James and Na’vi plus three? Cameron not through with Avatar
BY ERIN MOYER ’16 Contributing Writer A new strain of what has been termed the “Cameron Crazies” went viral in recent days, but unlike a number of things involving viruses…
The xx return sans keyboardist with ambient twist
BY SCOTT THOMPSON ’16 Contributing Writer After making a big splash in the indie-music scene with their self-titled debut, London-based musicians Romy Madley Croft and Oliver Sim return as The…
From teen star to iconoclast: the Shia LaBeouf saga
BY ERIN MOYER ’16 Contributing Writer In order to get a glimpse of the increasing chaos that is actor—no, no, artist—Mr. Shia LaBeouf, one need glimpse at nothing more than…
Dutch Apple serves up classic experience with side of excellence
BY JUSTIN B. HOPKINS ’06 Faculty Member Contributing Writer Another Fiddler is in town. Adapted by Joseph Stein (book), Jerry Bock (music), and Sheldon Harnick (lyrics) from the short stories…
MacFarlane takes on the silver-screen with Ted
BY JAWHAR KIMBROUGH ’16 Contributing Writer Nothing says funny like teddy bears. This past June, Seth McFarlane released the film Ted, which is—as you guessed—a comedy full of his obnoxious…
Whedon v. Nolan: a battle for the ages
BY ERIN MOYER ’16 Early Edition Contributing Writer As the dog days of summer first dawned, so did a breathlessly anticipated box-office clash years in the making, one of epic—no,…
Total Recall (2012) disappoints across the board
BY DANIEL GLASS ’16 Early Edition Contributing Writer Since its release in 1990, Total Recall has been recognized as one of the most well-known science fiction movies of all time.…
Lupe Fiasco’s upcoming album promising
BY EKOW ESHUN ’16 Early Edition Contributing Writer “Around My Way: Freedom Ain’t Free;” “Lamborghini Angels;” “Battle Scars.” These are just a few of the singles so far released from…
Beach House puts dream pop on the charts
BY JESSICA CAP ’16 Early Edition Contributing Writer Hushed hi-hat quickly fades into a tick behind a tom-heavy tribal beat; nearly hypnotized, a clean tenor ushers you on a guided…
Warriors makes gangs look fun
BY ZACH SCHREIBER ’13 Staff Writer“Warriors, come out to pl-ay-eeyay!” This is a personal favorite of mine, a classic action film that leaves out the blood and gore and focuses…
Train returns with fine album
Album Review BY SOPHIE AFDHAL ’15 Staff Writer This week saw the release of a new album, California 37, by the American band Train. Train was formed in 1994 and…
Bramson’s workshop play focuses on Judaism
Play Review BY ELIZABETH MCMAHON ’13 Staff Writer “I wanted to write the type of show with all strong female characters, where no actress would feel shunted or slighted with…
Bridesmaids: hilarious Wiig-led girl power
BY ZACH SCHREIBER ’13 Staff WriterDon’t worry, it’s not a chick flick. Ok, it’s a little bit of a chick flick, but you’ll like it — trust me. It’s a…
Sleeper pushes minimalist boundaries
Play Review BY EMILY HOULIHAN Alumna, Contributing Writer Those of you who are not well- versed in the language of trucks may think a “sleeper” is a person who is…
Cabin challenges horror conventions
Movie Review BY LAUREN BEJZAK ’13 Editor-in-Chief Finally: a new idea. This multi-layered, provocative gore-fest leaves a philosophical taste in my mouth. Listed as a “horror-comedy” by such reputable sources…