Snowden takes a definitive political stand, tells powerful story
By Preman Koshar || Arts & Entertainment Editor Snowden, as you might imagine, is a film that, above all, makes a statement. It is definitively political in a way that…
Jason Bourne executes the next segment of the saga expertly
By Preman Koshar || Arts & Entertainment Editor The Bourne saga has been an interesting story to follow. A man wakes up without a clue as to who he is,…
Blink 182’s new album demonstrates group’s talent, versatility
By Joe Yamulla || Opinion & Editorial Editor Thank God for punk rock. That’s all I have to say after listening to Blink 182’s comeback album from this summer, California.…
The Crucible masterfully conjures empathy, profundity
By Justin Hopkins ‘07 || Contributing Writer The Playbill cover features a photograph of John Proctor leaning over Abigail Williams, who lies back on a table. Her mouth open, her…
Drive pushes the speed limit, redefining action along the way
by Luke Rosica Recently, I’ve found that I’m less interested in movies that feature “good plots.” Instead, I’m more drawn to films that evoke emotion or ideas through imagery. One…
In latest film, Superman takes on a darker, nihilistic tone
By Tom Fogel-Burlan || Contributing Writer It should be obvious that Superman is a good character. He’s not motivated by fear, or sadness, or a past failure of any type.…
Something Rotten skillfully, sillily spoofs Shakespeare
By Justin Hopkins ’07 || Contributing Writer As the curtain rises, revealing the thatched roofs of Tudor houses, a bard (not The Bard, not yet) strumshis lute and bids us,…
Theater trip to Broadway should be available to all
By Preman Koshar || Arts & Entertainment Editor On Saturday, I had the great opportunity to go on one of the Theatre Department’s trips to see two Broadway plays in…
Big Trouble in Little China remains a funny, original classic
By Luke Rosica || Contributing Writer John Carpenter’s Big Trouble in Little China is a great action and comedy movie from the 1980s. The film is rich with unique scenery,…
Room presents superb acting, raw characters, poignant storyline
By Preman Koshar || Arts & Entertainment Editor I have not been truly moved, emotionally, by a film in a long time. The last time might have been when I…
Antichrist presents graphic, thought-provoking depiction of grief, loss
By Luke Rosica || Contributing Writer Danish filmmaker Lars Von Trier’s Antichrist is a very divisive film. Critics have called it both a masterpiece and torture porn. In its screening…
Indie horror film builds the horror slowly, masterfully
By Luke Rosica || Contributing Writer If you’re a fan of late 70’s or early 80’s horror films, you should watch The House of The Devil. The House of The…
One cooking channel, hold the diversity: Editor offers searing critique of Food Network’s slanted programming
By Erin Moyer || Senior Editor I just spent my morning with the Food Network. Actually, I spend a lot of my time with the Food Network. But it’s all…
Deadpool arrives full of quality insults, excessive gore
By Preman Koshar || Arts & Entertainment Editor Deadpool is not your normal superhero film. He isn’t really a hero, and there’s language that would make Captain America’s hair stand…
The Evil Dead chronicles a man’s descent into madness
By Luke Rosica || Contributing Writer I love Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead trilogy. I love it because they are such unique movies. Some people might say that The Evil Dead…