by Sydney Garrett, staff reporter For many, music is just an enjoyable pastime. However, in musically-inclined director John Carney’s new film “Begin Again,” music defines the lives of many characters by driving wedges into relationships, preserving friendships and even determining fates. The movie centers on the life of Gretta (Keira Knightley), […]
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Submarine epic’s realism, perspective remain relevant
Nazism isn’t representative of the entire German population, as German director Wolfgang Petersen makes clear in his 1981 film “Das Boot” (“The Boat”). In fact, Nazism barely makes an appearance in the film. “Das Boot” is not about good and evil: it’s about a lone U-boat, her mission and her crew.
Unique blend of running, zombie apocalypse creates perfect exercise app
During the hot Texas summer, running is often the very last thing people want to be doing. However, with the Zombies, Run! app, a daily run can be both a good source of entertainment and exercise.
Lauren Oliver’s ‘Before I Fall’ shocks readers with profound wisdom
by Elizabeth Reed, online and photography editor Starting on my summer goal of steady leisure reading before it’s time to crack down on summer assignments, I picked up a copy of “Before I Fall” by Lauren Oliver (who’s also known for the “Delirium” series.) The book’s back cover caught my attention, along […]
Lush sounds of “Ultraviolence” leave listener in languorous haze
by Shilpa Saravanan, editor-in-chief Lana Del Rey’s latest record, “Ultraviolence,” seems at first to be merely a continuation of the ethereal, faux-retro style that Del Rey employed with significant success on her previous two studio albums. Indeed, lyrically, little has changed. Del Rey remains as decadent, dark and dangerously self-aware as […]
‘The Fault in Our Stars’ a world apart from usual summer blockbusters
by Rachel Lamb, staff reporter Most hit movies include romances that seem too perfect and come to totally unrealistic conclusions. Refreshingly, “The Fault in Our Stars,” though already a box office hit (having had a $48.2 million opening weekend), does not have the usual Hollywood ending–despite being heart-wrenching and relatable. The movie begins with teenage […]
Feminist undertones of Disney’s ‘Maleficent’ as sharp as Angelina Jolie’s cheekbones
In a world where women are valued less than men in many countries, it is often difficult to find movies that have strong, developed female characters. Disney’s “Maleficent” is one of those movies.
New ‘Godzilla’ all bark, no bite
by Alex Coopersmith, assistant editor “Godzilla” is one of the most classic movie franchises of all time. You know the plot: humanity does something stupid, Godzilla emerges and terrorizes said humans, but humanity wins in the end after learning their lesson. The original “Godzilla” (called Gojira in Japanese) that came […]
‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ resonates with modern day issues
Marvel’s latest superhero flick, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” exceeds expectations, proving to be more than just an average gunfire-and-violence-filled action movie.
Documentary on breakup of LCD Soundsystem captures beautiful eulogy
“Shut Up and Play the Hits” is a 2012 documentary directed by the hip and young Dylan Souther and Will Lovelace. It follows James Murphy during the 48-hour period surrounding his band’s final concert in Madison Square Garden before its breakup in 2010.
