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Movie has lots of ‘Soul’

By TONY MARTIN | November 11, 2008

'Soul' Men stars Bernie Mac, Samuel L. Jackson and Isaac Hayes. The Plot: Two ex-bandmates come back together after many estranged years apart to perform at a tribute concert for their recently deceased lead singer. Hilarity ensues. The Good: Though a...

Political themed episode of ‘South Park’ hits all the marks of a good satire

By TONY MARTIN | November 11, 2008

A show that never fails to stay relevant, "South Park" debuted a new episode on Nov. 5, not 24 hours after the election, featuring Barack Obama accepting the presidency. Not only was there dialogue from Obama's actual acceptance speech, but there were...

Film reels teach in outdated fashion

By ORLANDO LARA | November 11, 2008

There is a collection of aging movie reels in the Film Department at Founders Memorial Library. It houses Oscar winners, documentaries and everything in between, including educational films that date as far back as 1900. After some scrounging around,...

Hugh Hefner a boyfriend and father figure?

By NYSSA BULKES | November 11, 2008

Hugh Hefner is the father.. erm, ex-boyfriend of the bride. All dirty thoughts aside, according to a Nov. 6 Associated Press report, the Playboy mogul has given his blessing to Girl Next Door Kendra Wilkinson and will be giving her away at her wedding...

Have we seen the passing of the teen heartthrob torch?

By NYSSA BULKES | November 10, 2008

So Leo DiCaprio rocks my socks. Apparently, he rocks Zac Efron's, too. According to a report on E! Online Friday, quotes purportedly from DiCaprio were fabricated to insinuate that he had "total respect" for young teen dudes like Efron who handle the...

One of the first ‘Best Music of the Year’ lists

By DAN STONE | November 10, 2008

At the end of every year, every entertainment news source believes it has an obligation to produce a "best music of the year" list. Unfortunately, musical taste and opinion is entirely subjective. If it were objective, Katy Perry wouldn't have broken...

Review: ‘Cobain Unseen:’ Book depicts musician the way he wanted to be seen

By HEATHER SKRIP | November 10, 2008

Charles R. Cross, mastermind behind "Heavier Than Heaven: A Biography of Kurt Cobain," has released a new book about the enigmatic Nirvana frontman, "Cobain Unseen." What makes this book worth reading is the fact that it's centered around exclusive artifacts...

Review: ‘Madagascar 2:’ Good laughs whether you like kids movies or not

By HEATHER SKRIP | November 10, 2008

I like to move it, move it. Most people are familiar with the lines from that song and the fuzzy creatures that accompany it from the "Madagascar" series. Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe, Gloria the hippo and the penguins, have finally...

Review: ‘Role Models:’ A buddy comedy from the last decade

By CHRIS KRAPEK | November 10, 2008

'Role Models' is a buddy comedy that would have been better if it were made last decade. In an awkward pairing, Stifler and that arrogant guy from "Clueless" play the two leads, a pairing that is so fresh it feels like 1999 all over again. Wheeler (Sean...

The absolute best of Bond, James Bond

By NYSSA BULKES | November 7, 2008

1. Best Pre-Credits Intro to a Bond movie: Roger Moore in "The Spy Who Loved Me" It's priceless. He's being chased by baddies down a ski slope, and in 1977, this had to be done for real; special effects weren't around. He skis off the cliff, and just...

The Cure dreams big

By TONY MARTIN | November 7, 2008

The hype for The Cure is something that I could never understand. As hard as I try, it's hard for me to enjoy Robert Smith's whining; I mean crooning. So, after all this time apart, the thought was maybe the band had some good songs prepared for their...

Beer of the Week: Wild Blue

By DAN STONE | November 7, 2008

Wild Blue is a blueberry flavored lager from Anheuser-Busch. Wild Blue tastes a lot more like a blueberry-flavored soft drink than a beer. It tastes like a really good soft drink, but if people wanted a soft drink, they probably wouldn't be buying beer....