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The Amazing Spider-Man lives up to its name

June 29th, 2012

Director: Marc Webb Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Dennis Leary, Sally Field, Martin Sheen, Chris Zylka Original Story: Stan Lee and Steve Ditko After three films with Toby Maguire as New York City’s most acrobatic vigilante, the Spider-Man suit has been passed on to British actor Andrew Garfield, who fits the spandex to [...]

Tags: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Movies, reviews, The Amazing Spider-Man
Posted in Blog, Movies, News | Posted by Allison

5 Reasons You Must See The Muppets

November 25th, 2011

If you’re wondering what movies to see this weekend while recovering from being trampled over during Black Friday’s sales, then may I suggest you give yourself a Green Saturday? Follow moi and find out why The Muppets is the most exciting film of the year. Manamanah. 5. Classics are classics because they’re not crappics When [...]

Tags: Movies, reviews, The Muppets
Posted in Blog, Movies | Posted by Allison

Man Man Rock Rock Toronto Toronto

May 27th, 2011

Last night Toronto’s Lee’s Place was transformed into a rock and roll circus of sound, all thanks to Man Man’s energy filled insanity that is their live show. Here’s what you need to know about Man Man… – They’re an experimental indie rock outfit out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. – Their instruments include everything from a [...]

Tags: concerts, man man, reviews, The Wedge
Posted in Blog, Concert Reviews, Concerts & Events, The Wedge | Posted by Kate M.

Lykke Li brings audiences into her Wounded Rhymes

May 25th, 2011

When Lykke Li first debuted in 2008, there was a widespread agreement that she was a refreshing take on modern pop music. Her fuzzy, whispery vocals combined with a heavy bass, electronic-acoustic infused sound was infectious. Her lyricism was simple, but relatable, with the content an obvious reflection of adolescent woes and heartbreak. “Cute,” the [...]

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Posted in Blog, Celebrities & Pop Culture, Concerts & Events, Reviews | Posted by Mehek - Correspondent

Your Highness is not royally funny

April 12th, 2011

Film: Your Highness Director: David Gordon Green Cast: James Franco, Danny McBride, Natalie Portman, Zooey Deschanel It takes a lot of work to perfect an R-rated comedy, but lesson to be learned for Your Highness — using the F word after every sentence doesn’t equal comedic success. James Franco and Danny McBride star in this [...]

Tags: Danny McBride, James Franco, Movies, Natalie Portman, reviews, Your Highness, zooey deschanel
Posted in Blog, Movies, Reviews | Posted by Jeremy - Correspondent

Red Riding Hood finds audience with Twihards

March 14th, 2011

Film: Red Riding Hood Director: Catherine Hardwicke Starring: Amanda Seyfried, Billy Burke, Julie Christie, Gary Oldman, Shiloh Fernandez, Max Irons For all the Twihards that are starting to get antsy over the long wait for the next installment of the Twilight Saga, relief has come with a hood. Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke has teamed up [...]

Tags: Catherine Hardwicke, Movies, Red Riding Hood, reviews, twilight
Posted in Blog, Movies, Reviews | Posted by Allison

The Farrelly brothers get a pass on Hall Pass

February 25th, 2011

Film: Hall Pass Starring: Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Christina Applegate, Jenna Fischer Directed by: Bobby and Peter Farrelly With a track record that includes comedic classics Dumb and Dumber, Me Myself and Irene and There’s Something About Mary it’s safe to say that a lot is expected from the Farrelly brothers. It’s also safe to [...]

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Posted in Blog, Movies, Reviews | Posted by Allison

Watch Dr. Dre, Eminem and Skylar Grey in I Need A Doctor

February 25th, 2011

Dr. Dre and Eminem have returned to the booth to bring us possibly another track off the elusive Detox album, rumoured to be Dre’s last solo effort. The producer and his protégé reunite to rap about their affection for one another, with Em thanking Dre for believing in him and signing the young rapper when [...]

Tags: Diddy Dirty Money, Dr. Dre, eminem, lupe fiasco, News, reviews, Skylar Grey
Posted in Celebrities & Pop Culture, MuchRadar, Music & Videos, News, RapCity | Posted by Allison

Welcome Beady Eye Into Your Life

February 23rd, 2011

Need To Know: Beady Eye formed in 2009 after the fallout of Oasis brothers Liam & Noel Gallagher. Liam then decided that he was going to continue making music by keeping Oasis members Gem Archer and Andy Bell and adding drummer Chris Sharrock. And now we are all blessed with the debut album ‘Different Gear, [...]

Tags: album reviews, Beady Eye, oasis, reviews
Posted in first spins, Music & Videos, Reviews | Posted by Alberto

Adele makes listeners long for ’21′

February 22nd, 2011

Need To Know: After working her way through a performing arts school in London and uploading various demos onto the Internet, Adele caught the attention of XL Recordings, who signed her in 2007. Her debut album, 19, was extremely well received by critics and fans alike for her powerhouse vocals and honest, heartbreaking lyrics. The [...]

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Posted in Celebrities & Pop Culture, first spins, MuchRadar, Reviews | Posted by Mehek - Correspondent