City Strife: Review of Bright Lights, Big Ass
Bright Lights, Big Ass is a memoir of Jen Lancaster’s experiences as a writer in the city; or more precisely, a former VP who turns to temping while pursuing a…
Such Great Heights: A Valentine’s Day Screening of Vertigo
Last year I celebrated my singledom on Valentine's Day by sitting at home, having a few beers, and watching both 'Kill Bill' movies back to back. Ah, romance. This year…
Super Heroes Bringin’ the Rock
Based out of Sweden, this hard-working and hard-rocking trio burn the candle at both end without abandon. Their nights are spent hunting down criminals the world over, occasionally running into…
Bourne Smart
When I was a kid, I was obsessed with "Get Smart." I remember getting teased one day in class when as part of a game, I named it as a…
Revenge Served Hot: The Meaning of Night, Reviewed
Recent successes such as The Sopranos and Dexter illustrate that a protagonist doesn’t have to be just or admirable to be captivating. The hero needn’t be a hero; and Michael…
Movie Review: 27 Dresses
Try on some dresses with Rye Silverman as he reviews the new romantic comedy from the screenwriter of the Devil Wears Prada, 27 Dresses.
Review of darkpark
Mostly the brainchild of Larry Flynn, darkpark hails from Vermont where they play shows with multiple lineups. Mr. Flynn has transplanted the darkpark project from California to Vermont, where he…
The Futurama is Now!
I’m back baby! That’s right, after a most likely completely unnoticed absence, I, one of your resident Inept Owl movie reviewers, have returned. And what better way to mark my…
Review of The New Jerseys – Self Titled
"These are the voices in my head" is what the light bulb above told me as I cruised through this album. The New Jerseys have an eclectic, mostly folk-inspired sound…
Must-Read Pick 2007: A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier
Ishmael Beah was twelve years old when war invaded and abruptly ended his childhood in Sierra Leone. For four years he was swept into the atrocities of battle between rebel…