LAYIN’ DOWN THE ROOTS
Jazz legend Charlie Haden was a staple in the jazz scene for the latter half of the 20th century. Recording with everyone from Ornette Coleman and John Coltrane to Chick Correa and Herbie Hancock, it may seem the bassist is a little pigeon-holed into the jazz idiom.
‘Button’s’ depressing digression: life to sore subject.
The first thing one notices while watching “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” is the similarities between it and “Forrest Gump.” There is no doubt the two may seem indistinguishable on the surface: each chronicles the life story of a man decidedly different from those around him.
Weekend Calendar
Thursday 1/15
Guest Artist Recital: Jonathan Kreisberg Quartet presented by VCU Jazz. Featuring Jonathan Kreisberg (guitar), Will Vinson (saxophone), Matt Penman (bass), and Mark Ferber (drums). 8 p.m. $5. Free with VCU ID. Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, W.
King of the diners
If you’ve lived in Richmond for a little more than a week, then you’ve probably heard vegans rave about the awesome food at 821 Café. While it would be unfair to put this diner up against say, Millie’s or Six Burner, its target audience is comprised of scenesters and college kids, who don’t exactly have the most discerning tastes.
How to win big
Originally, “Slumdog Millionaire” sounded far from appealing. You mean there’s a film in which the game show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” is a major part of the plot line? “No, thanks,” I thought. However, when “Slumdog Millionaire” started to win numerous awards, (and my friends’ praise) I decided to see for myself how breathtaking this movie could possibly be.