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“Victor Frankenstein” movie focuses on humans instead of monster

Sierra Cotton, Staff Reporter December 4, 2015

When I heard that two of my favorite actors, James McAvoy and Daniel Radcliffe, were coming together for a “Frankenstein” movie adaptation, I was filled with excitement. Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein”...

Alexa Davalos in The Man in the High Castle, a speculative television series and one of the best shows of the year.

Top 10 TV shows of 2015

Julia Bianco, Director of Web & Multimedia December 4, 2015

The year of 2015 has been accused by many as being a year of almost too much peak TV, and for good reason. With just about each and every network pushing out their own award-worthy TV show, it can be difficult...

Jack of all trades, master of none

Courtney Capra, Contributing Reporter November 20, 2015

Aziz Ansari may have gained fame for his portrayal as the fun-loving, somewhat childish entrepreneur Tom Haverford on NBC’s “Parks and Recreation.” But throughout his career, he has demonstrated...

In Spectre, Daniel Craig plays a James Bond more focused on action than in past movies.

Bond movie shakes but doesn’t stir

Abby Assmus, Staff Reporter November 13, 2015

James Bond is one of our culture’s biggest icons, spanning over 50 years of movies, novels and short stories with eight different actors in the titular role. In the most recent Bond film, “Spectre,”...

Biopic features a prickly Steve Jobs

Lars Torres, Staff Reporter November 6, 2015

“Musicians play the instruments. I play the orchestra.” muses Steve Jobs (Michael Fassbender) as he begins an argument with friend and co-worker Steve Wozniak (Seth Rogen) regarding Jobs’ supposed...

A ghost story with the same script and added effects

Brandi Jett, Contributing Reporter November 6, 2015

The first thing that came to many viewers minds’ when they first came across the trailer for “Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension” was probably “Oh no, not another one!” However if you’re...

“Crimson Peak” is beautiful but flawed

Lars Torres, Staff Reporter October 23, 2015

"Crimson Peak" is the newest film by visionary writer and director Guillermo del Toro, who is best known for his work on his last film, the explosive and massive “Pacific Rim,” but is most acclaimed...

Not for everyone, film “Beasts of No Nation” gets violent

Lars Torres, Staff Reporter October 23, 2015

Over the last few years, Netflix has exceeded expectations with its original programming, including “House of Cards,” “Narcos” and “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.” However they have only created...

A member of New Politics interacts with the audience

New Politics and Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness begin high-energy tour

Anne Nickoloff, Director of Print October 23, 2015

Just a couple of weeks into the Wilderness Politics tour, New Politics drummer Louis Vecchio is approaching music the same way he always has: with as much energy as possible. “We’re going out every...

“The Martian” is a space rescue with humor

Darcy Martinez, Contributing Reporter October 9, 2015

“The Martian” is as scientifically sound as the Mars survival manual it was based on—the only inaccuracy in both being that NASA receives enough money to save the main character. Thankfully Ridley...

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