Movie Review: The Great Gatsby

Grade: A

Baz Luhrmann’s version of the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic is a mostly successful exercise in excess.

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Movie Reviews

  • Movie Review: The Great Gatsby

    Grade: A

    Baz Luhrmann’s version of the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic is a mostly successful exercise in excess.

  • Movie Review: The Place Beyond the Pines

    Grade: B+

    Derek Cianfrance’s new emotional drama is overambitious but still hits home.

  • Movie Review: Trance

    “Trance” is a highly experimental film, light on the plot and heavy on the visuals. Much of the film is disjointed and jarring, relying on far too many canted angles and a neon red and blue color scheme.

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    AU Department of Performing Arts stages dance showcase

    David Kahen-kashi
    April 17, 2013

    The recital “Backyards & Frontiers” features choreography from students, faculty, alums and guests.

    Movie Review: The Place Beyond the Pines

    Grade: B+
    Sydney Gore
    April 14, 2013

    Derek Cianfrance’s new emotional drama is overambitious but still hits home.

    Movie Review: Trance

    Hoai-Tran Bui
    April 14, 2013

    “Trance” is a highly experimental film, light on the plot and heavy on the visuals. Much of the film is disjointed and jarring, relying on far too many canted angles and a neon red and blue color scheme.

    Movie Review: 42

    Alex Patel
    April 14, 2013

    “42” will make you cry, laugh, cheer and experience just about every feeling on the emotional spectrum.

    OK Go to play in Tavern on April 27

    Sean Meehan
    April 11, 2013

    The alternative rock band famous for their music videos is headlining the last SUB show of the semester.

    Lasagna made simple for vegetarians, vegans

    Jody Aremband
    April 10, 2013

    There are some days that you just want some super cheesy comfort food that no salad, smoothie or other low calorie food can satisfy.

    AU students get colorful, celebrate Holi

    Tam Sackman
    April 10, 2013

    Dozens of students celebrated Holi and danced on the quad, leaving it tainted pink.

    Take 5: Legend Roger Ebert passes, Terrence Malick releases new film

    Mark Lieberman
    April 10, 2013

    In this week’s top entertainment headlines, film critic Roger Ebert dies and Fall Out Boy call off the hiatus.