While the film was jam-packed with special effects, Hollywood darlings, and two of the biggest names in comic book history, I left the theater feeling underwhelmed and disappointed. Full of clichés and anti-climactic filler, I found myself yawning about halfway through and wondering how much more I had to endure. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was not made for comic book fans. It was not a film made for critics. It was made for…
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Book Review Bernie Sanders: The Essential Guide Who is Bernie Sanders? We see his name in headlines, hear it on TV and radio, and constantly monitor his movement in social media. His presence in the American political sphere has gained attention over the past months. After all, Sanders is a presidential candidate who has called himself a “democratic socialist,” a marked difference compared to that of other contenders. However, who is this Vermontian…
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It’s time for your movie reviews! So, with the Oscar deadline long past and the Academy Awards ceremony just over, this is usually the time when the film season dies down. You can count on action-packed superheroes and franchise films to attract box-office attention. Here were my predictions for the winners: The Revenant, Brie Larson for Best Actress, Kate Winslet or Alicia Vikander for Best Supporting Actress, Spotlight for Best Film, Alejandro Inarritu for Best…
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Wednesday, from 10-12 pm, subject yourself to Spiritual Exercises put on by Cass Balzer ’16 and Spencer Michaud ’16. This radio show is one of a kind in this day and age. They play some of the heaviest music they can find, just for you, every week. The music is raw and open-ended. And is only for those true music lovers that seek to gain something from their listening experience. They also play other types…
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In a year filled with diverse films that tackled issues otherwise shunned, let’s look at some of the newest films to hit the Box Office. CAROL: This movie is an adaptation of the book The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith. A younger clerk in 1950s Manhattan meets an older woman. The older woman, Carol, finds the strength to leave her husband, but her husband realizes that some of Carol’s friendships are more intimate than…
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First on the list is John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid. I cannot emphasize enough how hilarious this live stand-up comedy show is. I’ve watched it at least 10 times already. I know humor varies from person to person, but Mulaney does a great job connecting to all generations with his views on marriage, children, job temping, and Bill Clinton. Next up is Sense8. Created by Wachowski, this brilliant Netflix original series follows eight strangers from…
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