Arts & Entertainment

Robin Thicke

Sex Therapy
Star Trak

Let's get one thing straight: Heavy Rain is not an action game. It's not Halo, or Uncharted, or even Mass Effect; Heavy Rain is, for all intents and purposes, an interactive drama.

That factoid is likely enough to alienate a large demographic of core gamers, but that shouldn't dissuade you from playing it. It's a game that follows in the footsteps of stories like Shenmue and Indigo Prophecy and presents an engaging thriller about a mysterious serial killer, and the lengths that some will go to in order to save the ones they love.

Brooklyn's Finest

Directed by Antoine Fuqua
Starring Richard Gere, Don Cheadle, Wesley Snipes, and Ethan Hawke
Now Playing

If you'd like to someday tour Brooklyn, do not watch this movie. The dark alleys, whizzing bullets, and never-ending police car sirens are far from what you'd find in a guidebook from Chapters.

SNFU

With BDFM
Friday, March 12 at 8 p.m.
New City Suburbs (10081 Jasper Ave.)
$15 at www.newcitycompound.com

Trying to track down the legendary punk frontman Mr. Chi Pig was a difficult process. I finally found the singer of seminal punk band SNFU down at Pub 340 in downtown Vancouver. After several failed attempts, the waitress called me back on the bar's phone and passed it off.

The Last Station

Directed by Michael Hoffman

Starring Christopher Plummer, Helen Mirren, James McAvoy, and Paul Giamatti
Garneau Theatre (8712–109 St.)
Now Playing

Jay Malinowski

Bright Lights & Bruises
Pirates Blend Records

I’m not especially familiar with Jay Malinowski's band Bedouin Soundclash — I might have a song or two on my iPod. So, I can say with some certainty that Malinowski’s debut solo album, Bright Lights & Bruises, will appeal to more than just fans of the band.

Story of the Year

The Constant
Epitaph Records

It's an undeniable fact that musical trends constantly come and go, leaving a pile of forgotten bands in their wake. Nu metal dominated the late '90s, but has anyone heard from Fred Durst lately? A few years back, screamo came to the Warped generation, yelling and singing interspersed within sad songs designed for angst-ridden teens.

Alesana

The Emptiness
Fearless Records

It's day two of the highly anticipated Rust In Peace 20th Anniversary Tour, and thrash legends Testament are planning to annihilate cities around North America with their unforgettable history as a band. With an entire set dedicated to their first album, The Legacy, Testament are bringing fans back to the first deadly strike.

Come Walk With Me: a Memoir

Beatrice Mosionier
Published by Highwater Press

For me, I find myself most touched by books that have tragic events happen to the characters. However, this book is a memoir, meaning these heartbreaking scenarios have actually happened to a person. The person is Beatrice Mosionier and her book is called Come Walk With Me: a Memoir.