M83 risk new double album
Releasing a double album is a bold, risky move by any musician, especially in 2011. Considering the already expansive and sprawling sound of M83, it makes perfect sense for them to try it. Their fifth album, “Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming,”…
The Misfits
After more than 10 years, punk rock legends The Misfits have finally put out a new album entitled “The Devils Rain,” which has the necessary components to be great, but it falls flat on several ends, making it an average…
Superman #1
In comics, when the same character is the main focus of two books it can often get confusing because readers do not know if the stories overlap or if they are self-contained. A lot of times one book is often…
Flash #1
Superman maybe faster than a speeding bullet, but he is not faster than The Flash. The Scarlet Speedster returns in Flash #1 as part of DC’s “New 52.” “The Flash #1” is written by Francis Manapul who also does…
Jack’s Mannequin
Ever have a bad day where you want to hop in the car and just drive away for a while? Jack’s Mannequin is the kind of music you’d be playing in the background. Jack’s Mannequin is made up of frontman…
First musical ‘Spells’ success
“The 25th Annual Putam County Spelling Bee,” may not sound like an interesting title for a musical. So it is a welcome surprise that the musical is a fun and energetic show with plenty of laughs. While it definitely is…
Robot fights get ‘Real’
Filmmaking has maintained itself as an art form due to its ability to continue to surprise an audience, particularly through unexpected plot twists. The best surprise however is when a film exceeds all expectations and shows an unexpected amount of…
Embrace these ‘Ides’
The title of “The Ides of March,” the new political thriller from writer/director/co-star George Clooney (“The American”), comes from the story of Julius Caesar, the Roman tyrant who was assassinated by his own Senate on March 15 in the year…
