The Echo

‘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

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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

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‘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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Filmmaker tells students of ‘Nightmare in Las Cruces’

An independent filmmaker is traveling the Southwest to spread the word about his documentary, which details a 1990 murder in New Mexico.

By Matt Hendley | April 13, 2010

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‘Permalight’ fun but lacking

The music isn’t anything groundbreaking, but it certainly is a step forward from a tormented past.

By Jake Fournier | April 13, 2010

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Murder by Death scores with folksy ‘Good Morning, Magpie’

With its new album, “Good Morning, Magpie,” Indiana group Murder By Death perfects its brooding folk-rock sound and moves it in an even folksier direction.

By David Robles | April 13, 2010

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Filmmaker Kevin Smith opens up about life, movies in Phoenix

Kevin Smith was pissed. He's not anymore.

By Preston Carter Melbourne-Weaver | April 13, 2010

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Q&A: Christopher Guanlao, drummer of Silversun Pickups

"The State Press caught up with drummer Chris Guanlao of Silversun Pickups shortly before last Friday’s show in the Valley with Muse."

By Liam Hausmann | April 12, 2010

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Tempe coffee shop employees competing in US Barista Championship

The 2010 United States Barista Championship is right around the corner, and one ASU student is going for the title of USBC champion.

By Chelsea Brown | April 12, 2010

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Q&A: Iowa-based rock-folk band The Nadas

"The State Press sat down with bass player Jon Locker and vocalists/guitarists Jason Walsmith and Mike Butterworth before their show late last month at the Rhythm Room in Phoenix."

By Lauren Jordan | April 12, 2010

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Q&A: MC Zumbi of Bay Area hip-hop duo Zion I

With no gimmicks included, Oakland-based duo Zion I has established themselves prominently within the hip-hop community.

By Dane Jarvie | April 11, 2010

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Hilarious Carell, Fey save ‘Date Night’

Steve Carell and Tina Fey are two of the funniest people on television these days, so it only makes sense they finally team up in the new comic-thriller “Date Night.”

By Stephanie Russo | April 8, 2010

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Black Eyed Peas bring energy to Valley

In a match made in party heaven, the Black Eyed Peas and tour sponsor Bacardi, teamed up to blow the lid off of Jobing.com Arena as The E.N.D. world tour made its stop in Glendale last week.

By Jake Fournier | April 6, 2010

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Filmmaker delves into death in feature-length debut

In order to die, one must live, and the more interesting the life, the more fascinating the death — all of which is explored in Agnieszka Wojtowicz-Vosloo's new film “After.Life.”

By Preston Carter Melbourne-Weaver | April 5, 2010

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Badu back with a bang

Artist- Erykah Badu; Album- New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh); Record Label- Control Freaq Records; 3.5 out 5 Pitchforks

By Lenni Rosenblum | April 5, 2010

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Wu-Tang trio returns with no-nonsense album

Artist- Method Man, Ghostface Killah & Raekwon; Album- Wu Massacre; Record Label- Def Jam Recordings; 4 out of 5 Pitchforks

By David Robles | April 5, 2010

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Disney on Ice

The athleticism of figure skating combined magical world of Disney.

By Isaac Easley | April 5, 2010

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Herberger students showcase work at Arcapalooza

An art festival put on by the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts showcasing student's best work.

By Jessica Heigh | April 4, 2010

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Q&A: New, up-and-coming artists Jonathan Tyler & the Northern Lights

From the SXSW Festival to an upcoming rock cruise, Jonathan Tyler & the Northern Lights are springing up all over the music map. Their debut album, “Pardon Me,” will be released at the end of April.

By Lenni Rosenblum | March 30, 2010

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Astatke ‘Steps Ahead,’ steps his game up

Ethiopia’s jazz king Mulatu Astatke comes back with a new style that feels wilder and more loose than anything he has done before.

By David Robles | March 30, 2010

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