arts
“Brothers of Bella”: vintage music with a red tinge
May 11, 2011Musically, "Brothers of Bella" is masterful, with rambunctious piano playing backed by accordion, bass, guitar, and drums. Yet the band doesn't stretch beyond the realm of classic music styles.
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“Thor” hammers away at box office
May 11, 2011Rather than coming off as corny and preposterous, Thor contains scenes that are grandiose and moving.
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Trapped in history: “Cave of Forgotten Dreams”
May 9, 2011In "Cave of Forgotten Dreams," Herzog adds a sometimes absurd, but always human, touch.
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Rage rocker Morello: “This is a union town” (with video)
May 6, 2011Tom Morello's solo act saw his return to political activism through music after a year of playing with apolitical rock band Audioslave.
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Letterman, Seinfeld, De Niro hit Trump on racism
May 3, 2011Donald Trump's tirades have prompted sharp responses from a broad array of notable persons, including a number of media and film personalities.
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