Paramount Pictures 77 min., dir. by Larry Charles, with Sacha Baron Cohen, Anna Faris, and Sir Ben Kingsley Sacha Baron Cohen is the king of [...]
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THE DICTATORreviewed by Matthew Schuchman
Black Keys Documentary Forthcoming, Band on Tour
SPIN reports that a Black Keys documentary is in the works. Director Noah Abrams has called it “a buddy comedy with perhaps the greatest soundtrack of all time.” [...]
Guitarist of Possum Dixon, Celso Chavez, Dies at Age 44
Celso Chavez, guitarist of ’90s alternative rock group Possum Dixon, died Wednesday, May 9th at the age of 44. According to the Los Angeles Times, former Possum Dixon [...]
Mick Jagger to Be Joined by Foo Fighters and Arcade Fire on SNL Season Finale
On May 19th, the season finale of “Saturday Night Live” will feature Mick Jagger, who will both host and perform. According to Billboard, Arcade Fire [...]
WILLIS EARL BEAL – Acousmatic Sorceryreviewed by Chris Martin
In his short 28 years, Willis Earl Beal has been homeless, in and out of the army, failed to hold onto various jobs, and traversed [...]
Watch: Stephen Colbert on Barack Obama, North Carolina, and Gay Marriage
“Congratulations, North Carolina…tonight, as you go to sleep next to your heterosexual life-mate, you can rest assured that all across your great state, a gay [...]
Five Sid Vicious Songs – “Sid Sings” (Better Than He Played Bass)
May 10, 2012 would have been the 55th birthday of iconic punk rocker Sid Vicious, who died at the age of 21 in early 1979. [...]
Listen: Iron & Wine “One More Try” (George Michael Cover)
Next month, Iron & Wine will release a seven-inch of covers entitled Two Sides Of George, featuring two covers of George Michaels songs: “One More Try” (stream available [...]
This Is Hardcore Fest 2012 Lineup Announced
The 2012 This Is Hardcore Fest, which will be held from August 9th through 12th in Philadelphia, has announced its lineup. Acts include Cro-Mags, H2O, [...]
Jimi Hendrix Estate Does Not Approve of Biopic Starring Andre 3000
As reported earlier, a Jimi Hendrix biopic starring OutKast‘s André 3000 is in the works, but it does not have the backing of the Hendrix estate. According to The Wall [...]
OutKast’s Andre 3000 Will Play Jimi Hendrix in Biopic “All Is By My Side”
Andre 3000 of OutKast is confirmed to portray Jimi Hendrix in a new Hollywood biopic, All Is By My Side. The film will be written and [...]
Beastie Boys Sued Over Alleged Copyright Infringement
The Beastie Boys have been hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit over samples used on Licensed to Ill and Paul’s Boutique. The suit was filed on May 3rd, [...]
Celebrate Brooklyn! Concert Series Lineup Announced Featuring Sigur Ros, Wild Flag, Wilco, and More
The lineup for the annual Celebrate Brooklyn! concert series in Prospect Park has been announced, and will start on June 5th with Jimmy Cliff. Free shows include [...]
The Vaselines to Perform Select US Dates, to Appear at Bumbershoot
The Vaselines will embark on a rare visit to the United States this August for a brief three-date mini-tour. The visit will mark the band’s first [...]
ELECTRIC JELLYFISH – Trouble Coming Downreviewed by Chris Martin
The descriptions “dark” and “heavy” come to mind when listening to the music of Electric Jellyfish. Thunderous guitar noise, headache-inducing percussion, and howling vocals bore [...]
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