2008 Woodie Awards
Wacky, absurdist humor prevailed in Horrabin Theatre with "The Bald Soprano," which ran April 2-5. Widely hailed by critics as one of the finest examples of the Absurdist genre, a type of performance focused on the irrationality of the world, "The Bald Soprano" has been enjoyed in a variety of theatres since the 1950s. (1) comment
Witty and hysterically funny is the best way to describe the performance of Rene Hicks. This stand-up comedian has not only prevailed in the comic world, appearing on Comedy Central and winning the National Comedian Award twice, but she is also a survivor of lung cancer. (0) comments
The B-52s are back! After more than a decade of silence, the band most commonly known for songs such as "Love Shack," "Roam," "Private Idaho" and "Rock Lobster" adds another album to the repertoire, mixing up the beat, sound and style with this updated addition. (0) comments
R.E.M. released "Accelerate" to mostly raving, fanatical reviews in awesome support of the band's might and clout. Having been a fan of R.E.M. for quite some time, a wave of confusion washed over me as I wondered if some of these critics heard the same album I did. (0) comments
The Raconteurs' debut album was nominated for the best rock album Grammy, and the band's sophomore release, "Consolers of the Lonely," looks to be an even more serious contender for the award this year. The album, released March 25, takes listeners on a trip though the evolution of the Raconteurs, Jack White and rock 'n' roll itself. (1) comment
If you've ever been told that it's hard to meet someone on this campus, don't believe it. There are a lot of ways to meet a girl or guy, like Speed Dating. Yes, I said Speed Dating. Surprisingly, Western has its own version of this event, put on by the University Union Board. (0) comments
Written in a style most commonly associated with "Beowulf," Toby Barlow's "Sharp Teeth" has a rhythm all its own. It tells the story of a pack of lycanthropes (werewolves - sort of) who are silently manipulating the chaotic city of Los Angeles to meet their own ends. (0) comments
Roland Emmerich, the man behind the epic films "Independence Day" and "The Day After Tomorrow," brings us yet another epic film with "10,000 B.C." The movie's storyline focuses on a young mammoth hunter named D'Leh (Steven Strait), who sets out on a mission to save his tribe and the woman he loves, Evolet (Camille Bell), who have all been kidnapped. (0) comments