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Cavits’ Pinot Grigio keeps taste buds happy

By NYSSA BULKES | September 14, 2008

Wine: Cavits' Pinot Grigio 2007 I like my wines to have purpose. Either I dig a dark, sassy merlot or a light, tart pinot grigio. With anything else, my taste buds send cringes through my body in protest. I like to keep them happy, and Cavit does that....

‘Reading’ brings the laughs

By TONY MARTIN | September 14, 2008

"Burn After Reading" Score: 9/10 Starring: George Clooney, Francis McDormand, Brad Pitt, John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton The Plot: Another one of the Coen Brothers "heist-turned-disaster comedies," the film is about the attempted blackmail of Osborne Cox...

Political figures publishing books bad news

By NYSSA BULKES | September 14, 2008

If you have a book, you've arrived. You know, in the event you didn't know. Back when Barack Obama first started his bid for the White House, I remember all of sudden seeing his books on the "Barnes And Noble Bestseller" table at the fronts of their stores....

Who could outdo De Niro and Pacino?

By HEATHER SKRIP | September 11, 2008

Today, "Righteous Kill" hits theaters. The film includes a powerful duo of classic actors, Robert De Niro and Al Pacino. I foresee these two dominating the big screen because they compliment each other so well, as they did in 1995's "Heat." That got me...

Ultimate guide to the fall TV season

By KYLE SPENCER | September 11, 2008

This fall television season brings plenty of new shows, along with plenty of favorites for fans. With over 102 shows to choose from, everyone is sure to find something to enjoy each day of the week. Here is your guide to planning the perfect television...

New season of ‘Always Sunny’ promises bigger laughs

By KYLE SPENCER | September 11, 2008

Since its beginning in 2005, "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" has proved itself as being one of the funniest shows on television. Now, with three seasons under its belt, FX assures "Always Sunny" will deliver even bigger laughs in its fourth go-round....

Greatest wingmen in rock

By DAN STONE | September 11, 2008

Every band has a front-person. Some bands share the front-person duty between two performers, but often a band has a front-person and a secondary musician that seems to rock out just as much as the front-person, but is not the face of the band. These...

Talented artists of today do not get the exposure they deserve

By DAN STONE | September 11, 2008

Everyone knows a music nostalgia freak. They're convinced the music of today is inferior to the music of the past. The problem exists in the fact that every generation in the music listening history of humanityâ€"with the exception of the birth of...

Newman Center hosts discussion on Christian tones in ‘Dark Knight’

By ORLANDO LARA | September 11, 2008

With "The Dark Knight" firmly planted as the second-highest grossing movie of all time, it was only a matter of time before Batman went to church. On Wednesday, the Newman Catholic Student Center, 512 Normal Rd., presented "Superhero: Is ‘The Dark...

Late Mitch Hedberg releases potentially last album

By JEN HANCE | September 10, 2008

The late comedian Mitch Hedberg, who died in 2005, was known for his hilarious one-liners and unique delivery of jokes. His interesting way of annunciating his jokes, his quick thinking and sarcastic stage presence set him apart from other comedians....

Comedy singers are not ‘second-class’

By ORLANDO LARA | September 10, 2008

Music is good. Comedy is good, too. But something happens when the two are combined. It seems that no matter how funny, original or entertaining a "comedy band" is, they're usually seen as second-class entertainers. Not quite good enough to start a legitimate...

Gym Class Heroes releases new album

By HEATHER SKRIP | September 10, 2008

Gym Class Heroes, the band best known for their ability to combine hip-hop and alternative, recently released their fourth major album, "The Quilt." British singer Estelle, notable for her duet with Kanye West on "American Boy," lends her vocals on "Guilty...