As luck would have it, during a New Year road trip we passed through Memphis for a day (en route from Cracker Barrel in fact. ... More >>

10 Acts to Catch at Fun Fun Fun Fest

I've been to every Fun Fun Fun Fest since its inception in 2006, back when it was a one-night event and Spoon played to a small crowd of very cold attendees. Since then, the fest has grown in scope and size, seen legends and up-and-comers grace its stages, and matured out of its original Austin loca ... More >>

Ten Acts To Catch At Fun Fun Fun Fest

The Features Want George Lucas to Remake Star Wars, Cast Them As The Cantina Band

Nashville's The Features may have a couple of marks against them in the eyes of elitist hipsters who don't like to let actual facts get in the way of a too-cool-for-school argument. It's true, the no longer en vogue Kings of Leon, themselves fellow Tennesseans, have lent a helping hand to the quarte ... More >>

In Defense Of... Nicki Minaj's "Stupid Hoe"

After a year of being the single most popular woman in hip-hop, Nicki Minaj is getting some competition from all sides in 2012. On her right are jealous industry perennials like Lil' Kim. On her left are blog-buzzed upstarts like Azealia Banks. This might actually turn out good. Competition breeds ... More >>

This Just In: Jiminy Glick is a Catholic!

Ten Fictional Foods (and Beverages, Of Course) We Wish Were Real

"Mmm-mmmm, that is a tasty buger."​Throughout movie and television history, there have been fake foods and drinks that have given us the urge to punch through our TVs and force-feed the goods into our faces. Here we stroll through of our favorite faux products.Big Kahuna BurgerScrew In-N-Out ... More >>

Over The Weekend: CSS and Sleigh Bells at the Granada Theater

Sleigh Bells, CSSGranada TheaterApril 22, 2011Better than: sticking around for the headliner, apparently.All photos by Danny HurleyCansei de Ser Sexy's Lovefoxxx dives into the Granada crowd. See more pictures here.​ Perhaps it was to be expected given the circumstances at the Granada Theater on F ... More >>

Listomania: The 30 Best One-Hit Wonders of '90s Hip-Hop

Nobody beats the Biz.​As mentioned yesterday when we caught up with Everlast for a Q&A, House of Pain is in town tonight, playing a reunion show at South Side Music Hall. And the only thing more surprising than the fact the group has managed to hang around for two decades is the fact that thei ... More >>

Paul: Too Many Sci-Fi References, Not Enough Kristen Wiig.

This Week In Dallas Music History: Steve Holt Breaks Up Tablet

​This week 14 years ago, Dallas's then-next-big-thing, Tablet, suddenly decided to call it quits. Well, actually, according to the story written by former Observer music scribe Matt Weitz, the only one who was ready to break up the band was lead singer Steve Holt (no, not the guy from Arrested Dev ... More >>

Shot at Garland High, Clay Liford's WUSS Among Titles at South by Southwest Film Fest

​In coming days, writer-director Clay Liford will have other bits of big, breaking news to share concerning film-fest invites and a major film rep who, fingers crossed, will find his latest offering an ever larger audience. But for now, all he can comment on is today's announcement that his new mo ... More >>

Good Friday: Black Friday Edition

Eisley​If you've already picked up a copy of this weeks Dallas Observer, you might have noticed our music feature on Tyler band Eisley, who will be in town at The Loft on Saturday night with Ives The Band, and Christie DuPree. The story sheds light on the ups and downs that the band has experience ... More >>

Help Finish Clay Liford's WUSS, With a Sneak Peek at "Pseudo-Comedy" About High School

From the WUSS Facebook pageTony Hale, best known as Arrested Development's Buster Bluth, has a small role as the band director in Clay Liford's WUSS​Only yesterday we directed your attention to a handful of local filmmakers, musicians and writers looking for a little Kickstart. It didn't take long ... More >>

You Too Can Be in a Movie With Buster Bluth Hisself, Tony Hale. Not a Scene, Just a Movie.

Writer-director Clay Liford​On Monday I mentioned director Clay Liford's looking for extras for his new movie -- still needs 'em, matter of fact. One hundred to 300 -- enough to fill the Garland High School gym for a 10th high school reunion. Think Grosse Point Blank. But one thing: The movie's no ... More >>

How 'Bout Them Knockers: Papa John's Pizza

​Each week in 'Knockers' we order from a different delivery restaurant, assessing their efficiency and keeping a running score.Papa John's PizzaDenton (2 locations)Promised delivery time: 30 minutesActual delivery time: 26 minutesScoring summary:All important phone courtesy: 9.7 Speed of delivery ... More >>

With Extract, Mike Judge Goes Back To Work

Brand X: Your Dallas Cowboys Are Set to "Swing It Around" With a Theme Song

Amazingly, we still have stashed on the server Polyphonic Spree's "H-O-O-P-S Yes!," the '07 "anthem" penned for FC Dallas -- what do you mean you don't remember? Then perhaps you recall a time when Your Dallas Mavericks were "Rowdy, Loud and Proud," courtesy PPT; and who can forget Pantera's catchy ... More >>

Symbolyc One Gets The Baller Status Treatment

Symbolyc One

Strange Fruit Project Presents: S1 Music Box (Spilt Milk)

Bonus MP3: Dem Southernfolkz -- "The Message"

Stay Classy, Judge David Young

Minnelli Vanilli

Liza sings for Bass

Various Artists

The Inspiring New Sounds of Rio de Janeiro (Verge Records)

Spinner's Relm

DJ Mike Relm scratches the Midwest's surface

Sad But True

Titus' tale is real…and real funny

Hey, Doc, The Bachelor Needs a House Call

Our top DVD picks for the week of November 7

The Short Goodbye

Get a Clue

Nuts to You

She's the Man fits the bill for teenage drag-king fans

Why We Need DVDs

2005 Dallas Observer Music Awards

Case Solved: Killer musicians captured, thanks to your tips

Vote Pedro

Napoleon Dynamite's Efren Ramirez is one reason to see Latinologues

Bad Boys

Even a few lame political songs can't suh-suh-stop the Beasties

Pick of the Litter

Six years in, the Deep Ellum Film Festival has become the cagey vet

The Cross' Word

David Cross talks about Mr. Show one more time

Class Dismissed

Freaks and Geeks, now on DVD, made TV a better place

Depress Tour

I coulda sworn I was there when they turned on the TV

Give Peas a Chance

Keepin' it real? The Black Eyed Peas would rather keep it fun.

A List of Lists

Counting down 2002

The Thin Line

Jurassic 5 knows the difference between hip-hop and rap

Nap Time

Straight outta Kentucky, the "Country Boyz" of Nappy Roots are on the rise

Trance Syndicate

Paul Oakenfold doesn't want to conquer America anymore. He just wants to make people dance.

Take these records, please

Or: Yes, it was as bad as you think

The show-me slate

DeRogatis' Top 10 Reasons for Living in 1999

Tell me when it's over

The world might not be coming to an end, but maybe it should be

Rapper's delight

Erykah Badu emerges from nowhere with a record deal and vast ambition