There are two foolproof ways to beat the frigid Buffalo winter: Florida sunshine and punk music. Fake Problems combines both of these cures and delivers it directly to the listener's ear buds. This Naples, Fla.
Tron: Legacy Release Date: Dec. 17 Starring: Jeff Bridges, Garrett Hedlund Rev up your Light Cycles and get ready because Tron: Legacy is almost here. Tron: Legacy, the follow up to the 1982 cult classic Tron, releases nationwide Dec.
World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Blizzard's multi-billion dollar franchise is releasing another mind-numbingly addictive expansion just in time to engulf players' upcoming winter break.
Album: Tron: Legacy (Soundtrack) Artist: Daft Punk Record Label: Walt Disney Records Release Date: Dec.
The crooner tunes and big band numbers aren't the only styles Michael Bubl
Movie: Love and Other Drugs Release Date: Nov. 24, 2010 Grade: B In a world where it seems like there is a new romantic comedy coming out every five minutes, it's refreshing when a filmmaker can put a new spin on an overdone trend.
5. Turbacon Epic Must have. 4. Mike Wilson 99 Foot Rope Swing Quadruple Backflips Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Brad Darrall, a senior mechanical engineering major, and Evan McPhaden, a senior environmental studies major, are part of one of UB's best-kept secrets. It's called Aqueous, and it's not a vocabulary word from one of their science classes (although it used to be). It's one of Western New York's most exciting up-and-coming jam bands. Comprised of Mike Gantzer (guitar/vocals), Dave Loss (guitar/vocals), McPhaden (bass), Darrall (drums), and Nick Sonricker (percussion), Aqueous describes itself as "Buffalo's most dynamic and exciting live band." Although the group often sounds a lot like another jam band with UB roots ? moe.
JLA / The 99 Issue No. 2 In a time of mass hysteria and all-too-common misconceptions, publisher Teshkeel Comics seeks to change the way the West sees the Islamic faith through a well-orchestrated ink and panel production. The 99 are the fruit of that labor ? a coalition of Muslim superheroes that emulates the American-born franchise, The Justice League.
Artist: Kanye West Album: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Label: Roc-A-Fella Release Date: Nov. 22 Grade: A- Kanye West is the New York Yankees of music these days.
Movie: Tangled Release Date: Nov. 24 Grade: A- Disney continues its virtually unblemished track record for producing entertaining, family-friendly fun with its newest animated film Tangled. Tangled is based on the Rapunzel fairy tale.
Grade: C- It's the oldest story in the book. In fact, it's so old, it borders on embarrassing. Ali (Christina Aguilera, Entourage), a wholesome, blue-eyed, blonde, small-town girl, goes to Hollywood in order to find fame and fortune.
I've always dreaded seeing my favorite books played out on the silver screen. As far as movies go, they aren't bad; in fact, some of them have been claimed as cinematic genius.
Album: ?Featuring Artist: Norah Jones Release Date: Nov. 12 Label: Blue Note Grade: B+ Norah Jones has returned to the airwaves in all of her bluesy glory.
Grade: A Muggles everywhere beware; the Dark Lord has risen again. Dark times have fallen upon the wizarding world.
Gamer Roundtable: Episode 1 from Jeannette Wiley on Vimeo.
Wednesday night marked the opening performance of Cabaret at UB's Center for the Arts, and the show's cast and crew brought down the house.
5. Danny MacAskill - "Way Back Home" - NEW street trials riding short film Someone should tell this guy a bike is not a pogo stick.
Artist: Keith Urban Album: Get Closer Label: Capitol Nashville Release Date: Nov. 16, 2010 Grade: B+ Grab that special someone, light a few candles, and toss on the new Keith Urban CD, Get Closer.
Who: Jameson Butler What: Brian McKnight When: Sunday, 8 p.m. Where: CFA Why: One, you're like a dream come true.
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