by Lara Avery in The Arts
Not unlike a liberal arts education, the film "Juno" is what you make of it. I saw it several days after its Christmas release, and a few minutes into the feature I found myself thinking two thoughts: one, I can't believe I forgot to buy Reese's Pieces at the gas station, now I will be overcharged, and two, this is not a realistic portrayal of a teenage pregnancy.
by Tatiana Craine in The Arts
I shuffled down the icy sidewalk alongside Grand Avenue on a frigid night with an entourage of friends around me on the deadened street. I was quivering in my yarn-knit boots.
Imagine it's the 1980s; I'm innocently hunting antelope in western Texas. I missed my target and start to head home when I stumble upon what looks like a drug deal gone horribly wrong.
Peter and Amy listen to "Blackout" so you don't have to.
by Amy Shaunette & Peter Valelly in The Arts
Britney Spears' fifth album, "Blackout," was a media event more because everything Britney Spears does is a media event than any reasons having to do with the album's musical content. Nonetheless, the album's electropop charms proved wildly addictive to Mac Weekly Arts Editors Amy Shaunette and Peter Valelly.
by Sam Robertson in The Arts
Kicking off the New Year with a new album and tour, moe. performed in front of a packed crowd at First Avenue on Sunday night. moe. emerged on the music scene in the early 1990s, highly influenced by the improvisational jam style of the Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers.
by in The Arts
Heath Ledger's unexpected death last week was a shocking tragedy. The 28-year-old actor was found dead in his New York City apartment, naked on the floor. Authorities believe his death to be drug related as sleeping pills were found near Ledger's body and the actor has an alleged history of drug abuse.
2008 Woodie Awards
