The Echo

Swank, Rockwell deliver gripping performances in 'Conviction'

The true life story of one man’s incarceration for murder and his sister, “Conviction,” will reshape what it means to believe unconditionally in another.

By Jonathan Fortner | October 21, 2010

‘Hereafter’ fails to keep attention

Drawn-out scenes in “Hereafter” force attention span into a reverse metamorphosis.

By Preston Carter Melbourne-Weaver | October 21, 2010

‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast’ at Gammage brings a fairytale to life

This week, the familiar love story, “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast,” has come to life at ASU Gammage.

By Megan Mattox | October 20, 2010

Q&A with Portugal. The Man front man John Gourley

With a sound as big as the snowcapped mountains and an eccentricity of Sarah Palin-esque proportions, the Alaskan natives of Portugal. The Man, have chiseled out their rightful place in the vast indie glacier.

By Dane Jarvie | October 20, 2010

New Kings of Leon album has unique sound, good composition

Kings of Leon comes back with another memorable album that once again shows no sign of letting up.

By Jonathan Fortner | October 18, 2010

‘Jackass 3D’: same shots, new dimension

“Jackass 3D” Pitchforks: 3.5 out of 5

By Preston Carter Melbourne-Weaver | October 17, 2010

Q&A: Liz Shivener from ‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast’

A childhood classic is coming to ASU Gammage in Tempe this week. “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” opens on Oct. 19 and runs through Oct. 24.

By Megan Mattox | October 17, 2010

Chowda! Episode 4: Week of Oct. 15

Catch up on the latest in entertainment news with a hearty bowl of Chowda!

By Clayton Porter | October 15, 2010

MADCAP brings horror, sci-fi film festival to Tempe

Answering the screams of their loyal fans, the 6th Annual International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival looks to thrill and entertain this weekend at MADCAP Theaters on Mill in Tempe.

By Jonathan Fortner | October 15, 2010

Campus Review: ‘My Soul To Take’

State Press TV film critics Karl and Shannon have a picnic while reviewing Wes Cravens's "My Soul To Take."

By Austin Moede | October 14, 2010

Campus Review: ‘RED’

State Press TV film critics Cory Charlton and Xavier Stiles go off-the-grid to talk about the upcoming Oct. 15 release of "Red."

By Austin Moede | October 14, 2010

De Niro, Norton sink in 'Stone'

Robert De Niro and Edward Norton are back hoping to rekindle some of the magic that once made them famous. Sadly, this stone will not float.

By Jonathan Fortner | October 14, 2010

'RED': tired, extremely average

The ensemble cast of "RED" calls in performances in a film that does nothing new.

By Preston Carter Melbourne-Weaver | October 14, 2010

ASU students talk with men behind 'Jackass 3D'

Johnny Knoxville and Jeff Tremaine stop by the campus to answer questions of ASU students.

By Nick Spake | October 14, 2010

Winner chosen for Scottsdale’s Fashion Week

Ten finalists debuted their latest fashions last Friday night to see who would be named Scottsdale’s Fashion Designer of the year.

By Alicia Diaz | October 14, 2010

'The Color Purple' offers a soulful musical experience

This week, fans of soul music can enjoy “The Color Purple” at the Orpheum Theater in Phoenix from Thursday until Sunday. The musical also played at the Mesa Arts Center on Tuesday and Wednesday with the same cast.

By Megan Mattox | October 13, 2010

Herberger Institute hosts fashion exhibit at the Night Gallery

The Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts presented fashion as wearable art as the Night Gallery's October exhibit.

By Haley Buntrock | October 13, 2010

On the Verge presents The Season Premiere

Check out the first episode of "On The Verge" as host Jaime Bolker talks with local ASU band The Season Premiere after their set at Martini Ranch.

By Jaime Bolker | October 11, 2010

Karl Urban discusses 'RED,' career

Karl Urban’s resume includes films such as “The Lord of the Rings,” “Star Trek” and “The Bourne Supremacy.” If you haven’t heard of him yet, that is about to change. Urban recently sat down with The State Press to discuss his career.

By Preston Carter Melbourne-Weaver | October 11, 2010

Q&A with Montonix lead singer Ami Shalev

Displeased with the music industry in its home country, Israel, Monotonix began to tour throughout Europe and the U.S.

By Lauren Jordan | October 10, 2010

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