This re-release proves that Camper Van Beethoven sounds just as fresh and innovative today as the band did in 1989.
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Theater Review (LA): ‘Inherit the Wind’ at Grove Theatre Center
More timely than ever in today’s political climate, the Lawrence and Lee classic is presented in a lively and engaging production at the Grove Theatre Center in Burbank.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon’
Hark isn’t known for his storytelling skills, but he sure can direct the hell out of an action scene.
Read More »DVD Review: ‘Doctor Who’ – ‘The Moonbase’
After an absence during the holidays, the BBC returns to classic Doctor Who releases with "The Moonbase."
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘The Tribute Artist’ by Charles Busch
When the owner of a Greenwich Village townhouse unexpectedly dies, a chain of events is set off in which a real estate broker and female impersonator elect to pull off a grand scheme. Why not? There are no inheritors, no will and few will be able to discern the owner is actually a female impersonator. Or will they?
Read More »Book Review: ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ by Tsugito Kubo
This is a delightful adaptation from the beloved animated film for its 25th anniversary, illustrated by the filmmaker Miyazaki himself.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘The Jungle Book – Diamond Edition’
Still family-friendly and enjoyable to watch.
Read More »50 Years Ago Today – Remembering The Beatles First Appearance on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’
What happened to The Beatles is nothing short of extraordinary. They went from those first fledling moments on a cold Sunday night in February 1964 to a juggernaut that literally rocked the world.
Read More »Music Reviews: Carol Fredette, Matt Criscuolo, PJ Rasumssen
Three fine new jazz albums, Fredette's 'No Sad Songs for Me,' Criscuolo's 'Blippity Blat,' and Rasmussen's 'Another Adventure.'
Read More »Ralph Kiner Dies – New York City Mourns an Empty Korner
Kiner loved baseball as much and probably more than the fans and the game loved him, and we all knew it and appreciated him even more because of it.
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