ANNA WEBBERAssistant A&E Editor “The Black Dahlia” is the puzzle solver and mystery lover’s cinematic dream come true but requires a brutally strong stomach and a highly involved mind. For people who would rather not witness a sweet young woman tortured and slain, skip “The Black Dahlia.” The last scene will leave you with the most gruesome of images, turning this mystery … [Read more...] about Brutal crime, still unsolved
Poetic folk rock artist connects to listener with authentic sound
PETER HAMILTONStaff Writer With the recent release of his self-titled album, 26-year-old poet and heart-wrencher Adam Arcuragi has made a splash in the singer-songwriter pond and his wake is gaining momentum. A native of Philadelphia, Arcuragi has been able to channel his naturally born tendency of brotherly love into his latest folk/rock release. Arcuragi has been able to fuse … [Read more...] about Poetic folk rock artist connects to listener with authentic sound
Student frontman moves band from garage to stage
LAURA JOHNSONA&E Assistant Some garage bands are destined to be just that — bands that never actually leave the confined rooms that deafens their sound to the outside world. But then there are those special bands, the ones that break free of their car-storing original practice space to really make it in the music industry. Junior Ryan Hahn said his band, Cavil at Rest, has … [Read more...] about Student frontman moves band from garage to stage
Punk band returns to intimate venues
ASHLYEE HICKMAN A&E Assistant After breaking into the mainstream by playfully criticizing it, Good Charlotte has had a bit of time to actually enjoy the lifestyles of the rich and the famous. But the vacation is over, as the post-grunge group — fronted by identical twins Joel and Benji Madden — is back at work, now that the Maryland quartet has added the final touches to … [Read more...] about Punk band returns to intimate venues
DVD release unlocks childhood memories
CARISSA MARSHA&E Editor The Disney vault. It is one of Hollywood’s most tightly locked treasure chests (perhaps even more so than “The Dead Man’s Chest” in “Pirates”), holding a vast number of our childhood classics hostage until just the right time. But Tuesday, Oct. 3, “The Little Mermaid” will finally emerge from what seems to be a perpetually sealed Disney vault. I have … [Read more...] about DVD release unlocks childhood memories