Kill Your Darlings recalls beat movement poets
Daniel Radcliffe transitions seamlessly into the role of poet Allen Ginsberg and delivers a strong, carefully nuanced performance.
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Books explore human fascination with death
“To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure.” So says author J.K. Rowling in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the first installment of her best-selling Harry Potter series. Though Rowling might be subtly referring to Harry’s future death and resurrection in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, she’s also commenting on […]
Casual Vacancy handles mature themes
In her first novel for adults, J.K. Rowling casts a different sort of spell on readers.
Woman haunts viewers
Horror film terrifies with suspenseful cinematography and ambiguous ending.
New USC program seeks its own niche
USC remains one of over 100 schools across the globe to field a competitive quidditch team.
The WGA and ADG awards lead up to the Academy Awards
The WGA and ADG award winners could shed light in Oscar winners.
Reboots are sign of short attention spans
The movie world lately has had reboots on the brain. Although it’s exciting to see a favorite superhero or story brought to life again, where is the limit?
The beginning of the end
The film’s darker turn and removal of Hogwarts lets the lead actors show their growth.
Harry Potter star takes on new role
Rupert Grint is slated to appear in "Wild Target" with Bill Nighy.
Time to crack open the taboo pages
Writers, librarians, journalists and readers come together to celebrate works that have been challenged.