There’s an air about the new movie “Orange County” that about 10 to 20 minutes of really funny, funny stuff ended up on the cutting room floor before it got sent out all over America for us to enjoy.
After months of anticipation, fans of the television series “Survivor” finally found out who would walk away with the $1 million grand prize.But according to the ratings, fewer people tuned in to find out than in the previous two seasons of the hit show.Although the show still continues to be a ratings powerhouse, the figures for the viewership have gone down considerably, especially for the finale.
Drummer Bill Shaltis admits that it’s more difficult to play acoustic than electric with his band, everything’s fine. “There are a lot of things missing in an acoustic set that you can add in an electric set,” said Shaltis, a music education junior said. “An acoustic set is more intimate and there’s a lot more crowd interaction - it’s more like putting your heart on the line.” Everything’s fine performed Friday night at Caffé Latte, 110 Charles St., for a sizeable crowd. Journalism sophomore Andy Kryza books bands for the venue. “This is probably the second most I’ve ever seen in here for a band,” Kryza said.
On this soundtrack, it rains when it pours. The good songs are amazing and perfect for a mix tape, whereas the weaker songs are terrible. With great numbers by the Foo Fighters, 12 Rods, Pete Yorn and Creeper Lagoon,this record is one of the early forerunners of “best soundtrack of 2002.” The only downfall is that it is more directed toward the pop-ridden theme of the MTV generation than connoisseurs of quality music. It features “Butterfly” by Crazy Town, the most annoying song of 2001, along with a weak tune by Bad Ronald and an Offspring song, “Defy You,”which sounds more like Limp Bizkit than decent alternative rock. “Everything’s Cool” by Lit is nothing out of the ordinary for the band, while Cake’s piece of the pie tastes very good. Perhaps the best part of the disc are the two great songs by Brian Wilson, “Lay Down Burden” and “Love and Mercy,” which both hum with the easy going sweetness of Wilson’s intrigue. Phantom Planet also contributes “California,” a great song accompanied by a tickling of the ivories. Despite some of the songs shooting it in the foot, this record shines more than it dulls and is saved by contributions from some of the best names in rock.
Folk duo Mustard’s Retreat has a reputation for being warm, accessible and upbeat during its performances. “That’s not to say they’re lightweight,” said Meegan Holland, concert presenter for the Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St.
All right - it’s time for this critic to become one of many to get in line to kiss the butt of writer-director Wes Anderson and his movie “The Royal Tenenbaums.” But before you think I’ve gone soft, I’m gonna start out by being negative.
The days of receiving Legos and in-line skates as gifts during the holidays are long gone, as technology continues to dominate consumer interests.And as they have for the past few holiday seasons, electronics continued to be big sellers at major outlets such as Best Buy and Circuit City throughout December.Palm Pilots, DVD players and video game consoles were top sellers for both stores.“We had a very good December,” said Circuit City Stores, Inc. spokesman Jim Babb.
For some people, nothing sounds better than curling up on the couch with a loved one, some snacks and watching ... “The Tick?”Unfortunately for that show, which will be canceled after its eighth episode, it is just one of many that has gotten the ax and will be replaced by another new show.Other shows that have found themselves without a home are “Emeril,” “Thieves,” “Citizen Baines” and “Inside Schwarz.”The shows are also part of a trend of declining viewership for most of the major networks.
For some, the dawn of a new year doesn’t mean time to stop smoking or start running every day. Rather, it’s just a continuation of the party the night before. Economics senior Jeremy Magruder said he fits into this category of not making promises that will inevitably be broken. “I stopped making them when I was about 15,” he said.
Colorful images, recycled paper, dried leaves and cloth yarn will grace the pages of the handmade Cuban books displayed in “Wrapped Words: Handmade Books from Cuba’s Ediciones Vig
If you’re up for a movie this weekend, your best bet for a new flick for some laughs will most likely be “Orange County.” Starring Jack Black, the man who helped save “Shallow Hal,” and who also put a good number of the laughs into “High Fidelity,” not to mention his hilarious musical musings with rock gods Tenacious D, the movie should provide quite a bit of entertainment. The movie involves Black’s character’s brother, who discovers that his high school counselor sent in the wrong transcript, thus making him ineligible for his dream college, Stanford.
Michigan Historical Museum welcomes “Schooner in the Sand: Unlocking the Secrets of a Great Lakes Shipwreck,” a shipwreck discovered by David Head in 1990.
“Breaking the Code,” has found a home in the Lansing School District.Earlier this month, the Catholic Diocese canceled the play’s run at Lansing Catholic Central High School due to disagreement with its gay themes and the Lansing Civic Players’ affiliation with the Triangle Foundation, a gay rights organization. “Breaking the Code,” will now open Jan.
Friday• The Campus Center sponsors the Hot Seat Comedy Tour performances at 10:15 p.m.
Detroit - Ted Edginton is excited to go to the North American International Auto Show, as he is every year.
Detroit - The North American International Auto Show is likely one of the biggest technological showcase of the year.
Honesty is extremely important in music, and Tony Melonakos handles the task well on his second release and debut full-length album “Beginning the Victory.” The album, written and performed by the general business administration and pre-law freshman, focuses on the tragic and sometimes comedic value of a young adult’s reality. Most of it is Melonakos and his acoustic guitar, and among the topics he sings about are idolization of John Cusack, through the eyes of a lonely bench-warmer on a basketball team and obsession with the female form. None of it is distasteful, but sometimes the lyrics are too obvious or too predictable. “Night And Day Mares” is a powerful ballad, molding heart-wrenching verses with whimpering strings, while the opening track, “Brad Pitt,” features Melonakos singing about wanting to be the acclaimed actor, while a woman counterpart sings about “wanting to get a piece” of the star.
Move over Britney. Nevermind, just let this little lady chill just outside of your spotlight, because she’s trying. Lindsay Pagano molds the country-tinged style of Leanne Rimes with the harmonization effects of Britney Spears or Christina Aguilera. This album is basic teeny-bopper sing along happy music.
Power chords and uneducated guitar solos galore - meet the Deadlines. On this record, the band incorporates the fun, somewhat grown-up aspect of rock ’n’ roll while grasping its straight-up punk rock roots. The sexy, swaggering vocals of Shaun Sundholm is obvious on “I Want a Stalker,” somewhat familiar of the late Joey Ramone, but not as good. Most of the chords are easily accessible in nearly every punk rock bands’ Palm Pilots, but it doesn’t seem to matter.
Based on the album cover, it’s possible to stereotype these crazy cats as Slipknot wannabes. That pretty much sums it up. Both bands make generous use of its respective artilleries - loud guitars, pinpoint drumming and nightmarish vocals. And the masks?