Pop Culture of Mass Destruction

 The Colorado Shootings: Guns, Not Movies To Blame   The suspected gunman in Aurora, Colorado, James Holmes, inevitably had an unhealthy obsession with the ultraviolent Batman films. He dyed his hair red and told police “I am The Joker.” He had a Batman poster and mask in his apartment. Did he read comics? An ABC report…

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July 20, 2012

Pitchfork 2012: Five Observations

Japandroids Rocked Pitchfork Along with Lollapalooza, Pitchfork is one of the biggest perks about living in Chicago. When most people look at the lineup they have never heard of the majority of the bands. But this festival is a great way to learn about new music. Let me introduce you to the greatest bands of…

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July 16, 2012