By James Lane The only life they’ve known is war. The only loyalty they have is to each other. This is the main theme behind Liongate’s latest action flick “The Expendables” that brings together a powerhouse cast of action superstars consisting of Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, Steve Austin,...
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By Stevie B When it comes to reviewing books dealing with the music industry some have said I am the music Mufti. That being said, let it be known that I am about to lay down a fatwā on this book and its author. But before I begin, if you are unfamiliar with words...
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By Bethany Joy Burr Let’s cut the bullshit: This isn’t a good movie. More relevant, however, is that no one expects it to be. It neither achieves nor attempts the drama of Citizen Kane. No one goes in hoping to see the quirks of Fargo and no one reading this expects to hear it’s...
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By Aaron Sanchez I’m just going to go out and say it: The A-Team is the best movie of the summer—thus far. Now, I might lose all critic credibility, but considering I didn’t have much to begin with, I’m willing to take the risk. Not to mention, if I had a dollar for every...
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By Aaron Sanchez In The Losers, the bullets fly just as fast as the punch lines. So if you’re in to action movies, it’s definitely a winner. That being said, if you’re looking for a sound plot, interesting characters, decent acting, and editing that won’t make you dizzy, you might want to look elsewhere....
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By Aaron Sanchez Maybe it’s because I was six the first time I saw A Nightmare on Elm Street, but Freddy Krueger used to be a lot scarier. To be honest, the video cassette box-art still gives me the willies. Sadly I can’t say the same for the 2010 remake. Formulaic, boring, and everything...
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By Izzo The southern rap scene seemed to be cooling off over the past couple of years. Well, you might want to grab a cold drink before listening to the south’s hottest new upcoming rapper. S.G. just released his debut album “Bonafied!,” on Southern Stisles Records. For those who are unfamiliar with the definition...
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by Aaron Sanchez Kick-Ass is Anything But Chances are if you enjoyed Watchman or Superbad, you’re the target demographic for Kick-Ass. Unfortunately it is neither as ambitious as Watchman nor funny as Superbad and an insult to fanboys everywhere. Directed by Matthew Vaughn(“Layer Cake”) and based on the comic by John S. Romita and...
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by Inga Orlova The classic characters from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s “Sherlock Holmes” come to life in a modern day, gripping storyline shot beautifully on the dark streets of an old world London. Get comfortable in the crowded theatre and sit tight for the next two hours as you watch Robert Downey Jr. become...
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By Mark Ge Toumani Diabate’s The Mande Variations is gorgeous and was the first Kora album I’ve ever listened to. The Kora is a, “Harp unique to Africa with 21 strings.” It indeed sounds like a harp or a dulcimer that is plucked quickly. That was the first impression that I got while listening...
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