The Echo

ASU student, National Treasure actor balances school and career

ASU student Hunter Gomez balances a full-time course load with a professional acting career.

By Justine Pallas | October 25, 2012

Victoria Justice leaves TV, becomes movie star

Victoria Justice is famous for her role in the Nickelodeon show “Victorious.” Now the star is starring in her own film “Fun Size” out Oct. 26.

By Olivia Khiel | October 25, 2012

(Photo courtesy of ABKCO Music & Records, Inc.)

Rock ‘n’ roll pioneers still active in music industry

While rock ‘n’ roll is a slowly dying genre much like hip-hop and punk rock, it is treading on with its pioneers still releasing music and performing all over the world.

By Jocelyn Gee | October 24, 2012

5 suggestions to make ‘Dexter’ season a success

Four episodes into season seven of “Dexter,” the show appears to have a renewed sense of purpose.

By Taylor Costello | October 23, 2012

State Fair human anatomy exhibit cultivates curiosity

Fair attendees that need a break from the rides and the noise might want to stop at the “Our Body: The Universe Within” to gain an understanding of the internal workings of the human body.

By Mikayla Gilbert | October 23, 2012

Tiger Army stops in Phoenix during exclusive tour

Front man of psychobilly band Tiger Army discusses the band’s unique genre and touring internationally.

By Lana Rogoff | October 22, 2012

Matt & Kim ready to strike Tempe on Lightning tour

With the recent release of Matt & Kim’s newest album “Lightning,” the band is set to hit the Marquee Theatre with an electrifying show.

By Lily Lieberman | October 22, 2012

Alex Finke and Erich Bergen perform a dance number in Roundabout Theatre Company's "Anything Goes." (Photo Courtesy of Joan Marcus)

Actress reveals how to make it big on Broadway

Alex Finke said it was an easy decision when it came to choosing colleges and pursuing a theater degree.

By Maria Thompson | October 21, 2012

Bestselling author Jenn McKinlay teaches fan fiction workshop

Fan fiction drove McKinlay into taking a stab at writing murder mysteries — no pun intended. Now, the New York Times bestselling author is teaching a workshop in Phoenix for aspiring writers.

By Stephanie Habib | October 21, 2012

(Photo courtesy of Summit Entertainment)

‘Alex Cross’ comes across as boring, unrealistic

A boring action thriller is worse than a cardinal sin — it’s unforgivable.

By Tyler Verti | October 18, 2012

Audiences watch ‘Honey Boo Boo’ for the dysfunction

The TLC reality series, “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo,” captures viewer attention with its depiction of the peculiar Thompson family.

By Taylor Costello | October 18, 2012

Arizona Theater Company's "Next to Normal" is running until Oct. 28 at the downtown Phoenix Herberger Theater Center. (Photo courtesy of Tim Fuller)

Contemporary musical focuses on mental illness agonies

Arizona Theatre Company’s “Next To Normal,” is not a typical musical, but it's undoubtedly captivating and ultimately inspiring with its pop-rock musical numbers and dark lyrics.

By Lindsey Lucero | October 17, 2012

Cronin’s ‘The Twelve’ catches sophomore slump

Much of “The Twelve” feels like Cronin is teasing readers with excitement, and then postponing the thrills until an undisclosed date.

By Travis McKnight | October 17, 2012

Weezer performed for fans at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum Sunday night during the Arizona State Fair in Phoenix. (Photo by Vince Dywer)

Weezer gains momentum at State Fair show

Alternative-rock band, Weezer, began its show lifelessly at the Arizona State Fair but finally pumped up the volume to deliver an electrifying set.

By Lana Rogoff | October 16, 2012

Ben Gibbard’s 'Former Lives' an intimate triumph

Ben Gibbard still hasn’t lost his touch. Like in the video for “Soul Meets Body,” he is still able to make music fly. Gibbard’s debut solo album, “Former Lives,” shows fans a side to the artist they can’t know from his previous projects.

By Jeremy Conigliari | October 16, 2012

5 reasons why supernatural dramas are all the same

Whether it’s “True Blood,” “Teen Wolf” or “The Vampire Diaries,” supernatural-drama TV shows all have five common plotlines.

By Mikayla Gilbert | October 11, 2012

Metric dazzles for wrong reasons

Sometimes a band's biggest detriment is its desire to be overly entertaining. It was apparent Wednesday night, when Metric's theatrics overshadowed their musicianship.

By Mitchell Bobman | October 11, 2012

Affleck expert at recreating real-life tension in ‘Argo’

For most of “Argo,” directed by actor-director Ben Affleck, the film works from the sheer level of audaciousness at work, only derailed in the end by, of all things, reality.

By Taylor Costello | October 11, 2012

Mainstream horror movies in need of revival

Based on an increasing supply of subpar horror movies over the past several years, the genre must be scrutinized for the purpose of improvement in order to make this Halloween and future Halloweens sufficiently frightful.

By Jeremy Conigliari | October 10, 2012

British rockers The Wombats finally made a stop in Phoenix at the Crescent Ballroom on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of Taylor Flamini)

Arizona fans give Wombats reason to visit valley

While the band explained they don’t know why people live in the Valley, they managed to make their first concert in Phoenix energetic and lively.

By Stephanie Habib | October 10, 2012

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