R'Cougar played at Plush on Friday, Feb. 1, 2008. Here are highlights from the...

Is "I Am Legend" another great Will Smith action movie or a disappointment along the lines of "Men in Black II?" Phil Villarreal tells us what he...

In this episode of "Watermarked," Kevin W. Smith reviews The Hives' "The Black and White Album"...and then destroys it.

Why destroy it? The CDs...

Do the amazing digital effects make up for a incomprehensible story in "The Golden Compass?"

See what Phil Villarreal has to say in this review....

Highlights from the Runaway Five's show at Plush on Nov. 30, 2007.

Produced by Daniel...

"Kurt Cobain: About a Son" is a documentary about the life of the legendary Nirvana singer using old interviews he conducted prior to his suicide in...

Where does "No Country for Old Men" rank among other films directed by the Coen brothers?

See what Phil Villarreal has to say in this review....

Highlights from SKITN's show at the Hut on Friday, Nov. 16, 2007.

Produced by Daniel...

For the week of Nov. 19, 2007

Episode synopsis: An interview with Inamorato, a Ph8 music video and a trailer...

Family movies will be big this holiday season with "Enchanted" and "The Golden Compass" but what holiday movie season would be complete without a...

Thinking of going to see "Beowulf" in 3D?

See what Phil Villarreal has to say in this review. (Read Phil's full review

Michael John Serpe held a CD release party on Friday, Nov. 9 at Plush for "In Seed."

Here are some highlights from the...

Vince Vaughn stars as Santa Claus' loser older brother in this family comedy. Can he save a film with a tepid script?

See what Phil Villarreal...

For the week of Nov. 5, 2007

Episode synopsis: Live at Old Town Artisans for the Acoustic Battle of the Bands...

Where does "American Gangster" stack up against some of the great mafia movies of the past like "Scarface?"

See what Phil Villarreal has to say...

For the week of Oct. 29, 2007

Episode synopsis: Live at Old Town Artisans for round three of the Acoustic...

In this episode of "Watermarked," Kevin W. Smith reviews Soulja Boy's 'souljaboytellem.com'...and then destroys it.

Why destroy it? The CDs are...

Where does "The Darjeeling Limited" rank among Wes Anderson's other films?

See what Phil Villarreal has to say about this film starring Adrien...

For the week of Oct. 22, 2007

Episode synopsis: Live at Old Town Artisans for round two of the Second Annual...

Highlights from the Mission Creeps show at the Surly Wench Pub on Friday, Oct. 19,...

Actor Emile Hirsch and director Sean Penn dazzle with "Into the Wild."

See what Phil Villarreal thinks of this adventurous film in this review....

For the week of Oct. 15, 2007

Episode synopsis: Live at Old Town Artisans for the Second Annual Acoustic...

"Watermarked" is a new feature in which Caliente music writer Kevin W. Smith reviews a new CD...and then finds a creative way to destroy...

Is George Clooney headed for another Academy Award nomination?

See what Phil Villarreal has to say about Clooney's performance in "Michael...

For the week of Oct. 8, 2007

Episode synopsis: Interview with Sin-Fi, videos by You Apart and...

Luca held their CD release party at Plush on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007.

Produced by Daniel Brelsford...

Can the Farrelly brothers and Ben Stiller make up for past mistakes like "Along Came Polly" and "Fever Pitch?"

See what Phil Villarreal has to...

For the week of Oct. 1, 2007

Episode synopsis: Interview with Jim Pavett from Allusion Studios, an interview...

Since 9/11, Hollywood has almost completely avoided depicting terrorists as extremist Muslims, but "The Kingdom" doesn't kowtow by sticking with the...

Tommy Lee Jones turns in a powerful performance in "In the Valley of Elah." See what else Phil Villarreal has to say about the movie in this review....

For the week of Sept. 17, 2007

Episode synopsis: Former Days Unfold member Jonas explains why he left the...

The Tucson Roller Derby Finals for the season featured the Furious Truckstop Waitresses taking on the Vice Squad at Blade World on Sept. 15,...

Could "The Brave One" lead to a third Oscar for Jodie Foster? See what Phil Villarreal thinks in this review. (Read Phil's full review

For the week of Sept. 10, 2007

Episode synopsis: First of four recording studio interviews with Jim Brady;...

Veteran indie act Okkervil River utilizes introspective lyrics with folk-rock leanings. The band just released its fourth full-length, "The Stage...

The University of Arizona football team takes on Northern Arizona University this weekend and Friday, Sept. 7 marked the return of Bear Down Friday...

Ian Moore performed at Club Congress on Friday, Aug. 31, 2007 as part of the Class of '87 crew at the 2007 HoCo Festival.

Moore is dark and...

The Supersuckers played at Club Congress on Friday, Aug. 31, 2007 as part of the Class of 87 crew....

The BellRays took to the stage inside Club Congress on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007 as part of the 2007 HoCo Festival.

Since 1990, this California...

Friday, Aug. 31, 2007 was the first day of the 2007 HoCo Festival at Hotel Congress. Ian Moore, Supersuckers, Sun Trash, among others, performed...

Does this low-budget musical have what it takes to pick up an Oscar nomination? See what Phil Villarreal thinks in this review. (Read Phil's full...

Rowan Atkinson is back as the jovial ne'er-do-well who spreads chaos to every object, person and situation he touches.

Watch to see what Star...

It's been six years since the last "Rush Hour" movie.

Watch to see what Star movie critic Phil Villarreal thinks of the long-awaited third...

'The Bourne Ultimatum' showcases the action hero's prowess as a killing machine.

Watch to see what Star movie critic Phil Villarreal thinks of...

Interviews with Lindsay Lohan about her new movie, "I Know Who Killed Me." Also included in the video is behind-the-scenes footage of the filming...

Is there an Oscar nomination in the future for this movie-turned-musical-turned-movie?

Watch to see what Star movie critic Phil Villarreal thinks...

Five movies into the "Harry Potter" series, is the franchise losing steam as the young stars age?

Watch to see what Star movie critic Phil...

Gratuitous violence set to a rocking soundtrack. Off-color one-liners. A helicopter for every rescue scene and an explosion for every helicopter....

Does "Ratatouille" stand up to the strong reputation Disney and Pixar have established over the years? Watch to see what Star movie critic Phil...

Meet the brothers DeGeorge - a pair of rock 'n' rollers from Norwood, Mass., who also rock the wizarding world of British author J.K. Rowling.

As...

Steve Carell takes over for Jim Carrey in "Evan Almighty." Will this installment of the "Almighty" series be as successful as "Bruce Almighty?" Watch...

Star movie critic Phil Villarreal thinks "Surf's Up" could take home the Oscar for Best Animated Film at the Academy Awards next year. See what made...

Katherine Heigl and Seth Rogen play the main characters in "Knocked Up," a comedy about two seemingly mismatched people who develop a bond on the...

The third installment in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series opens Friday. What does Star movie critic Phil Villarreal think of "Pirates of the...

The third installment in the Shrek series opens Friday. Does "Shrek the Third" hold up to the high standards set by the previous movies? Watch this...

"The Ex," starring Zach Braff, Jason Bateman and Amanda Peet, opens Friday. Is this comedy really all that funny? Watch this review to see what Star...

"Spider-Man 3" opens Friday and is sure to be box office gold but does the Star's movie critic Phil Villarreal think it's worth all the hype? Watch...

The Afrodelic Stegosaurchestra rocks out on the way to first place in Friday's Arizona Daily Star Battle of the Bands, presented by USA Weekend...

The seven finalists of the Arizona Daily Star's Battle of the Bands performed at the 2006 Family Arts Festival.

The bands - Andrew Collberg,...

Arizona Daily Star reporter Kevin Smith sits down with Tucson's The Sweat Band. Features the band performing "The Wind Was Blowing" from their 2005...

Jake Bergeron, and sisters Leann and Marina Cornelius of The Sweat Band talk about the origins of the group and their unique sound. Features the band...

Take a look inside The Sweat Band's practice space as they discuss their chain gang entrance to the Halloween show and their love of playing music....

In conclusion, reporter Kevin Smith talks to the band about living and playing music in Tucson, and what makes the city so special to them. Features...

The elegant mundane mesmerizes us in another of Rob Tyler's perfect contemplations, this time concerning the local laundromat.

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Has the sound of water dripping into a bathtub ever sounded so sinister?

Director: Shipherd Reed
Cast: Julie...

Filmmaking crusader (and former Mexican superhero) El Super Ocho makes his debut, scouring the streets of Tucson for short films to share at the...

Things get a little risqué when the cast of Heavy Petting performs "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" live at the Loft Cinema.

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Watch Dave Matthews and other members of DMB talk about recording their newest album, Stand Up, and how this record differs from their...

Watch the original movie trailer for "Star Wars - Episode IV - A New...

Watch the original movie trailer for "Star Wars - Episode II - Attack of the...

Watch the original movie trailer for "Star Wars - Episode VI - Return of the...

Watch the original movie trailer for "Star Wars - Episode III - Revenge of the...

Watch the original trailer for "Star Wars - Episode V - The Empire Strikes...

Watch the original movie trailer for "Star Wars - Episode I - The Phantom...

Watch StarNet's exclusive teaser trailer for "Star Wars - Episode III - Revenge of the Sith." (Disclaimer:...

Come with AZNightBuzz editor Jorge Ribas on a guided peek inside DV8 on 5851 E. Speedway Blvd to get a feel for the club's vibe.

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The Arizona Daily Star 2005 Battle of the Bands winner Japanesian Barbie in their worldwide music video debut for the song "My...

The Arizona Daily Star Battle of the Bands was held on Sunday, Feb. 6, at Coconuts in downtown Tucson.

When the concert was over, one band was...

Watch the trailer for Oliver Stone's "Alexander," starring Colin Farrell, Anthony Hopkins, Angelina Jolie, Rosario Dawson, Jared Leto and Val...

Watch the trailer for "Closer," starring Julia Roberts, Jude Law, Clive Owen, Natalie Portman, and directed by Mike...

Watch the trailer for "The Machinist," starring Christian Bale and Jennifer Jason...

Watch the trailer for "Around the Bend," starring Christopher Walken, Michael Caine and Josh...

Watch the trailer for "Stage Beauty," starring Billy Crudup, Claire Danes and Tom...

Watch the trailer for David O. Russell's latest film, "I ♥ Huckabees," which stars Jason Schwartzman, Jude Law, Naomi Watts, Mark Wahlberg and...

Watch the trailer for the comedic masterpiece, "Taxi," starring Queen Latifah, Jimmy Fallon and a whole bunch of supermodels pretending to be bank...

Watch the trailer for "The Grudge," the American remake of the Japanese classic horror film, "Ju-on: The Grudge." This adaptation stars Sarah...

Tucson ska/punk band Troy's Bucket plays at a Rock the Vote concert at UA's Bear Down Field on Oct. 1,...

Tucson ska/punk band Troy's Bucket plays at a Rock the Vote concert at UA's Bear Down Field on Oct. 1,...

Watch the trailer for "Mean Creek," the directorial debut of Jacob Aaron...

Watch a clip from the movie "Danny Deckchair," starring Rhys Ifans as a man who gets swept up into the atmosphere after tying helium-filled balloons...

Watch the teaser trailer for the zombie gore-fest, "Resident Evil: Apocalypse," starring Milla...

Watch the trailer for "Criminal," starring John C. Reilly, Diego Luna ("Y tu Mamá También") and Maggie...

Movies stars fight back! Watch the trailer for the new movie, "Paparazzi," starring Cole Hauser as an action film star being hounded by a group of...

Watch the trailer for "The Cookout," starring Tim Meadows, Danny Glover and Queen...

Watch the trailer for "Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid," the long-awaited sequel to the J.Lo/Ice Cube/Jon Voight epic, "Anaconda." ...

Watch the trailer for the cross-promotional sci-fi slugfest, Alien Vs....

Watch a clip of the Predator and Alien working out their problems in the new movie, Alien Vs....

Watch a behind-the-scenes featurette from Alien Vs....

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Watch the trailer for "A Home at the End of the World," starring Colin Farrell, Sissy Spacek and Robin Wright...

Watch the trailer for "Little Black Book," starring Brittany Murphy, Ron Livingston and Holly...

Watch the trailer for De-Lovely, which stars Kevin Kline as songwriter Cole Porter, whose hits redefined Broadway and Hollywood from the Jazz Age...

Watch a featurette for De-Lovely, which stars Kevin Kline as songwriter Cole Porter, whose hits redefined Broadway and Hollywood from the Jazz Age...

Watch a behind-the-scenes featurette for the new summer blockbuster, "I, Robot," starring Will Smith, Bridget Moynahan and James...

Watch the trailer for "I, Robot," starring Will Smith, Bridget Moynahan and James...

Watch the trailer for "The Clearing," starring Robert Redford and Willem...

Watch a featurette for "The Clearing," starring Robert Redford and Willem...

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Tobey Maguire (Spider-Man/Peter Parker) talks about the villanous Doc Ock (Alfred Molina) in Spider-Man...

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AZNightBuzz blogger Ryan Christie sits down with longtime Tucson musicians The Nick Luca Trio.

With a performance by the Trio at Vaudeville on...

Tucson faves Greyhound Soul play at Plush.

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The Molehill Orkestrah performed at the Cushing Street Cafe & Bar on May 16, 2003.

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The music that started in the fields of Mexican haciendas 160 years ago carried on Saturday on stages filled with young mariachis at the Fiesta de...

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