Brooke Becher, Diversions Editor
January 20, 2015
Filed under Arts & Life, Film and Television
Clint Eastwood’s latest take to the box-office paints a war story of a different color.
American Sniper is a biopic of the late “Legend” Chris Kyle, a United States Navy SEAL proclaimed to be the most lethal sniper recorded in history, played by Bradley Cooper. He is torn between serving his country, his comrades and his family.
Like most of Eastwood’s directorial work, the film unfolds in one straight shot after...
Priscella Vega, Assistant News Editor
April 27, 2014
Filed under Arts & Life, Film and Television, Music, Showcase
If hardcore punk bands in the early ‘80s were told that one of the most influential punk bands for generations to come would include a scrawny science geek sporting specs and a teenage fishing enthusiast, chances are many wouldn’t have believed it.
“Filmage: the Story of Descendents/All” is a music documentary by Deedle Lacour, Matt Riggle, Justin Wilson and James Rayburn that tells the story of how the 1978 Manhattan...
April 20, 2014
When current movies are discussed, the artists mentioned may include Drew Barrymore, George Clooney and Blake Lively.
Names that are less often discussed, though, include Quincy Jones, John Barrymore,...
Zach Nix, Staff Writer
April 15, 2014
Filed under Arts & Life, Film and Television, Reviews
“The Grand Budapest Hotel” is Wes Anderson’s eighth feature length film, and features Anderson’s most impressive cast yet to play the fun characters in this date quirky story.
Since 1996, Anderson has been providing moviegoers with unique and dramatic comedies that are hilarious, emotional and beautiful to look at.
Anderson has become one of the great contemporary auteurs thanks to his unique visual style,...
April 15, 2014
Fred Armisen made a name for himself with SNL and The Tonight Show band, but now he’s touring as an actor, drawing a fan base just as quirky as his hit show “Portlandia,” which is currently in its...
Shane Newell, City Editor
April 15, 2014
Filed under Arts & Life, Film and Television, Reviews, Showcase
Although it may be one of the most disturbing and audacious films ever produced, “Under the Skin” largely under-performs and falls flat in almost every category.
Based on a 2000 novel of the same name, “Under the Skin” follows an unnamed alien woman (Scarlett Johansson) who stalks young Scottish men. After picking the men up in her van, the alien lures each of them to her apartment and traps them in a seemingly...
Matt Mueller, Staff Writer
April 6, 2014
Filed under Arts & Life, Film and Television, Reviews, Showcase
In Marvel’s “The Avengers,” the question of just how Captain America is relevant in today’s modern world was a recurring thought. The sequel to Captain America’s 2011 feature film, “Captain...
March 23, 2014
More than 2,000 ultimate TV fans and die-hard “Mad Men” fanatics packed the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Friday night to hear the Emmy Award-winning show’s cast discuss the upcoming season.
Known...
