Saw 5 tortures audiences
Saw movies are becoming a Halloween tradition. Already in its fifth installment, Saw V looks to continue low-budget, box office gold horror. ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' Production company Lionsgate swims in Saw...
Halloween Top 5 Horror Flicks
Every Halloween, it's custom to trick-or-treat, don your favorite costume or bob for apples in grain-filled jungle juice. Yet, there's something traditional about watching a horror movie this time of year....
Gamers take a ride down ‘Hell’s Highway’
As video game shelves are flooded with World War II shooters, Gearbox's 'Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway' looks to stand apart this holiday season. Next-generation systems are given an early gift with...
Jack’s Mannequin bring us on a thrill ride with ‘Glass Passenger’
Three years in the making, Jack's Mannequin highly-anticipated 'The Glass Passenger' lets no one down. Front man Andrew McMahon returns taking more risks and adding more diversity. Jack's Mannequin combines...
Less like an eagle, more like an ugly duckling
I grew impatient watching the summer previews. Films like 'Eagle Eye' dazzled me with action and mystery. By fall, I was sorely let down. 'Eagle Eye' will only be dazzling studio executives. Surefire box...
Story of the Year strikes success
As the "emo" era fades, bands once known for sorrowful lyrics and high-pitched chorus like Taking Back Sunday are maturing. Known for its "screamo" 2003 hit "Until the Day I Die," rock band Story of the Year has followed a similar path. "The Black Swan," the band's third album, will be released on April 22.
Making digital downloading more convenient
Audio cassettes replaced 8-track tapes. CDs replaced audio cassettes. And now, digital downloads are starting to completely replace CDs. Today, as the primary outlet for music, the Internet provides more opportunities for music lovers, including pirating, purchasing and no driving to the store.
Can video games save the music industry?
The video game and music industries have been working together to blend two types of multimedia. So far, the successful venture has increased sales in both music and video game markets, and have launched the careers of many previously unheard-of bands.
Simple Plan returns with a great, brand new sound
Simple Plan returns to music store shelves with its self-titled, third album, which showcases the platinum pop-punk group's desire to get rid of its teen-angst stereotype and its talent. With new producers, who worked in different musical genres, the album, "Simple Plan," is more mature and upbeat.
Star-studded cast can’t save ‘Strange Wilderness’
So far, the comedies released in 2008 have been just too dumb to be funny. "Strange Wilderness," unfortunately, continues that trend. The film depicts wildlife TV host Peter Gaulke (Steve Zahn), who must find a way to save his show "Strange Wilderness" from poor ratings.