Thank You, Central Time Zone: A Preview of the 2007 NFL Draft

"...that, Savior! This draft has only one player – Calvin Johnson – in the “can’t miss” league. That is..."

April 26, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

Central Intelligence

Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart make for passable action buddies

"...Directed by: Rawson Marshall Thurber. Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Amy Ryan, Danielle Nicolet, Aaron Paul, Ryan..."

June 17, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Fifty Shades of Grey

For all the commotion, it's just another wish-fulfillment fairy tale about a naive girl and her Prince Charming – but with tame BDSM.

"...Directed by: Sam Taylor-Johnson. Starring: Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Jennifer Ehle, Marcia Gay..."

Feb. 20, 2015 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

'The NFL Beat': Week 7

Fantasy notes for all the lucky people, and their shoes

"...Tennessee Titans at Buffalo Bills Titans RB Chris Johnson might still like football. Who knows? To me, he..."

Oct. 19, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Week One

And like that, we're back

"...threats to Jackson's every-down duties this preseason. Lions WR Calvin Johnson will have an absolute monster game, and is..."

Sept. 7, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Week Three

Survive and advance

"...Titans RB Chris Johnson is running the ball like he doesn't care about..."

Sept. 22, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Real Talk With Amos Lee

On 'Shady' McCoy, PPR vs. non-PPR, and more

"...McCoy (PHI), Fred Jackson (BUF), DeMarco Murray (DAL) WR: Calvin Johnson (DET), Larry Fitzgerald (ARI) TE: Rob Gronkowski (NE)..."

Nov. 23, 2011 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Le Draft 2007

"...win. Detroit Smart-looking draft. Great pick-up with wide receiver Calvin Johnson, and the dumping of Mike Williams on Oakland..."

April 29, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...CALVIN JOHNSON: Indie rock titan Calvin Johnson somehow finds the..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

LBJ Library at 50: An Interview With Mark Updegrove

The Library's director from 2009 to 2017 on LBJ's evolving legacy

"...less than the way we all see Lyndon Baines Johnson and his presidency, to turn our attention away from..."

Aug. 26, 2021 Arts Post by Robert Faires

'The NFL Beat': Week 8

It's not you, it's Cam Newton

"...Lions WR Calvin Johnson is the best in the business and he..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Week Two

Back to the grind

"...no question. Then we saw Stevan Ridley and Chris Johnson both do the same kinds of things to the..."

Sept. 15, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Tebow's Piss-Poor Arm and More

Fantasy sports: 'D&D' for dudes who get laid

"...recent performance, and to make matters worse WR Stevie Johnson (who has been worthless for multiple weeks now) is..."

Nov. 17, 2011 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Week 15

Fantasy football semifinals

"...one more week on the feet of RB Chris Johnson as they face 2011’s third-best run opponent...."

Dec. 16, 2011 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Week 13

Waiver-wire pickups and more

"...against Carolina and Tampa Bay for Titans RB Chris Johnson, as well as the stinker against Atlanta. While I..."

Dec. 1, 2011 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Week 11

American football and international affairs

"...he plays on the same offense as Lions WR/alien Calvin Johnson. When opposing defenses are forced to "pick their..."

Nov. 17, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Week 10

'Chronicle' fantasy column debuts

"...absolute crap – and so is Titans RB Chris Johnson as far as I’m concerned, but I think he..."

Nov. 10, 2011 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Thursday Sleepers

SXSW Music Fest preview guide

"...album in their Lost Light trilogy, again produced by Calvin Johnson, the group sounds like the Rapture being ruptured...."

March 16, 2007 Music Feature

ACL Live Review: Orville Peck

Canadian Lone Ranger croons-n-swoons the lonesome frontier

"...moved from uncertain low notes in the valley of Calvin Johnson to stunning heights at the altitude of Slim..."

Oct. 13, 2019 Music Post by Rick Weaver

Meet Austin’s Funk Prodigy D-Madness

Blind purveyor of soul, hip-hop, and reggae takes us behind the curtain

"...The D-Madness Project squares off against Calvin Johnson’s Chapter: Soul from New Orleans at Antone’s on..."

July 28, 2017 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Rick Perry, Lord of the Dance?

Why would a former Texas governor go on reality TV? Why not?

"...against Olympians (Laurie Hernandez and Ryan Lochte), professional athletes (Calvin Johnson), and Vanilla Ice. And, love him or hate..."

Sept. 2, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Music Keynote: Snoop Dogg

Doggfather becomes first rapper to address conference

"...Music Conference & Festival from the marque spot: Cordozar Calvin Broadus, Jr., the Doggfather, Snoop Dogg – the one..."

March 10, 2015 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

'The NFL Beat': Week 10

Our little season is all grown up

"...While I do not think Lions No.1 WR Calvin Johnson will struggle in Week 10, this trend needs..."

Nov. 10, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Bye Week Bros

Fantasy fill-in friends

"...and a lot of very fantasy-relevant players such as Calvin Johnson, Jordy Nelson, Jonathan Dwyer, Rashard Mendenhall and Darren..."

Nov. 3, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Championship Edition

Ice down the Champagne

"...re-establish a viable connection with the league’s best WR, Calvin Johnson, last week, the Lions defense has been quite..."

Dec. 23, 2011 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': It's Playoff Time

Get your lineups set for tonight's game

"...of fantasy points for QB Matt Stafford and WR/Robot Calvin Johnson. On the Waiver Wire: Vikings WR Devin Aromashodou...."

Dec. 8, 2011 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Brand Upon the Brain!

Another ambitious, audacious entry in the canon of Canadian auteur Guy Maddin

"...by different narrators such as Isabella Rossellini, Crispin Glover, Calvin Johnson, and others, plus a live Foley team, an..."

Sept. 5, 2008 Screens Review by Wells Dunbar

Friday Sleepers

"...tunes with appropriate lyrical nods to Daniel Johnston and Calvin Johnson. – Doug Freeman The Watson Twins..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature

Day Trippin'

More day parties than you can shake an iPhone at

"...Shields (3:30), Devon Williams (4), Ima Gymnist (4:30), Magic Johnson (5), Friends Forever (5:30), KIT (6), Mistress (6:30), Nero's..."

March 11, 2008 Music Post by Audra Schroeder

SXSW Showcases

"...a steadfast symbol of the Northwest's DIY ethos. The Calvin Johnson startup has cultivated acts from Beat Happening, Mecca..."

March 7, 2008 Music Feature

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