Reel to Reel: Reviews
Arts
Behind the scenes: "Beyond Borders"
With "Beyond Borders" (Paramount Pictures) out in theaters, some may be curious as to what director of "Golden Eye" Martin Campbell is doing casting "Tomb Raider" Angelina Jolie as a prissy socialite in the jungle. The day after I attended a panel and screening of the film, I had the opportunity to speak with Campbell on just what the deal is with his latest film.
Eddie Izzard on "govinators" & all
Who is Eddie Izzard? Renaissance man. Decorated thespian. Male lesbian. Ideologist. Above all, it is worth noting that there is a beautiful mind underneath the MAC makeup and stiletto heels that distinguish him from his contemporaries.
The Dark Prince... bombs
This guy must be doing something right. Whether it's his bloody-throat vocals, dissent from mainstream culture or uncanny ability to identify an audience as "dirty mother-fuckers," the crowd was going nuts. The largest turnout I've ever seen at the 9:30 Club was composed of listeners spanning a full range of age and attire, with only a select few decked out in full-blown Goth dress. It seems that Manson's rejection of the norm is becoming more widely accepted. Funny how social protest sometimes pans out.
GW student stars in "Zero Day"
Zero Day wants to upset you. Following two high school gunmen as they prepare and execute an attack on their classmates, the film goes out of its way to show you a world where monsters need no reasons, where nothing can explain the killers away.
Bar Belle: Garrett's
In regards to my absence last week, I apologize. I was busy with midterms and watching VH1's "I love the '80s Strikes Back." Plus, my parents were in town. However, I did take my folks to Lindy's for a pitcher of beer, so not all was wasted.
November concert preview
1- Ben Folds @ GW Smith Center Cypress Hill @ 9:30 Club Bouncing Souls @ Nation 2- Electronic Possible @ Phillips Hall Basement 4- Tom Jones @ Lisner Auditorium Visqueen @ Velvet Lounge 5 -Tom Jones @ Lisner Auditorium 6 - Imminent with Iszoloscope @ Nation 7 - British Sea Power @ Black Cat 8- Yeah Yeah Yeahs @ 9:30 Club 9 - Duran Duran @ Warner Theatre Rickie Lee Jones @ Lisner Auditorium 10 -Barenaked Ladies @ D.
