Fans much happier with 'New Moon' than 'Twilight'

Before the midnight showing of "New Moon" at Showcase Cinemas, one of the biggest concerns on the minds of fans was if the second movie installment in the "Twilight" saga would stick closer to the plot line of the novel.

Nov 20, 2009 | 5:45 am | Loading…

The Quads

The Quads

Show to see - J.D. Wilkes, the front man for the Legendary Shack Shakers, is coming back to RIBCO with his side project, The Dirt Daubers.

Nov 19, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

Simon’s debut a nod to the long form album

Simon’s debut a nod to the long form album

When it came time for 37-year-old Harper Simon to record his self-titled debut record, he wanted to do it with musicians who were around in the ‘60s and ‘70s so as to capture the sound he was emulating.

Nov 18, 2009 | 4:25 pm | Loading…

Daytrotter books Harper Simon

Daytrotter books Harper Simon

In late-breaking Quad-City music news, Daytrotter has booked two shows in the coming week.

Nov 17, 2009 | 3:30 pm | Loading…

Love disaster and destruction? '2012' won't disappoint

Love disaster and destruction? '2012' won't disappoint

Here’s a movie that’s dopey, cheesy and sometimes downright silly.

Nov 17, 2009 | 2:25 pm | Loading…

'Pirate Radio' should be heard, not seen

'Pirate Radio' should be heard, not seen

A movie filled with characters has wonderful potential. It’s just that “Pirate Radio” has no character development.

Nov 17, 2009 | 2:15 pm | Loading…

OK Go goes from Rock Island to red carpet

OK Go goes from Rock Island to red carpet

I headed down to RIBCO to check out the end of OK Go's set there after seeing Dane Cook at the i wireless Center on Saturday night

Nov 16, 2009 | 4:15 pm | Loading…

The Quads

The Quads

Show to see - The Huckleberry's stage is bound to be full when the six men and one lady who make up The Mumlers perform during a Daytrotter Presents show at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13.

Nov 11, 2009 | 12:25 pm | Loading…

I hope ‘New Moon’ isn’t as disappointing as the ‘Twilight’ movie was

I hope ‘New Moon’ isn’t as disappointing as the ‘Twilight’ movie was

I finished reading "Twilight" and "New Moon" this past weekend and completed the trifecta with a viewing of the movie version of "Twilight."

Nov 10, 2009 | 4:50 pm | Loading…

Delectable 'Christmas Carol' is no humbug

Delectable 'Christmas Carol' is no humbug

As a dedicated fan of Charles Dickens' works, I am also a dedicated fan of several movie versions of his classic "A Christmas Carol."

Nov 09, 2009 | 2:40 pm | Loading…

'The Box' was best as a book

'The Box' was best as a book

I knew I had seen this somewhere before.

Nov 09, 2009 | 2:35 pm | Loading…

'Fourth Kind' takes faux-documentary to extraterrestrial level

'Fourth Kind' takes faux-documentary to extraterrestrial level

The release date is not the fault of the movie.

Nov 09, 2009 | 2:30 pm | Loading…

'Goats' is an entertaining, if bizarre, story from the fringe

'Goats' is an entertaining, if bizarre, story from the fringe

Yes, they really stared at goats, if you believe the reports on which this movie is based. The film starts out with the statement that more of it is true than you'd believe, and then it proceeds to tell a bizarre tale of "The Men Who Stare at Goats."

Nov 09, 2009 | 2:25 pm | Loading…

The Quads

The Quads

Show to see - The jazz group Equilateral from Cedar Falls, Iowa, will bring its smooth sounds to the Redstone Room stage on Friday, Nov. 6.

Nov 05, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

I’ve been taken in by the innocent romance in ‘Twilight’

I’ve been taken in by the innocent romance in ‘Twilight’

I wrote last week that I finally succumbed to peer pressure and downloaded the "Twilight" and "New Moon" audio books on iTunes.

Nov 02, 2009 | 1:30 pm | Loading…

Be on the lookout for Muppets this Halloween

Adults looking to let their inner child loose this Halloween can participate in a Muppet-themed bar crawl.

Oct 30, 2009 | 4:55 pm | Loading…

Review: For pure entertainment, 'This Is It'

Looking for two hours of entertainment? "This Is It."

Oct 30, 2009 | 11:00 am | Loading…

The Quads

The Quads

Show to see - Raised in Rockford, Ill., Ernie Hendrickson, an Americana folk singer/songwriter will have a CD release party at 10 p.m. tonight, Thursday, Oct. 29, at RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave., Rock Island.

Oct 28, 2009 | 2:15 pm | Loading…

Daytrotter, RIBCO show one of the best I’ve seen

Tuesday night's Daytrotter Presents show at RIBCO featured the perfect lineup for a weeknight.

Oct 28, 2009 | 2:05 pm | Loading…

Review: 'Amelia' explores the class and courage of Earhart

Review: 'Amelia' explores the class and courage of Earhart

What a pleasant but sorrowful journey.

Oct 27, 2009 | 11:05 am | Loading…

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