My friend, Amy, has clued me in to some pretty good music recently. She burned me Neutral Milk Hotel’s last CD over winter break, and she’s responsible for my brief (though still wonderful) obsession with Peter Bjorn & John (reviews of both albums coming soon,…
Of all the movies I saw last year (and trust me, there were MANY…when you’re under 21 in Reno, there’s not much to do besides going to the movies!), Across The Universe was easily one of the best.
Juno is probably one of the most endearing films I’ve seen in a long time. The movie tells the story of 16-year-old Juno (Ellen Page), whom ends up dealing with an unexpected pregnancy. The film is not only hilarious (the dry humor is a combination…
I’ve honestly never paid much attention to Keane. Sure, I remember liking Everybody’s Changing and loving Somewhere Only We Know, but the band never really made it on my radar. Then, one day I passed their latest album, Under The Iron Sea, at Best Buy,…
I’ll admit that the only reason I bought the Elizabethtown DVD was because I wanted another excuse to stare at Orlando Bloom for two hours. The movie itself turned out to be decent…at times moving, funny, and romantic, and at times, slow-paced and annoying (well,…
The White Stripes have definitely gained a lot of attention in the past years. The rock duo (composed of guitarist/pianist/songwriter/lead vocalist, Jack White and ex-wife/drummer Meg White) has seen numerous hit songs (Fell In Love With A Girl, Seven Nation Army, The Hardest Button to…
It may be telling of my age when I admit that I’ve never seen the classic Hitchcock film, Rear Window (though, to my credit, my friends and I did try to rent it last night, but most movie rental places are closed at one in…
Every once in a while, someone comes along in music whom you know is going to make a difference. This could easily be said of Jeff Buckley. Buckley appeared in the music scene in ’91 and was quickly hailed by fans and critics alike to…
If you remember my last review of a Coldplay album, you’ll note that it wasn’t exactly favorable. While A Rush Of Blood To The Head was an okay album, I found most of it dull and uninspired. I’ll admit the album has grown on me…
When I was a child, listening to standards was probably the last thing I wanted to do. My mother would often play Sinatra or Nat King Cole records, and the soft melodies and lyrics I couldn’t comprehend went right over my head. Obviously, my taste…