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Terrorist thriller film far from explosive
By: Jay Brissenden
No Comments | Oct. 14, 2008

Filled with big explosions and enough deception to make the Bush administration look clean, “Body of Lies” is a very complicated yet somewhat meaningless high-profile thriller.

Infectiously frightening film
By: Melinda Chemor
No Comments | Oct. 14, 2008

Zombies, crazed dogs and paranoia come together to give “Quarantine” a decent plotline.

Hype around ‘Heroes’ just a bunch of hoopla
By: Chelsea Otakan
No Comments | Oct. 13, 2008

“Save the cheerleader, save the world.”

That’s what a creepy raspy whisper told me throughout the entire first season of NBC’s “Heroes.” Since then, the show has remained one of the highest-rated programs on television, despite a critically ashamed second season.

Blindingly bad
By: Jay Brissenden
1 Comment | Oct. 7, 2008

For such an epic film that tries to capture the raw and brutal side of humanity, there is little light to be seen in “Blindness.”

“Blindness” gives a dark glimpse of what the world would be like if almost the entire population was to go suddenly blind.  The story focuses around the journey of a doctor [...]

Cute romance has finite reality
By: Ruth Anderson
2 Comments | Oct. 7, 2008

“Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist” is a splendidly funny comedy that lacks believability but keeps viewers rolling with laughter.

Previously banned book is magical classic
By: Nathan Slinker
No Comments | Oct. 7, 2008

In celebration of Banned Books Week, I took a trip down to the public library last Thursday with my girlfriend Aschley in the hopes of digging up a controversial and relevant book to review.

Jumbled plot almost too dull to bear
By: Jay Brissenden
No Comments | Oct. 6, 2008

Offering an acclaimed cast and a throwback to old westerns, “Appaloosa” moseys along and delivers a muddled plot that is less exciting than spitting into a bucket.

Brit comedian mixes well with American humor
By: Jay Brissenden
No Comments | Sep. 30, 2008

“Run Fatboy Run” mixes great performances with silly British humor to overcome its simple and predictable story to become one jolly good comedy.

Local hip-hop act impresses with a throwback feel
By: Danielle Gonzalez
No Comments | Sep. 30, 2008

Bringing liberation to the underground hip-hop scene, Canto I’s album “While You Were Sleeping” showcases lyrical flare while discussing real life issues. Canto I offers a break from the mainstream hip-hop beats and messages.

Shia LaBeouf, left, and Michelle Monaghan, right, star in this sci-fi, conspiracy thriller where all things technology-related are not only unsafe but in most cases lethal. ‘Eagle’ preys on innocent audience
By: Julian Rhodes
No Comments | Sep. 30, 2008

With 2008 being an election year, the Big Brother-themed “Eagle Eye” seems to be released right on time to remind the nation of the dangers of technology. This starts as a social commentary, but ends up being just some more dirt in a dust tornado as car crashes and chase scenes keep this film from being anything beyond mediocre.

Photo by ESL music. The duo of Eric Hilton, left, and Rob Garza, right, combine smooth, jazzy sounds, thumping trance tracks and exotic instrumentals with socially and politically conscious messages. Music and politics
By: Janet Lee
No Comments | Sep. 30, 2008

The first thing you notice when you sit down to unwrap “Radio Retaliation” is the organic casing. The CD is wrapped in primitive paper covered with bold artwork that will have you reading the lyrics the entire time the music is playing.

Deerhoof tread softly
By: Van Pham
No Comments | Sep. 30, 2008

Bay Area art-rock cutesters Deerhoof have had the pleasure of doing so in 2006, dosing the California coast with their brand of bombast and kitsch, playing off the release of 2005’s “The Runners Four.”

New prog rock record tests limits
By: Troy Micheau
No Comments | Sep. 30, 2008

Crystal Antlers released “EP” independently a few months back to massive applause from indie critics around the country. Now that the CD has been picked up by Touch and Go Records the proverbial poo is going to hit the fan for these guys.

Flashing lights off set corny dialogue
By: Jay Brissenden
No Comments | Sep. 23, 2008

For such a nonsensical film with the corniest acting imaginable, “Speed Racer” still manages to be a fun ride with its dazzling special effects and ridiculous race sequences.

‘Terrace’ plot terrible
By: Jay Brissenden
No Comments | Sep. 23, 2008

While Samuel L. Jackson (“Jumper”) does play the ultimate antagonist in “Lakeview Terrace,” the film’s true assailant is the irritating and uncomfortable plot.