David Krough: November 2007 Archives

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The big weekend is finally here.
We'll be running with the Devil himself like it's 1984.
Since I'm ignoring the Civil War, it's all about the V to that H.
Diamond Dave and the boys (literally, in Wolfie's case) have kept the ship righted so far and the reviews are great.
We've only been waiting, oh, 23...

>> Continue reading: Woman and children first

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It's raining and there's no more college football for you. NO MORE.

I've revamped the Harmon Kardon turntable and have been seeking out new copies of my favorite all time records. These ain't MP3 kids, this is the real deal and it's HEAVY as a motherlode.

So heavy you can't lift the needle cause it's sucked onto the black wax vortex vacuum...

>> Continue reading: Here's what you should do

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So, the county 'youth' committee is proposing to the OLCC that minor-upper age teens be allowed in rock clubs.
They argue with portland such a hip and upcoming music scene, they are being denied the chance to play out, and see bands unlike their elders.
Like any cranky curmudgeon (that means OVER 30) I have a couple of opinions on the ...

>> Continue reading: The Kids: Are they all right?

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They say it's going to rain - good time to get into the club. Tonight I'd pick one of two things - Fernando at Dantes, OR Howie and the hot Knives-and the Buttfrenchers at Tonic.
And - I've finally, pehaps sadly, rid my house of legions of toys and comics collected over the years, but if it's still your thing the Portland Comic Show is on - Memorial Coliseum.

>> Continue reading: Quick, head indoors

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Reviewed by Ellen Kimball

November 2, 2007

Seven years in the making, the movie "American Gangster" is a carefully crafted accomplishment from director Ridley Scott and co-producer Brian Grazer. The film is based on the true story of a 1970's Harlem crime lord whose exploits made him something of a cult figure.

"American Gangster" may not be for everyone, but fans of past gangster classics - as well as those who liked H...

>> Continue reading: In theaters - American Gangster packs an old-school punch

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