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We're ending the year with Melanie Chung's latest short film Goodbye Karrie and giving you all a sneak peek before it makes its debut in Toronto. Check it out here!

With Christmas soon coming up, what better gift idea than Arcana's 100 Girls: The First Girl, Volume 2, which is out in stores now just in time for the holiday season. Andrew checked out the collection, created by the dynamic duo of Adam Gallardo and Todd Demong, and chimed in with his thoughts.

BC natives Jets Overhead are a refreshing fivesome that are putting out great rock tunes that are unlike the driving intensity of many of today's grating guitars and smokey rough vocals. JXM got the chance to talk with Luke and Piers from Jets about the carefully put together LP Bridges.

Emerging Brit rock band IV Thieves made a quick stop at the El Mocambo in Toronto this past weekend. Read here whether they're worth checking out for yourself!

Christian Bale and Eva Longoria hit up Harsh Times in the directorial debut of Training Day writer David Ayer. But does he have what it takes to surpass the success of the 2001 LA corrupt cop drama?

The Film Explorer gives you a trick and treat this Halloween with his take on the original George A. Romero classic and the 2004 Zack Snyder reprise. Read up here to figure which one he finds to be the trick and which to be the treat. Boo.

Canadian director Aaron Woodley has pushed the limits both with his imaginative films and with breaking through the often tough barriers of the film industry. But Aaron belives in playing nice and JXM got the chance to chat with the up and comer.

Arcana Studio's Kade finally returns with a brand new series, Kade: Sun of Perdition, with mind-blowing new artist, Stjepan Sejic. JXM spoke with writer and creator, Sean O'Reilly, to discuss the long-awaited release.

The latest installment of the Jaded Photography Series continues with photographer Eric Alba and his collection on the Disney Concert Hall. The collection showcases the shadows hidden in the deepest corners of what is often reflecting the brightest.

Silversun Pickups with Viva Voce October 17th, 2006
Doors open at 8 p.m, Lee's Palace, $8.50
silversunpickups.com

Drive-By Truckers with The Drams October 18th, 2006
Doors open at 8 p.m. Phoenix Concert Theatre, $18.00
drivebytruckers.com

With the Major League Baseball playoffs coming up, what better film for the Film Explorer to dig up then Major League? Read what's got the V Man singing. Groooovy.