(G) Garbage, The Warfield Theater, SF (10 Sept 2005) grade: A

As usual: awesome show! Shirley looks as great as ever, and the band sounded great. Highlights: Shirley's parents were in the audience (all the way from Scotland). Shirley apologized for bringing up Hurricane Katrina, but it was a moving moment as she introduced "Metal Heart" (one of my favs from the album), their version of a protest song. They played, for the first time ever live, "Nobody Can Win". "Happy Home" was also spectacular. I would have given the show an A+, except that I do think the April show was a bit better (with the performance/introduction of so much new material). Also, the stage set up/visuals and Johnny Cash intro were the same as the last show, so that didn't provide the same novelty factor. So by comparison, this one gets an A.
Here's a link to more pics I took that night (I hope it works).

(M) The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) grade: B-

OK, so I'm a big fan of The Exorcist, so this review is a bit biased. After the big dissapointment of last year's Exorcist: The Beginning, I wasn't expecting much from this movie. That it's "Based on a true story" kind of adds a level of weirdness to it. Overall, it was rather interesting, thrilling at moments. It serves as an advertisement for religion, which I didn't appreciate, but whatever. Just makes you think about the What-If's of the supernatural realm.

(A) "Shake It Off (Remix)", Mariah Carey feat. Jay-Z & Young Jeezy (2005)

Did I mention, SHE'S BACK?! haha

The remix is more hip-hop than the original. The "retired" Jay-Z adds a nice intro rap, rapping in the verses' melody. The official release is next Tuesday, Sept. 20 on iTunes. Check it out.
Oh yeah, and for those of you who missed it: Mariah tore it up on this year's VMA's. Go Mimi!