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Who could outdo De Niro and Pacino?

By HEATHER SKRIP | September 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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...

Beer of the Week: Kirin Ichiban

By DAN STONE | September 11, 2008

Beer of the Week: Kirin Ichiban Grade: C- Kirin Ichiban is a Japanese Rice Lager with a lightly sweet malt taste and obscure, undesirable aftertaste. The Good: Japanese Rice Lager beers aren't the easiest to come across, so the ease of finding Kirin Ichiban...

New Michael Moore film ‘Slacker Uprising’ to be released for free online

By TONY MARTIN | September 11, 2008

What do Michael Moore and Thom Yorke of Radiohead have in common? Aside from loathing George W. Bush, they are both among cutting edge artists releasing their products for free to the public, according to IMDB.com. However, hopefully Moore's new film...

Man with many talents hits the stage at the Egyptian Theatre

By KYLE SPENCER | September 11, 2008

Every year, a man with many talents takes the stage at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., and captivates audiences. That man is Gavin Wilson, owner of DeKalb's own The Hillside Restaurant, 121 N. Second St. The true variety show known simply as...

Rumors circulating about sequel to ‘Dark Knight’

By JEN HANCE | September 11, 2008

After the astounding box office success of "The Dark Knight," there is no wonder that rumors are already flying about the next installment of Christopher Nolan's Batman series. So what exactly does he have in store? First of all, Two-Face is dead. I know,...

End of the fall television season?

By DAN STONE | September 11, 2008

Historically, I've always been excited when September rolls around because of the promise. Over the past several years, the TV industry has changed the typical starting time for the new season. Of all the shows I regularly watch, only "Family Guy" is...

Jessica Simpson goes country on new album

By LINDSEY KASTNING | September 11, 2008

After two years of fighting to move on from love gone sour, Jessica Simpson has placed her pop vocal days on the shelf. With the release of her new album "Do You Know," Simpson is now trying to expand into the country music world. On the album, Simpson...

Late Mitch Hedberg releases potentially last album

By JEN HANCE | September 11, 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 11, 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...

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