Review: ‘Spring Breakers’ isn’t a movie

March 25, 2013 12:53 pm0 comments
Review: ‘Spring Breakers’ isn’t a movie

“Spring Breakers” isn’t a movie; it’s a colorful mind-numbing experience. Director Harmony Korine (“Kids”, “Trash Humpers”) brings audiences into his depraved re-imagination of St. Petersburg for the next 90 minutes. After a lengthy opening party montage set to Skrillex’s “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites”, the movie cuts to stars Selena [...]

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Claudio and Co. bring new energy to Jannus

March 18, 2013 11:19 pm0 comments
Claudio and Co. bring new energy to Jannus

Few bands from the ‘90s have kept their steam going like progressive rock outfit Coheed and Cambria. Instead of rotting, they are ripening in their older age, and maintain a high level of energy that was apparent at their show on March 6 at Jannus Live. Compared to a less [...]

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Dropkick Murphys rock Jannus Live

March 17, 2013 10:03 pm0 comments
Dropkick Murphys rock Jannus Live

Celtic folk and punk band The Dropkick Murphy’s celebrated St. Patrick’s Day two weeks early in St. Petersburg, playing a sold out show at March 3 at Jannus Live. The night was everything a punk show promises to be — with bagpipes to boot. It might have been below 50 [...]

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Sleeping with Sirens stir up State Theatre

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Sleeping with Sirens stir up State Theatre

When the lights dimmed before Sleeping With Siren’s show at The State Theatre on March 16, the crowd went wild. Fans screamed as their backdrop lit up and the musicians ran on stage. The post-hardcore band gained popularity with their 2010 release “With Ears to See and Eyes to Hear,” [...]

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Eat your fruits and vegetables playlist

February 25, 2013 12:51 pm0 comments
Eat your fruits and vegetables playlist

“An apple, a carrot, a sweet potato. An orange, some broccoli, a green tomato. Vegetables and fruits taste better than newts.” – Somebody who was not Dr. Seuss Feeling sad and saggy? You might just need a metabolic rush. Put away the pizza for a day and pick up something [...]

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With the help of an artist, bones tell stories

February 17, 2013 10:39 pm1 comment
With the help of an artist, bones tell stories

Outside of fairy tales, animals don’t talk, but local artist Nicole Morris is doing her best to speak for them in death.

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