Bruce Willis returns to carry another “Die Hard” film

Jason Kang, Staff Writer
March 1, 2013
Filed under A&E, Movie Reviews

Six years after premiering “Live Free or Die Hard,” the iconic hero Bruce Willis finally heads to Russia for another bold and staggering episode of the Die Hard series. With bits of humor and impressive chemistry between Bruce Willis and John Jai Courtney, “A Good Day to Die Hard” is definitely... Read more »

Five albums to look forward to in 2013

Megan Pohle, Staff Writer
February 19, 2013
Filed under A&E, Music Reviews, Top Stories

The Strokes "Comedown Machine" - March 26th March 26 cannot come any sooner due to the release of The Strokes fifth LP, “Comedown Machine.” One of the 2000’s best garage rock bands, The Strokes have matured throughout the years and have not released an album since their record, “Angles”... Read more »

Midtown Global Market takes customers around the globe

Hollie Christensen, Staff Writer
February 19, 2013
Filed under A&E, Top Stories, Twin Cities Hot Spot

Sonora Grill Three dedicated men from Sonora, Mexico combine influences from South America and Spain to create original dishes made completely from scratch at the Midtown Global Market’s Sonora Grill. Among them, Chef Alejandro Castillo—who has over ten years of experience working at top restaurants... Read more »

Even with comedy stars, “Identity Thief” flops

Kathryn Browne, Staff Writer
February 19, 2013
Filed under A&E, Movie Reviews

Since the moment the trailer was released, “Identity Thief” created an anxious buzz amongst moviegoers. Comedy superstars Melissa McCarthy (“Bridesmaids”) and Jason Bateman (“Horrible Bosses”) team up as the lead roles for this road trip comedy, only stirring up more excitement. Bateman... Read more »

Even with three new tracks, “Believe Acoustic” still shies in comparison to other Bieber albums

Kathleen Meskill, Staff Writer
February 18, 2013
Filed under A&E, Music Reviews

Every time pop-artist Justin Bieber comes out with a new album, the pressure for perfection tends to increase as his albums usually become more enjoyable, mature, and relatable. Breaking this trend, Bieber’s second acoustic CD does not quite compare to the first acoustic set, “My Worlds Acoustic.”... Read more »

Tarantino stays true to style in “Django Unchained”

Thomas Muenzberg, Staff Writer
February 12, 2013
Filed under A&E, Movie Reviews

Over the past 20 years, Quentin Tarantino has cemented himself as one of cinematography’s most recognized directors by turning the likeness of his movies into an adjective. Tarantino has solidified his own adjective for movies in his early game-changing films “Resevoir Dogs” and “Pulp Fiction”.... Read more »

Acting and singing can’t compensate for flat plot in Johnny Baseball

Emily Kline, Humor Editor
February 5, 2013
Filed under A&E, Theater Reviews

Park Square Theatre brings “Johnny Baseball,” a new musical about the infamous Red Sox curse, to the Twin Cities stage in its regional premiere, playing from January 18 to February 10. Although the show has been in development for eight years, it fails to tell a coherent and entertaining story all... Read more »

Local musician looking for support to fund album

Jenny Krane, Staff Writer
February 4, 2013
Filed under A&E

Local musician John Mark Nelson, who graduated from Minnetonka High School last spring, hopes to raise a total of $15,000 with his Kickstart project going towards funding his third album––his first studio album. The challenge: he still has $2,000 to go and three days to raise it. “A lot of people... Read more »

The Local Natives’ sophomore album changes tone

Sarah Karels, Staff Writer
February 3, 2013
Filed under A&E, Music Reviews

Psychedelic folk band The Local Natives pleases with its second full-length album “Hummingbird,” released January 29. Building on their legacy of harmonic vocals and rhythmic beats, this Los Angeles based band continues their indie sound layered with texture. Compared to their debut album... Read more »

Walker exhibit well-organized with innovative insights and techniques

Giulia Imholte, Online Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2013
Filed under A&E, Art Exhibit Reviews

In the permanent and visiting exhibits that cycle through the halls of the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, MN, the most memorable collections belong to single-artist shows. The Cindy Sherman photography exhibit proves no exception. The exhibit, stationed in the Target and Friedman galleries, has... Read more »