It used to be that everyone's favorite pixilated plumber, Mario, was on the cutting edge of graphical power.
It was hard trying to be a rock star while tethered four feet from the TV and Playstation 2.
Take a good look at the poster for "Scarface" with that famous black-and-white image of Al Pacino. Now imagine Denzel Washington in the place of Pacino (he even holds a pistol in the same hand) and plop Russell Crowe behind him for good measure, and you have the poster for Ridley Scott's new film, "American Gangster," which was surely no accident.
Judging from his films, the coming-of-age story seems to be Wes Anderson's favorite genre. At the end of every one of his films, at least one of the protagonists has arrived at some enlightened state of maturity, and this nirvana is usually acknowledged by a sentimental slow-motion shot accompanied by heartfelt music.
Hate to break the news to you, but better sex is not going to happen just because it's harder, faster or longer (though I'll admit, those don't hurt).
I have only a few rules when it comes to sex and relationships. But the one that I view as my golden rule, that I treasure and adhere to religiously, that is my number one tip for both men and women having lackluster sex, is this: Never fake an orgasm.
If it seems as though there are a lot more bearded, PBR-chugging 20-somethings in tight jeans roaming Gainesville today than usual, it's not your imagination.
After more than 10 years as a band, the world of Nada Surf has remained constant.
I love rock 'n' roll.
Nowadays, it seems too many bands have fights and power struggles, too many albums are seen as status symbols and too many shows are treated as recitals.
Little Brother - GetBack
In promotion of a new album, Alaskan indie-rock band Portugal. The Man played at Common Grounds Friday night.
What is the monetary value of music? How much are you willing to pay?
Ah, the eight-to-eight. It's a date, a guaranteed hook-up and a secret friend all rolled into one.
"Elizabeth: The Golden Age" was like a long walk in the park.
With a major local fan base and big shows such as Warped Tour and Gator Growl under its belt, the only thing Gainesville-based band Ten 13 Concept hadn't done yet was make a music video.
Some days, you just don't want to get out of your jammies.
There comes a time in every woman's life when she needs to make a seminal decision: full-on bush, landing strip or bare?
Kenna - "Make Sure They See My Face"
Dan Snaith is a Northerner through and through.
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