Trivium improves sound, riffs on album
“The Crusade” has finally arrived. Florida’s insane, trilling, metal rocking four-piece band Trivium is back and smashing onto the scene with its third album release. Following the explosive second album…
‘Departed’ keeps audience captivated
In the past, Martin Scorsese has proved he is a talented filmmaker, while still having the humor to cameo every once in awhile. Though he’s been mostly dormant for the…
‘Departed’ keeps audience captivated
I’ll be the first person to admit I don’t like action films. I especially don’t like crime movies. On top of that, I really, really hate American remakes of Asian…
‘Boneclouds’ blends sounds
Honolulu-born 30-year-old Mason Jennings is coming here to River Falls this Friday for the AIDS benefit along with Consolation Champ. Right out of Minneapolis, his most recent album, “Boneclouds,” has…
‘School’ teaches no new lessons
It’s strange how some actors continue to play the same types of characters over and over again, yet it seems as though they never get tired of it.
‘School’ teaches no new lessons
I guess you could say the movie was about a school. Kind of. And I guess the guys were scoundrels. Maybe. It definitely wasn’t bad either. But it sure as…
Jackass 2 is positively crude
What does it say about our society when the No. 1 movie in America, which has grossed over $25 million already, is about dick, fart and pain jokes? I guess…
Flyboys brings WWII insight
For most of World War I, the United States was not officially involved. Nonetheless, there were Americans who felt compelled to help European allies. Some joined the infantry or Red…
Performing band deemed good background music
I’ve got to ask you what’s better, buying albums for the first listen or seeing a band live? I think the answer to the question is completely rhetorical. I suppose…
‘Black Dahlia’ still an unsolved mystery
It's September again, and for Hollywood that is often an indicator that Oscar season has begun. Normally, that would mean that they’ve started releasing more prestigious films, but in this…