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Red Dragon
Cast: Edward Norton Studio: Universal Rating: 7/10 The Film Studio Synopsis: In this prequel to “The Silence of the Lambs,” the story of former FBI agent Will Graham, who was nearly killed by Hannibal Lecter, is told, and it includes the initial capture of “The Cannibal.” The Good: It has some good scary moments. Ralph…
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Scapegoat Wax – Swax
Artist: Scapegoat Wax Title: Swax Label: Hollywood Rating: 4/10 Scapegoat Wax is Marty James. He found his way on the Beastie Boy label, which fell apart, shortly after his release of Okeeblow. Now he is back again with that unique flavor. Swax: “Space To Shame” – The simpler the better. Wax: “Lost Cause” – It’s…
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Floetry – Floetic
Artist: Floetry Title: Floetic Label: Dreamworks Rating: 8/10 Floetry are two singer/songwriters who have written tracks for the likes of Michael Jackson, Jill Scott, and Bilal. How do they sound on their own? Flows: “Big Ben” – Definitely styles. “Fun” – Hits on each note. “Sunshine” – It’s not sunny, but its still good. “Possiblities”…
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Duncan Shiek – Interview [2002]
It’s his life. Duncan Sheik speaks. How’s everything going? Hectic and busy, but good. I’m finding it difficult to stay focused. Is going into writing and recording a solitary business for you? The initial stages are usually solitary. That is how I like it. I don’t really collaborate much with people directly. Do you find…
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Tonic – Head On Straight
Artist: Tonic Title: Head On Straight Label: Universal Rating: 5.5/10 Tonic has released a few albums already. They seem to come without much fanfare and go out with a flare. Head On Straight came out exactly the same. Now Hear This: “Count On Me” – This is your typical Tonic. They give you a song…
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The Tuxedo
Cast: Jackie Chan Studio: MGM Rating: 4/10 The Film Studio Synopsis: Cabbie-turned-chauffer Jimmy Tong (Jackie Chan) learns there is really only one rule when you work for playboy millionaire Clark Devlin (Jason Isaacs): Never touch Devlin’s prized tuxedo. But when Devlin is temporarily put out of commission in an explosive “accident,” Jimmy can’t resist trying…
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Sweet Home Alabama
Cast: Reese Witherspoon Studio: Dreamworks Rating: 8.5/10 The Film Studio Synopsis: In this romantic comedy, New York fashion designer Melanie Carmichael (Reese Witherspoon) suddenly finds herself engaged to the city’s most eligible bachelor. But Melanie’s past holds many secrets, including Jake (Josh Lucas), the redneck husband she married in high school, who refuses to divorce…
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CKY – Infilitrate-Destroy-Rebuild
Artist: CKY Title: Infilitrate-Destroy-Rebuild Label: Island Rating: 8/10 CKY are known by most as the music behind the CKY films. Those films spawned Jackass on MTV. CKY isn’t just some run of the mill band that got lucky. Infiltrate: “Sink Into The Underground” – A surprisingly hooky track. “Frenetic Amnesic” – With bizarre tones that…
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Beck – Sea Change
Artist: Beck Title: Sea Change Label: Interscope Rating: 8.5/10 Beck continues to astound listeners. He always finds a way to stay ahead of the curve. Sea Change is certainly a change, but much for the better. There is no disco, nothing that really rocks, but the folk style seems to wear well. The first thing…
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Xzibit – Interview
Xzibit one on one and he don’t hold back! Hey, what’s up? Man I’m dropping this album on ‘em. I know. I saw you had a bunch of different producers on Man vs. Machine. What did each bring to the table? I’ve wanted to work with [DJ] Premier for a long time. Bink definitely came…
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