‘Think Like A Man’ Delivers a good movie and a great soundtrack
Posted on 25. Apr, 2012 in Features
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Who’s in the mood for a good movie and music to match? “Think Like A Man” just hit theaters and the soundtrack was released a week prior. There has been a huge buzz surrounding this movie. With an all-star cast and great reviews, it doesn’t get much better. The movie includes cameos and appearances from music heavyweights Chris Brown, Keri Hilson and Kelly Rowland, two of whom are featured on the soundtrack.
Most movie soundtracks don’t receive a lot of attention. Th
Cho charms crowd at Alys Stephens Center
Posted on 25. Apr, 2012 in Features
Having never written a review of a stand-up comedian before, I wasn’t quite sure how to approach reviewing last Friday’s show by the notorious Margaret Cho. Indeed, I’ve only ever seen one other stand-up routine live before it – Lewis Black, also at the Alys Stephens Center a few years ago. Unless, that is, one counts the excellent appearance of John Waters, also at ASC, which was pretty akin to a stand-up routine and completely hilarious all around.
After all, a s… Read More
Notes on Political Preparedness
Posted on 24. Apr, 2012 in Features
An old man gave me a tip once: “Don’t waste your time with politics. You should only worry about chasing tail instead.” And you know what? For a while I believed him. However, I’ve now come to understand that this was just a dirty old man who obviously was suffering from some kind of degenerative brain disorder, because politics are vastly important. You could even argue that understanding local politics is the most vital key we have in terms of ensuring our everyday lib… Read More
Silencing the gossip in your life
Posted on 24. Apr, 2012 in Features
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“You all have got to stop calling each other sluts and whores. It just makes it okay for guys to call you sluts and whores.”
-Mean Girls
I am guilty of it too. It’s as simple as your friend telling you a juicy story of how she hooked up with some guy last night, and you replying jokingly with “Oh my gosh, you little slut!” I’ve heard these profanities called across the Green, down hallways, and even in class. “Hey whore!” is now an acceptable way to greet your friends.
New comic book store makes magic in Hoover
Posted on 24. Apr, 2012 in Features
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Excelsior Comics and Games, its name inspired by the father of comics Stan Lee’s famous catchphrase as well as a classic ship in the Star Trek series, is only four months old but owner Ken Oswald says business is already booming.
“When Nord’s Games closed it left a vacuum in the area,” said Oswald. “People have wanted this kind of business in the area.”
According to Oswald, gaming is the leading aspect of his business. “The games are carrying the business at the mo
Loyal fans fill Bottletree for Margot show
Posted on 24. Apr, 2012 in Features
I have exactly one album from Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s – “Animal” – yet I still drag my friends to their concerts every time they are remotely near Birmingham, which on average has been about once a year since my junior year of high school.
I have, however, heard (and loved) three-fourths of their discography, including “Dust Retreat,” “Not Animal,” and “Buzzard.” Their music is consistently honest and raw, yet catchy in a way that ma… Read More
Jams in the Ham: All the Effs are PHs
Posted on 24. Apr, 2012 in Features
This adorable band, All the Effs are PH’s, contacted me last week. In their email, the polite and well spoken high school seniors asked if they could be a part of Jams from the Ham. “We don’t have anything recorded just yet,” said the two precocious students, “but we’re starting UAB in August, and we’d love to have a bit of exposure with the students. Besides, we’ll probably have some stuff online by that time!”
You’re probably wondering where the band name… Read More
Beauty with Britty: Skin care tips to share
Posted on 23. Apr, 2012 in Features
Last week, I gave you all ten tips for full, healthy hair. This week, I give you ten tips for clear, beautiful skin. I have a few proverbial sleeves, so let me pass them down to you.
1. First of all, you must wash your face every day. Clean off the sleep crust from your face after waking up, cleanse it in the shower, and wash it before you go to bed. Coal miners, makeup wearing ladies, and drag queens, this applies to you especially. Never ever go to bed with a face full of dirt or decoration… Read More
Nicki Minaj ‘reloads’ with her new album
Posted on 17. Apr, 2012 in Features
“Roman, stop it! You’ve gone mad!” These were the last words Nicki Minaj said to her alter ego before sending him off to boarding school in Moscow. Well he’s back and Nicki’s referring to it as “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded.” Her sophomore release has been much anticipated and it’s finally here. She has had a massive campaign behind this album, which was released on the third of this month.
That being said, it was expected that Nicki would pull in big numbers lik… Read More
Get in touch with the far east at Red Pearl Restaurant
Posted on 17. Apr, 2012 in Features
Fear not, Birmingham foodies. Traveling to another city to satiate your undying craving for hard-to-come-by authentic Asian food will not be necessary.
Now, Chinese buffet food does not count as “authentic.” A lot of Asian buffets that I know of do not offer the full palate of the real experience of Asian food. In fact, they do not even come close to the real thing that Red Pearl Restaurant offers.
Found in the Super Oriental Market on West Valley Avenue, which is less than f… Read More
GreenMail News Highlights
- May 16, 2012 Edition May 16, 2012Headlines: Undergraduate Catalog now is online • Construction to close two blocks starting today • Softball, Golf play in NCAA regionals • Blazers win C-USA track titles • Wilco's Jeff Tweedy talks with WBHM • Featured job: Sherwin Williams hiring for management-trainee program • Stay in touch during the summer • Comprehensive cardiovascular center to a […]