The Greening of VH1

"...Anyone out there remember VH1 in its first incarnation? Yes, I can see some..."

Oct. 10, 1997 Screens Column by Margaret Moser

Rating the VH1 Divas

This year’s crop prepare to lipsync for their lives

"...Perhaps that is why this year’s installment of VH1 Divas seems so lackluster. Having already used Adele, VH1..."

Dec. 14, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Room 237

Pet theories about what really went down at the Overlook Hotel abound in this documentary about Stanley Kubrick's intentions in The Shining.

"...render the tone as corny and glib as a VH1 special...."

April 5, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten

One of the most compelling documentary portraits of a musician yet made, Julien Temple's film about the former Clash musician acknowledges the legend while uncovering the truth.

"...or did fame get him? – has a familiar VH1-ish ring to it. But what makes all the young..."

Dec. 7, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The U.S. vs. John Lennon

Documentary about Lennon's political activism and time spent in New York basks in the legend's presence but offers little new on the subject.

"...but to boomers, it will probably play like a VH1 Behind the Music episode, which is essentially what this..."

Sept. 29, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Go Austin!

Austin among nominees for VH1's Do Something Awards

"...five cities nominated as a Do Something City in VH1's 2010 Do Something Awards:..."

July 16, 2010 Screens Post by Belinda Acosta

Crock of Love, Too

Scouring the wreckage of Rock of Love 2.

"...neck. For those of you who weren’t hooked on VH1's Rock of Love 2, Daisy was one of the..."

April 21, 2008 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Fashion (Turn to the Left)

TV Eye

"...Ridden with guilt, I looked at my recent VH1-happy column. Had I been a wee bit too gushy..."

Oct. 24, 1997 Screens Column by Margaret Moser

Blow Up Your Video

MTV forces American youth to sell their souls, but has Joan Jett in a bikini!

"...In recent years, MTV and its gray-templed first cousin VH1 have drastically cut back on airing music videos in..."

Aug. 3, 2001 Music Feature by Greg Beets

TV Eye

A new series charts the evolution of sex

"...of a four-part documentary to be jointly aired on VH1 and the Sundance Channel next week called Sex: The..."

May 9, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Spotlight: Dramarama

I'll give Dramarama anything to reunite

"...The idea behind VH1's Bands Reunited is a bit presumptuous. What incentive can..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature by Michael Chamy

TV Eye

Talk about your stakes through the heart -- Buffy the Vampire Slayer moves to the UPN and with that, moves out of Austin

"...New on VH1 Cable network VH1, known for Pop-up Video and their..."

April 27, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

After a Fashion

Glossing the heights and depths of fashion, as reflected by last Saturday's big show at the Austin Music Hall.

"...story. Then we have what can be called the VH1-ization of fashion, a movement that began in the heyday..."

Sept. 29, 2000 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

TV Eye

Now that the February sweeps are over, take a look what the networks are dragging in for March.

"...For the Record (3/6, VH1): This new magazine show highlights key events in rock..."

March 3, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

House of Cards

Who gets to see the best band in the world?

"...to tell you that, do I? On May 3 VH1 aired Radiohead In Rainbows: From the Basement, and it..."

May 15, 2008 Music Post by Darcie Stevens

After a Fashion

Will our Style Avatar Stephen audition for the new Jerry Hall reality show? We think he should, too. See inside.

"...her, but are you man enough to date her? VH1 thinks you just might be. They are producing a..."

Oct. 29, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

"...VH1'S BANDS ON THE RUN: "Four unsigned bands compete for..."

March 9, 2001 Music Feature

TV Eye

Now that there's a resurgence in prime-time game shows: How about the return of live TV? Also, Suddenly Susan is put on the shelf, VH1 adds seven new shows, and millennium specials go on. And on.

"...nets are getting in on the action, too. On VH1, look for Pop-Up Quiz, from the creators of Pop-Up..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Old Hollywood Tales

"...and more about?). Look for slightly more intelligence at VH1's Grammy Post-Show (2/24, 10pm, VH1) but not too much...."

Feb. 19, 1999 Screens Column by Margaret Moser

Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami

Cultural icon Grace Jones, caught raw and wondrous.

"...films about musicians can be hit-or-miss affairs, either too VH1’s Behind the Music or, when the star(s) align, masterpieces..."

April 27, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Gay Place

Black Pride is here, and it's queer

"...VH1’s Official RPDR Viewing Party VH1 has chosen OCH for..."

March 31, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Doors Guitarist Robby Krieger Rallies

ROT thunderdome enlists some “Roadhouse Blues”

"...did a show; Ray, John, and I did the VH1 Storytellers, so we had Ian come along with Scott..."

June 9, 2016 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Music DVDs

"...of video originally broadcast on MTV or affiliated channels VH1, Comedy Central, and Nickelodeon, most of it recorded after..."

Dec. 19, 2014 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

The Song

When he rockets to sudden fame, a Christian songwriter is tempted by the perks of fame.

"...and Walk the Line or a voyeuristic episode of VH1’s Behind the Music, the formula dovetails nicely with the..."

Sept. 26, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Chris the Conqueror

Chris Roberson takes on Superman, Elric, Captain Kirk, and Cinderella – and wins

"...Roberson explains, "We hit the 30-minute mark of our VH1 Behind the Music special, and I didn't talk to..."

July 29, 2011 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

sxswf: Reel Crime, Real Victims

Phil Anselmo, Hart Fisher talk pain and punishment

"...band mate and friend explored in an episode of VH1 Presents: Behind the Music. Nominally about Pantera, the 45..."

March 26, 2011 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Off the Record

SXSW news and carryings on

"...• "It's that damn VH1 thing that eats me alive. ... They may as..."

March 18, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Hello Cleveland!

Anvil frontman Steve “Lips” Kudlow wears his heart on his bondage gear

"...you got one. This is Thirteen came out on VH1 Classic Records. Was that what you thought it would..."

Jan. 21, 2010 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

aGLIFF's New Day

The Austin Gay and Lesbian Int'l Film Festival chooses a new board president.

"...All this newly elected blood makes us thirsty… er…..."

Jan. 22, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

TV Eye

There's only one other way to receive a second chance in this country: Get yourself a reality show

"...Bobby Brown (Bravo), Hogan Knows Best starring Hulk Hogan (VH1), Celebrity Fit Club 2 (with Gary Busey and Jackée,..."

July 15, 2005 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

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