Ballet mesmerizes with refreshing spin on classic
Ballet Preljocaj’s Snow White shines with its contemporary rendition of the beloved fable.
The Hunger Games questions morality
The popularly acclaimed book, The Hunger Games, comes to life on the big screen with impeccable performances and brilliant direction.
Black diaspora transcends cultural limitations
If the lines of racial oppression were unclear before, after Voices from the Black Diaspora, they blurred even more. This past Saturday at the McClintock Theater, the latest Visions and Voices event explored the diverse narratives arising from Australia, America, and England, unifying varying experiences of black oppression while distinguishing differences in culture. Typically, the […]
Sophomore album brings inventive flair
Avant-garde rapper Wale entices listeners with honest lyrics and ominous beats in his latest album Ambition.
Bieber brings Christmas early with clichés
Canadian pop and R&B singer Justin Bieber’s new album Under the Mistletoe is an uneven assemblage of holiday-themed songs.
Didactic film presents rich family material
The California Science Center’s latest IMAX film, Flying Monsters 3-D, contains stunning visuals and an engaging script.
Little Red produces sure-fire hit album
Mixing different tastes and influences, Australian band Little Red creates a diverse record sure to please listeners of all types.
Record maintains cohesion
Though Afropolitan presents sundry tastes, the CD flows well and avoids disjunction.
Electric Six attempts to extricate old sound
Heartbeats and Brainwaves is Electric Six’s latest endeavor, a work that doesn’t do justice or humiliate, but merely basks in mediocrity.
Evanescence’s self-titled album disappoints
Evanescence falls short of the thrill and innovation of Amy Lee’s former hits, and even seems to mimic older projects.