The Echo

Phoenix native Dierks Bentley welcomes packed arena

Old and new favorites were played by country and rap stars for the ASU Fall Welcome Concert crowd.

By Lauren Jordan | August 23, 2010

VOTING CONCERNS: Chances are these poll boxes at the ASU polling location in Palo Verde West Residence Hall will remain empty. Workers say they only have had 15 voters in three weeks. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

PAB kicks off Battle of the Bands

ASU's Programming and Activities Board hosts the 2010 Battle of the Bands for A-Week.

By Allyson Berger and Clayton Porter | August 22, 2010

TV makes up for lack-luster summer movies

Summer movies fell flat this year, but it wasn’t all bad. The couch was the place to be. From the World Cup, to network television to cable, what the silver screen lacked, the flat screen made up for.

By Preston Carter Melbourne-Weaver | August 22, 2010

‘Welcome Fire’ bears heart, soul

Breakout band Keeping Riley’s “Welcome Fire” might be one of the best indie albums of the year so far.

By Lenni Rosenblum | August 22, 2010

'The Other Guys' offers funniest moments of year in buddy cop movie

"The Other Guys” is a buddy cop comedy that works due to the chemistry of its leads and some hilariously written dialogue.

By Nick Spake | August 22, 2010

(Photo Courtesy of Young the Giant Band)

Q&A with Sameer Gadhia of Young the Giant

California rockers Young the Giant are a band that shouldn’t be missed this summer. The State Press recently spoke to Sameer, the band’s vocalist, in between some of the band’s gigs.

By Lenni Rosenblum | August 18, 2010

Recognition deserved for genuine, honest 'Winter's Bone'

Debra Granik’s “Winter’s Bone” is one of the most genuine movies of recent memory.

By Nick Spake | August 10, 2010

Carell's 'Schmucks' doesn't tickle the funny bone

Perhaps my funny bone is broken, but I just didn’t laugh at much of “Dinner for Schmucks.”

By Nick Spake | August 5, 2010

State Press sits down with cast of 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'

“Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,” is based on the celebrated graphic novel series. The cast consists of Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin and Brandon Routh.

By Nick Spake | July 30, 2010

Michael Cera enters the zero logic, graphic novel world of 'Scott Pilgrim'

The film has no logic and makes no attempt to have any logic. So why should I attempt to find logic in it?

By Nick Spake | July 30, 2010

Interview with Lewis Pesacov of Fool's Gold

Lead guitarist Lewis Pesacov spoke to The State Press about jam sessions, remixes and everything in between.

By Lenni Rosenblum | July 30, 2010

Nolan dreams an original masterpiece with 'Inception'

Through “Memento” he crafted an unforgettable thriller of ingenious narrative. In his two “Batman” films he redefined the superhero genre by bringing a comic book figure into the real world.

By Nick Spake | July 25, 2010

Incubus' Brandon Boyd tops all other summer albums

Incubus vocalist Brandon Boyd’s debut solo album “The Wild Trapeze” is easily the best album released this summer.

By Lenni Rosenblum | July 25, 2010

Audiences will eat up 'Salt,' then ask for seconds

“Salt” is full of on-edge moments, and the audience contemplates how Jolie’s character will break free. When Salt finally devises a way out, she doesn’t disappoint.

By Nick Spake | July 23, 2010

Emmy preview: breaking down the nominees

The 62nd Annual Emmy Awards will be broadcast Aug. 29. Here’s a critique of the nominees.

By Preston Carter Melbourne-Weaver | July 18, 2010

M.I.A. is back with “MAYA,” her first album since 2007.

M.I.A.'s 'MAYA' starts strong, but loses momentum

Electro-pop chick M.I.A. is back on the map with “MAYA,” her first album since 2007. She’s ready to take on the world with new political outbursts and beats that will blow your mind and everything in between

By Lenni Rosenblum | July 18, 2010

Interview with Tim Brennen of Dropkick Murphys

The State Press caught up with guitarist Tim Brennen at the Bonnaroo Music Festival in June to discuss the past, the shows, and what's in the Dropkick Murphys' future.

By Lauren Jordan | July 13, 2010

'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' excites youngsters, bores adults

If you have young children they’ll probably dig “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” as much as they did “G-Force.” For older audiences though, the film is a bit of a bore.

By Nick Spake | July 12, 2010

Not the same 'Hero,' but Iglesias finds rhythm in 'Euphoria'

Maybe Enrique’s music isn’t hot enough to make him anyone’s musical “Hero” anymore, but that’s all right. He gave it another good try.

By Lenni Rosenblum | July 12, 2010

Steve Carell makes one heroic villain in 'Despicable Me'

While most diabolical geniuses set out to commit mass murder and world domination, the baddies in this movie consider stealing a Great Pyramid to be the most malicious of acts.

By Nick Spake | July 11, 2010

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