Taking a movie like the “Lord of the Rings,” inserting a plethora of raunchy sex jokes, f-bombs and snippets of soft-core porn and then smoking a bowl may sound like a hilarious way to kill an afternoon. Yet “Your Highness” takes this premise and somehow manages to turn it into a barely funny film that even its talented cast can’t redeem.

Devotchka and Mariachi El Bronx spiced up the roster of D.C.’s 9:30 club March 22, bringing some worldly flavor to the venue.

Jan. 11 marked a special day for some music lovers as the sixth full-length Decemberists album, “The King is Dead,” was released.

The band has been tantalizing fans with the early debut of the album’s single, “Down by the Water,” simultaneously preparing the diehards for what would be a slightly different sound from their usual stuff. For those who have not yet had the pleasure of getting to know this super smart, indie-folk, Morrisey-loving band, then the time has arrived.

The Decemberists hail from Portland, Ore., and have been making great album after great album since their first EP in 2001, “5 Songs.” The Decemberists (named after the December Revolt) are fronted by singer/songwriter Colin Meloy, known for…