Two Bits reveals realities of advertising campaigns
Advertising is the worst part of capitalism. Take Gatorade, for example. Normal Gatorade isn’t good enough anymore. Now you need to drink Gatorade Fierce. As...
Entertainment
Wolves tells dark but compelling modern Arab tale
I read Wolves of the Crescent Moon with low expectations, assuming it was an objectionable novel written for that sake alone. I was surprised. Yousef...
10,000 BC makes for modern mediocrity
Roland Emmerich has had an epic career. Independence Day, Godzilla and The Day After Tomorrow are all movies he has directed that focus on something...
Langerado in Alligator Alley
As I sit pondering this article, torrential rain and tornado winds rip over my dilapidated tent. Fire ants are crawling everywhere, and cow patties litter...
Stop explores realities of war
The over-arching theme of companionship in Stop-Loss breaks the mold of the typical war movie, providing the audience with a satisfying experience as well as...
City Scene
Manilow Returns Barry Manilow will perform at Philips Arena this Saturday, March 29 at 8 p.m. This show was rescheduled from the Jan. 19 show...
A final word from Two Bits
Since I have been fired, this will be my last column. As such, I’m going to speak about something that most people disagree with. I...
YOUR Top Hits
Hearing one of your favorite songs from way back when or catching a movie on television that was a childhood favorite can bring great memories...
Eccentric Coulton headlines Variety Playhouse
Lively Saturday nights are frequent in bohemian Little Five Points. This was especially true last week when eccentric singer/songwriter Jonathan Coulton, as well as the...
Spring Break 2008
Spring Break for a college student is a time for a little fun, relaxation and most of all a break from the stress of school....
City of Men enraptures
A story about friendship, loyalty and family in the face of crushing poverty and constant gang violence, City of Men takes place in the slums...
Trances Arc delivers solid showcase
Edgy indie rock band Trances Arc took the stage at The Earl last Saturday night and supplied a solid performance backing Dropsonic’s album release party....
Bareilles’ Little Voice evidences big talent
It is most appropriate that a male review Sara Bareilles’ new album, Little Voice. Most people consider Little Voice to be a “chick” sort of...
YOUR Top Hits
Do you think all the new stuff coming out is garbage? Do you long for the music and movies of yesteryear? Then you won’t want...
Be kind, avoid Rewind
After two superb and charming films, director Michel Gondry’s new work failed to impress due to a lack of visual coherence and unforgivable character designs....
Angst-filled release a disappointment
“You’re Awful, I Love You”, the freshman independent release by Ludo, lead by Singer Andrew Volpe, is a slightly repetitive, almost entertaining effort at educated...
Noise rock band sets a new standard
Noise rock is not the most accessible genre of music. It is not an easy listen and it often feels as though the ears are...
Langerado arrives
Set in the stunning backdrop of the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation in Broward, Fla., the Langerado Music Festival will turn up the heat March...