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Gift Guide: Oodles of Splendid DVD Ideasnew
The following is a list of DVD favorites from the last year -- choices that would make great presents for somebody just like me.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
12-11-2008 |
Movies
Tags: DVDs, gift guides
'Punisher: War Zone' is Sort of Awfulnew
The Punisher gets another shot at big-screen glory -- but the result is mediocrity.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
12-11-2008 |
Reviews
'Milk' is Compelling from Start to Finishnew
Gus Van Sant shows that not only can he put a story together; he can do it better than just about anyone working in film.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
12-11-2008 |
Reviews
Danger: 'f, monday' May Result in Cubicle Moshingnew
If Colourmusic's new album were a movie, it'd be a subversive Stanley Kubrick remake of the hippie musical Hair, staring Pink Floyd's Syd Barrett
Tucson Weekly |
James Hudson |
12-04-2008 |
Reviews
With 'Shogun,' Trivium Has its First Epic Albumnew
Shogun is the first album on which Trivium does not sound too much like other bands.
Tucson Weekly |
Jon Hobson |
12-04-2008 |
Reviews
Dressy Bessy Finally Finds a Decent Drummernew
After various trials, Dressy Bessy lead Tammy Ealom is comfortable with her new drummer and happy to be performing live.
Tucson Weekly |
Linda Ray |
12-04-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Wu-Tang's Raekwon Discusses Reuniting and Reconnecting with Fansnew
The individual members of Wu-Tang are involved in so many projects, some of them might not even be aware of each other's work. For instance, Raekwon said he wasn't aware of the latest album billed to Wu-Tang: Soundtracks From the Shaolin Temple, which was released Oct. 7, even though he appears on it.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
12-04-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman Can't Save 'Australia'new
We're watching a great director working outside of his normal area of expertise, and while the results are not disastrous, they're uncomfortable.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
12-04-2008 |
Reviews
'Let the Right One In': Blood in the Snownew
This Swedish vampire movie has a slow pace, but it amply rewards patient viewers.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
12-04-2008 |
Reviews
Conservationists Hope Stimulus Efforts Get Directed Toward National Landsnew
The National Parks Conservation Association is trying to steer economic-stimulus efforts toward the parks, through back-to-work and service programs.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
12-04-2008 |
Environment
My Brightest Diamond Lives On the Musical Fringenew
Shara Worden's sophomore album is more reserved than her debut, but just as captivating, as Worden's otherworldly vocals can trigger emotions on par with the likes of Roy Orbison.
Tucson Weekly |
James Hudson |
11-28-2008 |
Reviews
Holly Golightly's Backwoods Boogienew
The latest CD from Holly Golightly and Lawyer Dave is a revelation of moonshine, guns, junkyards and trashed love.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
11-28-2008 |
Reviews
Inside the The Axl Rose Circusnew
After 13 years of recording, Axl has greatly disappointed Guns N' Roses fans with Chinese Democracy.
Tucson Weekly |
Jon Hobson |
11-28-2008 |
Reviews
Clare and the Reasons Combine Whimsy and Melancholy to Inspire Imaginationsnew
Thanks to a blend of urbane pop, jazz and blues, Clare and the Reasons' 2007 debut album, The Movie, inspires cinematic vistas of narrative to unfold in the mind.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
11-28-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Blitzen Trapper Finds Sub Pop Success with its Fourth Albumnew
After self-releasing three albums -- including Wild Mountain Nation, the 2007 album that put them on the radar of Sub Pop and the music press -- Blitzen Trapper have just managed to corral the kind of attention Fleet Foxes are already swimming in.
Tucson Weekly |
Michael Petitti |
11-28-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
