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Which cult film are you?

By William Ruof | October 23, 2014

$1 Record Reviews: 'A la Carte' compilation album

I’m so drained from the seemingly never-ending convulsions of the last hour that I don’t think I'll be branching out for a while.

By Aimee Plante | October 23, 2014

Thurston Moore’s new album makes for 'The Best Day'

In his most recent release, Moore hearkens back to many of the stylistic elements that made Sonic Youth so great.

By Zane Jennings | October 23, 2014

'Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel' does the shoot and loot — again

The "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" approach mars an otherwise fun title.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | October 22, 2014

Horoscopes for the week of Oct. 22-29

A bunch of planetary traffic is in the works this week, making reality seem, well, just a little off.

By Zachariah Webb | October 22, 2014

(Photo by Tim Trumble/Courtesy of Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts)

'The Hungry Woman: A Mexican Medea' queers classic Greek tragedy

A group of queer revolutionaries in post-apocalyptic Phoenix are at the forefront of “The Hungry Woman: A Mexican Medea,” but we solved the queer problem by legalizing gay marriage, right? Wrong.

By Zachariah Webb | October 22, 2014

Is the Marvel Cinematic Universe heading to Civil War?

With the addition of Robert Downey, Jr. to the upcoming third "Captain America" film, it certainly seems that way.

By Shane Weinstein | October 22, 2014

A little taste of Hawaii on College Avenue

Paradise Hawaiian Barbecue offers many different dishes you won't find anywhere else.

By Juliet Moo | October 22, 2014

Not Beyoncé, but Charli XCX brings girl power to Phoenix

Charli XCX brought a female-powered pop extravaganza to Crescent Ballroom with the Girl Power North America Tour.

By Emily Zentner | October 21, 2014

Dave Grohl really wants you to know he is also a filmmaker

Ostensibly a companion piece to Foo Fighters' new album, "Sonic Highways" is more of a crash course in rock history.

By Zachary Heltzel | October 21, 2014

Happy holidays to all, and to all a good BYOB!

While it is fairly simple to pick out a favored beer or bottle of wine, if you want to spice up your party or BYOB situation there are a number of options that might delight and surprise even the most skeptical cocktail connoisseur, with the help of liqueurs like Kahlúa, Baileys Irish Cream and Godiva.

By Samantha Shotzbarger | October 20, 2014

Wrestlers ‘Draven' and ‘Saxon’ tag team 'Disco Kid' in a Lucha Libre match during the Arizona Taco Festival at Salt River Fields on Sunday, Oct. 19. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

5th Annual Arizona Taco Festival delivers a 1-$2 punch

Simple execution (40 vendors each boasting $2 tacos — well, kinda), combined with the vast spread on hand made the 5th Annual Arizona Taco Festival worth it to attendees over the Oct. 18-19 weekend.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | October 20, 2014

(Photo Courtesy of Group 1 International Distribution Organization Ltd.)

The world of cult films: 'The Giant Spider Invasion'

Sometimes, movies are just awful, but in a good way. I saw that with “The Room” and again this week with B-movie horror/sci-fi flick “The Giant Spider Invasion.”

By William Ruof | October 20, 2014

No reverb! It's time to move on

If we accept reverb as an aesthetic choice that subtracts from direct, lyrical emotion and relies more heavily on atmospheric crescendos to deliver messages, then reverb works in today’s cultural climate — but is it justified?

By Zane Jennings | October 20, 2014

I went to three concerts in three days and didn't die

Experience breeds wisdom, and wisdom breeds sensible footwear.

By Emily Zentner | October 19, 2014

'Strider 2' maintains fast-paced fun

The game always feels fast — as if stopping is out of the question.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | October 19, 2014

MTV/LOGO documentary 'The T Word' is a triumphant must-see

"Laverne Cox Presents: The T Word" sensitively depicts the agony and ecstacy of being a trans youth.

By Zachary Heltzel | October 18, 2014

The Drums play to rambunctious, sold out crowd in Scottsdale

After The Drums left the stage, I walked out into the dark to find my car, feeling beat up, like I’d just been in a two-hour boxing match. It was definitely one hell of a show!

By William Ruof | October 17, 2014

Which ASU stereotype are you?

By Aimee Plante | October 16, 2014

$1 Record Reviews: 'Switched-on Bach'

"Switched-on Bach" is the strangest album I’ve ever had the privilege of owning.

By Aimee Plante | October 16, 2014

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