Arts & Entertainment
What You Mised-En-Scene: Award Season Edition
A review of the Oscar nominated flicks you missed.
New Music Haikus
Roses are red / Violets are blue / We know you like verses / So read these haikus.
Review: "Inside Llewyn Davis"
There are times in life when everything seems to occur at random or “just happen.” In "Inside Llewyn Davis" we meet Llewyn Davis, a man who lives in this perpetual state. In what might be their most melancholy film yet, the Coen brothers document the life of a man who never quite failed, but never quite made it.
Review: "Saving Mr. Banks"
We’ll never forget the notable childhood memory of Mary Poppins singing, “Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down.” An emotionally dynamic film and current Oscar contender, “Saving Mr. Banks” recounts the true story of "Mary Poppins" author, P.
Review: "Twice Born"
“Twice Born” is a drama set in a series of beautiful locations about people discovering the beauty of love, motherhood and forgiveness in the middle of the Bosnian War’s Siege of Sarajevo. There are a few problems, however, with this cinematic ode to sweeping violins, flashback narration and endless, impossibly blue shots of the ocean. The primary setting of the location—one which drives the heart of much of the drama—feels trite and, at times, even tasteless.
Architectural (Re)Assessment: McDonald's Terrace
This article was originally published as part of the joke issue on 12.5.2013 Burnt–red tiles deck the rectangular space in the front of the McDonald’s building at 40th and Walnut streets.
Campus Gems: "40th and Walnut" By McDonald's
This under–appreciated installation features a mixed–media collage of linoleum, stale fries and service with a smile.
Beats at McD's
Over a period of 30 minutes, the following tracks were played at McDonald’s on 40th and Walnut streets. The cashier revealed that these lovely tunes were courtesy of “some satellite radio station.” (Tweet @34st if you have a guess—we sure don't) Allow us to break down what we heard.
The Real 40th and Walnut Soundtrack
Because who’s even really listening to that soundtrack we detail for you on the next page?
DIY: McFriendship Bracelets
Bond with your late–night burger pals with these trendy accessories.
Television Showdown: McDonald's vs. Taco Bell
This article was originally published as part of the joke issue on 12.5.2013 McDonald's The Set-Up: The 24–inch Westinghouse TV is only visible from about four seats (strategically nailed into the floor), and the subtitles are only visible from about two.
Contrapposto: Taking a Stance on the McDonald's Wall
This article was originally published as part of the joke issue on 12.5.2013 Like any reputable community eatery, the 40th Street McDonald’s has its share of kindly decorative flourishes: the quaint community gathering place, a terrace; the entertainment, a television; and the art, a series of digital prints lining the brightly tiled walls. The seven pieces—digital photographs printed on plastic, roughly 16” by 16”—heavily feature the photographic technique of bokeh. You probably remember bokeh from your Windows 2001 default desktop wallpapers: points of light are blurred or intentionally unfocused.
McCafé Review
This article was originally published as part of the joke issue on 12.5.2013 Promising that “sipping a McCafé drink is like taking a mini–vacation from your day,” McDonald’s latest “coffee” ad flaunts a winter wonderland popping out of a white chocolate mocha frappe, complete with a snow–crusted gondola gliding straight out of the cup.
B Roll: A Toy Story
This article was originally published as part of the joke issue on 12.5.2013 There was a time when people didn’t avoid trans fat, when “Super Size Me” wasn’t even an idea in Morgan Spurlock’s head and when my parents would do anything to shut me up.
HIMYM Recap: "The Rehearsal Dinner"
Finally, we have an episode in which the characters actually do something wedding–related rather than just casually mentioning it.
HIMYM Recap: "Bedtime Stories"
All the rhyming in the episode gave me a hurt in my head. “Bedtime Stories” was so boring, that I wanted to go to bed. Marshall and baby Marvin are on a bus to the Farhampton Inn. Where did they put the rental car?
