Book Review: ‘Moonwalking With Einstein’
“Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything” by Joshua Foer tackles the subject of memory, knowledge, and mental capability.
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Rush’s ‘Time Machine Tour’ is spectacular
It’s rare for a band to remain actively performing to sold-out crowds after 43 years, and it’s even more unusual when the group keeps getting better.
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Spoiler alert: ‘Thor’ is awesome – seriously
“Thor” 5/5 Pitchforks Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, and Natalie Portman PG–13 While most of the world is divided over which deity is “the one” to follow, another with golden locks returns wielding a mighty hammer. Reminding us which cock rules the roost, “Thor” beats its way into theaters nationwide today. Where English TAs might be a little disappointed that Director [...]
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‘Mortal Kombat’ brings back the fatal in fatality
Sporting a classical feel, “Mortal Kombat” correctly revives the iconic series for the first time on the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.
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Anna Craig delights with new EP
Her five-song album, which was originally distributed independently but now is being released with the backing of Expat Records, is a great representation of where Craig is at as a singer/songwriter.
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Foo Fighters return with best album since 1997
If Dave Grohl wants to get back to his roots, Dave Grohl is going to get back to his roots. So, it should come as no surprise that “Wasting Light” is the first album since 1997's “The Colour and the Shape” to feature original lead guitarist Pat Smear.
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‘Shift 2’ succeeds splicing fear with racing
“Need for Speed Shift 2” brings a relatively new twist of inspiring tension and fear to the often monotonous racing-simulator genre by means of harrowing crash scenes and nerve-racking races.
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Peter Bjorn and John keep it fun with ‘Gimme Some’
Gimme Some Peter Bjorn and John 4/5 Pitchforks Label: Startime International Over the years, Swedish rock group Peter Bjorn and John have played with a variety of styles and sounds, but the group’s latest album “Gimme Some,” due out on March 29, is largely a return to what made them popular in the first place. Peter Moren, Bjorn Yttling and [...]
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