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November 3, 2005

Proof | Formula for Success

By Gina Pollack

A dialogue-heavy family drama about math enthusiasts and the shaky line between genius and insanity may not sound like the most enjoyable way to spend an evening. But lucky for "Proof," with a four-person cast of Anthony...

November 3, 2005

Saw II | Epileptic Ending

By Harrison Coltun

In a stroke of titling genius "Saw II" is the sequel to last year's "Saw." Once again, producers resisted breaking the bank on big name actors, casting Shawnee Smith, Franky G and Donnie Wahlberg. Written and directed by...

November 3, 2005

Steve Wonder | A Time to Love | Motown

By Colin Marshall

Having been repeatedly delayed since its original release date in the summer of 2004 - and nearly a decade in the works had it even made that deadline - A Time to Love can objectively lay claim to the designation "long-a...

November 3, 2005

Sigur R

By Sigur Ros

For those who have perhaps stumbled across this review hoping to hear a deep, nuanced look into the lyrics of Sigur R

October 27, 2005

So Many Shows, So Little Time

By Sean Swaby

311 however, who has pooped out successful albums for over 10 years now, and made a living out of playing countless shows in between recording their 8-plus albums, didn't fail to disappoint.

October 27, 2005

Live: Weezer on October 21, 2005

By Aly Comingore

Behind the guise of his nerdy recording artist persona, Rivers Cuomo gets labeled a lot of things: heartfelt songwriter, clever lyricist and unlikely rock hero, to name a few. Plug the poor guy into an amp in front of a ...

October 27, 2005

Live: Bright Eyes on October 22, 2005

By Aly Comingore

Like any good rock music wonder kid, Conor Oberst likes to write songs... lots of them. When you plunge into touring with such a substantial catalogue to choose from, boasting grand-scale, career-spanning performances to...

October 27, 2005

Viva Las Vegas

By Miles Curran

This weekend the typical Las Vegas crowd will welcome a few thousand unique visitors for the first annual Vegoose music festival. The festival, which is being held at University of Nevada, Las Vegas' (UNLV) Sam Boyd Stad...

October 27, 2005

Filthy Commie Bastards

By Sky Hirschkron

Provided you're not perversely nostalgic for Joseph McCarthy's reign of blacklisting terror, you probably won't gain much in the way of an ideological epiphany from George Clooney's new drama, "Good Night, and Good Luck....

October 27, 2005

Travelin’ Songs

By Jeff Gibson

Looking for live music this Saturday to start your partying on the right note? Need some rock to help shake off that troubling hangover? Well, look no further, because it's time for a ride down Route One Eleven this Hall...

October 27, 2005

Grow Up

By Adrian Castaneda

If you're nostalgic for the awkwardness of your teenage years - the social pressures, the joys of living under the same roof as your parents and the looming deadlines of college applications, all while trying to figure o...

October 27, 2005

Rogue Wave | Descended Like Vultures | Sub-Pop

By Aly Comingore

The Rogue Wave's as-yet-unreleased latest album, Descended Like Vultures may not be the next Imagine. For that matter, it may not even be the next Transatlanticism, but such is the all-too-often-faced quandary of pop mus...

October 27, 2005

Deerhoof | The Runners Four | Kill Rock Stars

By Rebecca Riley

The Commercial Review: The Runners Four is the hottest new album on the racks this month! Deerhoof is back with their same old sound, but this time around they challenge their listeners with a much mellower tone and a so...

October 13, 2005

Eat Your Heartagram Out

By Matt Cappiello

At UCSB, heavy metal is like abstinence - it just doesn't happen. Self-proclaimed "love metal" stars HIM stopped by the Hub last Sunday, bringing their prolific dose of Finnish ass-kicking. Artsweek talked to bassist Mig...

October 13, 2005

More Sex & Drugs Than Rock

By Mark Batalla

Last week my roommate suggested that we catch the Bloodhound Gang concert over in Ventura. He said the live show he went to in Iowa was the best damn show he'd ever seen. While not one to take any Iowan at face value, le...

October 13, 2005

Our Special For The Day

By Harrison Coltun

You could tell by the way that sassy twentysomething waitress walked off with your food that it was a bad idea to ask for bacon instead of grilled onions and a side of Thousand Island salad dressing.