X-Men Origins: Wolverine Reviewed

We told you it was on the way and here it is: X-Men Origins: Wolverine reviewed by none other than our Music Editor Martin Cizmar. Did he want to give the film an adamantium hug or rip it apart with his metallic claws? See for yourself. And if you didn’t…

April 28 In Blogs: Swine Flu, Wolverine, Geisha A Go Go and More

We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times’ blogs. Today’s entries: Valley Fever: Scottsdale Community College Journalism Director Declares Victory in Student Newspaper…

X-Men Origins: Wolverine World Premiere Direct From Tempe

“We’re not here for a premiere, we’re not here for the stars, we’re here to make history thanks to you!” A roar of applause echoed through the parking lot at Tempe Marketplace as Dan Harkins, owner of Harkins Theaters, thanked a crowd for bringing the world premiere of X-Men Origins:…

Wolverine Tickets: Get In Line Now

So you didn’t get your tickets to the world premiere of X-Men Origins: Wolverine, huh? Good news, bub: You can get in line with everyone else at Harkins Theater at Tempe Marketplace right now and hope you’re one of the first 500 to get tickets when they hand them out…

This Week In Chow Bella

Another week has come and gone leaving us to ponder the upcoming events that will shape our lives and, more importantly, our dinners out. But before we move on, let’s have one last look at the blog posts from this week: Caffiend: MacAlpine’s Coffee Shake Food and Fights: Highlights of…

Britney Spears: Top 5 Things We’d Rather Spend $150 On

We’re not covering Britney Spears tonight.  Yes, we know she’s been number one on Billboard’s Top 200 4 times. Yes, we know she’s a pop sensation that sells out arenas all over the world, but here’s the rub: press access for Ms. Spears’ concert tonight is $150. Press access. According…

Brew Review: Rogue’s Mocha Porter

There is no shortage of rogues at Phoenix New Times. No, I don’t mean scoundrels (mostly), I mean fans of Rogue Brewing; that Portland-produced product that has regularly scored high marks in the Brew Review. My group of journalistic comrades and I have tried the Juniper Ale and Dead Guy Ale…

Cafe: Sapna Cafe

If we could remain financially stable and travel around the world, we’d do it in a heart beat and never look back. Sure, we like taking photos and visiting exotic locales, but the real appeal is in the food discoveries we could make. Fusion cuisine doesn’t get any better than…

Forking: For the Love of Salads

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways: in poetry, song, and most definitely in food. That’s right. They say the path to a man’s heart is through his stomach, but they are fools to think that something delicious won’t score love points with a man’s better half. Perhaps…

In Photos: Lowriders Get Down In Guadalupe

Guadalupe’s streets were packed Saturday with Street Kings, Intruders, and Majestics — just a few of the car clubs represented at the greatest free lowrider car show in the Valley. Check out the hydraulics action, with rear bumpers kissing the ground, and headlights reaching for the sky. Even some of…

The Gaslight Anthem In Photos

The Gaslight Anthem played their “’59 Sound” to a packed house last night at The Clubhouse. See shots of their performance in our slide show. Haven’t heard of The Gaslight Anthem? Here are a few links and their music video for “Great Expectaions” to get you started: The Gaslight Anthem…

X-Men Origins: Wolverine Premiere Coming to Tempe Marketplace

Phoenix fans of the claw-sprouting bundle of anger that is Wolverine can rejoice. Fox has announced that the world premiere of X-Men Origins: Wolverine will happen on Monday, April 27 at Harkins Tempe Marketplace.Yes, the world premiere of one of the biggest movies of the summer is happening in Tempe,…