 Gruesome ‘Black Dahlia’ redefines noir
Brian De Palma’s “The Black Dahlia” opens with a street riot. Unfortunately, the frantic scene embodies the spirit of the entire film. An ambitious adaptation of James Ellroy’s novel of the same name, this movie is beautifully shot and charmingly noir. Its greatness is lost, though, to an almost irredeemably hectic plot. Waves of chaos cloud the whole project.
The ghastly murder of Elizabeth “Beth” Short, a tenacious, if unsuccessful ... |
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 Xiu Xiu exudes haunting ‘Air’
Of all the purposes music serves, one of the most universal is comfort. Happy, upbeat songs let us forget our worries and enjoy ourselves; sad songs let us know that someone else out there is feeling the same way we are. While this is a reasonable an ... more |
Yo La Tengo escapes from obscurity
If you’ve never heard of Yo La Tengo, you’re not alone. Even for a modern treasure like this New Jersey band, 20 years headlining the indie scene doesn’t guarantee widespread notoriety. For two decades these guys have mixed layered chamber pop with i ... more
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