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Weekend Guide
Friday:l Rick’s American Cafe, 224 Abbott Road, will feature both the Snowshoe Crabs and Uptown DJ’s.
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Creatures crawl into poor classic rock abyss
Beautiful CreaturesBeautiful Creatures (Warner Bros.) If you think just because Beautiful Creatures recently released it’s self-titled debut album and is touring with this years Ozzfest that it’s another alternative rock band with nothing to say, than you are mistaken. Actually, Beautiful Creatures is much more like an ’80s hair band with nothing to say. The quintet, lead by vocalist Joe LeSte, produced an album that’s so full of ’80s rock nostalgia such as sappy lyrics and screaming guitar solos that you can practically smell hairspray on the CD.
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Summer Catch dropped by film critic
If you’re already a fan of Freddie Prinze Jr., you probably don’t need to read this review.
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Album follows familiar trend
AfromanThe Good Times (Universal) You may not know the name, but you’re probably familiar with Afroman’s recent single “Because I Got High.” The song has made an impression on radio stations across the United States combining a generic, albeit catchy, rhythm with lyrics that could’ve been written during fourth period of high school.
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Lansing band to release album tonight at Macs
After a five year hiatus, East Lansing guitar-driven band Millenary returns to the local music scene with two new members, but the same powerful sound.Celebrating the release of its new album “High Energy,” they will perform tonight at Mac’s Bar, 2700 E.
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It could never happen
Most of us have faced survival situations as harrowing as the office karaoke party or that darn mustard stain on a new T-shirt.But the “Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook” and its travel guide sequel can teach you a thing or two about surviving a riot - leave the country.Or controlling a wayward camel - don’t pull back the reigns.Or escaping killer bees - run away.Need to give an emergency tracheotomy?No problem.Get yourself a razor blade or sharp knife, grab a straw and turn to page 88.
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Running: Fun, easy and unappreciated
There’s one athletic activity that has been overlooked for far too long, and the funny thing is, it’s the foundation of sport - the original sport.
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R-rated trailer removed from Internet site
Culver City, Calif. - Sony Pictures Entertainment has pulled an R-rated trailer for the upcoming comedy “Not Another Teen Movie” from an Internet site. The Motion Picture Association of America, which rates films and advertisements, complained to the studio last week that R-rated trailers should not be shown on the Internet, where underage children can view them. MPAA President Jack Valenti said the ad, which featured profanity and partial nudity, was withdrawn immediately by Sony from the Redbandtrailer.com preview site. The site could not be accessed at all last Friday. The trailer was only approved for theaters showing R-rated movies, Valenti added. Sony officials told the Los Angeles Times the company wasn’t aware of the MPAA regulations.
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Department aims to attract younger crowds with schedule
The MSU Department of Theatre certainly wasn’t aiming for the mundane when it scheduled this year’s performance season.Those who are used to “Guys and Dolls,” may feel a little uncomfortable sitting in the audience of shows like “SubUrbia” or “Been Taken.”If all goes well, these plays will provoke emotions and thoughts aside the from run-of-the-mill entertainment found in traditional productions.“SubUrbia” will kick the season off on Sept.
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Bands flood local bar scene
As the new school year begins and East Lansing awakens from its summer hibernation, noticeable changes can be seen.
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Ghost of Mars another cheesy horror flick
Finally, a movie for those people who can’t wait until the weekend so they can watch all the late-night, awful horror movies with titles like “Bikini Camp III: The Reckoning.” Unless you are a fan of really bad horror movies, stay as far away as possible from writer/director John Carpenter’s latest, “Ghosts of Mars.” This movie stinks so bad, you’ll think the only other person in the theater filled their pants - and not from being frightened. This movie is so degrading to watch, as an audience member you almost want to track down Carpenter and slap him back into the 1980s, the home of bad horror flicks. It’s not that it’s full of bad actors - to the contrary, there are a number of people in this bomb whose friends should consider an intervention. First is Ice Cube, who has more than proven his acting abilities in movies like “Three Kings.” He plays James Williams, who was convicted of murder.
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Mariah Carey deserves much needed break
Being a superstar in today’s society is tough. Look at any tabloid and you’ll see some pathetic-looking star with dark circles under her eyes and her belly hanging out of pants a couple sizes too small. Singer Mariah Carey knows that scenario all too well these days. Life can be stressful, and Carey is certainly feeling the heat recently after working on two different movie sets for “Glitter” and “Wise Girls,” as well as completing a soundtrack for “Glitter.” The effects of these projects caused her to recently check into a hospital \'because of mental and physical exhaustion. The consequence caused Carey’s release dates for the soundtrack and movie of “Glitter” to be set back to September 11 and 21, respectively, so she could re-energize. What’s more entertaining than seeing stars at their worst?
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Rat Race has weak plot, too predictable
Looking at the cast of the new film “Rat Race,” most would expect a great movie. After all, there are three Oscar winners (Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Bates and Cuba Gooding Jr.) and several amazing comic talents including John Cleese of Monty Python, Rowan Atkinson of Mr. Bean fame and Jon Lovitz of Saturday Night Live, among others. Yet it manages to come off as nothing more than a mediocre movie. It has it’s funny moments, but if you’ve seen the previews then you’ve seen the bulk of them already, and you’ll spend the movie waiting for those funny bits.
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Wharton releases line-up
Fans of Broadway performance should be looking forward to this season’s offerings at the Wharton Center.
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Cast shows promise with Master Class
Directing a cast of entirely MSU students and alumni, Ken Beachler put together a amazing group of local talent for the Riverwalk Theatre’s recent production of Terrence McNally’s “Master Class.”The play ended its two-weekend run Sunday.
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Aaliyah dies in plane crash
R&B singer and actress Aaliyah, 22, was killed Saturday when the small Cessna plane she was traveling in crashed in the Bahamas.
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Despite constant care, fish becoming pet of choice for U
Sure, they can’t cuddle.They don’t sit, curl up in a cozy ball by the vent or lap warm milk off a plate.Nonetheless, fish are sweeping the dorms as students warm their new homes with the cold-blooded critters.
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Strike Back is ideal for loyal fans
Smoking weed, drinking beers and watching “Jay and Silent Bob Strike back.”In this new movie, we join Jay and Silent Bob as their mothers leave them for the first time as newborns in front of the Quick Stop convenience store where we first met them in 1995’s “Clerks,” the classic independent film that started their careers.
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Fest to give area weekend blues
National acts will team up with local legends at the third annual Mid-Michigan Blues Festival this Friday and Saturday. The festival features 13 local blues bands and two nationally recognized acts, a variety of Cajun and Creole food and activities ranging from face-painting to a harmonica workshop. Jambalaya’s, 5942 E.
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The Others chills, thrills with great acting, cinematography
Finally, a good scary movie has come to theaters and - as the thriller mantra goes - you pay for the whole seat, but you only need the edge. There are typically two types of horror movies.