On Feb. 26 at 7 p.m., ABC is hosting the 84th Academy Awards. With the nominees recently announced, it's time to predict the winners. This year's...

'Ringo 2012' will only reinforce existing opinions of The Beatles. Really, it's far too short of an album to have much of an impact either way. At nine tracks and 28 minutes in length, 'Ringo 2012' is over in the blink of an eye. What's more, only fi...

'Purple Naked Ladies' is the kind of album people are referring to when they say 'There's no good music anymore.' It's flat out uninspired, unmemorable and borderline offensive. With bland dru...

Rock legend Frank Zappa once described music journalism as 'people who can't write interviewing people who can't talk for people who can't read. Likewise, cynics the world over have dismissed Twitter as a vapid exercise in narcissism, a literary no-man...

Even those who don't regularly contribute to Greenpeace or might care less about the lives of whales in Alaska can find something to enjoy in this very balanced, enjoyable film. Based on true events, 'Big Miracle' follows the story of three Californi...

Unlike the commercials suggest, 'Chronicle' is not really science fiction. It has few scientific elements, if any. Instead, it's based more in fantasy with some light comedy. It may leave viewers feeling confused at first, but for those willing to look...

Love is in the air. Everywhere you look, romance is blossoming, like a budding bloom, peeking out through the still-melting snow. This Valentine's day, fan the flames of passion and warm that special someone's heart in a truly memorable way: with melod...

The phenomena known as cred is a fickle, temperamental little concept, prone to fits of irrelevance and unpredictability. Despite an often genuine effort to provide a diverse array of options beyond the immediate mainstream, 'cred' is often ultimately ...

They say good things come in threes, and 2012 is set to see some highly anticipated third entries into popular game series. Get caught up on homework, and get ready to spend some time with these eight games before the year is out. Though some of these ...

Seal felt that one album of soul covers just wasn't enough. Thus, Seal extended his brilliant album naming scheme to a second set of covers: 'Seal 2.' As the breathtakingly uninspired title suggests, ...

At one point, Nada Surf was almost doomed to one-hit wonder status. Sixteen years and seven albums after 'Popular,' the band has created a pleasant enough album that won't make a splash, won't offend and won't stand out and -which is a shame. The band ha...

Someone once said, 'laughter is the best medicine.' Certainly, a little humor can go a long way. Kathleen Madigan offers a great deal of laughter and fun and has been performing and writing comedy for 22 years now, with numerous credits to her name. ...

3211 Payne Ave. - Cleveland 216.875.7000 Open 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. every day except Tuesday (closed) Take-out also available The aroma of Ramen noodles is immediate when stepping into Wonton. The place is old and tired, but appearances and -and smel...

Ohio winters are long, bitter, cold and boring. What is there to do on a cold Sunday afternoon in Ohio? The Winter Avant-Garde Art and ' Craft Show may be the answer. Held in Westlake, the Wi...

The pseudo-biographical tale of Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne may seem like a snoozer at first glance, especially with no prior knowledge of the acting couple. 'Ten Chimneys' certainly gives a great deal of insight into the lives of the Lunts and the p...

Finding a band with a subtly unique sound is challenging, but He's My Brother, She's My Sister manages to achieve a nice balance and blend of diverse voices. Led by siblings Rob and Rachel Kolar, th...

Any movie that keeps the audience guessing is a winner, and 'Man on a Ledge' does just that. Nick Cassidy (Sam Worthington) is an ex-con with a motive to prove his innocence. The audience is provided with just enough of Cassidy's background informa...

Though less commanding in his role than usual, Liam Neeson's latest action flick, 'The Grey,' provides thrill after thrill, even if it's a little predictable. Ottaway (Neeson) and his security team are headed home from an oil drilling operation in Al...

The historical tapestry of hip hop is rife with larger-than-life figures. From impossibly swag mafioso caricatures like Diddy, to warrior poet...

In places, 'Let's go Eat the Factory' recalls Pavement, Kyuss, Queens of the Stone Age and even Ween, but and -most importantly and -it recalls earlier days of Guided By Voices. Guided By Voices reformed with its 1993 to 1996 lineup to create the band's firs...