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Review: ‘Astronautalis’

By NORTHERN STAR STAFF | October 8, 2008

Here's a recipe to fill your ears: Astronautalis - 'Pomegranate' (2008- Eyeball Records) - 9/10 Ingredients: 1 Part Victorian Imagery 2 Parts Lo-Fi Folk 2 Parts Indie Hip-Hop 1 Part Raw Vocals To mix: Strain the Victorian Imagery through the lo-fi folk,...

‘Superjail’ a total waste of fifteen minutes

By BRIDGET ORKFRITZ | October 7, 2008

Adult Swim has brought many nights of laughter for me. Its shows are hilarious and definitely rated towards an 18+ audience. Although some of the shows that air on Adult Swim are slightly confusing, I just so happened to catch a show the other night called...

Top ten shows from childhood

By KYLE SPENCER | October 7, 2008

During our childhood, there were many shows to love, but looking back you just can't remember why. At the time they seemed brilliant but now look cheap and thoughtless. Even though we will regrettably admit to watching these shows from the ‘90s,...

‘Clone Wars’ worth your Friday night time

By DAVID MATZ | October 7, 2008

When thinking of the tagline "the saga continues," some may think the new TV series "The Clone Wars," an animated spinoff from the infamous "Star Wars" franchise. Some may say the show is overkill and the franchise should be laid to rest. Some may have...

Clapping not the best way to appreciate a movie

By ORLANDO LARA | October 7, 2008

I went to see the comedy documentary "Religulous" on its opening night. The movie was very good, but I was irritated by one thing at the end of the movie: the audience. After the final scene, the theater was completely dark and there were a few seconds...

Flashy effects, big budget not always better for concerts

By BRIDGET ORKFRITZ | October 7, 2008

What's more entertaining when it comes to seeing a concert? Big, flashy lights and costumes or a more simplistic, intimate setting? I guess it's up to the individual, but personally, I prefer a more intimate setting. Why are theatrics needed to enlighten...

Glory days of ‘SNL’ may be behind it

By ORLANDO LARA | October 7, 2008

After being on the air for 34 years, it's only fair to cut "Saturday Night Live" some slack. Sure, the past few years have provided less than the usual number of memorable skits and characters, but with this year's presidential election, "SNL" is beginning...

Review: ‘Blindness’

By CHRIS KRAPEK | October 7, 2008

The film "Blindness" portrays a world in which people who are blind are immoral savages who rape and kill before thinking twice. Social commentary or not, the generalizations that are made throughout the course of the film are offensive. The relation...

Three bands that could rock out on a comeback tour

By DAVID MATZ | October 6, 2008

What do Tina Turner, New Kids on the Block and Metallica have in common? They are all experiencing successful comebacks. So that got me to thinking, what three musicians would I most enjoy to see come back on the stage and rock out for old times sake....

Review: ‘How To Lose Friends And Alienate People’

By DAVID MATZ | October 6, 2008

"How To Lose Friends And Alienate People" - 5/10 Starring: Simon Pegg, Kirsten Dunst, Jeff Brigdes, Megan Fox Plot: Failing British celebrity journalist Sidney Young (Pegg) gets hired by a prestigious entertainment magazine in New York City. But every...

New Ani DiFranco album needs more spice

By BRIDGET ORKFRITZ | October 6, 2008

Ani DiFranco's most recent album, "Red Letter Year", is a striking, captivating album with true indie-rock sound. "Red Letter Year" is composed of slow, melodic sounds and poetic lyrics. The opener and title track to "Red Letter Year" starts off with...

New potential CW show could lose viewers for the network

By KYLE SPENCER | October 6, 2008

"Smallville" has done wonders for CW's ratings, but with it nearing its conclusion after eight popular seasons, a new "super hero" may be taking Clark Kent's place. For casual comic book readers, the name Dick "DJ" Grayson may not mean much, but perhaps...