Oct 25-31, 2006
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News Quirks 10.25.06
Curses, Foiled Again When a cabdriver reported that a man robbed him after being dropped off in Severn, Md., he added that the crook left behind a coin purse containing his driver’s license, Social Security card and a paycheck made out to William Ludlow, 30. Twelve minutes later, police showed up at Ludlow’s home and…
Rob Voland, Springinsfeld
(Self-released, CD) The last I heard from local multi-instrumentalist Rob Voland, he was leading a promising indie-rock band called Transit. Not sure if that group is still together, but judging from Voland’s fine solo effort, Springinsfeld, it might not matter anymore. Voland’s new release contains seven downtempo pop songs with lots of experimental trappings. It’s…
Steve Forbert, It’s Been A Long Time: Live Acoustic With Paul Errico
(Rolling Tide Records, CD) Singer-songwriter Steve Forbert was born in Meridian, Mississippi, but he made his musical mark in 1970s Greenwich Village. By the end of the decade, he was opening for the Talking Heads at the now-defunct CBGB nightclub – not bad for a Southern folkie. Shortly after, he signed to Columbia Records. Forbert’s…
THE OMEN**1/2
In this remake of the 1976 horror classic, a couple adopts a child, only to discover that he’s the Anti-Christ reborn. With Liev Schreiber and Mia Farrow. (105 min, R) Web: http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox/theomen/
THE BREAK-UP**
Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn have their Mr. & Mrs. Smith moment in the cinematic sun with this comedy about a couple who call it quits but just can’t bear to separate . . . from the condo they share. Jason Bateman costars. Peyton Reed directs. (106 min, PG-13) Web: http://www.apple.com/trailers/universal/thebreakup/
OVER THE HEDGE***1/2
Bruce Willis, Garry Shandling, Steve Carell and William Shatner lend their voices for this cartoon comedy concerning a gaggle of woodland creatures trying to coexist with new suburban neighbors. Directed by Tim Johnson and Karey Kirkpatrick. (83 min, PG) Web: http://www.apple.com/trailers/dreamworks/overthehedge/
AMERICAN DREAMZ**
Paul Weitz, the director of American Pie and About a Boy, brings us this comedy, in which a U.S. president tries to restore his popularity by appearing as a judge on an “American Idol”-style talent show. Dennis Quaid, Mandy Moore and Hugh Grant star. (107 min, PG-13) Web: http://www.apple.com/trailers/universal/americandreamz/
