ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT |
THE SPECTATOR |
| February 29, 2008 |
Academy Awards Lose Viewersby Jacob Murray '09Despite the looming threat of the 80th Annual Academy Awards being cancelled due to the now defunct writers strike, Amerca's most popular award ceremony was held last Sunday night on ABC. Hosted by Jon Stewart, the awards show was packed full of musical performances, star-studded attire, and plenty of Oscars. Of the over fifty nominee's for this year's categories, only a select few were able to bring home an award, including directors and brothers Joel and Ethan Coen, for both "Best Director" and "Best Picture," for their film No Country for Old Men. More. . . |
An Interview With Ingrid Michaelsonby Alex Ossola '10On February 21, Ingrid Michaelson was featured in the CAB Acoustic Coffeehouse, along with opening acts David Ford and Matthew Perryman Jones. Right after her soundcheck, I had the opportunity to sit down with her and ask her a few questions. More. . . |
Deathcage: Week 3!by Jacob Murray '09 and Kevin O'Connor '09In the third week of this esteemed tournament, The Spectator brings you the Jack Bauer Bracket! Here are the results: (1) Charizard def. (32) Tom Cruise (2) James Bond def. (31) Subway Jared (3) Russell Crowe def. (30) Brave Little Toaster (29) Loch Ness Monster def. (4) Alex Mac More. . . |
WHCL Album of the Week:The Helio Sequence – Keep Your Eyes Aheadby Tom Lewek '09After touring with Modest Mouse a few years ago, Brandon Summers, the lead vocalist of the Helio Sequence, returned to his hometown of Portland, Oregon with a severely damaged voice. Before Summers' vocal collapse, the Helio Sequence was a mix of neo-psychedelia and shoegaze, simultaneously channelling the Flaming Lips and My Bloody Valentine. More. . . |