Photo courtesy of WalkerStalkerCon, Flickr Creative Commons Despite the deliberate mystery surrounding its development – up until its release, Adam Wingard’s latest film went by the purposefully vague title, “The Woods” – moviegoers should not have been surprised by the sudden arrival of “Blair Witch” in theaters. Contemporary Hollywood’s commitment […]
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68th Emmys Highlights Diversity in Television
Photo courtesy of Angela George, Wikipedia Within the first 10 minutes of one of the most anticipated nights on television, Jimmy Kimmel arrived in style with the help of “Game of Thrones’” Khaleesi and her dragon, roasted Republican candidate Donald Trump, and bragged about Hollywood’s growing diversity. “Are we ready […]
Oliver Stone’s Focus Wavers in New Film
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Wikipedia Biopics belong to an uneven genre – when presenting audiences with the story of someone’s life, filmmakers must make difficult decisions and are often forced to decide which life moments are important and which are best left on the cutting room floor. Great biographical […]
TV and Film Draw Profit from the Past
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Over the course of the last few years, pop culture has centered on nostalgia, as classic movies and television shows have been remade or rebooted in order to draw in fans both old and new. Game shows of years past, such as the “$100,000 Pyramid” and […]
Good Times Roll in Linklater’s Newest Comedy
Photo Courtesy of LBJ Foundation, Wikipedia Despite his age – he turns 56 this year – Texan director Richard Linklater has not forgotten the spirit of his younger days: his latest endeavor, “Everybody Wants Some!!,” is a wonderful depiction of college life characterized by a joyous lust for life. Taking […]
Sequins and Gingham Patterns Adorn Spring Fashion
Photo Courtesy of Fashionistas, Flickr Creative Commons The new season of fashion has arrived and people are taking the time to dig through their closets while also looking around for the next big thing. The bright and bold theme is back. According to Glamour magazine, this spring 2016, the trend […]
CPB’s Toilet Cart Racing Flush with Fun and Excitement
Photo by Nicole Williams As spring comes forward and the cold winter months are left behind, the College Programming Board hosted one of their first outdoor events of the semester last Thursday, titled Toilet Cars and More. The unique event took place in the Laurel Courts where it drew a […]
Tuesday Night Live Showcases Comedy with Three Acts
Photo by Hope Patti On Tuesday, comedian Jeff Scheen came to perform at this week’s installment of Tuesday Night Live. However, he was not the only performer that owned the stage: his opening act was fellow funnyman and student Warren Dolan. Dolan tended to make light of social and political […]
Tina Fey’s Netflix Comedy Proves Unbreakable in Second Season
Photo Courtesy of Josephine Sittenfeld, Wikipedia The latest season of Netflix’s popular “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” delves deeper into the mind of its protagonist. Produced by “30 Rock” alumni Tina Fey and Robert Carlock, the show stars Ellie Kemper as the titular Kimmy, a woman recently rescued from a cult in […]
‘Jungle Book’ Roars to Life in CGI Adaptation
Photo Courtesy of Tabercil, Wikipedia Over the years, there have been several “Jungle Book” movies, all adapted from Rudyard Kipling’s 1894 novel of the same name. The film adaptations started in 1942, with a live-action version, and that format was repeated in 1994. However, most people remember the classic 1967 animated […]