Month: March 2005

The Mars Volta B- Frances the Mute (Producer) Frances the Mute, The Mars Volta’s sophomore effort, is almost a time warp. Its hammering drums, soaring guitar and falsetto vocals take listeners back to an era

Foreign films can be enough of a challenge for most people, and foreign films featuring subtitles over English overdubs can be even worse. But a foreign film with subtitles in a language that’s foreign even

The first time I walked into the South Philadelphia Taproom for dinner, I noticed Temple paraphernalia decorating every surface. An Owl football helmet graced the top bar shelf, while a red foam “#1” finger pointed

Consumerism has defined 21st century American culture. With New York Fashion Week Spring 2005 ending just last month, new color schemes and trendy clothing have been packaged and sent to the masses. Many consumers believe

The Garbage State’s legislators must know when laws smell awful. Otherwise, New Jersey officials wouldn’t have approved a measure last week that will boost the state’s minimum wage from the measly, federally mandated $5.15 an