Taken sequel not worth unintentional laughter
BY RYAN THOMAS ’14 Contributing Writer Taken 2 is perfect. It is a perfect example of why unnecessary sequels fail. Taken was a flawlessly executed thriller, with exactly the ending…
Lauren continues to conquer fashion territory
BY ELIZABETH FURINO ’16 Staff Writer As famous American designer Ralph Lauren celebrates his 73rd birthday, fashion fans reminisce and celebrate his continuing effect on and within the industry. We’ll…
Made for TV by TV personalities: how fame cannot buy quality
BY ERIN MOYER ’16 Contributing Writer How about some fresh, original content for your silver screen? How about some new jokes, new ideas, and new faces livening up the ol’…
British pop star Mika offers candid thoughts about love, sex
BY SCOTT THOMPSON ’16 Contributing Writer Since the release of Life in Cartoon Motion in 2007, pop singer Mika has established himself overseas, especially in France and the U.K., as…
Solo artist Passenger takes the wheel
BY CHARLOTTE HUGHES ’16 Contributing Writer Passenger was once a full band, but after the release of their 2007 debut album, Wicked Man’s Rest, the band broke up. Michael Rosenberg…
Disappointing sophomore effort still trumps rest of radio
BY RYAN THOMAS ’14 Contributing Writer Babel, Mumford & Sons’ second album, was released on September 25. You can find it on iTunes and Spotify, to name a few sources.…
Make your halloween costume pop
BY ELIZABETH FURINO ’16 Staff Writer With October nearly halfway finished, it’s that time of year again to start brainstorming Halloween costume ideas. Remember: creative costumes are always crowd pleasers.…
Long-awaited Perks of Being a Wallflower carried by cast
BY RYAN THOMAS ’14 Contributing Writer In 1999, Stephen Chbosky wrote The Perks of Being a Wallflower. It’s now thirteen years later, and Chbosky has written and directed a movie…
Darkly comic Seven Psychopaths bizarre, meta-critical romp
BY LAUREN BEJZAK ’13 Editor-in-Chief Another case of advertising-gone-deceitful, Seven Psychopaths shows its true identity as mostly commentary, leftover part non-linear dog-napping gory-action comedy a short time after the introduction.…
Making the most of your summer closet
BY ELIZABETH FURINO ’16 Staff Writer As the weather outside changes so do wardrobes. Not only is wearing shorts in the winter generally socially unacceptable, it’s not very practical either.…
Love, sadness, artistry showcased at Annual Film Festival
BY SARAH SCHAEFFER ’16 Contributing Writer The College’s Student Film Festival held Wednesday offered a variety of short films, ensuring something enjoyable for all who attended. Each film was crafted…
Billie Joe Armstrong’s 21st-century breakdown
BY ERIN MOYER ’16 Contributing Writer Make no mistake, railing against The Man is nothing new for the ‘hardcore,” “edgy,” pop-punk band Green Day. But in recent years, it would…
More like NY Technology week
BY ELIZABETH FURINO ’16 Contributing Writer From Sept. 6-13, the Lincoln Center in New York hosted Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, filling tents with fabulous clothes and people alike. The week-long clothing…
Kanye declares himself Second Coming on Cruel Summer
BY CHARLOTTE HUGHES ’16 Staff Writer A single synthesized beat reverberates and then transitions into an up tempo. As tension builds, R. Kelly’s warped voice commands listeners to flip off…
Anti-climactic Battle Born lacks come-back attitude
BY SCOTT THOMPSON ’16 Contributing Writer In 2010 The Killers announced they would be entering an extended hiatus, a time that front man, Brandon Flowers, and drummer, Mark Stoermer, would…