NICOLE ALBERTSONLife Editor George Clooney proves his capabilities as a triple threat in the romantic comedy “Leatherheads” when he pulls off being the producer, director and lead actor against Hollywood hot shot Renee Zellweger and rising TV star John Krasinski. While slightly hokey at times and overdone with witty banter and classical throwbacks, Clooney does a successful … [Read more...] about ‘Head’ out for a good laugh
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Rock the ‘Hills’ with some Carolina Liars
NICOLE KLEISTStaff Writer Carolina Liar’s lead singer Chad Wolf is not Swedish, but everyone else in his band is. An imaginative, humble individual, who, at age 22, left his home of Charleston, S.C., to try and be the next big thing. He worked his way out of the L.A. wasteland of part-time job/starving musician, to eventually be signed with his band by major label Atlantic … [Read more...] about Rock the ‘Hills’ with some Carolina Liars
‘Tapes’ walk thin line on second release
DEREK SEDAMStaff Writer Why is it so hard compiling a second album? It has plagued massive amounts of bands over the past few years. Whether they go all Springsteen on us like The Killers or shade their emo edge like The Academy Is, the new generation of bands has been demanded to top their last album or fail miserably trying. Instead they end up taking drastic steps that … [Read more...] about ‘Tapes’ walk thin line on second release
Remember He is with us in good and bad
AMY LARSONStaff Writer There are many times in our lives when we ask why. Why did a certain event happen? Why us, why not us? I find myself asking this at times, too. This past summer was one of those times. I often asked God why, and, in fact, was very angry at God. It was a very tough time for me, a very dark time. Lately, though, through people and experiences, I’ve seen … [Read more...] about Remember He is with us in good and bad
‘21’ steps to adrenaline rush
NICOLE ALBERTSONLife Editor Following the footsteps of classic Las Vegas thrillers such as “Ocean’s Eleven,” “21” pumps up the adrenaline and excitement with its dance-pop soundtrack and fast-track special effects. Based off the true story of Ben Mezrich and his book “Bringing Down the House; The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions,” “21” is an … [Read more...] about ‘21’ steps to adrenaline rush
