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Rappers glorify drugs in their music

By Peter Zemeske | November 29, 2018

Drugs and music have typically had a close relationship with one another. This relationship started as early as 1930 when it was depicted in the film “International House,” in which marijuana and jazz are juxtaposed with one another, but may have...

.Paak compiles artists for new album

By Peter Zemeske | November 26, 2018

“Oxnard” is Paak’s third studio album and the follow up to 2016’s “Malibu.” Anderson .Paak, born Brandon Paak Anderson, has been in the music scene since 2009 but didn’t start performing under the Anderson .Paak moniker until 2013 with his...

Coldplay creates cinematic concert

By Noah Thornburgh | November 26, 2018

“Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams” is a movie about a camera-wielding friend with legendary foresight. Director Mat Whitecross began filming the four members of Coldplay before they were famous, when they were roommates at University College London...

‘Fantastic Beasts’ falls short of expectations

By Parker Otto | November 26, 2018

“Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” has impressionable characters, magical creatures and a beautiful atmosphere. However, the film has an unfocused narrative with nonsensical subplots and meanders resulting in a film that is okay at best...

'Neon Future III' makes for fun listen

‘Neon Future III’ makes for fun listen

By Peter Zemeske | November 16, 2018

In the world of EDM, or electronic dance music, it can be hard for an artist to distinguish oneself from the horde of helmet-brandishing DJs. Steve Aoki has separated himself from the rest with his enthusiastic personality, energetic live shows and boundary-pushing...

Goldblum jazzes up resume with debut album

By Peter Zemeske | November 14, 2018

Jeff Goldblum, an actor who has starred in many fan favorite movies, such as “Jurassic Park” and “Independence Day,” has released a debut jazz album with his band, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, in which he plays piano.The album, titled “The...

‘Overlord’ gives war film genre a horror spin

By Parker Otto | November 14, 2018

“Overlord,” released Nov. 9, creates a fantastic action experience with likeable characters and heart-pounding action.By combining horror and war film genres, “Overlord” is a film unlike any other released this year. It follows a small group of...

Fans remember Stan Lee’s legacy

By Parker Otto | November 14, 2018

Millions of Marvel fans heard the sad news Monday that comic book writer, editor and publisher Stan Lee died at the age of 95. He will forever be remembered as a creative genius who contrived amazing characters and a guardian angel who made numerous cameos...

Thunder From Down Under thrills the crowd

By Amy Geldean | November 12, 2018

Things got steamy Wednesday night at the Egyptian Theater, 135 N. Second St., as the members of Thunder From Down Under gave the audience the night of their lives.Thunder From Down Under featured sensual dances performed by men with defined and chiseled...

Dr. Seuss’ ‘The Grinch’ gets modern rework

By Sarah Fischer | November 12, 2018

Grinch fans have waited 18 years to see the famous Christmas-hating creature from Whoville on the big screen once again, and Illumination’s “The Grinch” finally delivered.Benedict Cumberbatch lends his voice to the Grinch in this animated film and,...

Home Free dazzles crowd at Egyptian Theatre

By Parker Otto | November 11, 2018

DeKALB — A capella group Home Free gave a rousing performance Thursday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., combining country classics with original songs to create a fantastic experience.As an a capella group, they don’t play instruments but...