Ramone puts punk out to pasture

TOMMY IS A FOLK ROCKER - Thomas Erdelyi, best known to punkers and music geeks as Tommy Ramone, hits the stage at Jammin' Java in Vienna, Va., with bandmate Claudia Tienan as Uncle Monk. The bluegrass duo are a far sonic cry from Erdelyi's CBGB days.

By Kristen Powell

It's safe to say that by the time Avril Lavigne crooned over "sk8er bois" and Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong was shouting about American idiots, they and their ilk were just throwing flowers on punk rock's grave. But just because a genre-as-we-know-it is dead, it certainly doesn't mean its spirit is. (continue reading)

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Smithsonian hosts 'Indians' film series

'Pocahontas' debunked in first lecture

By Jordan Coughenour

If you went to elementary school in the mid-1990s, "Pocahontas" probably recalls the melodious strains of the enduring song "Colors of the Wind," accompanied by her memorable animal pals Meeko the raccoon and Flit the hummingbird. For many people, Pocahontas is their go-to representation of an American Indian, one who is very beautiful, very free-spirited and very fabricated. (continue reading)

Quality investments worth hefty price tag

By Brittney Dunkins and Kristen Pionati

Fashion may not be what you choose to spend the majority of your money on with mounting textbook and lab fees, but it's important to remember that while it may seem efficient to amass large quantities of clothing at bargain prices, quality is important and necessary in a wardrobe. (continue reading)

'Flash' signals start of Oscar season

'Genius' takes Ford to court

By Linda Barnhart

Grade: B Although it fails to dazzle, "Flash of Genius" hits home with its message and paves the way for the fall season onslaught of Oscar-bait. Greg Kinnear stars as Dr. Robert Kearns, a college professor and occasional inventor who, when hit by a "flash of genius," comes up with the idea for the intermittent windshield wiper. (continue reading)

'Science' marks sophomore success

TV on the Radio "Dear Science" (Interscope Records) Sounds like: A great band still on the rise. Grade: A- TV on the Radio, darlings of music blogs and big-name magazines alike, have released their newest album, "Dear Science," which builds perfectly upon their past successes. (continue reading)

'Sopranos,' 'Batman' reinvent villainy

By Jordan Coughenour

Although Christian Bale has been widely regarded as the most faithful representation of the caped crusader to grace the silver screen, it is safe to say that in this summer's release of "Dark Knight," the two villains he so passionately fought to subdue grossly upstaged him. (continue reading)

Glass master dazzles D.C.

Tagliapietra masterpieces on display

By David Lewis

As you walk past the orange Victorian walls of the Renwick Gallery, you are immediately entranced by the abstract structure on your left. You gaze at the strange amorphous vase with its long curving neck, striving to understand the message that the artist is trying convey. (continue reading)

Thicke grooves on third album

Robin Thicke "Something Else" (Interscope) Sounds like: A danceable and soulful mix of 1970s instrumentals with smooth R&B vocals.

By Caitlin E. Moore

The 1970s are back in full force with the release of Robin Thicke's new album, "Something Else." Soulful vocals and tunes ranging from pure R&B ballads to disco-infused dance numbers comprise its 11 tracks. "Tie My Hands," featuring Lil' Wayne, is the standout track of the album. (continue reading)