The Echo

‘The Lucky One’ lacks love story luster

As a typical Nicholas Sparks story, “The Lucky One” is laden with hardships and drama, and though it is not a terrific movie, it is not necessarily awful.

By Lana Rogoff | April 19, 2012

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Anna Faris describes generating resentment, not shaving

Anna Faris opened up in a conference call about her previous roles and the challenging, yet exciting set of “The Dictator.”

By Maria Thompson | April 18, 2012

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From law to laughs: Demetri Martin’s path to comedy

Goofy, guitar-toting Demetri Martin has amused audiences across America with his silly antics and various uses of props.

By Lana Rogoff | April 18, 2012

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Underrated 90s flicks: scandal, secrecy and 'Snake Eyes'

As Hollywood films became bigger in budgets and hype in the 1990s, their overexposure distracted from other smaller achievements.

By Taylor Costello | April 17, 2012

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Disney on Ice enchants, elicits happy memories

The sparkling lights and timeless Disney songs were a reminder that there will always be a special place for Disney magic in the hearts of people of all ages.

By Maria Thompson | April 16, 2012

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‘Rock of Ages’ celebrates big bands, big dreams

“Rock of Ages” gives adults a chance to reminisce the wild street scene and celebrated rock ‘n’ roll of the 80s.

By Maria Thompson | April 15, 2012

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Rocker Johnny Rivers brings rich, Southern soul

If you were to shut your eyes, you could only vaguely tell the difference between being at the Celebrity Theatre or the Whiskey A-Go-Go in 1964.

By Taylor Costello | April 15, 2012

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'Anomaly Warzone Earth' game review

11 bit studios excellently adapts its award-winning tower defense game, Anomaly Warzone Earth, to the Xbox 360.

By Travis McKnight | April 15, 2012

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Slideshow: Clusterfest 2012

The Underground Foundation at ASU presented Clusterfest, a music and art festival, on Hayden Lawn Saturday, April 14.

By Jenn Allen | April 15, 2012

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Horrifying thriller offers laughable gore, suspense

Timed perfectly with the eerie release date on Friday the 13th, this film provides as much guts, repulsion and suspense as its superstitiously horrifying release date is associated with.

By Emily Nichols | April 12, 2012

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Action flick loses appeal with recycled features, weak villains

“Lockout” loses its viewers early and only leaves them to ponder who and what in the past did it better.

By Taylor Costello | April 12, 2012

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‘Bully’ reveals surprising aggressors, offers solutions

The documentary “Bully” targets the many unexpected parties responsible for harassment and the severe consequences that stem from this mistreatment.

By Maria Thompson | April 12, 2012

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Tenant 'in Apt 23' thrives on manipulation, scheming

For those who feel they can relate to roommate problems, a show like this can make almost any squabbling living arrangement seem not only normal, but appreciated in comparison.

By Emily Nichols | April 11, 2012

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Former ASU student tours with Broadway production

Casted into Tony-award winning “Spring Awakening,” former ASU student Krystina Alabado is now touring for “American Idiot.”

By Maria Thompson | April 10, 2012

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'Hubble 3D’ dazzles with crisp IMAX imagery

Viewing this film in 3-D is the only way to experience it because breathtaking sights like stars forming deep inside Orion’s Belt would otherwise drastically lose their awe-inspiring quality.

By Taylor Costello | April 10, 2012

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New M. Ward album travels through different times

“A Wasteland Companion” will wrap itself around you.

By Jocelyn Gee | April 9, 2012

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Scott Sigler describes literary trends, creating safe scare

Sigler explains the developments in his writing that fans went wild for.

By Lana Rogoff | April 9, 2012

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Artist finds inspiration in weaving, storytelling

Fibers graduate student Kelsey Wiskirchen traveled to Bolivia and South Africa and observed the camaraderie that comes with weaving when she stayed with several women’s weaving cooperatives.

By Newlin Tillotson | April 8, 2012

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Fans rejoice Portugal. The Man on Good Friday

The congregation at the concert was not of the religious type, but rather, of a musical rejoicing.

By Mitchell Bobman | April 8, 2012

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‘American Reunion’ induces outrageous laughs

Each character stays true to their original persona, but with an amplified comeback to keep the audience entertained and to avoid mundane re-dos.

By Cassandra Starboard | April 5, 2012

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