Ever wonder what happened to Geena Davis? I’ll tell you what happened: Her career died because she’s terrible. You don’t believe me? Oh, that’s right, you’re thinking Thelma and Louise. Well, let me set the record straight. I give you Exhibit A: Cutthroat Island. This Razzie-nominated 1995 swashbuckler showcases with unyielding transparency Davis’ absolute lack […]
Funky and chaotic dance rhythms will be enjoyed by any who visit Velour on Sept. 26 to see homegrown alternative/indie band Elizabethan Report. The band recently moved to Los Angeles, but they will return to play with One Man Short, also a local Utah band from Springville. Elizabethan Report is known for its clever songs, […]
When E. B. White published the children’s classic Charlotte’s Web in 1952, it became a best-selling favorite. The story of Wilbur, a pig destined to become bacon, and his friendship with Charlotte, a spider who is set on saving his life, is full of universal themes that are important for children and adults alike – […]
Sometimes, a song comes along that makes you want to hear it live. This is definitely the case with the music of We Shot The Moon, a San Diego-based indie piano rock group that will be performing Sept. 14 at Velour. It’s natural to compare their music to that of Jack’s Mannequin, but the sound […]
Let me start by saying that SHADOW COMPLEX is exactly the kind of game that showcases the strengths of the Xbox 360’s increasingly impressive online services. It joins a rare cadre of download-only titles like BRAID, PORTAL, the PIXELJUNK series and WORLD OF GOO that can go toe-to-toe with even the major releases and, occasionally, […]
As fall begins and the monotony of school sets in, it is time to spice things up and attend a live show at the SCERA in Orem. The 2009-2010 Season is filled with shows to make you laugh, cry and truly fall in love with the performing arts. This season kicks off with INTO THE […]
“We’re going places!” exclaimed James Arrington, chair of the Theatrical Arts department, at the Sept. 11 ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Noorda Theatre. Made possible by a generous gift from Tye Noorda, the state-of-the-art facility is more than just a performance theater. It will also provide a variety of resources for education, community development, […]
Oh hai, howz u doin? Has u herd bout teh web siet calld icanhascheezburger.com wif picturez ov kats wif capshuns? In case you didn’t catch that, have you heard about the Web site called icanhascheezburger.com, with pictures of cats with captions? If you haven’t heard about it, or seen random pictures forwarded in emails or […]
“I’m in the friend zone.” These are five of the most loathed words to pass by the lips of singles in Utah Valley. If you are new to the term, “friend zone” refers to the point in a relationship where the woman no longer sees the man as a potential suitor, but only views him […]
Defending a hipster band is a dangerous minefield to navigate. In so doing, I run the risk of looking like a member of the most useless and un-sub subculture since, well, ever. Not only that, but one who is ignorant of one of the cardinal tenets of her kind’s unspoken credo: Thou shalt, with scorn […]