Vol 95 Issue 3 - Published September 2, 2005
Film brings beloved ‘Grimm’ classics alive
Sometimes, in the usually droll and formulaic world of mainstream film, a movie takes you on a rollercoaster ride to the dark side of the moon. It is both a dreamscape and a nightmare, a terrifying cinematic acid trip. Every character’s a caricature, and the madness is so dizzying that it’s hard to draw a breath. Nothing makes sense; everything makes sense. Torture, decapitation and even true love are made to seem hilarious. This doesn’t necessar ...

Death Cab deliver muddled ‘Plans’
For every genre of music there comes a point when the bubble pops. It happened to punk when the underground sold out, leading to some sort of parallel universe wherein Blink-182 was categorized right alongside The Clash, The Ramones, The Sex Pistols ... more
'Illinois' states Stevens’ talent
If I had to describe songwriter Sufjan Stevens’ most recent release, “Illinois,” using just one word, I would choose poetic. From the flowing, lilting melodies to the orchestral harmonies, breaks and backgrounds, “Illinois” paints a portrait of the l ... more

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