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 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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Movie Review: To the Wonder
Ean Marshall
April 22, 2013
Grade: A
“A cinematic masterpiece, a film that continues to expand the language and scope of cinema, redefining it in a unique and unusual way.”
Take 5: ‘Veronica Mars’ may get movie treatment, Baldwin may get late night spot on NBC
Mark Lieberman
April 22, 2013
Bichael Buble, Snoop Lion and will.i.am prepare new albums, Tron: Legacy director prepares a new sci-fi thriller and more in this week’s top entertainment headlines.
Audiophile: 4.18.13
April 17, 2013
Listen to new music from Flaming Lips, Iron & Wine and The Knife.
AU Rude Mechanicals show their sassy side in raucous adaptation of ‘Taming of the Shrew’
David Kahen-kashi
April 17, 2013
In a rare move, Rude Mechanicals stayed true to the Elizabethan setting for their adaptation of the classic Shakespeare comedy.
College bands battle for charity in Wonk N’ Roll concert series
Sean Meehan
April 17, 2013
SOC senior organizes a battle of the bands concert series taking place here on campus.
TV Pick: Hannibal
David Kahen-kashi
April 17, 2013
Hannibal plays on NBC every Thursday night at 10 p.m.
The Love Boat: Learning about the wild side of sex
The Captain
April 17, 2013
This week the captain tackles questions about bestiality, erection problems and making dorm rooms romantic.
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.