“Burst Apart” Stays Together

Keegan Swenson, Arts and Entertainment Editor
May 25, 2011
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The Antlers, after releasing their career defining “Hospice,” follow it up with the neurotic “Burst Apart.” The record is filled with quiet, unassuming, and modest songs, a sharp contrast to the booming, attention-grabbing sound of the debut. Opener “I Don’t Want Love” brings the listener... Read more »

“Something Borrowed” Lends Some Laughs

Paige Erickson, Staff Writer
May 24, 2011
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Rachel, a successful lawyer played by Ginnifer Goodwin, has always been loyal to her self-centered best friend, Darcy, played by the sassy Kate Hudson. The film revolves around the typical girlfriend friendship. On the night of Rachel’s thirtieth birthday, Darcy throws a surprise party in honor of... Read more »

“Water for Elephants” a brilliant adaptation

Giulia Imholte, Staff Writer
May 9, 2011
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Heavily advertised with shots of the beautiful Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon, the opening scene of “Water For Elephants” takes a different approach, focusing on an old man who found his way to the circus and ends up telling his life story to the manager. This old man’s story is the extremely... Read more »

“Jane Eyre” a brilliant adaptation

Mikayla Coulombe, Staff Writer
May 6, 2011
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For “Jane Eyre” junkies: if you can get past the plot shortage (only the BBC adaption has been praised for keeping true to Charlotte Bronte’s original) and the slightly uncharacteristic Hollywood good looks of Mia Wasikowska (Jane) and Michael Fassbender (Mr. Rochester), then this movie will be... Read more »

“Wasting Light” won’t waste your time

Maddie Hibbs, Staff Writer
May 5, 2011
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Since the early 90’s the Foo Fighters have been producing spectacular records, after waiting four years to release their latest record, “Wasting Light” finally hit stores on April 12, 2011, marking the return of a previous Foo Fighters member, Pat Smear. Grohl is the power source of the Foo... Read more »

Another terrible “Hanna”

Ethan Perushek, Staff Writer
May 3, 2011
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There is only one word to describe the utter waste of talent that is “Hanna.” Obnoxious. With a techno soundtrack that makes your ears bleed, seizure inducing visuals, and no story whatsoever the movie leaves the viewer wishing they would have gone and seen “Source Code” for a fifth time instead. The... Read more »

“So What” is “So Beautiful” and vice-versa

Kale Walch, Staff Writer
May 2, 2011
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Paul Simon re-invents himself yet again in his new album, “So Beautiful or So What,” giving new life to a lengthy 46 year-long career, and proving that a 70 year old man can still do something. Simon, born in 1941, teamed up with Art Garfunkel in 1965, cranking out such timeless hits as “Mrs.... Read more »

“Source Code” immerses, confuses viewers

Ethan Perushek, Staff Writer
April 17, 2011
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Over the past year, movies like “Inception” and “Black Swan” have not only challenged viewers to experience film, but also have enticed them to create the answers as they are immersed in the world of the director. “Source Code” (directed by Duncan Jones) is not just a sci-fi thriller, it... Read more »

“Street Halo,” the Holy Grail of electronica

Keegan Swenson, Staff Writer
April 12, 2011
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Most electronic producers can’t create much excitement about a three track EP. Burial is not most electronic producers. His previous albums are landmark achievements in modern music, having highly influenced the British music scene for the past ten years. “Street Halo”, the new EP, dropped several... Read more »

“Endgame” just the start of Rise Against greatness

Sam Mogensen, Staff Writer
April 6, 2011
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Chicago’s own hardcore punk gang Rise Against contributes to the music world once again with their explosive new album “Endgame.” Being their seventh album, most listeners would have expected Rise Against to fade away and stop producing music of such high quality. Throughout all the Rise Against... Read more »