‘R.I.P.D.’ found dead on arrival

Comic book adaptation fails to get anything right

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There’s usually a certain pattern in bad comedy sets — some muffled laughter and pity claps in the beginning to inspire confidence, but when the cliched jokes and dull punchlines start to pile up, the audience only stays to watch the set’s inevitable demise. “R.I.P.D.,” like an unfunny standup comedian, Read More…

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Phono del Sol: Festival Playlist

In honor of the July 13 music and food festival Phono del Sol, here are some top tracks from the featured performers for your listening pleasure. Bleached – Dead in Your Head Marnie Stern – You Don’t Turn Down Cool Ghouls – Ballin’ Cool Ghouls by Cool Ghouls Thee Oh Read More…

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‘The Lone Ranger’ misses on many marks

'White-washing' still a serious issue in Hollywood films

Following the enormous box-office success of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” series, Jerry Bruckheimer and Gore Verbinski attempt to bring the same style of action and comedy to the Western genre with “The Lone Ranger.” While the over-the-top action sequences with the typical shootouts and train robberies provide some thrills, Read More…