‘Hyde Park on Hudson’ a humorous, lighthearted approach to history
Photo from The Washington Post. The 1930s, though a pivotal and transitional era in American history, are seldom reveled as a blithe, romantic decade in the world of film. Gangster movies, raging war...
View Article5 reasons for AMC to not kill “The Killing”… again
“The Killing” is dead, and it’s all AMC’s fault. Despite canceling the frustrating crime drama after the second season due to falling ratings, and then bringing it back for a third season after making...
View Article5 worst case scenarios and how to survive them on Friday the 13th
Don’t be surprised if you see this guy walking around The Ridges today. We warned you. Photo from Collider. Note: Staff writer Maureen Mierke contributed. It was bound to happen sooner or later....
View ArticleMGMT returns with new self-titled album
MGMT — one stylish lookin’ duo. Photo from NME. As a band progresses through its career, it is inevitable that their sound will change. Most often, fans criticize bands for changing their sound to...
View ArticleRecommended for you: Netflix takes over campus
The daily struggle. Photo by Hey Monster. You’re sitting on your bed, surrounded by snack food wrappers. Your laptop’s temperature is close to boiling, and it barely has any charge left. You know you...
View Article‘Don Jon’ is more than just a good vibration
Guys, it’s Black Widow and Robin! We ship it. Photo by NYU Local. Few moviegoers will leave “Don Jon” saying, “Wow that was so amazing. I want to buy it immediately when it comes out on DVD, so I can...
View Article‘Salinger:’ The media’s revenge
“Salinger” still leaves so many questions unanswered. Photo from Paste Magazine. JD Salinger is one of the most famous American authors of all time, thanks to the enormous success of his novel “The...
View ArticleStar Wars: Episode VII – Our Last Hope
May the JJ be with us. Photo from The Daily Banter. JJ Abrams is God, and we are at his mercy. When the news of a seventh installment in the “Star Wars” franchise was announced over a year ago, tears...
View ArticleDr. Dunham, or how “Girls” became one of the most stressful shows on TV
The cast of “Girls” casually spending some time together. Photo from Mashable. Remember when “Girls” was the best show on television and people wouldn’t shut up about it? How about when Miley Cyrus was...
View Article‘South Park’ and ‘Key & Peele’ turn out strong season openers
Photo by Entertainment Weekly. “South Park” Season 18, Episode 1 Nearly two decades later, show runners Matt Stone and Trey Parker continue churning out quality work. Season 18 of “South Park” kicks...
View Article13 Best Scary Halloween Movies
For anyone who hasn’t looked at a calendar recently, I have splendid news! It’s October! Well, the end of it anyway. It’s the time to ditch the bro-tanks for sweaters, grab your choice of...
View Article“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” from a fan’s point of view
WARNING: Major Spoilers Ahead Image from StarWars.com “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…” Whenever I see those few, simple words appear on a screen, I know I’m about to be taken on a journey....
View ArticleA Passion Explored
Two jet-black grand pianos marked Boston and Steinway and Sons are shoved against the wall of his cluttered office, which recite Andre Gribou. Endless sheets of scores pour out of the binders...
View ArticleBreaking Down my Favorite Scene in Breaking Bad
I have plenty of praise to go around for the critically acclaimed television series Breaking Bad, and every last of my complements is undeniably well-deserved. These praises include, and are not...
View ArticleFrom “I Love Lucy” to “The Office”: How the American Sitcom has Changed Over...
Nothing brings people together like a good sitcom. Since the ‘50s, they have offered a brief break from reality with good laughs and beloved characters. As television has evolved, though, so has the...
View ArticleWhy LGBTQ Representation is Just as Important for Kids
As a kid in the 2000s, I grew up watching classic Disney Channel shows and movies like “Hannah Montana” and “High School Musical.” I’ve seen princes and princesses fall in love hundreds of times, in...
View ArticleMarch Book Review: Naked
Naked is a collection of essays written by David Sedaris that follow his life from his unconventional childhood in Raleigh, North Carolina through his college years, and closes with the title essay...
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