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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

The difference between good and evil blurs in Sicario.

A dark view of the world shines in Sicario

Lars Torres, Staff Reporter October 9, 2015

A few years ago, French-Canadian film seasoned director Denis Villeneuve, responsible for a few independent films in his home country, made an international splash with the drama “Incendies.” This...

Supernaturals eleventh season premiered on The CW on Oct. 7.

“Supernatural” putters along in season 11

Julia Bianco, Director of Web and Multimedia October 7, 2015

Season 11, time for some slow melodrama and self reflection. Having just celebrated a decade of brotherly angst, cheap special effects and great hair, “Supernatural” came in slowly for its umpteenth...

Arrow season four premiered on The CW on Oct. 7.

“Arrow” fails to impress in its season four premiere

Julia Bianco, Director of Web and Multimedia October 7, 2015

Unlike Stephen Amell’s immaculate abs, “Arrow” needs to cut the fat. Since early on in the third season, the show has been bogged down by the constant flashbacks, the awkward dialogue and the Laurel...

iZombie season two premiered on The CW on Oct. 6.

“iZombie” season two premiere hints at a great season

Julia Bianco, Director of Web & Multimedia October 6, 2015

Coming off of a stellar first season performance, expectations for “iZombie” season two were high. With so many cogs in the works after last season’s many cliffhangers, the premiere had a lot to...

Everything we learned about Cleveland’s “Drunk History”

Julia Bianco, Director of Web & Multimedia October 2, 2015

Cleveland’s “Drunk History” tribute, which aired on Sept. 29, was slurry, sloppy and surprisingly informative; everything viewers have come to expect from the third season of the Comedy Central series. For...

Quantico follows a group of FBI recruits, one of whom is secretly a terrorist.

“Quantico” is twisty fun

Julia Bianco, Director of Web and Multimedia September 28, 2015

There’s a reason all the talk surrounding ABC’s new FBI procedural “Quantico” has been centered around star Priyanka Chopra. The Bollywood actress’ charisma and charm draws the viewer to her...

M. Night Shyamalan returns with “The Visit”

Lars Torres, Staff Reporter September 25, 2015

At one point the name “M. Night Shyamalan” meant a great deal in terms of awe and importance. Shyamalan in his early years as a director and writer, produced a cultural phenomenon in“The Sixth Sense,”...

Despite its description as a horror show, “Scream Queens” isn’t too scary.

“Scream Queens” isn’t as good as it thinks it is

Julia Bianco, Director of Web & Multimedia September 25, 2015

“Scream Queens,” “Glee” and “American Horror Story” creator Ryan Murphy’s newest offering borrows more than liberally from “Heathers.” From the same-named main characters to the unnecessarily...

“Black Mass” shows Johnny Depp at his most sinister

Roy Chan and Christian Gunderman September 25, 2015

Welcome to 1980s Boston, the battlefield in the ongoing turf war between the Winter Hill Gang and Boston's Italian Mafia. An opportunity arises for Jimmy "Whitey" Bulger, a small-time member of Winter...

The Cinematheque has moved to a new location inside the CIA George Gund building.

The Cinematheque relocates to new Uptown location

Lars Torres, Staff Reporter September 18, 2015

The Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque, founded in 1986 to present alternative independent films has recently found a new home at the Peter B. Lewis Theater, which is located in the Uptown district...

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