One-hundred and fifty bucks an hour. She’ll wear anything and say whatever you want her to. Besides sex or kissing, she’ll do whatever you want. She’ll help you live out your fantasy. “One Hour Fantasy Girl” is the story of Becky Lewis, who is living…
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Cinematic examples for our new president 2008 has certainly become a year for the history books with Barack Obama winning the title of President-elect, but celluloid has certainly trumped reality in terms of racial equality for the highest office in the nation. While Hollywood has…
A listen into the iPods of our staff We think it’s time you got to know us at the Scout, and you can tell a lot about a person from their iPod selections. When these staffers hit “shuffle,” these songs come out. Music (and quite…
When it comes to streaming video, YouTube is the undisputed king. But as technology marches on, the popular Google subsidiary is starting to face some stiff competition from more than eager companies with expensive lawsuits on their grubby hands. Newcomer Hulu.com, which opened its digital…
Drug addiction. Rehab. A breakup with a pop star. Amid all of these problems, Ryan Adams managed to find time to create a record that transcends any issues he had and raises him, yet again, to the top of the alternative scene. “Cardinology,” an album…
Inside a Peoria whiskey tasting Next time you’re planning a night out, consider hitting up a museum dedicated to the memory of civil war veterans. GAR Hall hosted “The History and Craft of Whiskey” Saturday night and while the building may not top anyone under…
It’s hard to pull off a movie sequel that rivals the original. It’s even harder to pull off a trilogy that keeps the viewer coming back for more. Try doing that for a made-for-TV movie, and it’s like turning water into wine. It’s no surprise…
A flurry of old pillowcases, smelly face paint and cheap costumes will hit the streets today, as the worldwide masquerade party known as Halloween finally arrives. And even though trick-or-treating and late-night parties may be the holiday’s main attractions, the occasion has a story as…
The Democratic campaign in video games If you’ve played a football game in the past couple weeks, remember this – when you scored the touchdown, Barack Obama did the victory dance in the end zone. At least that’s what’s happening in the world of video…
Hunter S. Thompson once said, “When the going gets weird, the weird go pro.” This is good news for Of Montreal but much worse news for fans. Indie pop act Of Montreal, led by lead singer Kevin Barnes, released its ninth studio album “Skeletal Lamping”…