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MUSIC
Eminem's new LP restores success
By Ryan Wright
rwright@kansan.com
Eminem is widely regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, and rightfully so. In his illustrious career he's released three classic albums and held the title of the best-selling artist of the 2000s. For all of his past success, Eminem hasn't released a solid project since 2002's "The Eminem Show." But with "The Marshall Mathers LP 2," he looks to return to his former glory.
The production on the album is primarily handled by Eminem himself as well as legendary producer Rick Rubin who's known for his work with The Beastie Boys, Johnny Cash and Kanye West, most recently. The production on the album is solid overall, but the real gems are the tracks produced by Rubin.
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"Rhyme or Reason" features a sample of The Zombies "Time of the Season" which provides smooth production that complements Eminem well. Even though the lyrics on "Berserk" aren't up to par, the beat is fantastic. It's a callback to Rubin's work with The Beastie Boys and gives off a golden-era vibe.
his mother, essentially apologizing and wanting to start over with her. It's not what's expected of Eminem, and it's truly amazing.
Eminem generally returns to form when it comes to lyrics. Eminem is angry on this album and he's usually at his best when angry. Throughout the album he talks about his relationship with his parents among other typical Eminem topics. On "Headlights," he talks about his relationship with
For the most part, Eminem has returned to form. After more than ten years, he finally gives fans a solid project.
For the last few years, Eminem has been doing this weird scream-
Although there are many high notes on this album, there are also quite a few lows. Eminem has been known to make witty remarks in his songs regarding pop culture, but on this album some of his references are quite dated. He often references celebrities who aren't relevant, like Kevin Federline. A Kevin Federline reference might have witty in 2005, but in 2013 it just isn't creative.
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Cast members, from left, Michael Douglas, Morgan Freeman, Mary Steenburgen and Robert De Niro attend the premiere of "Last Vegas" at the Ziegfeld Theatre on Oct. 29 in New York.
'Last Vegas'an aging rerun of 'The Hangover'
It's easy to imagine our grandparents spending their days sorting pills and doing pool aerobics. Crazy weekends in Vegas don't seem to be on the menu. Director Jon Turteltaub's latest film "Last Vegas" shows us our assumptions are a little misguided. "Last Vegas" follows septuagenarians Morgan Freeman, Robert De Niro, Michael Douglas and Kevin Kline as they hit Sin City for one insane weekend.
Sam (Kline), Archie (Freeman), Paddy (De Niro) and Billy (Douglas) have been friends since they were nine. More than 60 years later, they're living in separate cities and Billy and Paddy aren't speaking. When Billy announces that he's getting married, the team reunites for the bachelor party in Vegas. The
By Maddy Mikinski
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end result is "Hangover"-esque. And that's the point.
"Last Vegas" is marketed as a more accessible "Hangover" and, largely, it succeeds. The movie is funny and light-hearted in most parts and generally keeps it clean. Most of the humor comes from the age of the main characters—i.e., the scenes of them unhappily doing water aerobics and sorting their pills. One of the movie's highlights is Archie's first experience with Red Bull and vodka ("It's like I'm getting drunk and electrocuted at the same time!").
The movie's main drawback is its predictability. From the beginning,
it's obvious where the plot is going and how the movie's going to end. We all know that Billy will not be marrying his 33-year-old fiancee and eventually he'll reconcile with Paddy. Archie will stand up to his over-protective son and they'll all fly off into the sunset toward their respective cities.
Though the plot of "Last Vegas" isn't exactly original and most of the humor seems like an inside joke for the over-50 set, the film is still entertaining and only helped by its outstanding cast.
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Cleveland kidnap survivor sits down with Dr. Phil
CLEVELAND — One of three women who escaped from a ramshackle Cleveland home after more than a decade in captivity is about to share her story.
michelle Knight will appear on the "Dr. Phil" show Tuesday and Wednesday in a taped interview.
The show says Knight "describes the horrible conditions in the house" and discusses her physical, mental and sexual abuse. That includes "being tied up like a fish" and spending weeks chained
and tortured in the basement, according to the show.
"Three women were taken, three women were rescued, but only two went home," said Phil McGraw, referring to Knight's
Their kidnapper, Ariel Castro, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison. He hanged himself Sept. 3.
Knight, Amanda Berry and Gina Dejesus escaped May 6 when Berry pushed out a door and yelled for help.
On "Dr. Phil," Knight will also discuss how she was able to survive her ordeal. She was 20 years old when she was kidnapped in August 2002.
decision not to reunite with her family. The Knight interview was announced earlier as three segments but was trimmed.
"When you listen to her describe the horrible living conditions and how she was treated, you wonder how anyone lasted a day let alone more than a decade. In the 12 years of doing the 'Dr Phil' show, no one has changed me like Michelle Knight and her story of survival."
A coroner ruled Castro's death a suicide but an Ohio prisons report indicated he may have died accidentally.