The Echo

‘Megamind’ is no ‘Despicable Me’

“Megamind” doesn’t have the wit or inspiration of the best contemporary animated features.

By Nick Spake | November 4, 2010

‘127 Hours’ is extraordinary story of survival

“127 Hours” tells the true story of mountain climber Aron Ralston, who is trapped by a bolder while climbing a canyon.

By Nick Spake | November 4, 2010

‘Due Date’ hilarious despite conventional plot

Despite what may seem to be typecasting and a generic road-trip plot, “Due Date” is one of the most hilarious films of the year.

By Preston Carter Melbourne-Weaver | November 4, 2010

Circa Survive keeps fans after a long absence

Circa Survive had held onto their fans after a three-year hiatus, and with a new album, the boys are attracting even more listeners.

By Lauren Jordan | November 3, 2010

‘Vibrator Play’ is full of unexpected discovery, intimacy

“In the Next Room (Or the Vibrator Play)” follows the storyline of Dr. Givings and his wife, Catherine, as Dr. Givings uses electric therapy on patients suffering from hysteria in the 1880s.

By Megan Mattox | November 2, 2010

Poetry group Gringo Choir performs at ASU

SPTV reporter Jesseca Zwerg talks with the performers of the Gringo Choir, a touring theatrical poetry group that recently performed at ASU's Tempe campus.

By Jesseca Zwerg | November 1, 2010

Jimmy Eat World throws Halloween performance for home state

Hosting quite possibly the best Halloween party of the weekend, Mesa band Jimmy Eats World visits its home state.

By Lauren Jordan | November 1, 2010

Q&A with Ted Organ of local band Darkness Dear Boy

Local bands are easy to come by in Tempe. Darkness Dear Boy tells The State Press why they’re different from all the rest.

By Alicia Diaz | November 1, 2010

‘Dead Rising 2’ more confident than predecessor

“Dead Rising 2” is out, and it is significantly more playable than the previous version.

By Adam Burch | November 1, 2010

Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear draws crowd, but fails to sizzle

The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear, hosted by Comedy Central pundits Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert, set up camp on the National Mall.

By Jonathan Fortner | October 31, 2010

ASU students perform with Ballet AZ

ASU students join students around the globe in performing with Ballet AZ.

By Vivian Padilla | October 31, 2010

Chowda! Episode 6: Week of Oct. 29, 2010

Take in weekly helping of cream-based entertainment, Chowda! Tomato-based for those in Manhattan.

By Clayton Porter | October 31, 2010

‘Hornet’s Nest’ is commendable final entry of ‘Millennium’ trilogy

“The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest” does not disappoint in the outcome of their story.

By Nick Spake | October 28, 2010

Sufjan Stevens’ ‘The Age of Adz’ is wild fantasy

Sufjan Stevens uses new programmed elements to accent his new album “The Age of Adz.”

By Dane Jarvie | October 27, 2010

“Blue Mountain State” star discusses show

You may know Darin Brooks from his stint on the daytime soap opera “Days of Our Lives,” but it’s more likely that you’ve caught him on Spike’s “Blue Mountain State,” the Animal House-meets-college-football comedy.

By Preston Carter Melbourne-Weaver | October 26, 2010

Q&A with Brett Scallions of Fuel

Known for hit “Hemorrhage (In My Hands),” the band Fuel has been through some line-up changes. The State Press spoke with Fuel frontman, Brett Scallions.

By Lauren Jordan | October 25, 2010