Re-discovering Green Day’s ‘American Idiot’, the album
Is it okay, at my age, to admit I still immensely enjoy the punk-pop music of Green Day? I was not the target teen even…
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We’re off to see the Wizard, in Blu-Ray, because, because, because…
Talk about aging gracefully. The Wizard of Oz, one of the most famous and beloved movies of all times, turns 70 this year. After touching…
Theater preview: More opening nights this weekend
The ′09/10 Bay Area theater season is off to a roaring start, kind of like the San Jose Sharks and Ottawa Sens last year—and we…
The Artist Diaries: Episode #2 Stems and Headlocks
Last time it was a “Cool it, cat!” This time, a surprise headlock!
Classic movie moment: You’re going to burn for this…
Fans. Winesap. Johnny Favorite. Fans. Chickens. Lisa Bonet. Fans. Harold Angel. Louis… Cyphre. Symbolism reigns supreme in Alan Parker’s vastly under-appreciated 1987 film Angel Heart.…
Plastic bags on the way out in San Jose
It won’t take effect until 2011, but San Jose could become the largest city in the US to ban plastic (and paper) shopping bags. Mayor…
Microsoft grabs .5% search market share in August thanks to Bing
According to comScore, Microsoft is making inroads against Google in the ever lucrative search market. In August, Microsoft’s share grew half a percentage point to…
Theater review: ‘American Idiot’ an energetic journey
The lead actor John Gallagher, Jr., although looking more Jay Kay than Billie Joe, puts 110% into his role as the despondent teen looking to…
How much would you pay to reduce your commute time?
Money may indeed buy you time. At least if you live in the Bay Area. The highly desirable carpool lane, only available during non-peek hours…
Microsoft starts free trials of Office Web Apps, belated response to Google Docs
Google has ruled the roost when it comes to free web-based productivity applications. But it was just a matter of time before Microsoft too would…