Archive for May 12th, 2008
‘Mario Kart’ Stuck In Reverse
“Mario Kart Wii” goes in one direction: backward. It was a tall order to beat the innovative “Double Dash” and the milestone “Mario Kart DS.” Nintendo certainly didn’t do it.
Matmos Rides ‘Supreme’
Matmos is generally considered to be an electronic experimental band. The word “experimental” scares away even the most passionate music fans.
UCINDIE Stays Philanthropic
Concerts for philanthropic causes might be as common as students listening to iPods in today’s era, but the second annual UCIndie: A Benefit Concert for Iraqi Children, organized by members of the Baghdad School Project in conjunction with the Social Science Dean’s Ambassadors Council, made for a fun-filled night of upbeat music and camaraderie as part of a large effort to provide educational supplies to schoolchildren in Baghdad.
‘Racer’ Clogs Some Engines
“Speed Racer” comes across as candy for the senses. The constantly dynamic visuals are a rainbow-sherbet, hyper, pop-art assault on the eyes that is stunning and, at times, almost overwhelming. Unfortunately, much like candy, the rush starts strong yet ultimately leaves the viewer unsatisfied.
Sopla!
Musicians perform Mexican-style songs at the Student Center terrace as part of a Cinco de Mayo celebration sponsored by Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán.
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