The Echo

Repression, pride and machismo: An American classic

I read Hemingway's "The Old Man and the Sea" and all of the sudden, all my middle school angst and insecurity returned.

By Emily Zentner | October 6, 2014

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The world of cult films: 'Yellow Submarine'

My aunt used to tell my parents, “You need to stop letting him watch 'Yellow Submarine.' He’ll grow up to be a hippie.”

By William Ruof | October 6, 2014

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Foxygen's '...And Star Power' full of love songs, punk and alter egos

I would recommend this album to anyone who is a fan of music. “…And Star Power’s” 82-minute runtime makes it Foxygen's most enjoyable album!

By William Ruof | October 6, 2014

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That gum you like never went out of style: Thoughts on ‘Twin Peaks’ revival

A quarter of a century after David Lynch first pulled back the velvet curtain on the mysterious town of Twin Peaks for unprepared network television audiences, we’re going back to that not-so-quiet town — and I’m kind of bummed about it. Way back in 1990, the show premiered on ABC — only to run for two seasons.

| October 6, 2014

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Orange Table opens in Tempe

The Scottsdale breakfast diner closed its doors and reopened in a new Tempe location Saturday, Sept. 27, at 203 E. 7th St.

By Aubrey Rumore | October 5, 2014

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'Gone Girl' an absolute thrill

David Fincher's latest feature is one of the year's best

By Shane Weinstein | October 5, 2014

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Your personal event map for this week’s Individual World Poetry Slam

These are the events you should check out this week during the Individual World Poetry Slam competition.

By Aimee Plante | October 5, 2014

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American Indians present on art and culture in environmental and social sustainability

Guest speakers Winona LeDuke and Joy Harjo, both American Indian activists, came to discuss how they utilize American Indian lessons in modern societal and environmental progress.

By Rachael Tashbook | October 2, 2014

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‘Gracepoint’: Fox remake gives ‘Broadchurch’ fans daunting déjà vu

Americanized "Gracepoint" is too Hollywood to be taken seriously.

By Kelcie Grega | October 2, 2014

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'Crouching Tiger,' angry theaters

"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" sequel fought tooth and nail in the movie distribution industry.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | October 2, 2014

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$1 Record Reviews: “It’s Great… It’s Molly Bee”

Way to go, Miss Molly Bee. You live your happily ever after.

By Aimee Plante | October 2, 2014

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Good Beer; Bad Movie — Lagunitas, 'Ewoks' Edition

This movie is a very, very bad movie. Watch it with your friends this weekend. It’ll make you feel better about that paper you wrote last week.

By Zane Jennings | October 2, 2014

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FX's 'You're the Worst' is secretly the best

Despite low first season ratings, cable TV's best new comedy is coming back for more.

By Zachary Heltzel | October 2, 2014

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3 sites to online shop for all your clothing needs

In no particular order, here are three of my top places to go online shopping.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | October 2, 2014

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'Annabelle' brings Satanism to silver screen

The significance of Annabelle is based on the true story of a young girl, Annabelle Higgins, and the doll can be found in a glass case in Monroe, Connecticut.

By Maria Thompson | October 1, 2014

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Ode to the limitations of language: Richard T. Walker’s ‘the predicament of always (as we are)’

A new exhibit at the ASU Art Museum in Tempe transcends the limits of language to connect with the sublime desert landscapes around us.

By Zachariah Webb | October 1, 2014

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Beginning, middle and eh: Promise and peril in popular book franchises

Writers of popular books have struggled to bring a satisfying close to their series.

| October 1, 2014

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Horoscopes for the week of Oct. 1-8

The stars have spoken, and your guide has faithfully interpreted all this planetary movement and zodiac mumbo jumbo.

By Zachariah Webb | October 1, 2014

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Manhattan Short Film Festival visits Phoenix Art Museum

The Phoenix Art Museum will serve as one of the venues for the internationally screened short film festival

By Shane Weinstein | October 1, 2014

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Steve Aoki’s 'Neon Future' a monochromatic, synth-heavy hellscape

Aoki’s latest release is likely to serve as a soundtrack for Greek life recruitment videos — and that’s about it.

By Zane Jennings | September 30, 2014

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