reviews
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THE REEL DEAL: The Mechanic
“The Mechanic is a remake (is anything not a remake these days?) of the original action thriller of the same name made in 1972 starring Charles Bronson…”
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Deerhoof – Deerhoof vs. Evil (album review)
“Hyperbole boldly reigns in this world of art-infused experimental music; Deerhoof are not simply pitted against inconvenience or negativity, but the concept of evil itself!…”
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Black Swan: Desirably Disturbing
“Natalie Portman shines in her outstanding role of Nina, a dancer who just wants to be perfect. The movie follows Nina as she attempts to get a role in the upcoming ballet performance of “Swan…
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The Decemberists- The King Is Dead (album review)
“Front man Colin Meloy and company decided to scale down their theatricality and opt for an album that features well-constructed songs that stand by themselves and are unified with a cohesive sound…”
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THE REEL DEAL: The Rite
By Jess Bonniwell So I walked into the theatre with a group of friends to see “The Rite” thinking, “Hey, this movie is probably going to suck”. Halfway through the movie I started to think…
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Cake- Showroom of Compassion (album review)
By David Colburn Vibraslap enthusiasts rejoice! Showroom of Compassion, Cake’s first full-length studio release since 2004’s Pressure Chief, displays the quirky percussion device in healthy abundance. Many of the musical characteristics that define Cake’s well-established…
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Matt and Kim – Sidewalks (album review)
By David Colburn If every piece of music was experimental, would any piece of music actually be experimental? Fun is an important aspect of the impossibly vast music world. Simple hooks, reliable rhythms, and breezy…
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Sufjan Stevens – The Age of Adz (album review)
By David Colburn Twenty-five minutes is not a typo: “Impossible Soul”, the final track on The Age of Adz, is genuinely 25 minutes long. Perhaps that will invoke a sense of apprehension within the listener:…
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Skyline: Don’t look up
“Lately there have been many “Disaster” movies, however this one is a little different. After a night of partying, a group of friends wake up to strange lights coming down from the sky.”
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Kanye West- My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (album review)
“Subtlety has never been a term remotely associated with Kanye West. Everything about his music and celebrity status is self-consciously bombastic…”