All Entries in the "Entertainment" Category
McConaughey’s Name Is ‘Mud’
When you think of classic, free-spirited adventures, look no further than Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. They embody mischief, wit and this ideal that children are compelled to do almost whatever they want. Their world and spirits come to the big screen in the engaging, modern-day coming-of-age drama “Mud,” which isn’t an adaptation of any [...]
Ruling with an ‘Iron’ Fist
If it weren’t for the success of the first “Iron Man,” the pedestal that Marvel Studios has set since would be nowhere as high as it is today. Five years and six films later, Marvel kicks off their Phase II series with “Iron Man 3,” the third and most likely final film in the “Iron [...]
The Summer Set Lacks Depth
The Summer Set is an American pop rock bad that got its start in 2007. Back then, they released their first EP, “Love the Love You Have,” which led to their signing with The Militia Group. The band made their most popular full-length album, “Everything’s Fine,” under the direction of Razor & Tie. “Everything’s Fine” [...]
Hannibal Double Take
“Hannibal” is more “Manhunter” (1986) than “The Silence of the Lambs” (1991), and although this may displease avid fans of the Academy Award-winning film, discerning viewers with a taste for retro cinematic stylization may find that NBC’s new thriller is just what the doctor ordered. Hugh Dancy (best known for being married to actress Claire [...]
Hannibal Double Take
Blood, guts and five-star cuisine are abundant in NBC’s new series “Hannibal,” and surprisingly, they mix incredibly well. With the end of fan-favorite shows “The Office” and “30 Rock,” it would seem natural that NBC’s next cult-following hit would be something akin to the humorous half-hour sitcoms. Admittedly, “Hannibal” may not appeal to all who [...]
No “Injustice” to DC Comics
A review of this game would usually begin with a question like, “Who would win: Superman or Batman? Now you can decide.” However, since we already know the answer is obviously Batman, I can just skip ahead to the actual review. Two weeks ago, NetherRealm Studios released “Injustice: Gods Among Us” for the Xbox [...]
The Cali Boys Next Door
Up and coming band, The Neighbourhood, released their first full length album this past week titled, “I Love You,” and it is well worth investing in, especially if you’re into indie rock. Tickets for their promotion tour are sold out across the states, and their track, “Sweater Weather,” has been made a radio hit. This [...]
Snazzy and Jazzy: Akagi Concert
Kei Akagi, along with colleagues Darek Oles and Jason Harnell, stepped up to the Steinway perched on stage in Winfred Smith next to a wooden string bass turned on its side and an emerald drum set illuminated by the spotlight. Oles waltzed over to the wooden bass, picked it up to put it in its [...]
Phoenix Not Going “Bankrupt”
Released on April 23, French pop band Phoenix is yet another band to make a long awaited comeback from 2009’s “Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix” (Is it just me, or is anyone else becoming slowly bothered by how long these artists have been leaving us hanging lately?) with “Bankrupt!” (Glassnote Records). Comprised of 10 songs, the album [...]
“Visit” Is New Artistic Piece
“What would any town, or any of us, be willing to do to solve all of our financial woes and worries?” This is one of the many moral dilemmas posed to the audience by Jane Page in her adaptation of Fredrick Durrenmatt’s play, “The Visit.” Charged with happiness, anger, jealously, revenge and several other [...]
