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Review: Greetings from Tim Buckley at the Newport Beach Film Festival

It's pretty risky when Hollywood decides to tell a story about musicians, and instead of doing a straight-up documentary, they attempt to recreate the whole scenario. Sometimes the result is amazing, ala Almost Famous, and sometimes not so much (see: The Buddy Holly Story and The Doors). Greetings F ... More >>

The Long Bus Ride of the Soul in 'The We and the I'

For NYC teens, Michel Gondry's film goes round and round

Finally, a Treat: 'Fun Size'

Josh Schwartz's teen comedy isn't bad for you.

Names in Vain

Detroit Bar

Spike Lee, Steven Soderbergh, and all the indie Hollywood directors you love/hate

Here are 10 films you won't want to miss in 2012

Matt Iwanusa of Cavemen on In N Out, Cali Weed, and Being Ignored by Blue Oyster Cult

Jim Wright​When Matt Iwanusa and Jimmy Carbonett first met at The Churchill and Center in New York City, they were only teens. Though the private school was in Manhattan, it was nothing like Gossip Girl. Their sound has been described as equal parts chamber pop, dreamscape, and horror film sco ... More >>

No to Free Helmets, Yes to a Free Helmet Show!

[Mental Notes] Reeve Carney is the newest Jeff Buckley, Young the Giant go big time

Banana Republic Makes Mine 'Mad Men'

[Trendzilla] The chain partners with the AMC show to create a fashion line

Unknown Reeve Carney Cast as OC Native Jeff Buckley in Film Bio

ohnotheydidnt.com​Actor/singer-songwriter Reeve Carney, who starred in the Broadway production "Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark" has been cast as OC native Jeff Buckley in the film bio produced by Buckley's mother, Mary Guibert.If you recall, Robert Pattinson was being considered as the lead in the ... More >>

Unknown Reeve Carney Cast as OC Native Jeff Buckley in Film Bio

ohnotheydidnt.com​Actor/singer-songwriter Reeve Carney, who starred in the Broadway production "Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark" has been cast as OC native Jeff Buckley in the film bio produced by Buckley's mother, Mary Guibert.If you recall, Robert Pattinson was being considered as the lead in the ... More >>

Do We Really Need Two Movies About Jeff Buckley? Penn Badgley Plays Late Rockstar

​Huffington Post announced that one film about Jeff Buckley is ready for production, with Gossip Girl star Penn Badgley cast as the late crooner. Before all you Twilight fans get your panties tied up in a bunch, be aware that the film, titled Greetings From Tim Buckley and produced by Smuggler Fil ... More >>

Sonic Youth Join the Mixtape Parade

​Everyone and their mothers are putting out mixtapes this year, even rockers pushing 60. Indie godparents Sonic Youth have released the free content via their website, and they've included some nice goodies for their fan base. The newest material is taken from their soundtrack to the French film S ... More >>

Two Major Players From The O.C. Reunite

​Remember way back before The Real Housewives of Orange County and Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County, when The O.C. was the only fictional television series about life in Orange County? Two major creative forces from the Fox nighttime soaper are reuniting for a new TV show.

Taylor Momsen, Back on 'Gossip Girl' and New Pretty Reckless Demo

​Here's all of today's news about Taylor Momsen:1. She tweeted that the Pretty Reckless Album, Light Me Up, is No. 1 on UK Itunes chart.2. She was seen back on the set of Gossip Girl today as well.3. There's a new Pretty Reckless demo out. Watch it after the jump.

Gossip Girl Gone Reckless

Taylor Momsen translates TV fame to rock & roll stardom easily

(100) Days of Summer Movies

[Summer Guide] Flicks to help you enjoy the great indoors

[Trendzilla] The Latest Gossip at Target? Anna Sui!

Before It Gets Old: No Doubt on 'Gossip Girl'

Well, hopefully someone will post a better video of this, but here's No Doubt's appearance on Gossip Girl last night. They played an '80s parallel universe version of themselves (called "Snowed Out," ahahahahaha, so clever) in a mostly flashback episode meant to test the waters for a possible spinof ... More >>

TONIGHT: Free Show with The Living Suns and Thee Makeout Party!

It's a surprisingly busy Monday, which is most definitely a good thing. After finishing up watching No Doubt's guest appearance on Gossip Girl tonight--they're playing a band in an '80s flashback and will do their cover of "Stand and Deliver," fun--mayhaps head over to the Continental Room in Fuller ... More >>

[Newport Beach Film Fest] An Encapsulated Diary Digesting the Decade-Old Newport Beach Film Festival

Last Night: Travis, Republic Tigers at the House of Blues, Anaheim

Photo by Andrew YoussefLast Night: Travis, Republic Tigers at the House of Blues, Anaheim; April 9, 2009.Better Than: Seeing Travis Barker or Randy Travis (I've only seen the former, but I'm making an educated guess).Least Appealing Snack Offer: "Delicious Parmesan potato chips basket for $2.00," wh ... More >>

[Trendzilla] Fetishizing Childish Things

'Mexican Dogs' by Cold War Kids on 'Gossip Girl' Tonight

It's not every day that my love for serialized teen dramas intersects with my sworn duty to cover our local music scene, but a wonderful thing occurred during tonight's Gossip Girl on The CW: Blair's fateful late-episode meeting regarding her Yale application was scored by "Mexican Dogs," a song fro ... More >>

Albert's Favorite Things: OC Weekly's Music Editor Discusses How He Wasted His Life This Year

Another Show Announcement! Britney Spears in Anaheim

Britney Spears, an American popular music singer you may be passingly familiar with, is going back on tour--"The Circus Starring Britney Spears"--with a stop at the Honda Center in Anaheim on April 19. It's her first arena tour in five years, her press release kindly informs us.The tour is named aft ... More >>

Teen Drama Soundtrack Recap: Week of Nov. 17

Radio is dead. MTV, as you have no doubt heard by now, doesn't play music videos anymore. The best bet for bands these days is to get their song played on a TV show or commercial, as crass as that might sound—just ask Sia, whose "Breathe Me" became a hit after appearing in the series finale of "S ... More >>

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[Trendzilla] 'Gossip Girl' Prep-School Chic

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