Rock the Bells: where old school rules
The fifth annual Rock the Bells featured performances from legends like Nas.
Stiller’s Tropic Thunder provides laughs, but they don’t last
The performances in Ben Stiller’s new film burn out quickly.
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2: Been there, done that but still heartwarming
Although feel-good, the film still provides dimensional female characters.
So believable that’s it’s unbelievably good: The Dark Knight hits theaters
Heath Ledger’s final role as “The Joker” is already getting Oscar buzz.
Journey to the Center of the Earth: kid-friendly, 3-D adventure
A review of the kid flick Journey to Center of the Earth.
The Strangers: a carbon-copy horror flick
Despite a creepy trailer, The Strangers doesn’t live up to the promise.
The Promotion, directed by an NU alum, mixes goof with heart
A review, plus a talk with the director.
Battlestar Galactica: “Sine Qua Non”
No time for an intro. Reading Week is here and so is Common. Here’s what happened in this week’s episode of Battlestar Galactica, “Sine Qua Non.”
Warning: Spoiler Alert!
The fleet can wait. Adama’s crazy in love.Photo courtesy of the Sci-Fi network.
Natalie dies after being shot by Sharon-Athena. Moments before Natalie dies on the operating table she [...]
Steedle steals the stage in brooding Cabaret
Art’s Alliance’s performance of Cabaret recreates sexy, swanky 1930s nightlife.
GuiltE! Pleasures: Summer Preview
Tonight, E! premiered two new summer reality shows: Denise Richards: It’s Complicated and Living Lohan.
First, Denise. I never really had thoughts about Denise Richards one way or the other. After seeing the first episode of It’s Complicated, I think she’s a bimbo. The show is suppose to offer insight into [...]
Mike Ness brings signature SoCal croon to the Park West
Mike Ness, front man of rockabilly act Social Distortion, brings his acoustic act to the Park West.
American Idol: The Finale, Part Dos
On the seventh season of American Idol, rocker David Cook was given the Idol crown. Photo courtesy of AmericanIdol.com.
My apologies to Jackie, the John Lennon fan. I don’t know if it was the fact that we were talking about Paul Simon just before I wrote the blog, putting Pauls on my mind, or [...]
American Idol: The Finale, Part Uno
David Archuleta peaked at the right moment, delivering three stellar performances. Photo courtesy of AmericanIdol.com.
It has come down to the Davids on Season 7 of American Idol! Let the final match begin!
This week, Clive Owen and Andrew Lloyd Webber are the mentors, helping the guys to cause the crowd to become star-struck. [...]
GuiltE! Pleasures: Keeping Up With the Kardashians
Recap: A New Perspective in New Orleans
In tonight’s episode, Kim and sisters Khloe and Kourtney traveled to New Orleans to help promote/serve as eye candy for a celebrity pool tournament organized by Kim’s own beau, Reggie Bush, to raise money for those affected by Hurricane Katrina. When the girls hear they’re invited to New [...]
