It took 23 years and more than $60 million of George Lucas’ own money for Red Tails to make it to the big screen.  And despite Hollywood’s misgivings about the movie, Red Tails has done far better than expected – forking in $19 million in its opening weekend alone. So far Red Tails has made close to $27 million after its first week, and currently is sitting in number two in the box office, just under Kate Beckinsale’s new Underworld thriller. Red Tails stars Terrence Howard and Cuba Gooding Jr., …

“As for being famous or anything like that, it never fazed me. I always wanted to perform live. I hated doing television. I hate people telling me what I can and can’t say… as long as I can keep performing in front of live audiences, I’m good,” said Mike Dambra, who has been a comedian for over 25 years. He spoke with a New York dialect, as he is from upstate New York, and seemed to prefer frankness and being matter-of-fact. “I’m not good with any kind of bullshit. Like, …

Ever think George Clooney couldn’t get any cooler? You’d be wrong. George Clooney is probably one of the coolest, most suave, charming and outright best actors that we’re graced with having. His most recent film, The Descendants, has just been nominated for five Oscars including Best Picture and Best Actor which is justified as Clooney gives a terrific performance. Now, I know this movie was released awhile back, but since we live in Lethbridge it took getting nominated for an Academy Award to bring it to our one-horse town. Expect …

Artist Statement – “Eternal return is a concept posed by Nietzsche, which suggests that the universe has been recurring, and will continue to recur, ad infinitum. The story goes like this: at a lonely and solitary moment in your life you are confronted by a demon that informs you that your life will be repeated exactly as it has occurred, to the smallest of details. Nietzsche says the reaction to this news is indicative of one’s attitude toward life. Subsequently, every deed and moment carries an unforeseeable amount of weight, …

RJD2
Deadringer
(Definitive Jux)
I know it’s about a decade old, but I figured I’d show our friends from last week (Blunts & Roses) how a great track is made. RJD2’s albums are, for the most part, instrumental. He has produced some pieces for rappers, and he is able to give an R&B feel and depth to almost anything. Deadringer rolls right into a variety of overlapping sounds. “The Horror” gives exactly what its name advertises but seems to build up constantly with only short moments of release. Mid-album, “Ghostwriter” reveals RJD2’s stunning …