Attending a Bradley Hathaway show is like transporting back to an earlier time period — a smoky, dimly lit underground poetry lounge where the audience knows all the words, and heart takes precedence over fame and fortune.
The 25-year-old poet and musician, hailing from Arkansas, has generated quite...
With the chance to play alongside such artists as MercyMe and Todd Proctor, Biola band Parachute Passing is already getting a taste of what performing on the main stage of the contemporary Christian music scene might be like.
Composed of five current Biola and Talbot students, the band was drawn together...
With each of their respective discographies, Brand New and Thrice have constantly reinvented their sound and pushed musical boundaries. This has led them to become two of the most respected bands in today’s music.
Last weekend, they each brought their dynamic live show for a three-night stand at...
Russell Crowe and Denzel don't live up to their past
November 9, 2007
Denzel Washington. Russell Crowe. Ridley Scott. These names are synonymous with box office hits, quality films, award nominations and wins. Unfortunately, in the highly anticipated new film “American Gangster,” this combination does not translate to expert and award-worthy filmmaking; instead it...
Una reintroduced themselves to a growing fan base a month and a half ago, releasing a new sound and new material at their show at Chain Reaction. The band’s upcoming album tells a mythic story set in medieval times about three main characters, Loyalty, Purity and Justice. Una is also playing at the...
Biola's singing troupes sing, fundraise at Saturday's concert
October 31, 2007
On October 27, Biola University chorale put on a marvelous show along with the choir of neighboring school, Fullerton College. In an effort to fundraise for an upcoming tour of Europe, gift packages were available for auction.
However, chorale also extended itself to charity by encouraging attendees...
Vampires have been a staple in filmmaking almost since its very inception. First appearing in 1913’s “The Vampire,” they gained notoriety with 1922’s German classic “Nosferatu” and Bela Lugosi’s memorable turn in 1931’s “Dracula.” Fast forward 70 plus years and they continue to be...
It is possible that Jimmy Eat World is not just one of the greatest bands of our generation, but also one of the greatest bands of all time. This might be a hefty statement to make, to be sure, but one which their strong discography wholeheartedly supports. Therefore many fans looked forward to their...
Nestled in the wilderness of central California lays a hauntingly beautiful, 90-mile stretch of Pacific Coast Highway known as Big Sur. Many have gone there to soak in some of the finest fare nature has to offer. Though it is known for its beauty and serenity, Big Sur is the place where the famous Beat...
"Daredevil." "Surviving Christmas." "Gigli." These are cinematic failures on a grand scale that share one much maligned actor in the lead roles: Ben Affleck. While he had many strong supporting roles at the outset of his career, his checkered history as a lead actor has overshadowed his achievements.
The...
Intense and solid acting, an engaging story on a grand scale, resounding music and beautiful cinematography are only a few words that describe director Shekhar Kapur’s film, “Elizabeth: The Golden Age.”
It boasts not only high-caliber performances by Cate Blanchett and Geoffrey Rush, who reprise...
Ben Stiller, FarRelrelly bros. appear in uninspired comedy
October 13, 2007
The Farrelly brothers (“Dumb and Dumber”) and Ben Stiller (“Meet the Parents”) have been involved in some of the most beloved comedies of the past 15 years. Their first film together, 1998’s “There’s Something About Mary,” proved to be the pinnacle of their respective careers — at least...