Mike Tyson

Worth the Weight

The Real Deal Needs to Quit. Really.

Top 5 Songs About Thanksgiving

What You Lookin' At? Oh, I See -- the AFI Dallas Complete Lineup.

Hip hope

Celebs and poseurs mix-a-lot in this surprisingly effective look at rap, race, and sex

Tough Glove

Ayala tries for Comeback King

The Top 10 Sports Zingers I Can Think of Off the Top of My Head

Not saying Sean Avery isn't an asshole. Or a horrible teammate. Or, for that matter, a room-wrecker the Dallas Stars should consider dumping.I'm just saying he shouldn't have been suspended - or worse, pending this afternoon's meeting with NHL poobah Gary Bettman in New York - merely for his "sloppy ... More >>

Events for the week

Not saying Sean Avery isn't an asshole. Or a horrible teammate. Or, for that matter, a room-wrecker the Dallas Stars should consider dumping.I'm just saying he shouldn't have been suspended - or worse, pending this afternoon's meeting with NHL poobah Gary Bettman in New York - merely for his "sloppy ... More >>

Events for the week

Not saying Sean Avery isn't an asshole. Or a horrible teammate. Or, for that matter, a room-wrecker the Dallas Stars should consider dumping.I'm just saying he shouldn't have been suspended - or worse, pending this afternoon's meeting with NHL poobah Gary Bettman in New York - merely for his "sloppy ... More >>

The dude is all right

Kitchen Dog's Oleanna wages an ugly, brilliant battle of the sexes

Buzz

Kitchen Dog's Oleanna wages an ugly, brilliant battle of the sexes

Damned Rangers

The Texas Rangers better win the pennant this year, if only to atone for subjecting fans to two decades of baseball hell. Mike Shropshire chronicles the team's cursed early years in an exclusive Observer excerpt.

Babes in Boyland

Her left hook is suspect, but Darla Johnson is a knockout. Ring rats at The Nuway Athletic Club think there should be more boxers just like her.

Roadshows

Her left hook is suspect, but Darla Johnson is a knockout. Ring rats at The Nuway Athletic Club think there should be more boxers just like her.

All shook up

Doolittle's barely emerges from a martini-induced culinary fog

Noshing around the world

Barcelona Tapas Bar offers eclectic, if mediocre, grazing

The madness of King Jerry

What a surprise--the owner of the Dallas Cowboys is nuts

Events for the week

What a surprise--the owner of the Dallas Cowboys is nuts

Robert Towne's Coming to Town to Get AFI Dallas Award. Also, More Films Added.

AFI Dallas International Film Festival sends word this morning of further additions to its schedule as the fest prepares for its third year, which gets to commencing March 26. Also included in the release is the recipient of this year's AFI Dallas Star Award: the great Robert Towne, whose credits in ... More >>

Bare-knuckle steak

Sullivan's isn't a knockout, but the points add up

Rubberneckin'

Leap-frogging through history with the Toadies

Cardboard tombstones

In the wake of the Ellington 100, lesser zombie boxed sets walk among us

Mission Accomplished

Wrapping up the North Texas New Music Festival; plus, The Beat turns one

Punch Up at a Film Festival: AFI Dallas Announces Tyson, The Cove As Closers

Mike Tyson, who, oddly, is the subject of James Toback's documentary TysonTwo weeks ago, the AFI Dallas International Film Festival finally announced its complete line-up -- save for the closing-night title. Pardon -- titles. Because, as hinted at, the fest has opted for two final films: James Tobac ... More >>

Cred Sheet

Stuff you need to know to avoid cultural ostracism

Rock Steady

Stuff you need to know to avoid cultural ostracism

Chicken Man

Parting words from the greatest cockfighter who ever lived

Fight Club

The first rule about Evander Holyfield's age is that you do not talk about Evander Holyfield's age

Help, It's the Police!

Someone's lying in the latest DART cop beat-down. Can you tell us who?

A Real Knockout

Fight Night Round 3 comes out a winner, despite taking punches.

Pot-bellied Cowboy

Finally catching up with the late, great Nate

Indecent Disposal

James Toback wastes an uninhibited Neve on a cheesy Adrian Lyne ripoff

Just Jump

Pack your parachute for a good cause

Patriot Acts

Three actors, two hours, 700 years of old jokes in Complete History of America (abridged)

Damage Control

Schwarzenegger takes on terrorists in Collateral Damage

Erin go braless

Julia Roberts fights injustice while trying to keep her top on

Coming to blows

Play It to the Bone prances, staggers, then goes down for the count

Tyson Delivers a Powerful Blow

Play It to the Bone prances, staggers, then goes down for the count

The Top 10 Bodyguards in Case of Zombie Apocalypse

Would the Bird Man make a good Wing Man?So you're having a beer at your favorite watering hole. Next thing you know, zombies. Through the door. Crashing in the windows. Falling from the ceiling. Purgatory-confined, blood-thirsty zombies. Everywhere. This hasn't happened to me in a while, but ... More >>

Do You Believe in Miracles ... Ye ... Well, Do You?

I was playing catch on a lazy Friday afternoon, warming up for a chilly practice as a sophomore second baseman on Duncanville High School's baseball team when our coach came running out of the field house: "We did it! We beat the Russians!!" Was an upset last night when the U.S. beat Canada, 5-3, ... More >>

Whitt's End: 3.12.10

​Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *I said upon hearing the Josh Howard-for-Caron Butler trade during the NBA All-Star break that the Dallas Mavericks were not only re-shaping their roster but re-booting their playoff prospects. I h ... More >>

Texas Motorplex Celebrates Its Unlikely Silver Anniversary With A Little Help From Championship Driver John Force.

​Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *I said upon hearing the Josh Howard-for-Caron Butler trade during the NBA All-Star break that the Dallas Mavericks were not only re-shaping their roster but re-booting their playoff prospects. I h ... More >>

Manny Pacquiao, oblivious to our losing football team, brings a winner to Cowboys Stadium.

​Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *I said upon hearing the Josh Howard-for-Caron Butler trade during the NBA All-Star break that the Dallas Mavericks were not only re-shaping their roster but re-booting their playoff prospects. I h ... More >>

Watch: Man Factory -- "Balrog 24/7"

Our hero, Balrog.​To most, Street Fighter is a nostalgia-inducing arcade game from the early '90s. But, to Arlington-based band Man Factory, it's musical inspiration. Clearly.Last March, the band released the second installment of their three-part Street Fighter-inspired power pop opera, Street Fi ... More >>

The Grammy Awards: My Top 10 Observer-ations

​10. Was it just me or did Puff Daddy/P. Diddy/Sean Combs sound just like Mike Tyson? 9. Acceptance speeches are always fascinating. Last night Lady Gaga thanked Whitney Houston and Arcade Fire thanked all of Canada. But strangest of all, Train lead singer Pat Monahan gave a shoutout to Howar ... More >>

A Rangers Repeat? History Suggests Odds Are Long.

One Hit Wonders

Will Mexicans Ever Return to Mexico to Make it Better, and Do They Hate Manny Pacquiao?

One Hit Wonders

Ten Local Music Entities Ready for Reality TV

​Dallas has always been a wellspring of source material for reality show producers looking to put some squick-worthy drama on television. Along with the new Most Eligible: Dallas and Big Rich Texas shows that make up the crust on the bottom of the basic cable reality barrel, we've seen some me ... More >>

Entourage: Fitting Finale or Farewell Flop?

​I dunno, last Sunday night's finale to HBO's Entourage was a little too tidy for me. Vince finally got the girl. Eric was back with Sloan. Ari was reconciling with Mrs. Ari. Drama's show was a go and even Turtle was a trim, fit millionaire. What the what?!  I guess I prefer my bre ... More >>

At Dude, Sweet, Fifteen Pounds of Bacon Fat, One Interesting Cookie

​Got home late Monday night and saw the following post on Facebook from the chocolate wizards at Dude, Sweet: Dude, Sweet Facebook​ After breaking the sound barrier on I-35, I arrived at Dude, Sweet and desperately asked: "Are there any bacon fat cookies left?" There were. Checking o ... More >>