Shaun of the Dead The fact that this 2004 Edgar Wright film is a satirical take on the zombie attack genre did not stop it from giving me nightmares. I am instinctively terrified of zombies, as we all should be. Seriously, if there weren’t a real threat of a zombie attack, why else would there be AZMs (anti-zombie militias) across the country poised to take on a sizable … [Read more...] about Flicks that feature the undead
Archives for October 2008
General Election Endorsements
Every four years, we’re asked the same questions. And we’re presented with the same choice: Two candidates telling us we face dire, pressing issues, each saying that only by electing him can we ensure a safe and prosperous future. The names change but the song and dance, the hollow platitudes, stay comfortingly, sickeningly consistent. This year has been no different—except … [Read more...] about General Election Endorsements
Lahaina lowdown
Contrary to what many people think, Halloween has not been cancelled this year. (That only happens with Christmas.) In fact, Front Street festivities will go on much as they have in years past, only this time around the street will be lacking live music and vendors. One key difference, as it now stands, is that Front Street may be opened up to traffic as early as 6pm, though … [Read more...] about Lahaina lowdown
Albums with “change” in the title
Love, Forever Changes Truth be told, I’ve been dying to write about the band Love for a pathetically long time. Led by Arthur Lee (who I’d be in love with if he wasn’t 37 years older than me and, well, dead) they were one of the most innovative bands to come out of the mid to late ’60s. Of course, they haven’t gotten a fraction of their due credit for being the huge influence … [Read more...] about Albums with “change” in the title
Calling all souls Thursday (Oct. 30), 9:30pm, Gian Don’s, Kihei For this week’s picks I chose to leave out Halloween events. There are just too damned many killer parties from which to choose that night. Since this particular masquerade ball occurs the evening before Halloween, I figured including this Nightlife Music event as a pick was a no-brainer. Plus it’s about time I … [Read more...] about