Artists chart new territory with releases


Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue — that combination has worked for ages for weddings, so why shouldn’t it work for music? In many ways, the most creative artists marry concepts to create a harmonious union of an old sound with a new style. This notion of charting new territory was reinforced last […]

A film’s believability hinges on its costumes


This past weekend, I finally saw Quentin Tarantino’s latest flick, Django Unchained. And though the other moviegoers probably sat transfixed by the incredible amount of violence or horrified at the frantic use of the N-word doing the three-hour epic, I sat wondering if anyone else noticed that Jamie Foxx’s titular character was donning a pair […]

The case for binge watching television


It’s not uncommon for a college student to spend a lazy Sunday sitting around, watching Netflix and catching up on episode after episode of his or her favorite show. Whether it’s Friends, Pretty Little Liars, or whatever the obsession is that  week, quality time spend lying in bed enjoying the same show back-to-back can prove […]

Zombie flick looks to score a touchdown


Historically, the Super Bowl weekend has always been one of the weaker weekends of the year for films simply because so many people, particularly men, are watching the big game. Last weekend wasn’t the worst, with the No. 1 film Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters beating expectations by being so bad it’s good while the […]

Minority writers redefine American lit


Friday officially marks the beginning of February, which means America is about to get its annual replay of black history. Over the course of the next month, millions of Americans will catch snippets of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech just before turning the radio dial or briefly consider reading The Autobiography […]

Music stars from the ’90s stage a comeback


There’s nothing better than a comeback, though I’m sure the artists covered today would quote the eloquent LL Cool J and say not to call it a comeback because they’ve been here for years. Last week saw the release of some great and long-awaited tunes from artists that we haven’t heard in far too long. […]

Dressing up means expressing yourself


As I looked around my friend’s East Coast dorm room, something caught my eye — or rather, the absence of something. It was an item that I had taken for granted, an item that I presumed every college student — at least, female college student — was in possession of. A costume box. Apparently party […]

The good, the bad and the funny on TV


With school back in the swing of things, there is one question that floats through the minds of most students: What show should I procrastinate with today? For those who are looking for a light, fun half-hour comedy, The Mindy Project is must-see television. Mindy Kaling, the mastermind behind The Mindy Project, has become a […]

Brits, witches and celebrities abound


Though this weekend features witches, an obscene amount of celebrities and Jason Statham doing what Jason Statham does best, looking back, last weekend proved to be great for Jessica Chastain and a very bad week for Arnold Schwarzenegger. Mama broke out with $32.1 million over the four-day MLK weekend thanks to moderately good reviews and […]

Historical fiction blurs facts and entertainment


Just one month into the new year, America is already using 2013 as a springboard to honor the past. This year marks the 50th anniversaries of the civil rights movement and the assasination of President John F. Kennedy. President Abraham Lincoln also delivered both the Emancipation Proclamation and Gettysburg Address 150 years ago. On a […]