Gen-ed requirements not as helpful as they seem

It would seem to be a simple exchange: college gives students an education in a field of their choice, student gives college enough money to buy a house with, and all is right with the world. However, the field of…

Letter to the Editor

I believe that I speak for many Democrats when I tell you that I don’t like the overall direction that the national Democratic Party is taking. I would like the Party to be more like it was in the 1960s…

Photo Gallery: New Zealand Peace Vigil

‘Captive State’ adds fresh spin to classic alien invasion genre

Ten years ago, “District 9” was released into theaters. It came out in a time prior to the internet, setting critics and average moviegoers at each other’s throats, and was lauded for its groundbreaking special effects and universal themes that…

‘Triple Frontier’ delivers bland storytelling with blander action

How many frontiers is too many? America can barely seem to manage one, two on a good day. Three? That seems like a recipe for disaster no matter how many walls we decide to build around it. Or at least…

‘The Dirt’: What happens when ‘Jackass’ director tries

Netflix’s newest original film “The Dirt” opens with a deprecating line about the ’80s that quickly establishes the film’s artistic direction. This movie follows the rise and fall of the infamous hair metal band “Mötley Crüe.” The wild tales about…

Harmony Korine’s ‘The Beach Bum’ pushes every boundary available

Harmony Korine (“Spring Breakers”) is a polarizing filmmaker, to say the least. His movies are anything but conventional, and if one goes into one of his films with the wrong expectations, they run the risk of being severely disappointed. “The…

‘Game of Thrones’ fourth season turns story in new directions

After the epic conclusion of season three of “Game of Thrones,” there were high expectations for the levels the show would reach. By this point, especially with the events of “The Rains of Castamere,” the show had pretty much made…

Jordan Peele follows up game-changer with ‘Us’

Coming off the heels of the critically acclaimed, box office smash hit and Academy-Award-winning film “Get Out,” Jordan Peele is back to follow up his directorial debut with his sophomore effort, “Us.”  Peele already has a star-studded cast from the…

James Gunn back with Disney ‘Guardians’

In July 2018, Disney made the controversial decision to fire writer/director James Gunn (“Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2”) over old, offensive tweets that had resurfaced online. However, in a shocking yet remarkable turn of events, Disney announced that Gunn…