by Amy Shaunette in The Arts
Ah, the Bible. It is the best-selling book of all time. It is the basis for several religions, the foundation of life for millions of people. And apparently, it is great inspiration for funny movies.
"A Serious Man," the latest dramedy from Minnesota's own Coen Brothers, functions as a modern version of the biblical story of Job, a man whose life is crashing down around him, with no explanation or help from God.
by Tatiana Craine in The Arts
Call it the little musical that could. Since hitting the Broadway stage, "In the Heights" has been an exciting and inspiring production about a group of people in New York's Washington Heights neighborhood. With music, lyrics and an original concept by Tony winner Lin-Manuel Miranda, "In the Heights" shows that while places and traditions change, friends and family will always be there.
by Tatiana Craine in The Arts
In chilly Minneapolis this week, it's definitely clear that "Grease" is the word.
Years ago, my high school put on a slightly sanitized production of "Grease." I had never seen the stage or film version and was introduced to the wonder of "Grease" for the first time.
A writer's quest to understand the phenomena of Miley Cyrus
by Amy Shaunette in The Arts
I stopped paying attention to the Disney Channel once "Lizzie McGuire" retired from the air. As far as I was concerned, no Hilary Duff, no viewership from me. But the Disney Channel apparently didn't need me. The children's TV powerhouse has only gotten stronger, cranking out hits like "High School Musical" and "Hannah Montana.
by Peter Walters in The Arts
I think we can all agree that there has been a fair share of irony floating around in indie music, indie film and hipster culture in general over the past decade. I watched the set of Canadian group Women at this year's Pitchfork music festival in Chicago, given a good listen to the debut album of California-based band Girls and have now had the pleasure of listening to the debut release of budding Canadian post-punk group Little Girls.
