Arts & Entertainment
Review: "Frozen"
"Frozen" is Walt Disney’s latest animated movie, loosely based on Christian Andersen’s "The Snow Queen." This spin-off follows two Scandinavian sisters: Elsa and Anna, princesses of Arendelle.
Beats on the Street: 11.23.2013
Name: Josh Rojas Year: Junior Listening to: “Fire Woman”—Crush 40
Review: "Rails" at the Rotunda
What do a conductor’s hat, a broom, and a set of bowling pins all have in common? They make up half of the cast of “Rails,” a puppet pulp melodrama and the latest production of Philadelphia’s very own Transmissions Theatre. The company kicked off its 14-day tour of this dark comedy last weekend with two performances at the Rotunda.
Double Feature Review: "Ender's Game"
For both the casual moviegoer and the diehard literati, here are two different looks at the divisive new page–to–screen adaptation of everyone’s favorite childhood sci–fi book.
Shock Absorber: Ambient Paradise
Today we’re talking about work music. And I’m not talking about the Bruce Springsteen classics you and your dad blast out of yellow DeWalt speakers painting a doghouse in the yard (I don’t know if these moments really exist, but I saw it on a Lowes commercial once). No, by “work”, I mean the luxurious act of studying, for which the ear’s delicate palate prefers muted tones and hushed soundscape. If you’ve entered the cranially-demanding world of *~the humanities~* then you’re well aware that Jersey Highway ballads are not conducive to the creative process. I’ve never gotten the appeal of classical music as a work soundtrack, and am suspicious it’s just a go-to for people that don’t know better.
Review: "The Best Man Holiday"
“The Best Man Holiday” tries hard to make its audience laugh and cry, but fails at accomplishing either.
Review: "Nebraska"
"Nebraska" commences with Woody Grant, a senile, drunken old Montana man (fully-embodied by an exceptional Bruce Dern) being stopped by the police on his doomed mission to walk to Nebraska and collect the millions of dollars he supposedly won from a clear scam.
Review: "Delivery Man"
No trailer needed, Vince Vaughn’s name alone is enough to convince people to check out a new movie.
DIY: Bottle Candle Holders
Reuse old liquor bottles to impress with this easy centerpiece.
Netflix Pick of the Week: "Salinger"
Upon its release in 1951, “The Catcher in the Rye” became the companion of millions of American teenagers—its narrator, Holden Caulfield, became their voice. J.
Dispatch: The Museum Without Walls
Museum without Walls is a self–guided audio tour of Philadelphia’s public sculptures. On audio files on the museum's website, experts talk about each work for a few minutes.
Five Music Fan Stereotypes
We all know those diehard music fans—they love one genre only. You might recognize some of them.
Pop That: Songs You Lost Your Virginity To
In an anonymous survey, we asked an important question: what'd you listen to your first time? Responders (hey, "writing bitch") self–identified.
Thanksgiving Guide to Film
Thanksgiving break falls just two weeks short of the reading days–finals storm. If you're like us, you'll be chowing on Turkey or binging on Netflix.
Guilty Pleasure: Pottruck's Playlist
Forget the haters, because somebody loves ya, Pottruck.
Review: "Philomena"
Directed by Stephen Frears, the BBC film “Philomena” recounts the amazing true story of one woman’s journey to find her son, who had been stolen from her when he was just a child.
Trailer of the Week: "American Hustle"
With a special screening of the opening six minutes of “American Hustle” at the American Film Institute Festival, it looks like director David O.
Artist Profile: Seth Simons
Name and Year: Seth Simons, C’14 Hometown: Newton, Massachusetts Major: English Website: www.twitter.com/sasimons Street: Was there an age or a point in your life in which you realized you liked performing on a stage?
