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BEP and The E.N.D. bring the F-U-N BEP and The E.N.D. bring the F-U-N

Welcome. Welcome to the end. Do not panic. There is nothing to fear. Everything around you is changing. Nothing stays the same. This version of myself is not permanent. Tomorrow, I will be different. The energy never dies. Energy cannot be destryoed or created. It always is. And it always will be. This is the end. And the beginning. Forever. Infinite.... [Read more of this review]

Scott's Column!

LeBron is Gutless, Classless LeBron is Gutless, Classless

There was Rafael Nadal on Sunday after a shockingly disappointing upset loss to Robin Soderling at the French Open answering questions in two languages and manfully owning his disappointment and emotions. There wasn’t LeBron James on Saturday night after his Cleveland Cavaliers exited the NBA playoffs being reminded that having the best regular-season... [Read more of this review]

Jessica's Fitness Advice

Triathlon Series #2 The Swim! Triathlon Series #2 The Swim!

So, I’ve convinced you to try a Tri! If you’ve read the last article, you know there are four types of triathlons- the Sprint, the Olympic, the Half Iron Man, and the Iron Man. You also know there are three parts to each triathlon- the swim, bike and run. Since the swimming portion of the race is first, I’m going to focus on that. Part... [Read more of this review]

Best of Bokeen! (Website Link)

Farewell, Rex Grossman. Best Wishes Farewell, Rex Grossman. Best Wishes

The Rex Grossman era in Chicago is officially over. Many felt that the era had ended in April, when the Bears traded for Pro Bowl quarterback Jay Cutler.  I was not convinced.  There was no question that Cutler would take on the starting role.  Coach Lovie Smith even indicated that Grossman didn’t factor into the team’s 2009 plans.  Yet I believed... [Read more of this review]

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Music Features

Pooch’s Corner: A Quiet Capture Pooch’s Corner: A Quiet Capture

Pooch’s Corner has a new podcast with local band A Quiet Capure! Hailing from... 

An Interview with Company of Thieves An Interview with Company of Thieves

As someone who has spent 10 years in the Chicago music scene, I have found some... 

An Interview with Thriving Ivory An Interview with Thriving Ivory

Thriving Ivory is a 5 piece rock band hailing from California. They are currently... 

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Album Reviews

BEP and The E.N.D. bring the F-U-N BEP and The E.N.D. bring the F-U-N

Welcome. Welcome to the end. Do not panic. There is nothing to fear. Everything around... 

Album Review: Relapse by Eminem Album Review: Relapse by Eminem

As Eminem struts back onto the scene with his first album in five years, everyone... 

Album Review: The Lonely Island ‘Incredibad’ Album Review: The Lonely Island ‘Incredibad’

Usually, I stay away from novelty albums, but being an Andy Samberg fan I decided... 

Movie Reviews

Movie Review: Drag Me To Hell Movie Review: Drag Me To Hell

“Drag Me to Hell” is a film that only Sam Raimi could make.  After spending... 

Movie Review: Up Movie Review: Up

Before we get to the movie, let’s talk about the short. No Pixar movie going experience... 

Movie Review: The Girlfriend Experience Movie Review: The Girlfriend Experience

The beige square on the Sundance schedule for today — “Sneak Preview,”... 

Movie Review: Dance Flick Movie Review: Dance Flick

Keenen Ivory Wayans’ nephew Damien makes his feature directorial debut with... 

Movie Review: A Night At The Museum Movie Review: A Night At The Museum

Like its predecessor, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian is a mix of... 

Movie Review: Terminator Salvation Movie Review: Terminator Salvation

At the end of Terminator 3, Skynet launched its nuclear strike on humanity across... 

Movie Review: Pineapple Express Movie Review: Pineapple Express

I was really excited about seeing this one. Maybe even more so than The Dark Knight.... 

Movie Review: Gran Torino Movie Review: Gran Torino

The year 2008 has been both cruel and kind to Clint Eastwood. First, the filmmaker... 

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