I’ve been on a quest of sorts for the past week. But don’t give me too much credit, because it’s not a quest for knowledge, love or even a search for my Film 184 books (status: AWOL). I’m searching for “Guitar Hero” for the Sony Playstation 2. I read about this game last week, and […]
Author Archives: Mark Humphrey
Staying open can cost indie shops a pretty Penny
What a harsh few weeks this has been. First, my beloved Houston Astros, in the most offensively inept performance I’ve ever seen, treated home plate as though it were covered with bird flu during the World Series. Then, just days later, I suffered a series of bizarre allergy attacks that necessitated a trip to the […]
Rock of ages
For many classic rock bands, it’s better to keep touring than burn out or fade away. Third-year philosophy student Greg Katz has seen many classic rockers in the past couple of years, including Paul McCartney, Simon and Garfunkel, and Crosby, Stills and Nash. But for Katz, it’s not about keeping up with the latest trends. […]
Staying open can cost indie shops a pretty Penny
What a harsh few weeks this has been. First, my beloved Houston Astros, in the most offensively inept performance I’ve ever seen, treated home plate as though it were covered with bird flu during the World Series. Then, just days later, I suffered a series of bizarre allergy attacks that necessitated a trip to the […]
Are musicians’ treats as good as their beats?
Halloween really tells a lot about the social structure of any neighborhood. I’m not talking about noting economic disparity through the quality of children’s costumes, nor am I referring to the complex social strata of kids who are trick-or-treating. Rather, I’m talking about something far more important: quality of candy. It doesn’t matter how nice […]
Personalized music makes for grand entrances
I’ve really got to hand it to Hideki Matsui. For a professional baseball player, he has pretty respectable musical taste. The New York Yankee outfielder’s favorites include The Who, Lenny Kravitz and the Beatles. How do I know about Mr. Matsui’s musical taste? Easy: I listen for them when he comes to bat. In a […]
The story beneath the words
Like many of the sights and sounds associated with Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, Kanye West’s bold proclamation at a relief telethon that President George W. Bush “doesn’t care about black people” was viewed through numerous lenses. Some concurred with his statement, while others vehemently disagreed. On both sides, however, some questioned why a man […]