The Echo

Most anticipated, dreaded summer films

Every summer, there are movies we eagerly await and others we dread. In many cases though, it’s the films we most anticipate that result in disappointment and the one’s we don’t expect to enjoy we end up loving.

By Nick Spake | May 31, 2010

‘Just Wright’ just all right

“Just Wright” Starring: Queen Latifah, Common Rating: PG-13 2.5 out of 5 pitchforks

By Nick Spake | May 15, 2010

Predictable 'Letters to Juliet' still cute, enjoyable

"Letters to Juliet" Starring: Amanda Seyfried, Vanessa Redgrave, Christopher Egan Rating: PG 3 out of 5 pitchforks

By Stephanie Russo | May 13, 2010

Local business owner transforms Valley music scene

Lanning, who opened Stinkweeds Records’ original location on Dobson and Guadalupe Roads when she was 19, and also went on to open Modified Arts in downtown Phoenix in 1999, as well as spearheading Local First Arizona, has been active in the local community for well over 20 years

By Chelsea Brown | May 6, 2010

Top nine summer music festivals

With ASU students spread out across the country, there’s something for everyone in every area of the U.S.

By Lenni Rosenblum | May 6, 2010

'Iron Man 2's' thrills start summer off right

“Iron Man 2” Staring: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle Rating: PG-13 4 out of 5 pitchforks

By Nick Spake | May 6, 2010

Sam Rockwell of ‘Iron Man 2’ chats with The State Press

This week, I was lucky enough to take part in a conference call with actor Sam Rockwell, one of the stars of “Iron Man 2.”

By Nick Spake | May 6, 2010

RISING STAR: Theater major Abraham Ntonya finds seclusion in the Barrett amphitheater to rehearse his a cappella singing, days after auditioning for the FOX show "Glee." Sophomore Ntonya, hopes his voice will land him one of the coveted 3 open spots on the TV series. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Students aim for chance to star in hit television show

Since Fox’s hit television show “Glee” put out an open casting call on March 30, several ASU students have joined thousands of “gleeks” to answer.

By Michelle Parks | May 3, 2010

Q&A: Guitarist Brendan Ekstrom of Circa Survive

After building anticipation for two years, Circa Survive has finally taken the lid off the pressure cooker. In its third studio album, “Blue Sky Noise,” the band has delivered 12 tracks that run the spectrum.

By Dane Jarvie | May 2, 2010

Top 10 music events to attend this summer

Got too much free time on your hands after school is over? Nothing soothes the soul in the summertime like live music.

By Lenni Rosenblum | May 2, 2010

MUSIC TO MY EARS: The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM), in north Phoenix recently opened its doors. This museum houses thousands of different instruments with at least one from every country. (Photo by Jessica Weisel)

World’s first global instrument museum opens in Phoenix

A 20-acre span of land in north Phoenix is the new home to the world’s first global Musical Instrument Museum, which will be partnered with ASU’s School of Music.

By Allison Oswalt | April 29, 2010

CROSSING THE PACIFIC: Senior gymnast Kaitlynn Bormann was born in South Korea and then adopted by an American family. (Photo by Nikolai de Vera)

Pageant seeks Mr. and Mrs. Sun Devil

ASU PAB hosts the 2010 Mr. and Mrs. Sun Devil Pageant for A-Week.

By Allyson Berger and Clayton Porter | April 25, 2010

'Toy Story 3' sneak peak thrills students

200 students were at Harkins Tempe Marketplace on Wednesday as a “Toy Story 3” cliffhanger screening showed the first 60 minutes of the 98-minute film. The event was one of 40 that will take place through May 6 near college campuses nationwide.

By Samantha Valtierra Bush | April 22, 2010

Circa Survive aims high, hits mark with ‘Blue Sky Noise’

Since its groundbreaking debut album, “Juturna,” Circa Survive has become the hero of a deeply introspective and transcendent musical movement.

By Dane Jarvie | April 22, 2010

TRASH TO MUSIC: Husband and wife team Step Raptis and Lisa Chow of "Step's Junk Funk" perform on Hayden Lawn during celebrations for Earth Week. Raptis, who has been converting trash into percussion instruments since 1973, enjoyed a stage powered entirely by solar energy. (Photo Michael Arellano)

Step’s Junk Funk finds beats in trash

The phrase “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” has never been truer for Step’s Junk Funk, a recycled percussion band in Tempe that uses common trash to create endless sound.

By Allison Oswalt | April 22, 2010

‘Losers’ lives up to its title

“The Losers” is like a series of action sequences and dialogue stolen from other movies and rolled into one ludicrous film.

By Nick Spake | April 22, 2010

Q&A: Lead vocalist Eric Nally of Foxy Shazam

Cincinnati-born rock band Foxy Shazam is blaring through Americans’ headphones with style, attitude and sass. Their shows are wild and they have more energy than any up-and-coming band on the music scene right now.

By Lenni Rosenblum | April 21, 2010

‘Kick-Ass’ destined for cult classic status

I walked into the superhero satire “Kick-Ass” fully intending on getting a couple of good laughs. Never did I anticipate that I would fall madly in love with the picture.

By Nick Spake | April 15, 2010

Unconventional ‘City Island’ engaging, real

A pleasant family life with everyone loving each other and respecting one another is a wonderful thing to have — unless you want to make a film.

By Preston Carter Melbourne-Weaver | April 15, 2010

‘Death at a Funeral’ full of life

“Death at a Funeral” has given me a morbid desire that I never expected: I want to go to a funeral as exciting as this one. Because, at the risk of sounding macabre, I wish every funeral was this much fun.

By Alex Foote | April 15, 2010

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