Entertainment
The Candle Burned Out Before the Metal Ever Did
By Broadside Style Columnist Andy Minor
I was a little disconcerted a few weeks ago at the response I got when I was telling some people about how I used to listen to a lot of metal in high school but over time I sort of grew out of it. I mean, I still enjoy throwing my hair around and having a good time, but for the most part I find most heavy metal these days just sort of runs together and fails to discern itself from the other bands performing in the genre. One of the people involved in the aforementioned conversation couldn’t stop saying how “sad” it was that I had essentially lost my metal-enjoying ears.
Film Review: "Choke" Lacks Spice
By Connect2Mason Reporter Emily Culley
Choke is the story of Victor Mancini (Sam Rockwell), after he has dropped out of med school to work a meager job at a colonial re-enactment park to help pay for his mother's care at a local private institution. To help money along, Victor has developed a scam of choking in public and getting rich people to “save” his life, while earning him a couple of Benjamins.
Religulous: Blasphemy At Its Best?
By Connect2Mason Reporter Emily Culley
"Religulous" comes from combining the words “religion” and ridiculous,” according to Bill Maher, who is the brains behind this bizarre documentary. Maher's objective within this documentary is easy and simple: to figure out concepts behind religions and some of the problems or conflicts that have come about in the recent years with the power struggle between human rights and religion.
Black Dishes on Upcoming Show, Hatred of Airports
By Broadside Copy Chief Kerry Sheats
Lewis Black, the comedian known for his social satire and enraged performances, is coming to George Mason University Saturday, Oct. 18. I had the chance to speak with him about his tour, his performance style and our mutual distaste of candy corn.
Broadside: Of this leg of the tour, what are you looking forward to the most?
Lewis Black: Just to make what’s going on seem funny.
'Glass Passenger' Chronicles Singer’s Cancer Battle
By Broadside Correspondent Rachel Palting
Life for Andrew McMahon, lead singer of Jack’s Mannequin, has been far from typical since he started his musical career. In 2002, At the age of 19, he debuted his first full-length album with his previous band, Something Corporate. Leaving Through the Window was pop-based and upbeat, leaking with piano-based hooks and memorable choruses from songs such as, “Punk Rock Princess” and “If U C Jordan.”
Talks With Tier: Local Band Mudge
"Talks With Tier" is back for its second episode, which introduces you to the local band Mudge and shares some live acoustic performances.
Fans Swoon for Enrique, Aventura
By Broadside Staff Writer Gabriella Leone
Enrique Iglesias and Aventura, a Bachata music group from New York, rocked the Patriot Center last Friday night, with Latin beats and hundreds of screaming women both young and old.
Film Review: Blindness Fumbles Awkwardly
By Connect2Mason Reporter Emily Culley
The new dramatic thriller "Blindness" opens today. It's the story of the “white blindness” epidemic that is quickly taking over a major city in the world. The first victim of the "white blindness" is an Asian man on his way home from work, while stopped at a light his vision turns startling white.
Prince William Little Theatre Offers "Golden" Getaway
By Broadside Reporter Kyle Ridley
Prince William Little Theatre knows how to deliver large success in a small package. Over the last few years, the determined troupe has produced several of the region’s most memorable productions, including the heartfelt “Always… Patsy Cline” and an award winning rendition of “Driving Miss Daisy.”
Where to Party in the City: A Quick Club Guide
Story by Connect2Mason Reporter Matt Todd. Photo by Brian Lawson.
For many new and transfer students who are from out of town, state, or country, this Washington D.C. nightlife guide (albeit a partial one) is for you. Finding decent hangouts within a 10-mile radius (including Old Town Fairfax) is not difficult at all, but for someone like me who likes the loud party life, this is a list of a few of the many excellent hangouts in D.C., both gay and straight.