Bernard Herrmann

From the Stacks: DJ Shorty's Faves

Hail the Cabbie

He Scores

Ennio Morricone has written great music for good, bad and ugly films

Jason and the Argonauts

Ray Harryhausen's special-effects groundbreaker had a little T&A mixed in between the fight scenes

Alley Theatre Plays Alfred Hitchcock For Laughs

​It's a mashup of Alfred Hitchcock and Monty Python, designed to scare the poop out of its audiences (or at least set them on the edge of their seats) while making them laugh.The Alley Theatre is bringing in Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps, a two-time Tony award-winning show offering a cast of ... More >>

Some Can Whistle: A Playlist To Don't Worry, Be Happy

​It's often the little things that make our favorite songs our favorites - the curious, unforeseen additions of small touches like an understated bit of whistling. For those who like to categorize their playlists into themes, we present you with the Rocks Off approved Whistle Playlist. The S ... More >>

Last Night: Primus At Verizon Wireless Theater

Photos by Jason Wolter​Primus Verizon Wireless Theater May 23, 2011 The most important thing Curtis Armstrong, who would also appear that year as Booger in Revenge of the Nerds, tells Tom Cruise in 1983's Risky Business is this indispensable piece of advice: "Every now and then, say 'What the ... More >>

Happy Birthday Leon Theremin: His Invention's Greatest Hits

You wish.​Today marks the 115th birthday of Russian inventor Leon Theremin, inventor of the theremin, one of the eeriest and ookiest instruments created in this past century. Mr. Theremin celebrated quietly with family and friends in his native Russia. Just kidding, he died in 1993. The ther ... More >>

The Silence of the Hams

Jabber-free, The Artist joyfully resurrects Hollywood's past.