Much like MCA and The Beastie Boys, Kitty Pryde doesn’t look or sound like your average rapper, but her self-effacing lyrics–she knows she’s a skinny white girl from Florida as well as anyone–allow people to enjoy it without necessarily taking it seriously.

As visually, emotionally and sonically rich as “Moonrise Kingdom” is, there is much to be discovered and enjoyed both on the surface and below it.

It appears to be a statement on innovation, expression and the progress of visual art, but it’s also a great demonstration of the capabilities of new technology, and just how much that phone in your pocket can do.

The story surrounds the love that grows between a 25-year-old unemployed kickboxer/bouncer and a killer whale trainer who has been disabled in a horrific accident–far from your standard Hollywood premise.

Trivia tidbits from the life of the Queen of Disco

The legacy of soul isn’t limited to golden oldies. The last few years have brought with them artists like Amy Winehouse, Adele and Sharon Jones, all of whom endeavored to bring soul music to a new generation.

Whether you’re a fan of the three rapping Jews from New York or not, the cultural impact of Yauch and his bandmates, Adam Horovitz and Michael Diamond, cannot be denied.

While some have attempted to explain Tim and Eric’s humor, it’s something, much like cilantro or Kevin Smith movies, that you either like or you don’t–explanation rarely makes a difference.

A depository of rare and wonderful African sounds

It’s easy to loathe folks with opinions that diverge from our own, especially in election times. It’s even easier to forget that the people behind the divergent opinions and provocative soundbites are just that: people.