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(04/28/13 10:00pm)
Fans of Jethro Tull have the opportunity to witness Ian Anderson showcase the complete “Thick As A Brick” and “Thick As A Brick 2” on July 10. Bandmates Florian Opahle, John O’Hara, Scott Hammond and David Goodier will accompany him at the Phoenix Symphony Hall. Tickets can be purchased through ticket master.
(04/26/13 8:45pm)
Pitchforks: 4/5
(04/15/13 11:04pm)
An illustrious professional history that includes multiple movies and television shows could seem satisfactory enough for the general population, but actor Jeff Bridges breaks the mold by joining the music enterprise.
(04/12/13 4:00am)
Pitchforks: 2/5
(04/07/13 9:37pm)
Director John Chu, whose success was cemented by the "Step Up" dancing franchise, took on a new challenge by working "G.I. Joe: Retaliation," the sequel to "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra." He recently participated in a conference call with college journalists across the country.
Chu’s prior endeavor, “Justin Bieber: Never Say Never,” is dramatically different from his current project. He admitted that while it was certainly a big leap, especially considering the change in size of the studios, he was endowed with action movie powerhouses.
“But of course, when you're working on your first action movie, it was really helpful to have (Lorenzo di Bonaventura) our producer, and you have Dwayne (Johnson) and Bruce (Willis), who are masters of action movies," he said."And also, I think because it was my first action movie, Paramount surrounded me with the best crew as sort of their own insurance."
Channing Tatum, who plays Captain Duke, was a familiar face from “Step Up 2.”
“Channing is the nicest and coolest dude you could ever meet," Chu said. "Literally, every girl fell in love with him on our set. He opens doors for all of them, knows their names, knows the whole crew's names before anyone else does and even other people who have been on the set for weeks."
Naturally, “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” has several of Chu’s personal touches. The sequel still contains ninjas, action sequences and many sorts of weapons, but there are notable changes. Chu attributed this to the notion that G.I. Joe’s tradition is to “reinvent itself every time it changes format.”
He described the first movie as “a little more sci-fi, a little more green-screen driven.” As a fan of G.I. Joe since childhood, Chu viewed the cinematic opportunity as a way to cultivate its original “grittiness” yet confirm that it is not exclusively a film for previous fans. He said the film is a mix of conveying information to those new to the franchise as well as “building on information” for fans accustomed to the story.
Chu said that he respected Stephen Sommers, the director of “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” but felt that there were changes to be made.
“’We wanted to feel the power of the punch is what we kept saying," Chu said. "You want to feel the grittiness of the fights, and you want to feel that they are not cartoon characters, but that they are real human beings."
In the end, regardless of the genre of Chu’s films, some universal aspects remain integral to his form of storytelling."It's pretty simple storylines, but (the films) have a universal sort of heroic tale to them," Chu said. "And then there are always (the) underdogs. And to me, I love those types of stories.”
“G.I. Joe: Retaliation” is now in theaters.
Reach the reporter at lrogoff@asu.edu
(04/03/13 9:53pm)
“Hot in Cleveland,” a thriving comedic show, has experienced enormous success. The show serves as the first original series to be presented on TV Land. It has received the honor of becoming one of the highest rated TV Land shows.
(03/10/13 10:00pm)
For those looking to end spring break in a memorable way, Tempe Beach Park will be hosting the annual St. Patrick’s Day concert, Green 17. Energetic Celtic punk band Flogging Molly will return to usher in the joyous holiday. Tempe will welcome back the popular Los Angeles band after a grueling tour that has recently stopped in places such as Australia, regions of the Pacific Northwest and Las Vegas.
(03/08/13 12:00pm)
Few musicians starting off in the music industry can claim spots on mainstream radio stations and commercial endeavors. Richard Andrew, also known as Outasight, is one of the lucky few.
The State Press spoke with Outasight, who is on tour with the Ready Set. They will be at Martini Ranch on March 10.
The State Press: How is your tour going?
Outasight: Tour’s going great. The crowds have been awesome, and their energy really has made the whole thing go. It’s surpassing expectations.
SP: How did you come up with the band name Outasight?
O: My name originates from my original rap name, Outsight, which was my silly first name. It became Outasight through years of doodling in notebooks, instead of paying attention in class.
SP: How has your upbringing affected your music?
O: My upbringing made me the person I am today, so off the bat, it affected everything. Really, I was just surrounded by so much music and pop culture that I fell in love with it at a very early age. As I continued to get older, making music was the only thing I wanted to do.
SP: Which song is personally your favorite and why?
O: Well, performance-wise, the favorite song of mine to do currently is “Shine.” It has a lot of bounce to it and I get to rap and sing on it, plus the crowd gets involved with the “yeah” part.
SP: When you are composing your songs, what messages do you try to convey?
O: Positive ones. Most of my songs come from a place of being down and out and fighting to stay strong, which is something I’ve had to do my whole career and life, so I just want to help inspire people who have been in the same spot I’ve been in.
SP: When can fans expect to hear new songs?
O: Once I get off this tour in the end of March, I’m going back to the studio. I have so many ideas running through my mind right now, so I’m looking forward to seeing how it all plays out. From there, we’ll see.Outasight will be at Martini Ranch on March 10 with 2 AM Club, Goldhouse, Master Shortie and The Ready Set. Purchase tickets here.
Reach the reporter at lrogoff@asu.edu
(03/08/13 12:00am)
YouTube has received an onslaught of multiple silly videos recently. The first string of the latest viral videos can be attributed to Psy, the singer who created the ubiquitous “Gangnam Style” and the ridiculous imitation of riding a horse. Following suit was the line of convulsing people dancing to “Harlem Shake” by Baauer, popularized last month.
(02/25/13 11:00pm)
Movement Source Dance Company, a local nonprofit dance organization, presented its latest work, Caliente, on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon and evening. The contemporary dance performances used raw talent and elements of surprise to dazzle audiences at the Physical Education East building on the ASU Tempe campus.
(02/20/13 11:28pm)
Mill Avenue welcomed its newest attraction last week to the tune of big band.
(02/15/13 5:00am)
Rated: R
(02/06/13 11:30pm)
The Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival plans to feature a blend of foreign and native films to the Valley from Feb. 10 to Feb. 24. While the festival pertains to Jewish culture, a wide variety of themes and elements are sure to bring thought and emotion to its diverse audience.
(01/31/13 12:00pm)
Only a select amount of people continue to experience fame and fortune after winning televised singing contests, and Pentatonix, a popular a cappella group, fits in that category.
(01/26/13 12:00am)
Reporter Lana Rogoff reviews the top 5 song covers found on YouTube as part of her weekly "Spin the Reel" edition.
(01/22/13 1:00am)
William Shatner, commonly known as Captain Kirk from the sci-fi hit “Star Trek,” hammed it up for Valley residents at the Mesa Arts Center on Sunday night.
(01/18/13 10:00pm)
Congratulations on surviving the first week of the semester. Also, welcome back to Spin The Reel, the top 5 YouTube videos of the week. If you missed the kickoff of Spin The Reel, click here and enjoy.
(01/16/13 12:00pm)
Unseasonably brisk temperatures did not deter people from attending the start of Sunday A’Fair’s 26th season this past Sunday. Sunday A'Fair is a compilation of local music, art and food set in Civic Center Park in downtown Scottsdale, also known as Old Town Scottsdale.
(01/14/13 12:10am)
The start of a new semester resembles the harbinger of doom. Professors present an array of assignments and suddenly those exams in three weeks feel uncomfortably close. Here is a list of the top five videos to help ease some of the stress that creeps up on us during the first few weeks of school. Videos range in topic from humor to gosh darn cute.
(01/10/13 12:00am)
In his hit song, “One,” Harry Nilsson crooned, “One is the loneliest number that you’ll ever do.” However, one ASU student has proven that working solo can result in fruition, not despair.