Two-piece indie band Beach House’s much anticipated follow-up to their 2006 self-titled debut brings a serene mix of reading Emily Dickinson poetry and having afternoon frolics through tall grass fields. … Continue reading…Beach House – Devotion (2008)
What happened to the time when all you had to do was show up to class, sit down, and shut up, with the only action even remotely resembling movement was to make sure the teacher didn’t call your name and embarrass you in front of the class, which happens to include the girl of your dreams who also coincidentally sits far enough that you wouldn’t be distracted by her perfume but close enough that if you accidentally dropped your pencil a quick glance could confirm her classroom attendance. … Continue reading…I Hate Class Participation + Gattaca
Ryan Gosling plays Lars with a reserved shyness that is neither gloomy nor ridiculous. Craig Gillespie directs with a kindhearted subtlety. Much credit goes to Oliver’s screenplay which doesn’t deviate into anything vulgar or sexual (and the Farrelly brothers keep coming to mind) or get bogged down into a morality lesson (Lars goes to church every Sunday). The story is handled respectfully and responsibly and it’s as much about compassion as it is about loneliness. … Continue reading…Lars And The Real Girl (2007)
“General Hawk’s aide to camp is a Victoria Secret supermodel so how serious can it be?” – Dennis Quaid on playing General Hawk in Stephen Sommers’ G.I. Joe. … Continue reading…Dennis Quaid To Star In G.I. Joe Adaptation
Brooklyn indie band The Epochs might be to rock critics what Jessica Biel is to preteen boys: a wet dream. Brothers Ryan (keyboardist) and Hays (guitarist) Halladay, joined by drummer Kotchy and bassist Kevin Smith, lead the New York quartet to create a self-titled debut LP featuring an incredibly pleasant blend of translucent electronica and soulful pop. … Continue reading…The Epochs – The Epochs (2008)