Fans brave one of the South's coldest winters in recent times to witness the intimate return of venerated rock icons AFI.
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The 56th Grammy Awards – Music, Memories and Xanax
Get ready for a unique and extensive recap of the 2014 Grammy Awards, from the pre-show awards to the 21 televised performances and everything in between, from a genuine music enthusiast who saw it all in person.
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The network television theme du jour seems to be “man-machines” or “machine-men” (AKA: The Six Million Dollar Man turns up in the 21st Century!) Fox’s new cop show Almost Human plays with this theme by creating an “almost human” android partnered with a tortured shell (lost humanity?) who has a …
Read More »Movie Review: ‘American Hustle’
Director David O. Russell (Silver Linings Playbook, The Fighter) has crafted one of the most fiercely entertaining films of the year.
Read More »Interview: James Blunt Journeys Back to the Start on ‘Moon Landing’
British singer/songwriter James Blunt returns to his indie roots on his fourth and most personal album yet, 'Moon Landing.'
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Told that girls weren't scientists, I abandoned the idea of ever being able to access that tiny world under the microscope.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘The Harder They Come’
Not only an interesting and well told story, it's just as relevant todays as it was 40 years ago.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘I Am The Wind’ by Jon Fosse
In the Norwegian playwright's perplexing, humorous play, two men sail out into the open sea to find answers to some questions about themselves and about life.
Read More »Music Review: Dee Bell and Marcos Silva – ‘Silva – Bell – Elation’
After 20 years off the stage, singer Dee Bell is back with a winning album.
Read More »DVD Review: ‘Midsomer Murders Series 6’
There are many police shows, but it's safe to say there are none quite like Midsomer Murders.
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