So long, treadmills

By Caitlin Kavanaugh. Published Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

Even if you’re not into the pop-driven tunes of the Chicago band OK Go, you’ve probably seen (and were amazed by) their music video for “Here it Goes Again,” which featured the skinny-jean-clad band members on a series of running treadmills. (See the video here.)
The band’s latest video for their track “This Too Shall Pass” is [...]

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Scarlett Johansson and Pete Yorn 'Break Up'

By Caitlin Kavanaugh. Published Monday, October 5th, 2009

On Sept. 15, actress Scarlett Johansson and singer/songwriter Pete Yorn released their debut album, “Break Up.”
Now, the first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of Miss Johansson is probably a talented actress, followed by breasts, followed by lips and then breasts again. The point is, singer isn’t one of the first attributes to come [...]

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'Wild things' on the big screen

By Caitlin Kavanaugh. Published Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Everyone has a favorite book from their childhood. It’s the one you made your parents read until the pages tore and the spine creased.
For many that book was “Where the Wild Things Are,” a classic children’s tale written and illustrated in 1963 by Maurice Sendeck. While old, the story’s charm is timeless, and is now [...]

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A noob's guide to the Rave

By Caitlin Kavanaugh. Published Saturday, September 19th, 2009

Bruised, sweating and covered in beer—ah, the Rave is truly the best place to be on a Friday night. Live shows get your blood pumping like nothing else, but there are certain people you need to look out for. For your convenience, here’s a list of a the important ones:
1. The hardcore fans
What to look for: These people show [...]

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Alien encounters: Sci-fi thriller District 9 surpasses expectations

By Caitlin Kavanaugh. Published Monday, September 14th, 2009

Despite our efforts to suggest otherwise, deep down there’s a little bit of sci-fi nerd in all of us — especially when it comes to otherworldly beings.
There’s something particularly satisfying about watching humanity battle it out with ferocious, planet-greedy aliens. Movie producers have been tapping into this xenologist vein since the 19th century, pumping [...]

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