Wow, critics this year really had it out for "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close." I don’t know whether it was lingering resentment for Sandra Bullock for her underserved Oscar win, lingering resentment...

When hearing the phrases “cover band” or “A tribute to. . .” we immediately think of almost-par instrumentals, an awkward stage presence and cruise-ship-worthy vocals. And of all bands to cover,...

On Jan. 28, Killing in the Name, a Rage Against the Machine cover band, played in front of a packed house of Rage fans at The Blue Note. After opening act Logos, a grungy/classic rock act, departed the...

First Aid Kit-_The Lion’s Roar_-4.5 stars out of 5 If there is one word to describe the music of First Aid Kit, it would be openness. The Swedish duo’s music is rich to match the vast open spaces...

Of course I was sporting sweats with my “Mizzou Agriculture” shirt and carrying a box of Zebra Cakes, a bag of pretzels and a ukulele when I happened to run into Ringo (No, not the Beatle. It’s a...

The last and only time a silent movie won the best picture Oscar at the Academy Awards was in 1927 for the movie “Wings.” Now, nearly 85 years later, “The Artist” has resurrected hope for the...

NBC’s new sitcom “Are You There, Chelsea?” has left me asking at the end of each episode, “Are you there, comedy?” Despite being based off the hilarious memoirs of comedian Chelsea Handler,...