Review of The Northstar Session’s New Prehistoric Times
The term “rock” entails something that’s hard. Hard is something that these guys aren’t. I wouldn’t throw them to the other side of the spectrum either, though, as a soft…
Terribly Good (and Terrible): The Somnambulist, Reviewed
"Be warned. This book has no literary merit whatsoever. It is a lurid piece of nonsense... I doubt you'll believe a word of it." With an intro like that, how…
Review of STAGE FOUR’s “Love Finds Peter Plogojowitz”
As a first-rate music critic for a first-rate online publication, I find that careful research is an essential component to my craft. So, naturally, when I received a copy of…
Downey Ain’t No Jive Turkey, Soul Brother!
Fans of Ben Stiller will certainly be anticipating his new movie, Tropic Thunder . 'Thunder' will be the fourth movie in which Stiller steps behind the lens as director, a…
Ask An Owl: Man-Purses
Mr Inept Owl, A lot of people have joked about the fact that the style of women's handbags and purses have gotten so small you can't fit anything into it…
Review of Sheryl Crow’s “Detours”
At long last, Sheryl Crow is ready for me. I mean, you can see it everywhere in her sixth studio release, "Detours." Even in the title, she's detailing the circuitous…
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…