Reviews J. EDGAR. J. Edgar Hoover was a singular figure in 20th Century American history. In his near half-century tenure as director of the FBI, he grew the organization from a nearly impotent fledgling department into the crime-bustin’ juggernaut it is today. He modernized criminal investigation, introducing databases, forensic detection and a host of […]
Devan King
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Johnny on the Spot
Reviews THE RUM DIARY. Oh, Johnny Depp, how we missed you. We’ve been repeatedly pelted with Depp performances, each as annoyingly eccentric as the last. He saw a niche, and he filled it until it overflowed. His partnership with Tim Burton has long since lost its charm, and the image of a swarthy and drunken […]
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Breaking the Rule of Three
REVIEWS: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3. High hopes ruin suspense films, every time. You psyche yourself up only to be let down because your expectations were so much higher than any film could deliver. Paranormal Activity 3 expands on this theory, proving that even moderate expectations can be dashed by sub-par suspense. As with the first two films in […]
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Of Politicians and Robots
Reviews THE IDES OF MARCH. I wish there was more to be said about The Ides of March. I’ve enjoyed George Clooney’s work as a director since Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002), but I don’t think any of his subsequent films achieved the resonance of his debut. It could be argued that Confessions benefited more […]
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Hank3 at the Mateel
Humboldt County plays host to a plethora of subcultures and niches. Occasionally, multiple groups have the opportunity to intermingle and merge into an eclectic mix of harmonious excellence. Hank3’s performance at the Mateel was one such occasion — and it was glorious. His versatility as a musician and his stamina as a performer drew a […]
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Fat Pig Falters
Life is riddled with awkward moments and seemingly unavoidable, uncomfortable situations. We’ve all experienced instances when we can’t make eye contact, or worse, can’t look away. Modern entertainment has latched onto this aspect of human interaction, and has made it a mainstay for every genre in every medium. Audiences want drama and comedy to echo […]